Events

Book an appointment with a librarian and get tech/computer help. Appointments are one hour long. Choose a convenient time slot 11am -12pm or 2pm -3pm. Two days notice is recommended in order to accommodate the desk schedule. The sign-up sheet is located at the front desk. Please include contact information and a brief description of the project you are working on. The Librarian will be able to guide you but will not be able to actually do the work for you. Please come prepared with all of t…

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Awesome scientific demonstrations to introduce children to liquid nitrogen that can freeze objects in seconds! It has a boiling point of -195C or -320F! This is a real “cosmic” substance that can surprise not only children, but adults. We will freeze a rose, balloons, popcorn, perform gravity experiments, work with an energy stick and more! Be ready to see lots of fun and interactive experiments performed by our Crazy Scientist! Open to all age…

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for a fun and creative playtime. Perfect for young engineers, builders, and creators between the ages of 6 to 12 years old. Different building materials for play will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.

Relax in analog - with board games, books, word puzzles, coloring pages, and anything else without a screen.

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

This event will take place in person at the Sedgwick Library. Unplug, connect, and challenge your friends and peers to a match. Take part in our tournaments! Pick from our collection of board games and video games and show off your skills!

This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour. Please register in advanc…

Enjoy STEAM afternoon activities at the library! Each week we will do a different science, technology, engineering, art or math activity. All supplies will be provided. For ages 5 and up.

This event is held in person. Hang out with your friends and play games in the community room, or draw and color, or play with LEGOs. Make a button to keep with our button maker. Snacks and drinks allowed. Play some music and relax for an hour. For ages 12 - 18, no registration required.

This event will happen online only. Need help with your resume or have college questions. Make an appointment with Throg's Neck to schedule 1- on-1 meeting to help you with your future endeavors. Each meeting will take about 30 minutes. Call 718-792-2612 to make an appointment.

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Morrisania's Children Librarians will share their favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading. Storytime is an essential educational tool to engage children of any age; story time encourages skills like language and literacy, plus cognitive development and social-emotional growth. ***This program is open to children of all ages and their parents/caregivers*** Sign up for the NYPL…

Entertainment, providing youth with fun and interaction. These games encouraged strategic thinking, patience, and social engagement, offering a break from the solitary activities that often dominate modern leisure time. Board games are a testament to the timeless appeal of shared, interactive play.

Embark on epic quests, forge alliances, and unleash your imagination in our Dungeons & Dragons for Teens at the library. Join the adventure!

Join us for a very special author talk with Roger Mello! In this program, we'll be discussing one of Roger's books Joao by a Thread. There will be a Q&A with the author and the audience, then we will learn to draw in Roger's special style! [Branch Name] Library will be livestreaming the program in person. If you would like to join remotely via Zoom, you can register here to receive the Zoom link. All attending adults must be accompanied by a child. KidsLIVE programs a…

Join us for a very special author talk with Roger Mello! In this program, we'll be discussing one of Roger's books Joao by a Thread. There will be a Q&A with the author and the audience, then we will learn to draw in Roger's special style! The Morris Park Library will be livestreaming the program in person. If you would like to join remotely via Zoom, you can register here to receive the Zoom link. All attending adults must be accompanied by a child. KidsLIVE programs…

This event will take place in person. If you have a tech problem, question or would just like individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a staff member and receive their personal attention and instructions.

Come and join us for a simple hands-on craft for kids ages 5-12! All materials provided.

" This event will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library" Join us on Monday for game time. ALl activities are first come, first served basis. Advanced registration is preferred as space is limited. Please sign up in person or via phone at 718-824-3838. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during entire program: unaccompanied adults or children may be asked to leave the program.

R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah. Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun! Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. sessio…

Join us for a very special author talk with Roger Mello! In this program, we'll be discussing one of Roger's books Joao by a Thread. There will be a Q&A with the author and the audience, then we will learn to draw in Roger's special style! Jerome Park Library will be livestreaming the program in person. If you would like to join remotely via Zoom, you can register here to receive the Zoom link. All attending adults must be accompanied by a child. KidsLIVE programs are…

This program will be in-person. Join us for our teen chess hour, mainly for beginners. However, all levels of expertise are welcomed. We will go over basic beginner skills by watching and reviewing tutorial videos. Play one-on-one with Mosholu staff or bring a friend. You can also play against an online computer, and online players. Chess boards, chess pieces, and laptops for online play will be provided for in-program usage. No registration required. For teens age 13 - 18.

This program will be held in person at Bronx Library Center. Come test your knowledge and join us for a fun-filled hour of civics history inspired trivia. There is no registration, however space is limited and patrons will be permitted entry on a first come, first served basis. *Possible prizes for participants.*

Join us for fun, imaginative adventures through a fantasy world where kids are the ultimate heroes! A staff member will play the role of Storyteller, guiding children through an hour-long adventure. This program is for children ages 6-12. Space is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuesdays at 4pm.

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Explore your creative side and paint a unique manga character using acrylic paint on canvas! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

This event will take place in person. In honor of Shakespeare's 460th birthday join us to color your own drama mask that has been printed by our very own 3D printer! All materials will be provided.

The series follows master spy Twilight, who must disguise himself as psychiatrist Loid Forger and build a mock family in order to investigate political leader Donovan Desmond. Unbeknownst to him, his wife, Yor, is actually an assassin known as the Thorn Princess, while his daughter, Anya, has telepathic abilities. Join us on Tuesday, April 9th at 4:00pm for our Teen Anime Movie Night, where we'll be watching the anime "The Girl who Leapt Through Time." Free snacks and coloring sheets will be p…

Yesterday, Monday, April 22nd was Earth Day! Join us in-person on Tuesday, April 23rd at The Grand Concourse Library (Community Room) to Create an Earth Day Mural This year's Earth Day theme is “Planet vs. Plastics,” and it highlights the importance of raising awareness about the consequences of plastic pollution on our planet and its inhabitants. It aims to encourage people all over the world to drastically reduce plastic use and production. Come and learn about ways we can invest in sustai…

This program will take place in person at the Mott Haven Library. Join us for a live program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program.

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Looking for a place to go after school? Join us at the Library, where you can hang out with your friends, work on homework, browse the book collections, use our computers, or just charge your phone. We will have board games and craft supplies available in the community room! Drop-in, no registration required.

Join the Woodstock YA Team in this virtual program! We will be discussing the ins and outs of Email Etiquette, and some best practices for emailing in a professional setting. Registration Required This is an Opportunity Network Program

Are you considering to look for a summer job to earn a little extra income but you have no idea where to start? Then join us at the Bronx Library Center Teen Programming Room for our College & Career Pathways session focusing on how to look for jobs! This event will be in person and is exclusively for teenagers aged 13-18. ¿Estás considerando buscar un trabajo para generar un poco de ingreso adicional durante el verano pero no tienes idea de por dónde empezar tu busqueda? ¡Ven al salón de…

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx Experience nature with a variety of indoor gardening projects! ¡Disfrute de la naturaleza con diferentes proyectos de jardinería interior!

Are you a chess champion? Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.

We’ll continue to explore the world of Virtual Reality with the NEW META VR HEADSETS available at the Best Buy Teen Center @ Grand Concourse. Activity release forms are available at the teen center and must be signed by parents/guardians before the program.

Master the essential tactics, strategies, and many more secrets of chess! This program is geared toward school-aged children, ages 6 to 12.

Are you looking for a friendly atmosphere to write in, people to bounce ideas off of, or just looking for some feedback? Then this is the place for you! If you like to write and meet people who like writing, bring your creativity and personality to our creative writing meetups. All writers of all styles are welcome to join! This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library

This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other…

Are you interested in learning how to write poetry, but don't know where to start? Well look no further! Take your skills to new heights with our Creative Writing Workshop! Learn the structure and elements of poetry and also read examples of poetry. We will also work on creating our own poems.

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversation bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca o otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta c…