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This event is online only. You can join this class session using the following link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/87908085062?pwd=STl1MWw2THdzbVEycWw0QTdzTHN3UT09 Must register with a valid email address. Learn to use Excel to create tools for productivity and task management. This class requires a beginner knowledge of Microsoft Excel. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

Spring is in the air and moods are light! We have some fun fare for your viewing pleasure: First come first served. Masks are strongly recommended! Three Amigos Tuesday, April 23rd at 1pm in the 2nd floor auditorium. 3 silent film stars are mistaken for real heroes and hired to defend a town against a very real group of bandits in this 1986 comedy/western. 104 minutes, Rated PG Upcoming Movie: Date Night Tuesday, April 30th at 1pm in the 2nd floor auditorium. A case of mistaken id…

Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Reading Room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other parents and caretakers. Please note: This in-person program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured class. Our reading room is a multi-purpose space. Take care to supervise children at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library. Let's have some fun making magnetic slime! Join us for an exciting, gooey, hands-on program dedicated to exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). For children ages 6-12 years old. Registration is not required for this event.

Calling high school seniors and families! Join NYPL and NYC Public Schools for a drop-in FAFSA Completion Session at Macomb's Bridge Library. Come to this session if you have questions or need assistance completing the 2024–25 FAFSA. Availability is first-come, first-served during the time window.

Unleash your creativity at our Screen Printing Workshop designed exclusively for teens! Dive into the vibrant world of screen printing and learn the techniques to transform your ideas into wearable art. This hands-on camp will guide you through the entire process, from designing your unique artwork to pulling your first print. Whether you're a budding artist or just looking for a fun and artistic outlet, join us for an unforgettable journey into the colorful realm of screen printing! Registrat…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Bring your own blanket. For Children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. In this class participants will learn handmade artist book binding techniques. We will create a variety of books from artist zines and accordion books all the way to japanese stab binding! Each artist will create their own handmade books using a variety of beautiful papers. The possibilities for handmade books are endless - they can be used for journaling, sketching, scrapbooking, and w…

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Improve your English language proficiency! Drop in at the 53rd Street Library's ESOL "Conversation Tuesdays," an open dialogue where English language learners and fluent English speakers chat on a variety of topics including art, music, current events, leisure activities, and New York City life. Practice your speaking skills and socialize with other English language learners. No registration required.

Hollywood and the Great Depression, 1929-1939: There have been some beautiful, poignant, even hilarious movies portraying what life was like during the Great Depression, history’s devastating and crippling economic decade. The films in this series are some of those. Grapes of Wrath (1940) *Shown in 16mm format starring Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, 2h 9m. The Joads, poor Oklahoma tenant farmers, are evicted from their home during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s and set out for California, along…

Join us as we craft and watch a movie!

This event will take place in the Computer Classroom at the 58th Street Library. Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class will cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally. This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Floor 1M. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts in unpacking the layered meanings of poetry through an informal group discussion. Each session focuses around a theme that celebrates the diversity and range of the poetic form and contemporary poetry culture. Tease your mind with poems that make you laugh during April, aka National Poetry Month! This week's readings are: The Earthlings by Matthew Olzmann One Boy T…

Join us for a battle of journalist detectives! This event will take place virtually. We will be discussing some of our favorite literary reporters and journalists turned detectives. Registration will open on March 19th.

Synopsis Dumb Money is the ultimate David vs. Goliath tale, based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop (yes, the mall videogame store) into the world’s hottest company. In the middle of everything is regular guy Keith Gill (Paul Dano), who starts it all by sinking his life savings into the stock and posting about it. When his social posts start blowing up, so does his life and the lives of everyone following him. As…

Do you want to go to college? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing to apply? The Hamilton Grange Library’s College Club can help you figure it out! We'll help you look for: College Programs Financial Aid Scholarships Student Employment Whether you’re in middle or high school, we’ve got steps that you can take to start preparing for college. If you’ve got questions, we’ll get you the answers! You can schedule a One-On-One Session with one of our YA Staff for…

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! Washington Heights 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 progr…

This event will take place in -person at Morningside Heights Library. Bring a friend or visit the library to make new friends and test your board game skills. We have a variety of games.

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! Register above to receive the Zoom link. All attending adults must be accompanied by a child. KidsLIVE programs are sponsored by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Tuesdays, April 2, 16, 23, 30 (no class April 9). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood Library.

We've missed you! Come join the Chatham Square librarians for an arts and crafts program on every Tuesday! We'll be doing different fun arts & crafts activities weekly such as painting, drawing, collage and a lot more! Ideal for PreK & Preschool kids with their caregivers. Remember, arts & crafts program is most effective when caregivers are present with their child! We ask that both of you are present during the entire program, as unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to l…

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes library. Join us for stories, songs and crafts at our Tuesday afternoon storytime! For children ages 3-5. Registration is required. A sign-up sheet will be available at the desk on the first floor on the morning of the event.

Evento híbrido - Sólo necesitas un correo electrónico para inscribirte y participar El círculo de lectura "La comunidad de las letras" te invita a leer: "La Tísica" de Javier de Vania Un médico visita una estancia gauchesca donde vive una niña a la que todos llaman “la tísica”. De aspecto débil y enfermizo, “la tísica” es totalmente marginada por la desconfianza de los peones, por miedo a ser contagiados. Las sesiones son moderadas por Leonor Taiano Campoverde de la universidad Carson…

This is an online event. Join us at Harry Belafonte for this month's virtual book discussion on 'Crying in H Mart' by Michelle Zauner. The author shares her experiences of being a Korean American growing up in Eugene, Oregon, navigating her mother's high expectations, and finding her own path. A physical copy of this book is available to check out at Harry Belafonte Library.

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join our new Young Changemakers club for ages 10-14, and learn how YOU can make a difference in the world! Every club meeting features a teen activist and an activity – from writing letters to elected officials, to making signs, to creating petitions. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a long-time activist or it’s your first time! Art materials (and snacks!) will be provided. For youth ages 10-14. Advance registration is requeste…

What can you create with Legos? Like to play Board Games? Come get creative, develop and show off your skills at the library for this in-person program! Recommended for Ages 5 and up.

Enjoy playing video games? Show off your skills by joining the Yorkville Library for Game Day! Play classic titles such as Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, etc.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Come join us for a story and some crafting fun. Ages 4-10. Time: 4:00- 4:45 PM Please pick up a ticket at the 2nd floor Information Desk, from 3:30 to 3:55. 1 ticket per child. Limit of 15 children.

This program will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Board games, card games, maybe even Nintendo Switch. Try something new, play an old classic, or make your own. Whatever you feel like playing, we've got you covered! This program is for Teens in 7th - 12th Grades. Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. Learn more about our health and safety policies. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more

This event is ONLINE There are many things that "everyone knows", but what if you don't? We'll cover simple tips to survive your college years and beyond! This program will take place virtually, via Google Meet. Please register using your email address and the link will be sent to you the day of the program. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to connect. For Teens in Grades 7 - 12.

This event is online only. Miss the library and talking about books? So do we! Join us for a virtual book discussion. Have a book you've read recently and want to talk about? Just want to listen to some book recommendations? That's great, too. We'll share what we've been reading during this crazy time. This month we will discuss the stories from Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana. On April 23, we will discuss the short stories "The Young Entrepreneurs of Miss Bristol's Front…

This event will take place in a hybrid format; join us in person or online. Looking to practice speaking English? Join other adult English language learners for a fun and informal conversation. All are welcome! To attend virtually, you must register with your email address in order to receive a link to participate.

This event will take place in person at the 96th Street Library. Join us on Tuesday afternoons to hang out with friends, do homework, play games, or work on craft projects. We'll even have books to give away.

Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard an…

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Join us for a simple and fun craft you can make here and take home with you. Appropriate for school age children, or younger children (preschool, or those for whom preschool-aged programs are developmentally appropriate) with the help of an adult Please note: There will be a limit of materials for 15 children and their caregivers. Tickets are required and will be distributed at 3PM the day of the program. First come first served. N…

Join us as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through creative games and toys. Ages 5+ First come, first served. 4/2 - Construct a Marble Run 4/9 - Build with LEGO 4/16 - Design with Geemo and Rigamajig Jr 4/23 - Fun with Magna tiles and Blocks 4/30 - Print Making

Are you a fan of anime? Do you enjoy reading mangas like Dragon Ball, Fairy Tail, and more? Come join Washington Heights Library’s Anime & Manga Club as we watch our favorite anime, as well as discuss new and upcoming titles. For April, we’ll be highlighting the good, the bad, and the incredibly awkward in popular springtime anime romance.

Join us at the Washington Heights Library as we get creative with arts and crafts, making anything we can think of with the supplies that are provided! Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Únete a nosotros en la Biblioteca de Washington Heights mientras nos ponemos creativos con las manualidades, ¡haciendo cualquier co…