Events

Learn how to use Stop Motion Studio and animate lumps of plasticine! Held in the community room. No prior experience needed!

Are you a student who is juggling extracurriculars, classes, and more? Or are you entering college and nervous about what's to come? Then this is the program for you! We will be discussing all the ways in which we can manage our time, develop our stress management skills, and learn some tips and tricks that everyone can use to lead a more calm life! This is a virtual program. Participants must register with their email in order to receive the Google Meet link to join the program.

Join us as we create art projects using 3D Pens. 3D Pens and materials provided for library use only. *Supplies are limited

This spring break, come join us every weekday in the SNFL Teen Center for Spring Break Camp! The Teen Center is inviting teens to come and learn the art of improvisation at the library for free! In this 5-day workshop, participants will learn how to channel their spontaneity into confidence and interpersonal skills thorugh improv games. Teens will lean how to play short and long form games throughout the week, culminating in a closed showcase! Register in-person at the Teen Center circulatio…

Welcome to Youth Tech Club! Explore new technology with us Thursdays at 4 PM including 3D Printing pens, Osmo Genius Kits, Google Chromebooks, and so much more! This program is for ages 11 and up. Space is limited to 10 participants. Advanced registration is not required.

This activity allows you to use various painting techniques, such as acrylics or ceramic glazes, to personalize and beautify a ceramic planter. Whether you're adding vibrant colors, intricate designs, or unique patterns, this project enhances the aesthetics of your plant container, making it a distinctive and stylish addition to your home or garden. Tweens and Teens are welcome! In-Person Program.

Join us online for this virtual event on Thrusday, April 25th at 5:00pm, where we'll be going over the basics of writing personal statements for college applications! Our YA Librarians will walk you through a step-by-step process of how to prepare for your college essay and even workshop some examples with patrons who attend. Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend.

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Come in, hang out with friends, charge your phones use the computers or just chill!

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…

Need a second pair of eyes on your cover letter or resume? Want to practice your job interview skills? Need help finding the right career for you? Or just talk through a job search? Sign up for a 1 on 1 counseling session with a librarian. Each session is half an hour and takes place either at the St. George Library Center or online via Google Meet. Fill out this form to register for a session.

Join us for Teen Movie Night. Snacks served upon availabilty. Movies titles subject to change day of event. April 11: Dead Poets Society (1989) PG - A staid but well-respected prep school is enlivened by a newly-arrived, charismatic English teacher, who inspires his students with unconventional methods and philosophies. Runtime: 128 minutes April 26 (Spring Recess): Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)- PG-13 - In the inner city, a troubled young man named Noah finds himself down on his luc…

Calling all gamers and video games fanatics! Bring your friends and come join us at the Parkchester Teen Center for an afternoon of your favorite Nintendo Switch games! We'll have laptops, video games, and board games available for you and your peers to play.

Come have some friendly competition with your friends on the Switch, PS4 and PS5. This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Teen Center.

Looking to learn a new skill? Customize some clothes? Tinker with some gears and circuits? Swing by the Harlem Library for STEAM for Teens, where we've got all sorts of tools, gadgets, and crafting supplies to let your creativity flow! Each week, we focus on a different topic, tool, or creative skill for you to practice and explore using our materials and tools. This month's topics: April 5 Stitching & Sewing April 12 3D Design Basics April 19 Instant Ph…

"This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library." Do you have the "coolest" gaming moves? Are you the best of the best? Show off your skills and challenge your friends in gaming matches in the library. Take part in our tournaments!

This event is online only. Need a new book for the month? Then come to our Virtual Book Tasting! Get a "taste" of a variety of new and popular books. Come and hear about the great books from our librarians that are in our collection! This event will take place over Google Meet.

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. Ready to unwind after a long week of school? Come by the Teen Center to kick back with some chill music. Read a book, chat with your friends, play a board game, or just hang out in a relaxed space.

Join us at Westchester Square in person as we go over important skills needed in the workforce. We will openly discuss tackling challenging work situations and what this can mean for young adults entering the work force.

Join us at the Soundview Library as we observe National Audubon Day. We'll be exploring the way's birds are important to the environment, to the Bronx community, and how we can help birds ourselves. We'll explore what Birding is and we may even go outside to see if we can spot and name some birds! Bring your friends and enjoy some free snacks! There's a 15 minute grace period.

This is an in-person program at the Huguenot Park Library. Teens and tweens are all welcome to join us for a fun craft! We will be making Mondrian inspired light jars! Are you a teen, tween, or that weird in-between where you're an adult but not quite feeling it yet? Come join us as we attempt to create something cool, hang out and chat. What we take home will be a surprise! But you'll have fun making it. Dont hesitate to virtually browse all of the NYPL titles. If you have any questions on h…

This event will take place in person at the Tremont Library. Join us on April 26th for our Teen Movie Night, where we'll be watching Dead Poets Society. Maverick teacher John Keating returns in 1959 to the prestigious New England boys' boarding school where he was once a star student, using poetry to embolden his pupils to new heights of self-expression. Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend this program.

Join us at Woodstock for ending celebration of March Manga Madness. Participate in anime themed games and activities, screen top trending anime on Crunchyroll, and munch on some pizza. Free prizes and giveaways (comics, manga volumes, Dark Horse merch, stickers, posters, and more!). Update: This Event has been rescheduled for Friday, April 26th at 3pm

Every week we host a different program on Fridays, check out our flyer in the branch to see what it will be each week, or check our social media pages! April Specials: Poetry month & Earth Day themed activities. 04/05/24: Retro Games 04/12/24: Poetry Month Special 04/19/24: Earth Day Game Show 04/26/24: Polaroids & Photo Editing

Enjoy an afternoon of gaming. Play against friends on our PS5, Nintendo Switch, our collection of board games, or just grab a laptop and hangout!

Get your game on at the Edenwald Public Library! Teenagers from 7th grade to 12th grade participate in playing Playstation 4. If video games aren't your thing, then come play classic board games with your friends.

This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button. Ages 8-18

This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Teen/Tween Chess Join us for a game of chess Beginners are welcome to learn the basics. No registration is required. First Come, First Serve Recommended for ages 10 to 18 Recommended for ages 10 to 18

Please join us on the first and last Friday of every month as we host virtual virtual anime watch parties. Crunchyroll has graciously given us access to a premium account(Yay!) This program is best for ages 13-18, and online registration is required as it will take place on google meet. The link to join will be sent out either the day of the program or the day before.

This event will take place in person at Ottendorfer Library. Join us every Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for gaming in the library. Play with friends in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and so many more. Snacks will be included! Nintendo Switch, PlayStation4 No Registration Required Open to 13-18 years old

Join us every Friday for gaming with our Nintendo Switch! Snacks will be provided.

Join us in the programming room of the Van Cortlandt Library on Friday, April 26th at 3:30pm where we'll be hosting a National Poetry Month trivia game! We’ll have snacks and prizes for those who win! No background knowledge of poetry or national poetry month is necessary to join! Must be 13-18 years old to participate in this event.

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Library. Join us on April 26 for a screening of the 2004 film Mean Girls, a comedy starring Lindsay Lohan as a 16-year-old home-schooled girl who learns that high school life can be really tough. (Rated PG.) Snacks will be provided. For teens ages 13-18.

Welcome to our dynamic Teen Lounge, where the library's community room transforms into a haven for entertainment and camaraderie! Step into a space buzzing with excitement and endless possibilities.

Put those gamer skills to the test and have fun while at it! Join us every Friday and play your favorite games to unwind, as well as celebrate the end of the school week! Snacks will be provided. For ages 12-17

Roll the dice, choose your strategy, or embark on a virtual adventure with Nintendo Switch and PS5—our Gaming Hour has it all! Join us for an epic fusion of classic board games and cutting-edge console excitement. It's the ultimate playtime where every move, whether analog or digital, brings laughter, competition, and a gaming experience like no other.

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Join the young adult staff every Friday in the teen area to play popular games on ourNintendo Switch, PS4 and XBox One consoles!

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for teens to chill after a long day at school. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. Movie showings will also be included! This program is limited to 10 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

Join us to watch and discuss some of your favorite anime series with other anime fans! We will also be highlighting some of the corresponding manga in our collection. A limited number of snacks will be provided. Anime @ Allerton will take place every other Friday at 4pm. April Dates: 4/12 & 4/26