Events

If you love puzzles, let us sort words into groups of four. Monday, April 29, 2024 3:00 - 4:00 pm Ages 10 to 18

This program will take place at the Macomb Bridge Library Teen Center. Designated teen time to enjoy board, card and video games with friends.

Do you love art and have nothing to do this summer? Come join us weekly at the Columbus branch for summer art fun!

Celebrate nature and spring while making a custom planter pot for starting your own garden.

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Get help with writing and formatting your resume. Already have a resume? Then get feedback on how to make your resume stand out.

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

This event will take place in person at 53rd St. It's Animonday in the 53rd St Library's teen zone! Every Monday, we'll be screening a handful of anime episodes on the TVs in our space. Come by and connect with other folks who love anime in a safe & fun enviornment!

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

Event Details Need professional and dedicated assistance with your WIP projects? Join us for our BYOProject labs where you will recieve dedicated one-on-one consultation with our Studio Specialist! Whether you need help with your design homework or assistance setting up a complex editing session, our studio specialist are here to guide you through the process in a way that is tailored to your needs and skill level. Experienced teens can also work independently in the Media Lab on any ongoing…

Join us every Monday as teens take over the George Bruce basement! Enjoy games on PlayStation 5 or play chess, create art, bring your friends, make new friends, grab some snacks, or just chill out!

This event is online only. Join a Swarthmore College student for a Q&A session directed by you! Presented in partnership with Budding Branches, an organization that connects teens with current students and recent college graduates offering a firsthand look at campus life. Active participation is encouraged!

This event takes place in-person every Monday from 4 PM - 5:30 PM Play video games with your friends on Nintendo Switch and Play Station 5, or have fun with card & board games. Either way, it's GAME ON No Registration Required Location: Community Room 3rd FL Only for Teens Grades 6-12

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!

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…

Come hang out in our community room to craft, use a laptop, study, play card games and puzzles, or just chill and relax! Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! This event will take place in-person at the New Amsterdam library and is restricted to tweens and teens in grades 6-12. Registration is not required.

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.

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

This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a career? Need help making a resume? Schedule a 20-minute virtual one-on-one counseling session with staff from the Riverside Library. (Open to the first three teens who make an online reservation). We can help you look for/with: College programs Resume and cover letter assistance Job opportunities No matter what age, we're here to help you reach your college and career goals.

Want to learn how to create digital art? Join Yorkville Library in learning how to use the graphics editor app Procreate using our iPads and Apple Pencils (for use in the library only). Learn how to select different brush styles, how to select colors, how to create layers in your artwork, etc. Supplies are limited.

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.

This event is online.This is an Opportunity Network Program. Join us for a discussion as we go over important Skills needed in the Workplace. We will openly discuss tackling challenging work situations and what this can mean for young adults entering the workforce. Registration required. Please use link above to register.

Calling All Teens! Explore exciting career paths and learn important job skills at The New York Public Library's annual Career Resources Fair for Teens! Explore resources from the Library and our partner organizations about entering the workforce after graduation, the range of career paths open to you, and the skills you'll need wherever you end up. This event will feature an expo-style fair, workshops, giveaways, and more! We look forward to seeing you there. To register, please go here.…

This event will take place in person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Learn how to 3D print your own designs, express your creativity through drawing and painting, make jewelry, and more at our weekly STEAM Crafts and Chat workshop.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Designated time for teens to be creative with innovative gadgets.

Do you like to paint by numbers? Come with friends and let us pixel stickers on posters for a fun filled hour. Wednesday, May 1 , 2024 3:00 - 4:30 pm Ages 10 to 18

This event will take place at the Tompkin's Square Library. Stop by the Tompkin's Square Library and pick-up a May-Themed Coloring Page Kit. The kit will include an assortment of coloring pages and coloring pencils. Kits will be available while supplies last.

This event takes place in-person every Wednesday from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Come to the 3rd-floor community room to watch a movie, use a laptop, play games, or simply hang out with your friends and have fun. Snacks will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. No Registration Required - Only for Teens Grades 6-12

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their Youth Media Mentors! Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions ca…

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Create buttons that match your style and personality using the library's button maker. For May, we will make buttons in honor of Memorial Day, Jewish-American and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Come in and test your gaming skills against your peers, with games such as Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart for Nintendo Switch. Feel like trying something different try playing on our PS4 with games such as Street Fighter 5 and TMNT, just to name a few. Also laptops will be available for anybody that's just wants to sit down and relax. Open to 10 to 18 year olds

We'll be setting up our Playstation 5 and Nintendo Switch in the community room! Join us and play!

Need assistance with planning for college or to set your goals for your future? Make an appointment with our CCP Hub librarian to get the help you need. For ages 13 & up All 1-on-1 sessions will be held virtually.

Event Details Come join us on Wednesdays for our Collab Lab Meetups -- a dynamic collaboration club designed to foster creative synergy and professional growth for teens who share a passion for music production and the visual arts. Whether you need to find cast and crew for your latest film project or need an Illustrator to draft up an amazing design for your band. During Collab Lab, teens are encouraged to develop their public speaking skills and use visual aids to pitch their ideas to oth…

This event is only online. Come with questions about scholarships and everything related to college and get assistance with NYPL librarians.

This event will take place in person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Are you a maven at Monopoly? Crusher of Candyland? Totally awesome at Ticket to Ride? Dominant at dominoes? Want to dip your toe into Dungeons & Dragons? Join us weekly for our Board Game Bonanza.

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Make and take bags, keychains, bookmarks, bracelets and more.

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Join us in the teen room for our April craft series: May 2 Open Art Studio, May 9 Mother's Day Mug Decoration, May 16 Open Art Studio, and May 30 Clay Creatures. All materials will be provided,

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital arts! The Introduction To The Media Lab is a course where teens get to learn about all the events, gear, and software available to them in our SNFL Teen Center Media Lab. Teens will also be given demonstrations for portrait photography setups, 3D printing, and info on how to access self guided software tutorials in Adobe applications. Software Includes: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects etc.) Un…

This program will take place in the St. Agnes Library Community Program Room (3rd Floor). Video Games: Dragon Ball FighterZ, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Just Dance 2023, Mario Kart 8 Board Games: Exploding Kittens, Uno, Chess, Tinderblox, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Sushi Go! Challenge your friends! Video Games and Board Games, whichever you prefer! Also, come get FREE SNACKS! Cookies! Soda! And more!