Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

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125 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Tue, May 7
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Join us to learn from famous chess games and Grandmasters like Paul Morphy, Jose Capablanca, and Maurice Ashley. We will also learn about the best chess openings and endgame calculation.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 7
@ 4 PM
Join us in person to play some of your favorite board games, or complete a puzzle! We have a number of board and card games to choose from, including but not limited to chess, uno, monopoly, dominoes, skip-bo, exploding kittens, playing cards, and more! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and we have extra outdoor games that can be played!
Woodstock LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, May 9
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Drop by the library every Thursday for chess. Bring a partner or play with someone new. Open to adults 18+. No registration is required.
George Bruce LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, May 9
@ 3:30 PM
This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come and join the young adult staff playing classic board games such as Scrabble, chess and Monopoly.
Morrisania LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, May 9
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus library for our onsite learn to play chess with Chess @ 3. Chess at Three is an international network of storytellers (chess tutors) who introduce chess to children from the surprising age of three. By harnessing the power of stories, Chess at Three’s award-winning curriculum has been taught to over 150,000 children in homes, schools, and online. Children become successful chess players while a…
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 10
@ 1 PM
Bring your Mahjong and Canasta sets if you want to start up a game here at Huguenot. We will have an assortment of games avaliable for you to play if you don't have a set or prefer a different game. Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominos, Scrabble, and playing cards.
Huguenot Park LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, May 10
@ 3 PM
Join us at the Riverdale Library for a fun and engaging way to challenge your brain– board games! We will provide various board and card games such as Chess, Checkers, Risk, Candyland, Uno, and more.
Riverdale LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 10
@ 3 PM
Join us for fun and games on Fridays Chess, Uno, Bingo and more
Grand Concourse Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 10
@ 3:30 PM
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
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, May 11
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess. Based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, May 11
@ 3:30 PM
This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come and join the young adult staff playing classic board games such as Scrabble, chess and Monopoly.
Morrisania LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, May 13
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!
Soundview LibraryAdults,

Children,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, May 13
@ 4 PM
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!
George Bruce Library, AuditoriumTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 1 PM
Bring your Mahjong and Canasta sets if you want to start up a game here at Huguenot. We will have an assortment of games avaliable for you to play if you don't have a set or prefer a different game. Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominos, Scrabble, and playing cards.
Huguenot Park LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM
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.
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM
Master the essential tactics, strategies, and many more secrets of chess! This program is geared toward school-aged children, ages 6 to 12.
Eastchester LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. 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.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, May 15
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Join us to learn from famous chess games and Grandmasters like Paul Morphy, Jose Capablanca, and Maurice Ashley. We will also learn about the best chess openings and endgame calculation.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, May 16
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Drop by the library every Thursday for chess. Bring a partner or play with someone new. Open to adults 18+. No registration is required.
George Bruce LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, May 16
@ 3:15 PM
Join us for our monthly intermediate session of Chess Club for Kids! Limited to 20 participants per section. First come, first served.
Roosevelt Island LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, May 16
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Belmont Library. Tired of playing chess against an AI at home? Or maybe you found a rival during our last chess club and now you’re looking for a rematch? Join us again at chess club for some more exciting competition and new experiences! We’ll bring the chess pieces, you bring your A game!
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Second FloorTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, May 16
@ 3:30 PM
This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come and join the young adult staff playing classic board games such as Scrabble, chess and Monopoly.
Morrisania LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, May 16
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus library for our onsite learn to play chess with Chess @ 3. Chess at Three is an international network of storytellers (chess tutors) who introduce chess to children from the surprising age of three. By harnessing the power of stories, Chess at Three’s award-winning curriculum has been taught to over 150,000 children in homes, schools, and online. Children become successful chess players while a…
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 17
@ 1 PM
Bring your Mahjong and Canasta sets if you want to start up a game here at Huguenot. We will have an assortment of games avaliable for you to play if you don't have a set or prefer a different game. Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominos, Scrabble, and playing cards.
Huguenot Park LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, May 17
@ 3 PM
Join us for fun and games on Fridays Chess, Uno, Bingo and more
Grand Concourse Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, May 18
@ 3:30 PM
This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come and join the young adult staff playing classic board games such as Scrabble, chess and Monopoly.
Morrisania LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!
Soundview LibraryAdults,

Children,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 4 PM
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!
George Bruce Library, AuditoriumTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 21
@ 1 PM
Bring your Mahjong and Canasta sets if you want to start up a game here at Huguenot. We will have an assortment of games avaliable for you to play if you don't have a set or prefer a different game. Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominos, Scrabble, and playing cards.
Huguenot Park LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, May 21
@ 4 PM
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.
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 21
@ 4 PM
Master the essential tactics, strategies, and many more secrets of chess! This program is geared toward school-aged children, ages 6 to 12.
Eastchester LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, May 21
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. 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.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 21
@ 4 PM
Join us in person to play some of your favorite board games, or complete a puzzle! We have a number of board and card games to choose from, including but not limited to chess, uno, monopoly, dominoes, skip-bo, exploding kittens, playing cards, and more! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and we have extra outdoor games that can be played!
Woodstock LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, May 23
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Drop by the library every Thursday for chess. Bring a partner or play with someone new. Open to adults 18+. No registration is required.
George Bruce LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, May 23
@ 3:30 PM
This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come and join the young adult staff playing classic board games such as Scrabble, chess and Monopoly.
Morrisania LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, May 24
@ 1 PM
Bring your Mahjong and Canasta sets if you want to start up a game here at Huguenot. We will have an assortment of games avaliable for you to play if you don't have a set or prefer a different game. Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominos, Scrabble, and playing cards.
Huguenot Park LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, May 24
@ 3 PM
Join us at the Riverdale Library for a fun and engaging way to challenge your brain– board games! We will provide various board and card games such as Chess, Checkers, Risk, Candyland, Uno, and more.
Riverdale LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 24
@ 3 PM
Join us for fun and games on Fridays Chess, Uno, Bingo and more
Grand Concourse Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 24
@ 3:30 PM
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
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 28
@ 1 PM
Bring your Mahjong and Canasta sets if you want to start up a game here at Huguenot. We will have an assortment of games avaliable for you to play if you don't have a set or prefer a different game. Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominos, Scrabble, and playing cards.
Huguenot Park LibraryAdults,

50+