Today @ 10:15 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space.
In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest.
Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal class, but a fun and informal discussion - the only requirement is you are ready to have a conversation!
Winter / Spring 20… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) 1st Floor Corner Space | Adults |
Today @ 12 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages 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! | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Today @ 1:30 PM | 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. | 53rd Street Library, Community Room | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Today @ 3:30 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages 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! | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Today @ 4:15 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space.
In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest.
Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal class, but a fun and informal discussion - the only requirement is you are ready to have a conversation!
Winter / Spring 20… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) 1st Floor Corner Space | Adults |
Today @ 5 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages 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… | This event is in the Grand Concourse Library Community Room. | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Today @ 5 PM | Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library.
C… Registration required: Online | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting Room | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Persons with Disabilities |
Today @ 5:30 PM | Online 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… Online registration is now closed | Francis Martin Library Online via Google Hangouts Meet | Adults |
Today @ 7 PM | Author at the Library This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Join the 53rd Street Library and journalist Elizabeth Winkler with Academy Award-winning actor Mark Rylance for an “extraordinarily brilliant” and “pleasurably naughty” (André Aciman) investigation into the Shakespeare authorship question, exploring how doubting that William Shakespeare wrote his plays became an act of blasphemy…and who the Bard might really be.
To attend, please RSVP using the 'Register Now' link above.
Present… Registration required: Online | 53rd Street Library | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Teachers |
Today @ 7 PM | LIVE from NYPL The groundbreaking translator and professor of classics reads from and discusses her masterful new English version of the greatest literary landmark of antiquity.
In-person registration for this event has sold out, but livestream tickets are still available. A limited number of standby tickets will be available on the night of the event.
Emily Wilson spent nearly a decade wrestling with her translation of the great Homeric epic, The Iliad, which she calls, “the most gripping and heartbreakin… | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste Bartos Forum | Adults |
Wed, May 1 @ 10:30 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages Do You want to practice every day's English? If you do, then join us every Thursday at 4 p.m. Everyday English skills are important for communicating with others, shopping, learning new things, and getting a job! Focused on Beginner English Learners. | Parkchester Library | Adults,
English Language Learners |
Wed, May 1 @ 2 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event is in-person at Hamilton Grange Library.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a 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.
Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have… | Hamilton Grange Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Wed, May 1 @ 2 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602.
For adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test in the next 1-2 years, and adult English language learners who want to improve their English by learning about American history and culture.
Topic today: Independence and the New American Government 1775-1790
(Please note: No citizenship classes on Fridays in May or June)
A different topic each week!
Join us for lively, interactive acti… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Wed, May 1 @ 3 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway Van-Nest Library.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED!
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.
Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Adult learners will have the opportunity to learn English by watchin… | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Wed, May 1 @ 5 PM | Join us Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Francis Martin Library for an in person English conversation classes. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a 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.
Intermediate and Advanced… | Francis Martin Library, Community Room | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Wed, May 1 @ 5:30 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602.
English 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!
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class! | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Wed, May 1 @ 6 PM | This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space.
Calling all word lovers! Join us in person to play a variety of word-based games, including Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and Quiddler. Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels are welcome.
Studies have shown that regularly playing word-based games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including:
Improving memory
Buildin… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) | Adults,
50+ |
Wed, May 1 @ 6:30 PM | 7 Stories Up at SNFL Author and journalist Zahra Hankir joins us to discuss her new book, Eyeliner: A Cultural History.
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor.
From the distant past to the present, with fingers and felt-tipped pens, metallic powders and gel pots, humans have been drawn to lining their eyes. The aesthetic trademark of figures ranging from Nefertiti to Amy Winehouse, eyeliner is one of our most enduring cosmetic tools; ancient royals and… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Event Center | Adults,
50+,
College & Graduate Students |
Thu, May 2 @ 10:15 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space.
In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest.
Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal class, but a fun and informal discussion - the only requirement is you are ready to have a conversation!
Spring 2024 DATES:… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) 1st Floor Corner Space | Adults |
Thu, May 2 @ 11 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages NO REGISTRATION NEEDED!
*This Program is in-person*
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.
Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Adult learners will have the opportunity to practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussin… | Macomb's Bridge Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Thu, May 2 @ 11 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at (branch).
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a 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.
Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have t… | Allerton Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Thu, May 2 @ 11 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Adult learners will meet online and have the opportunity to practice English by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world.
Meet other people who are practicing English, just like you!
The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice.
Register below and include your contact information to receive the link to participate. The link will b… Online registration is now closed | New Dorp Library Online via Google Meet. | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Thu, May 2 @ 11 AM | Join us for an hour-long session Puzzles (sudoku, crossword, Jigsaw or word search) and Coloring. Request our puzzle or coloring sheet at the front desk. All materials will be provided. | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Persons with Disabilities,
Persons Without Homes |
Thu, May 2 @ 2:30 PM | Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Join us to read and discuss poems! You will be given two or more poems to read, as time permits. These poems are by Filipino American poet Rick Barot. The subject of these poems is birds. A reading and discussion will be led by a librarian. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for English language learners and beginning readers of English to expand their vocabulary and practice reading. You will be invited to practice talking with others in English in our welcoming environment. If y… Registration required: Online | Chatham Square Library Online Only | Adults,
50+,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Thu, May 2 @ 3 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th floor, Room 602.
HIGH BEGINNER English 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!
Thursdays, 3-5 PM:
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Thu, May 2 @ 4:15 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space.
In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest.
Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal class, but a fun and informal discussion - the only requirement is you are ready to have a conversation!
Spring 2024 DATES:… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) 1st Floor Corner Space | Adults |
Fri, May 3 @ 10 AM | Did You Know?
There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more.
During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected. First come, first served | Bronx Library Center | Adults,
50+,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons Without Homes |
Fri, May 3 @ 10 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Seward Park Library.
HIGH BEGINNER 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!
Fridays, 10 AM-12 PM:
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | Seward Park Library, Adult Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Fri, May 3 @ 10 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th floor, Room 602.
HIGH BEGINNER English 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!
Fridays, 10 AM - 12 PM:
May 3, 17, 24, 31 (no class May 10)
June 7, 14, 21, 28
(June 21 only: 1-3 PM)
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes -… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Fri, May 3 @ 10:30 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at Tompkins Square Library.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED. Just come to a 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.
Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Adult learners (16 and older, not in high scho… | Tompkins Square Library, Third Floor | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Fri, May 3 @ 10:30 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Washington Heights Library.
HIGH BEGINNER English 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!
Fridays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM:
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | Washington Heights Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Fri, May 3 @ 11 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages 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… | This event is in the Grand Concourse Library Community Room. | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Fri, May 3 @ 11 AM | This event will take place IN PERSON at the St. George Library Center.
Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC
For Intermediate and Advanced Level English language learners (age 16 and up)
Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world!
Friday, May 3, 17, 24
11 AM-1 PM
Continues in June!
NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class! | St. George Library Center, Adult Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Fri, May 3 @ 11:30 AM | This event will take place IN PERSON at Mosholu Branch Library Community Room.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a 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.
Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Adult learners (16 and older, not… | Mosholu Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Fri, May 3 @ 12 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Bronx Library Center.
HIGH BEGINNER English 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!
Fridays, 12-2 PM:
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | Bronx Library Center, Adult Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Fri, May 3 @ 1:30 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Harlem Library.
HIGH BEGINNER English 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!
Fridays, 1:30-3:30 PM:
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | Harlem Library, Adult Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Fri, May 3 @ 2 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the St. Agnes Library.
HIGH BEGINNER English 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!
Fridays, 2-4 PM:
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | St. Agnes Library, The Pasculano Foundation Adult Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Fri, May 3 @ 2 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602.
Advanced Level English 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!
Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class! | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Sat, May 4 @ 2 PM | NYPL en Español This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx.
Enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and a small craft. This program will be bilingual (English/Spanish).
Disfruten de los cuentos interactivos, las canciones con movimientos y una pequeña manualidad. Este programa será bilingüe (inglés/ español). | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Adults,
50+,
Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years),
English Language Learners,
Families,
Immigrants,
Parents/Caregivers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Mon, May 6 @ 10 AM | Did You Know?
There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more.
During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected. First come, first served | Bronx Library Center | Adults,
50+,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons Without Homes |