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Into knitting and/or crochet? Join us with The Phoenix NYC for this in-person program to work on a project in the company of fellow crafters! Our instructor will be Daniel Thornton, a seasoned teacher, knitting Youtuber and contributer to two how-to books on knitting. It is highly recommended that you bring your own yarn and needles. The Phoenix NYC is a nonprofit that builds community with people in recovery, are sober or sober-curious, and their families, friends, and allies. This program is…

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange. Join us at the Hamilton Grange Library to design and personalize your own glitter holiday ornaments! All supplies will be provided

*In Person: U.S. Citizenship workshop at the Bronx Library Center Join the U.S. Citizenship Test Workshop and let us give you a step-by-step guide on how to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test. We will be using USCIS resources: Citizenship Learners Citizenship Study-Test New York Public Library Citizenship Resources and Programs Beginner to Advance English Speakers

This event will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood Library Need Help creating an email? Want to know how to download an ebook? Book a 30 minute 1:1 Help Session. ¿Necesita ayuda para crear un correo electrónico? ¿Quiere saber cómo descargar un libro electrónico?Reserve una sesión de ayuda personalizada de 30 minutos llamando a Inwood Library

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. This program will be held in person at Allerton Library . Join us for Bronx Fantastic! Teaching Artist Ivan teaches a 6 sessions of a drawing program series. Join Award Winning Artist, Ivan Velez Jr. as he teaches you artmaking techniques in Bronx Fantastic 2023! This series of drawing workshops will use live models, each week focusing on a different style of drawing (i.e. charcoal, pe…

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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. Refresh your reading list with a discussion of brand-new poetry published in the last year. This week's readings are: "The Pitchman's Sorrow Pitch" by Ama…

Is your indoor jungle overgrowing your space? Do you have cuttings to give away? Do you want to trade for something new or just adopt a new little plant friend? Join us on the first Tuesday of every month and meet new plant friends, both human and vegetation! Come on down to the Riverside Library and get your swap on! Meet other plant friends! Trade plants, tips, and stories. You may find that wishlist plant you've been looking for or try something entirely new. This is a free plant swap. Ther…

Synopsis In an American desert town in the mid-fifties, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages. A group of students and their parents visit the town to attend the event. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations. Director: Wes Anderson, Production Year: 2023, Rating: PG-13, Studio Focus Features, Runtime: 105 minutes Cast Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton

Qualitas of Life Foundation y La Biblioteca pública de Nueva York le invitan a este taller gratuito y en español en el que aprenderá los riesgos y beneficios entre el sistema financiero formal y sus alternativas, las diferencias entre bancos y cooperativas de crédito, así como una introducción a los servicios básicos y productos financieros disponibles. Los participantes aprenderán también a abrir cuentas bancarias considerando su estatus migratorio.

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help accessing the internet or any of NYPL's online resources? Bring your questions and get one-on-one assistance.

**In-Person Only** This program will be held onsite, 5th Floor Room 504. Factiva provides access to content from more than 20,000 news sources, including newspapers, TV transcripts, newswires, and business magazines. Learn how to use Factiva to research current information on companies, industries, and financial markets. This program will not be recorded. **In-Person Only** ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration Click here to register. Registration for this event is thro…

This event will take place in person. If you have a tech problem, question or would just like individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a staff member and receive their personal attention and instructions.

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, December 5, 12, 19 (No class December 26) NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn how to create, edit and share online presentations using Google Slides. Includes information about MyChart and our new Chromebook lending program.

Had a long day? Spend some time with us for some Adult Canvas Painting or Leaf Art Painting. This creative activity might help you to relax your mind, as well as provide you with a keepsake for the spring. All materials will be provided. Just bring your creative painting ideas if you can! This program is first-come, first-serve basis. No registration is required! Adult, 18+ ***Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services avai…

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Do you need help using your smartphone? 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 is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to code in Processing, a sketchbook software designed to create visual art with programming. This class will continue to cover the basics of coding, and will focus on how to make your sketches interactive. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. You can join this class session using the following link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/84770589409?pwd=dTJRZjN0SFRVdGNCNGxObUl5WWlUZz09 Must register with a valid email address. Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is a free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. In this introductory class, we will gain a foundational understanding of how OBS works, and what tools are available for us to create streaming and recording setups for gaming, po…

Need help creating an email account, or learning how to use Microsoft Word? Want to video chat your family members on Zoom but don’t know how? We’re here to help! FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. This program will take place in the St. Agnes Computer Lab (3rd Floor).

This event is in-person. Come write with us! Want to start writing poetry but don't know how? Want to share your work in a stress-free environment? Love writing but haven't in years? Drop in as often as you'd like for our twice-monthly, beginner-friendly workshop at the Hudson Park Library. Class will be guided by poet Mya Matteo Alexice, a recipient of writing degrees from Columbia University and Rutgers University-Newark with a forthcoming poetry collection from Game Over Books.…

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! FALL 2023 DATES:…

Are you looking for a friendly atmosphere to write in, people to bounce ideas off of, or just looking for some feedback? Then this is the place for you! If you like to write and meet people who like writing, bring your creativity and personality to our creative writing meetups. All writers of all styles are welcome to join! This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library

This event is online only. Join the staff of Muhlenberg Library for a preview of upcoming books being published and what we will be discussing in 2024! You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the discussion. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital…

This event is online only. 53rd Street Library is continuing our successful remote music series in collaboration with the Library for the Performing Arts. This disc discussion will focus on A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records **How to Register: Please click HERE** We are offering a monthly music club (1PM & 5PM options) via Google Hangouts/Meetup selecting and focusing on a classic album with a distinct cultural impact. To give the club an intimate feel--Like a book club for mus…

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Join us in person for our film screenings that feature one of our favorite actresses, Frances McDormand. Fargo (1996) McDormand won an Oscar for her portrayal of Brainerd police chief Marge Gunderson. Directed by Joel Coen. Also starring William H. Macy, and Steve Buscemi. 1h 38m. Other films in this series: Nov. 21st: Nomadland (2020) After losing everything during the Great Recession, a woman travels as a modern-day nomad across the American West. Directed by Chloe Zhao. Starring Fran…

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 conversacion bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca a otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta…

In-person. Come read with us! Each month, we will read a novel set in New York City. This month, we will discuss The Beautiful and the Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerlad. The Beautiful and the Damned is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most autobiographical novel based on his volatile marriage. Published in 1922, it is set against the backdrop of New York during the Jazz Age, the aftermath of the Great War and the declining economy. Books available at the circulation desk.

Please join us for the third session of the Tompkins Square Library Monthly Adult Book Group for 2023-24. For this second session, we will be reading and discussing Sam Lipsyte's East Village saga, No One Left to Come Looking for You (Simon & Shuster, 2022). Copies of the book are available at and through the New York Public Library in print, in electronic format, or in electronic audiobook format. Some print copies are available at the Tompkins Square Library (please check at the fro…

In-person. Come read with us! Each month, we will read a novel set in New York City. This month, we will discuss Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann. McCann’s novel is a story about New York City in 1974 centered around Phillippe Petit's historic tightrope walk between the two towers of the World Trade Center. Weaving together the stories of a diverse set of characters, he gives us a portrait of a city and its people. Books available at the circulation desk.

Are you interested in learning how to write a story, memoir, script or poetry but don't know where to start? Well look no further! Take your skills to new heights with our Creative Writing Workshop! Learn story structure, different writing genres and styles, enjoy fun writing prompts, discussions, and more! Join Today! Open to Adults.

**This event is CANCELED.** Click here to apply: spots are limited This three-hour program is done in partnership with Start Small Think Big and Moving Forward Small Business. Join Jimmy Newson, CEO of Moving Forward Small Business, as he shares how to turn your side hustle (or newly launched company) into a thriving, profitable business. He will cover crucial topics like market analysis, product positioning, and effective marketing techniques. You'll learn how to conduct market research util…

Reading keeps us connected. Join us for a neighborhood book club at Seward Park! The New York Public Library continues partnering with WNYC to present a book club experience! Each month, we will read a new title leading up to a live conversation, in-person or online, with the author and Alison Stewart, host of WNYC's All of It. This book club will take place ONLINE at Seward Park. The November title is Mona Awad's Rouge - a surreal descent into the dark side of beauty, envy, grief,…

This program will be held in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Join Hamilton Grange Library and Shape Up NYC for Low Impact Circuit Training classes. This Low Impact Circuit Training class series combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide a safe and effective full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner learning proper form or prefer to work out at a lower intensity- this class is for you! Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and get your bod…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 304. The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join us with your bridge partner, or we will try to match you with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, we can offer some instruction, and you can observe others. This event will be held on the third floor in Room 304. Assistive listening devices and/or hearing loops are available at the…

Did you know? The New York Public Library partners with accredited social work colleges across the city to connect you with students who can help you access vital social services, including housing, short-term shelter, food security, healthcare, and more. During the listed hours you can drop in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). 3rd Floor | Room 305 Monday | 5:45–8:30 PM Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 PM Wednesday | 5:45–8:30 PM Thursday | 6:30–8:30 PM Friday…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We mee…

**This event is online only** Click here to register A business plan is a gateway to opportunities - a pitch, a grant, a loan, or an investment. Join us for this series designed to assist you in crafting this important document. In this session, Paisley Demby discusses growth and exit strategies to take your business through each stage of its development. Learn how to identify milestones achieved as well as target future milestones. Our learning objectives for this session include:…

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM This event is online only. We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.