Events

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

Make glowing illustrations with light in our photography studio!

This event will take place in person at the Sedgwick Library. Unplug, connect, and challenge your friends and peers to a match. Take part in our tournaments! Pick from our collection of board games and video games and show off your skills!

Anime Club Tuesday DEC 5, 12, 19 3-4 pm Join the Ottendorfer Library weekly as we watch and discuss the newest and hottest anime. Snack will be provided First Come First Served Basis Teens/Young Adults (13-18)

This is an in-person event. What did you read in 2023? What do you want to read next? Talk everything books while sipping on some hot cocoa. Ages 13-17.

Get creative and make cards for family and friends!

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

As requested per some of our patrons, we will be hosting virtual anime watch parties and get through about 2-3 episodes per meet. Crunchyroll has graciously given Dongan Hills Library access to a premium account (YAY!). Please arrive on time as we will not be able to wait for everyones arrival to begin.

Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest in a discussion with bestselling and award-winning author, Abiola Bello, as they talk about her YA debut novel, Love in Winter Wonderland! While it is not required to attend, you can place a hold of Love in Winter Wonderland with your library card! Author Bios Abiola Bello is a British-Nigerian author from London, England. She is the bestselling, award-winning author of the children’s series Emily Knight I Am and contributed to number 1 bestseller The Very…

Join us for this simple seasonal craft! We will be making winter-themed perler bead creations such as penguins, snowmen, hot chocolate mugs, and more! Ages 12-18 are welcome!

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join us to create your own fuse beads creations. This program is ages 8 - 18.

Join us at the Macomb's Bridge Teen Center. Help shape your Library! Share your thoughts about programs, books, and activities that you like and would like the library to implement.

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 at the Tompkins Square Library. Join us for an afternoon of crafting. Bring your creativity and create your very own Holiday Card. All materials will be supplied.

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…

This event will take place in person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Holidays bringing up complicated emotions? Need a space to express your feelings? Attend this letter-writing workshop to put those feelings into words, art, conversation, and more. Philanthropic support for the city-wide Childhood Bereavement Initiative provided by the New York Life Foundation.

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

This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. Tuesdays teens are able to come in to use our laptops to do homework or play games for on hour.

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.

Follow the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew in order to find the greatest treasure ever left by the legendary Pirate, Gold Roger. The famous mystery treasure named "One Piece." Join us on December 5th at 4:00pm for our Teen Anime Club, where we'll be watching "One Piece!" Free snacks and coloring sheets will be provided to those who attend this program! Patrons must be 13-18 to attend Rating: TV-14 Run Time: 48 Minutes (24 minutes per episode) Creator: Eiichiro Oda Cast:…

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Explore your creative side and design multiple 5-minute crafts! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

Calling all gamers! Offering gaming consoles, PC and board games. Come out and compete against your friends or hang out and spectate. Snacks provided upon availability or feel free to bring your own. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including our newly expanded Teen Centers at select branches, TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

Celebrate the holiday season at Jerome Park Library. Join the library staff to create galaxy snow globes. All supplies with be included.

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.

First time applying for Federal Student Aid? Have you applied previously but heard that the process has been modified for next year's application? Come join us during our CCP office hour and we will break the process down for you! *Las sesiones de CCP serán en inglés pero se pueden ofrecer en español de haber interés*

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.

Wield the power of the 3D pen to make some wintery ornaments in this fun craft! Whether you prefer to go off of a template or craft freehand, all supplies will be provided. Tweens and teens are welcome! *Please note that due to having a limited amount of 3D pens, this activity will be first come, first served. *

This event will take place in-person at the Grand Concourse Library. Come to book club to recommend your latest read and find out what other people are enjoying. For ages 13-17.

Welcome to Open Art Hour for teens at the Great Kills Library! This is a totally self-guided program where you can work on whatever art projects you would like; continue an ongoing project or start something new! We will supply the materials for drawing, painting, mixed media collage, and more. You are also welcomed to bring your own supplies. A great environment to meet new friends, share your art, and talk about what inspires you. No registration required. Best for ages 12 to 17.

This event will take place online via Google Meet! Learn about college life and transitioning to college life, with an opportunity to ask Kendall, a student from Tulane University, any college related questions you have.

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 manga titles. During the month of December, we'll discuss the best anime & manga of 2023! For ages 12 - 17

This program will take place in person at West Farms Library. Join us every Tuesday to explore the new tech at West Farm Library's Teen Center. Create 3D designs and watch them become reality with our 3D printer, user our Silhouette Cameo to bring designs to life and so much more!

Hey teens! Stressed about the coming financial independence you'll be facing immanently? Don't know how to keep a budget? Need some reasurrance that it'll be okay? Want to be equipped with the tools needed to make sound financial choices? WE CAN PROVIDE THIS FOR YOU! Come to our How to do Adult Stuff class! It's a presentation and discussion! It's fun! No pressure!

This event will take place in person at the 96th Street Library. Join us for a relaxing twist on Teen Lounge designed to de-stress. Listen to calming music while you hang out with friends, do homework, play games, or work on craft projects. We'll even have books to give away.

Join the Wakefield Young Adult Staff in playing your favorite Nintendo Switch games. Test your skills and join in on some friendly competition! All supplies are provided, just bring your A-game and willingness to try new things! This event takes place in person. No registration is required.

This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. Try out our new recording studio! Learn the basics of Logic Pro X while making a cool beat.

This event will take place in person at Francis Martin Library to promote our community ties and engage you with art Join us for an hour of button making , drawing, and coloring using a mix of imagery involving popular characters and conversation. Express yourself through creative buttons and pins using our button maker. All supplies will be provided by the library. This program is intended for teens ages 13-18, but please feel free to bring the whole family!

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 no 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!

This event is ONLINE Want to make the most of free opportunities but don't know where to start? Learn about some of the free things you can take advantage of in high school, college, and beyond! This program will take place virtually, via Google Meet. Please register using your email address and the link will be sent to you the day of the program. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to connect. For Teens in Grades 7 - 12.

Enjoy playing Magic or looking to learn how to play the game? Join us in the Community Room for a day of Magic: the Gathering. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your own deck or create your own to play using our collection of cards. For newcomers, learn the basics and strategies to improve your gameplay. Refreshments will be provided.