Events

This event will take place in the community room of the West New Brighton Library. During our open hours you can take advantage of our various Teen Center resources. Utilize our tech, arts and craft supplies, collection of video games and board games, or just grab a laptop and hangout! Devices such as the 3D printer, cameo cutter, silk screener, and photography equipment may not be available at open hours. Please see our calendar for programs specifically related to these devices or email wes…

Hey coloring fans! Want to do some quick stress relieving coloring? Come join us and we will provide all materials. This program is for ages 13-18

Join us in our community room for Game On! Come in for video games on our PS4 and Switch, board games, or just to hang out. Snacks and games provided. No registration required.

Whether you’re working on college applications or trying to figure out what career is best for you, NYPL’s College and Career Pathways program is here to help. Get customized assistance, with any college- or career-related questions, from one of our trained Young Adult Librarians. Walk in or schedule a virtual one-on-one session today: https://calendly.com/nyplcollegeandcareer.

Use physical materials—like paper, glue, pen, perler beads, and stickers— but also digital tools, like computers, iPads, and cameras, to make dioramas of self-expression!

This event will take place in person at the Tremont Library. Do you love manga? Join us at the library for Manga Monday, a chill space where teens come together to read and talk about their favorite manga series! Each session, we'll dive into popular titles, discuss storylines and characters, and get inspired to create our own manga-style artwork. Whether you’re into action, romance, fantasy, or slice-of-life, there’s something for everyone. Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend this prog…

Love anime? Obsessed with manga? Come join the library’s Manga & Anime Club just for teens! Every month we’ll watch anime on the big screen, geek out about our favorite series, and swap recommendations. Plus, you can check out manga straight from the library’s shelves to keep the adventure going at home. This club isn’t just about fandom—it’s about building friendships, discovering new stories, and having a creative, welcoming space where teens can connect and feel part of a community. Fo…

Hang out in our Teen Center after school to vibe with friends and chill out to our lo-fi music! Board games, puzzles, card games, and crafts are available upon request! Just ask! This program is intended for patrons between the ages of 13 and 18. No registration is required to attend.

Volunteer as tribute… to Movie Mondays at Woodstock Library! Join us as we watch the Hunger Games series throughout the month and compare the best-selling books with the groundbreaking movies. We’ll explore the world building of the Hunger Games’s Districts and the deep themes surrounding the strange game, Katniss Evergreen and the rest of the tributes are forced to play! Schedule of movie screenings will go: November 3rd - The Hunger Games November 10th - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire N…

Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session at the West Farms Library! We'll help you look for: General information about College and Career prep Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Making a school list Working on college applications Financi…

Get Creative and be inspired by what we read. This program is for teens who love art and books and want to explore the connection between them. Teens are invited to create their own buttons based on the Fall and Winter Seasons. All supplies will be provided!! Snacks will also be provided . . .

This event will take place in person. If you can dream it you can make it! Come create your own world using 3D doodle pens! Create pictures, jewelry and more using this fun technology.

This session will take place online. Registration is required, and it ends 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Register here! Looking to go to college or embark on a new career? Having a hard time figuring out how to prepare your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College & Career Counseling Session at Hunts Point Library! We’ll help you: look for general information about colleges and careers, locate job searches and applications,…

This event will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Join us for Teen Video Games where young adults age 13-18 play Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Mario Party, or one of our other games on our Nintendo Switch . “Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.”

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Express yourself, and get creative with our audio recording studio. Learn the basics to music production with your peers using the digital audio Logic Pro software!

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Teen Center. Drop in the Teen Center for an opportunity to get hands on experience with our Recording Studio. If you are interested in learning more about the audio production process for podcasting, streaming, or recording music, this is the program for you!

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 at the South Beach Library. Create your own little monsters Lafufu origami. You can even make your own little blind boxes! This program is ages 8 - 18.

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those who would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those who would like to attend in person, just head on up to the Teen Center on the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Branch Library. Do you love board games? Come to the third floor to play Uno, Clue, Chess, Checkers, Sorry, the Ungame and many others!

Are you the next Picasso? Get your week off to the right stART with art at Seward Park! Every Monday, we'll learn about a new artist and make our own masterpieces inspired by their work. Come try a new technique, collaborate with fellow artists, or use your imagination to make the project your own. Who knows, your creations could end up in a museum!

It's just like the real Rose Main Reading Room—only smaller and for teens! Need a quiet place to study in Midtown? Stop by the SNFL Teen Center for quiet study and research space. Study supplies like pencils, paper, calulators, and power outlets will be provided! If you have any questions, you can ask the librarian that will be present as well! This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

From the pop culture juggernaut role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons to the 1,000+ years of strategic board gaming in Chess, Over the Table is the place to meet your friends and test your skills. All manner of board games, card games, and strategy games are here, and we introduce new ones regularly. The table is always open to newcomers. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome.

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…

This event will take place in person at 125th st library. Play on our PS5 or our Wii! We have a variety of games for you to play to test your skills! Bring a friend or visit the library and make new friends.

Do you love video game or board games? Join us every Monday* as we explore new games and make friends. Together, we will level up our gaming abilities. Our menu of board games is available at the Teen Center desk. This event will take place in person at Port Richmond Library. All Adults must be accompanied by a teenager.

Interested in learning more about drums and percussions? DJ Spazecraft will conduct a program to have teens use sampled drum sounds to create a song! This program will take place in-person at the Harlem Library. Materials and snacks will be provided.

While seeking to cure himself of a curse, young warrior Ashitaka stumbles into a conflict betweenthe people of Iron Town and Princess Mononoke, a girl rasied by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the destruction of her home Come by to the Grand Concourse Library to see how this story unfolds on screen. Dive deeper into the world of anime and manga with our extensive manga collection! Borrow your favorite series and discover the original stories behind the films.

Every Monday and Wednesday, join us after school in the Teen Lounge downstairs at the 96th Street Library to hang out with friends, do homework, play games, or work on craft projects. We'll even have snacks and books to give away! Teen time programs are intended only for library attendees aged 13 through 18.

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

Get ready for a night of laughs, competition, and great vibes at Battery Park City Library with Nintendo Wii games and board games. Tweens and teens around the ages of 11 to 18 are all welcome! Free snacks will be available. Don't miss out!!

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join our teen book review program! Come to the library to explore and check out books, research your favorites, and write reviews to share with other readers. It’s a fun way to build your reading and writing skills while giving back to the community! Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

"This event will take place in person a Van Cortlandt Library." Join Us for a Gaming Showdown! Test your skills and challenge your friends in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart, and more! Enjoy an exciting time of gaming, meeting fellow players, and chatting with staff about books, games, and everything in between. Come play, connect and get inspired! Explore the World Behind the Games! After the action, check out our selection of books on: The history of video games Game des…

Join us on Mondays 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 will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Join us in person at West Farms Library’s Teen Center on Monday if you’re a teen who loves storytelling, poetry, or journaling! Whether you’re working on a book, experimenting with new ideas, or just starting your writing journey, this is a fun, supportive space to grow your craft and meet fellow young writers. Bring your current project or try something new with writing prompts and challenges, and explore our library collection o…

Let’s chat! Come to the Muhlenberg Library and make your voice heard! Tell the YA staff what you would like to see at the branch (programs, collection, etc).

Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session at the West Farms Library! We'll help you look for: General information about College and Career prep Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Making a school list Working on college applications Financi…

This session will take place online. Registration is required, and it ends 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Register here! Looking to go to college or embark on a new career? Having a hard time figuring out how to prepare your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College & Career Counseling Session at Hunts Point Library! We’ll help you: look for general information about colleges and careers, locate job searches and applications,…

This program will take place at the Macomb Bridge Library Teen Center. Designated teen time to enjoy board, card and video games (PS5, Nintendo Switch & Xbox X) with friends.

This program will take place in-person at Mariners Harbor Library. Hang out with friends or take a moment to relax. Tabletop games or other activities will be provided. You can draw, write, chat, browse the internet, and play a board game. Teen Café is exclusively for ages 13-18. Snacks and refreshments will be provided!