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.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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27 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Mon, April 22
@ 11:30 AM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Courtesy of the Artist. Group Tapestry Weaving, work-in-progress by the Seniors at Tolentine / RAIN Senior Center, The Bronx, 2023. This program series will be held in person at Columbus Library. Join us for Tapestry Weaving Workshops with Jessica Lagunas. Teaching artist Jessica Lagunas will guide participants through fiber arts over 8 sessions. The meditative quality of Tapestry Wea…
Columbus LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, April 22
@ 3:30 PM
Do you love art and have nothing to do this summer? Come join us weekly at the Columbus branch for summer art fun!
Columbus LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 23
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children, ages 0-3 , with their caregivers are welcomed.
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, April 23
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children, but caregivers with children of all ages are welcome. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be…
Columbus Library, Community RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Wed, April 24
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children, ages 0-3 , with their caregivers are welcomed.
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Wed, April 24
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. An informal playgroup for young children (ages 0-4) and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families and encourage children to develop together through play. Onsite program with songs, rhymes, an Ideal program for caregivers with children,between the ages of 0 to3 years Open Play for Babies and Toddlers is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver a…
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Wed, April 24
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we create our own paper helicopters while learning some basics about the physics of flying. Children, ages 3-13 , with their caregivers are welcomed.
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, April 25
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children, ages 0-3 , with their caregivers are welcomed.
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Thu, April 25
@ 11 AM
APRIL 25TH – TO SIR, WITH LOVE (1967) Director – James Clavell; 105 Minutes; Rated NR; Columbia Pictures Starring – Sidney Poitier, Judy Geeson, Christian Roberts, Suzy Kendall An idealistic engineer-trainee and his experiences in teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students from the slums of London's East End.
Columbus LibraryAdults
Thu, April 25
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. An informal playgroup for young children (ages 0-4) and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families and encourage children to develop together through play. Onsite program with songs, rhymes, an Ideal program for caregivers with children,between the ages of 0 to3 years Open Play for Babies and Toddlers is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver a…
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Fri, April 26
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children, ages 0-3 , with their caregivers are welcomed.
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Fri, April 26
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children, but caregivers with children of all ages are welcome. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be…
Columbus Library, Community RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Fri, April 26
@ 1 PM
APRIL 26th – DUNGEONS & DRAGONS : HONOR AMONG THIEVES (2023) Director – Jonathan Goldstein; 134 Minutes; Rated PG-13; Paramount Pictures Starring – Chris Pine, Sophia Lillis, Daisy Head, Michelle Rodriguez Based on the fantasy tabletop role-playing game; A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long lost relic, but their charming adventure goes dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
Columbus LibraryAdults
Sat, April 27
@ 12 PM
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we explore building through using Rigamijigs and geemos to build structures. Children, ages 3-13 , with their caregivers are welcomed.
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, April 27
@ 1 PM
Columbus Library Community Room (Lower Level) All are invited and all genres embraced. Bring pen and paper. No reservation required
Columbus LibraryAdults
Mon, April 29
@ 11:30 AM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Courtesy of the Artist. Group Tapestry Weaving, work-in-progress by the Seniors at Tolentine / RAIN Senior Center, The Bronx, 2023. This program series will be held in person at Columbus Library. Join us for Tapestry Weaving Workshops with Jessica Lagunas. Teaching artist Jessica Lagunas will guide participants through fiber arts over 8 sessions. The meditative quality of Tapestry Wea…
Columbus LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, April 29
@ 3:30 PM
Do you love art and have nothing to do this summer? Come join us weekly at the Columbus branch for summer art fun!
Columbus LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 30
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children, ages 0-3 , with their caregivers are welcomed.
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, April 30
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children, but caregivers with children of all ages are welcome. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be…
Columbus Library, Community RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, April 30
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus library for our onsite Familt Board Game Night. Come in and play board games with your friends and family. A fun time for the whole family. Meet new people in your community Get to know your local library.
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, May 2
@ 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)
Sat, May 4
@ 11:30 AM
Outdoor
Explore our city with a curated librarian-led walking tour! Join branch staff from Columbus Library for an in person walking tour! Learn more about the history and landmarks of this neighborhood and connect with community. We'll take a walk through the Hell's Kitchen area, tracing the history of local buildings and landmarks. The tour will last approximately 1 hour and will begin at our neighborhood library. An in-person guided walk through the heart of the iconic Hell's Kitchen n…
Columbus LibraryAdults
Sat, May 4
@ 11:30 AM
Outdoor
Explore our city with a curated librarian-led walking tour! Join branch staff from Columbus Library for an in person walking tour! Learn more about the history and landmarks of this neighborhood and connect with community. We'll take a walk through the Hell's Kitchen area, tracing the history of local buildings and landmarks. The tour will last approximately 1 hour and will begin at our neighborhood library. An in-person guided walk through the heart of the iconic Hell's Kitchen n…
Columbus LibraryAdults
Mon, May 6
@ 11:30 AM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Courtesy of the Artist. Group Tapestry Weaving, work-in-progress by the Seniors at Tolentine / RAIN Senior Center, The Bronx, 2023. This program series will be held in person at Columbus Library. Join us for Tapestry Weaving Workshops with Jessica Lagunas. Teaching artist Jessica Lagunas will guide participants through fiber arts over 8 sessions. The meditative quality of Tapestry Wea…
Columbus LibraryAdults,

50+
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)
Mon, May 13
@ 11:30 AM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Courtesy of the Artist. Group Tapestry Weaving, work-in-progress by the Seniors at Tolentine / RAIN Senior Center, The Bronx, 2023. This program series will be held in person at Columbus Library. Join us for Tapestry Weaving Workshops with Jessica Lagunas. Teaching artist Jessica Lagunas will guide participants through fiber arts over 8 sessions. The meditative quality of Tapestry Wea…
Columbus LibraryAdults,

50+
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)