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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:…

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…

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 Final dates for the Spring 2024 semester. Check back in September for a new schedule. Mo…

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? 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. Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book!

This event will take in place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 304. Learn Mandarin with an experienced instructor using the Mango Languages database. The class will be held on the third floor in room 304, and registration for each class is required. Programs are subject to change or cancellation. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hungyun Chang (hungyunchang@nypl.org).

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 -…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space (please note new location!) Join us for two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. We have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles, too. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Come and join us for a building program. Children will have the opportunity to play with a selection of building toys which may include our LEGO, Rigamajig, Geemo, and wooden blocks collections. Please bring along a camera to take pictures of your creation! For children ages 3-12. Space is limited. Registration is not required. First come, first served.

This program is in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Learn the basics of the Italian language, including the alphabet, vocabulary words, phrases, and some basic grammar. This is a series-based program. Participants are encouraged to attend from the beginning of the series. No previous language experience required. Instructional materials will be provided. All programs subject to change or cancellation. Sign up for our e-newsletters to stay up to date…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library and online via Google Meet. Aprann Kreyòl is a basic/intermediate level course for those interested in learning and practicing the Haitian Creole language. This session is level II and preferably for those who have taken the previous beginner level at SNFL in the winter/spring - however, all levels are welcome. Summer 2024 Aprann Kreyòl Dates: May 3 June 7 May 10…

Author Caoilinn Hughes joins us to discuss her new novel, The Alternatives, with fellow author Brandon Taylor. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor. The Flattery sisters were plunged prematurely into adulthood when their parents died in tragic circumstances. Now in their thirties—all single, all with PhDs—they are each attempting to do meaningful work in a rapidly foundering world. The four lead disparate, distanced lives, from cla…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of using HTML to create a simple web page. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, April 29. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers how to use conditional logic in formulas and functions, allowing you to create formulas that act differently in different circumstances. Topics covered include: IF statements, nested IF statements, AND & OR logic functions. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class li…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Logic Pro is a professional grade software for songwriting, music production, mixing, editing, and more. Start to explore the interface, learn how to create and edit your own loop-based compositions, and get started recording audio tracks into your production sessions. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at stud…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, April 29. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class will cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally. This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. The Joy Luck Club (1993) The life histories of four East Asian women and their daughters reflect and guide each other. Directed by Wayne Wang. 1993 | R | 139 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picked by librarians, local authors, and film experts, inclu…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers how to take the basic logic from Class 1 and use it to create functions that process data based on conditions. Topics include SUMIF/AVERAGEIF/COUNTIF and SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS/COUNTIFS. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Avid Pro Tools is the industry leading digital audio workstation for music production, mixing, editing, mastering, and more. Explore the interface and learn how to record, edit, and export your audio project. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to…

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Have you ever thought fancy handwriting is just for adults? Not anymore! Come explore the world of pretty letters with us and learn about the many ways YOU can make letters dance. You’ll get to play with special calligraphy pens, learn real calligraphy styles, and make a bookmark with your new fancy handwriting! For children ages 8-12. Registration is required and will begin on Monday, April 29th. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins. This program is sponsored…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Create your own website using Google Sites. Learn how to use templates to create a site or create a site from scratch. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover how to create Array Formulas, how to build and edit Tables, and how to write Structured References that make function writing easier and more flexible. We will also cover Data Validation and build drop-down lists in your spreadsheets. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virt…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required. Registration begins on We…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Learn how to use the rapid-prototyping, easy-to-use online design tool, Figma, in this hands-on class! This class will cover the basics of creating simple designs in Figma and how you can use Figma as a UI or UX designer.

This workshop will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join us for a four-part workshop in which attendees will learn the Arabic alphabet, with emphasis on the Naskh style. Participants will learn the history and variations of the alphabet, will practice writing Arabic letters, and learn how to write their names. Materials will be provided. No prior drawing or language experience is necessary. Please register for each session separately (dates…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required. Registration begins on We…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn the basics of the interface and get started creating your own digital art in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided. Additionally, learn about how you can participate in our Books for All Digital Art Challenge!

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Interested in becoming a UI or UX Designer? Check out Figma -- a free, easy-to-use, web-based rapid-prototyping design tool. During this class, we will create a music player prototype together. While we will cover the basics of using Figma, previous experience with using Figma is recommended.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. This is an in-person one-hour conversation class. Participants will learn basic verbal conversation; no written Chinese will be taught. Sessions are cumulative and participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. No previous language experience required. For previous lessons notes and slides, please visit: bit.ly/snflcantonese If there are any further questions, email winsonlau@nypl.org a…

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 is ONLINE only. You will receive a Zoom link 2 days before the class. 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! Sign up and attend class online.

Author Chris Payne joins us to discuss his book, Where Are Your Boys Tonight? The Oral History of Emo's Mainstream Explosion 1999-2008, with writer Leslie Simon. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor. A “vivid and breathless” (Billboard) oral history of emo’s takeover from 1999 to 2008, featuring My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Panic! At the Disco, Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional. If Meet…

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:…

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry leading video editing program and part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software collection. Explore the interface and learn how to import, organize, sequence, and export your video. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 2nd Floor, Room 205. Join staff at SNFL for Archiving at Home: Safeguarding Using Archival Methods. Learn about taking care of different types of personal memorabilia while sharing the history of your cherished items. Make sure to leave items you are interested in conserving at home. Bring a photograph of the item and/or a detailed description. Bringing both is ideal! Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay up to da…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016), 1st Floor, Corner Space. ¡Hola! ¿Te gusta hablar español? Join the staff of the New York Public Library and other fellow Spanish speakers for an hour of Spanish conversation. This group is at the intermediate and advanced level. You don't need a library card to register, only an email address. Register for each session you wish to attend. May 7, 2024…

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. Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a selection of poems that explore the experiences and histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Readings…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books. At the end of each storytime, we will have a short craft or activity. For children ages 3-5. Space is limited to 15 children. Registration begins on Thursday, May 2. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.