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This event is online only. You can join this class session using the following link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/86494389732?pwd=d0NINW44SUR6bU9EdnhNeUlJVTFVZz09 Must register with a valid email address. This class applies knowledge from Class 1 and 2 towards tracking expenses and managing personal finance.T opics 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…

Unleash your creativity at our Screen Printing Workshop designed exclusively for teens! Dive into the vibrant world of screen printing and learn the techniques to transform your ideas into wearable art. This hands-on camp will guide you through the entire process, from designing your unique artwork to pulling your first print. Whether you're a budding artist or just looking for a fun and artistic outlet, join us for an unforgettable journey into the colorful realm of screen printing! Registrat…

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. You may join the class session using this link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/82867672383?pwd=a0lLSUdEL21sdzVCNENWS2NuY1lhUT09 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. You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class wit…

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and 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. You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class.

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…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to create simple choice-based games in Twine! Topics include narrative strategies, how to use the flowchart editor, and uploading your game for others to play. 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, 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…

Are you interested in learning how to make music using digital software? In this introductory class, you'll get a chance to learn: - A comprehensive introduction to Ableton Live and its main features - Programming drums using Ableton's Drum Rack - An in-depth look at common drum production techniques and concepts - The opportunity to work on your own music and receive feedback from your peers and instructors Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician looking to learn more abou…

This spring break, come join us every weekday in the SNFL Teen Center for Spring Break Camp! The Teen Center is inviting teens to come and learn the art of improvisation at the library for free! In this 5-day workshop, participants will learn how to channel their spontaneity into confidence and interpersonal skills thorugh improv games. Teens will lean how to play short and long form games throughout the week, culminating in a closed showcase! Register in-person at the Teen Center circulatio…

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! Winter / Spring 20…

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…

This event will take place in person at The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016), Room 303. ¡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 level, but it's a friendly gathering and everyone is welcome. You don't need a library card to register, only an email address. Visit the Jalapeño Social Hour Agenda webpage to le…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to use features like graphical elements, tab stops, and section breaks to format poetry in Google Docs. 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 in the PC Lab (Room 615). Get acquainted with Apple's powerful presentation software that gives you everything you need to create slideshows and videos that captivate your audience.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Studio40 is a free public recording studio available for patrons of the New York Public Library. In this two-part course, you’ll learn more about Studio40 resources and how to get the most out of your recording sessions. We’ll cover studio best practices, how to safely use the equipment available in our studio, and the practical skills you need to run a successful soundcheck and recordi…

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. For adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test in the next 1-2 years, and adult English language learners who want to improve their English by learning about American history and culture. Topic today: The Declaration of Independence and the Colonial Period A different topic each week! Join us for lively, interactive activities! No registration needed! Just come to the class!

Unleash your creativity at our Screen Printing Workshop designed exclusively for teens! Dive into the vibrant world of screen printing and learn the techniques to transform your ideas into wearable art. This hands-on camp will guide you through the entire process, from designing your unique artwork to pulling your first print. Whether you're a budding artist or just looking for a fun and artistic outlet, join us for an unforgettable journey into the colorful realm of screen printing! Registrat…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. 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. SPECIAL NOTES: April 5: Paper flower bouquets. Art supplies and crafting materials for this activity will be pro…

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! Fridays, April 5, 19, 26 (no class April 12) NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

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 Youth Media Mentors! 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 ca…

This spring break, come join us every weekday in the SNFL Teen Center for Spring Break Camp! The Teen Center is inviting teens to come and learn the art of improvisation at the library for free! In this 5-day workshop, participants will learn how to channel their spontaneity into confidence and interpersonal skills thorugh improv games. Teens will lean how to play short and long form games throughout the week, culminating in a closed showcase! Register in-person at the Teen Center circulatio…

Event Details Working on a music, photo, video, or graphic design project? The Media Lab is open! Our workstations are fully equipped for all kinds of projects. Come by the lab to... Create music and edit audio in Logic Pro X or ProTools Edit video in Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Create graphic designs in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign Edit photos in Lightroom and Photoshop.... And more! You can come work independently on your own projects, or if you're just starting out, our s…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library and online via Google Meet. Join the staff of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library for Aprann Kreyòl, a basic level course to learn or practice the Haitian Creole language. No prior knowledge of Haitian Creole is required, and all levels are welcome. We’ll meet on Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM via Google Meet and in person at SNFL in Room 404. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Author Yu Pei Yun and illustrator Zhou Jian Xin with translator Lin King will discuss their graphic novel 來自清水的孩子 |The Boy From Clearwater. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Third Floor, Room 303. 語言:以中文進行 | The program will be conducted in Mandarin with interpretation. The Boy from Clearwater - Taiwan, 1930s. Tsai Kun-lin, an ordinary boy, was born in Qingshui. He grew up happily sneaking into the sugar cane fields reciting nursery rhymes he…

This event is online only. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow. You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced issues with receiving emails from T…

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 22. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

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 22. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. Cyrano (2021) Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters. Directed by Joe Wright. 2021 | PG-13 | 124 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 au…

小说的艺术与自由表达：严歌苓与马凯琳对话 严歌苓，出生于上海，着有30多本书，荣获30多个文学和电影奖。 她的许多书籍都被改编成了电影或电视剧。 最近，她的作品受到了挑战，作者将与我们一起讨论她的新小说《Milati：米拉蒂》以及自由表达的重要性。 她与纽约当地小说家、作家和电影学者、同时也是当天的主持人马凯琳一起讨论他们的作品。 对话将探讨他们的写作、作品风格，以及是什么激励每位作者渡过写作旅程中的困难时刻。 本次访谈将以普通话进行。 该活动将现场和线上同步进行。 现场参加活动 | 请注册领取现场门票。 活动将在节目开始前 45 分钟开放。 对于现场活动，我们通常会超额预订以确保满座。 请尽早抵达，以免错过机会； 我们将尽力满足每个人的需求。 尚未认领的预订座位将在开始时前不久释放，届时可能会有空位。 节目开始前 30 分钟将排队等候。 线上参加活动 | 请线上注册门票。 本次活动将在 Zoom 上进行直播。 要接收 Zoom 链接，请务必注册！ 该连结将在开始时间前不久与注册者分享。 所有现场来宾将得以参加抽奖活动。十位幸运者将获赠一本由图书馆提供的严歌苓新著“米拉…

Презентация выпуска №121 независимого литературно-художественного журнала Слово\Word. This Russian-language event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, third floor, Room 304. Join us for the launch of new volume #121 of the independent literary journal Slovo/Word. The literary journal Slovo/Word is a bilingual (and occasionally trilingual, Russian-English-Ukrainian) publication that was initiated in 1980s by Dovlatov and Brodsky. It publishes multilingual works…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). 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.

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…

The NYPL Job Fair and Expo is happening soon! Now is the perfect time to update your resume. Come to this in-person workshop to learn more about online resources that are available to you at anytime that can assist you in updating your resume, finalize your cover letter, and brush up on your interview skills! Registration for this workshop is required, and can be done here. If you would like to register for the NYPL Job Fair and Expo, happening on May 17th, 2024, click here. Get More Fro…

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). Continue learning the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class continues to 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.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Most of the apps and websites that we interact with use web APIs to get their data. In this class, we are going to learn what web APIs are and how to use them in Python. We will also learn about JSON, a common data format that most web APIs use. 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, 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! Mondays, April 1, 15, 22, 29 (no class April 8). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Python has four built-in collections—data structures that can contain multiple instances of more basic data forms. Explore how you can use sets, tuples, lists and dictionaries to store, analyze, and manipulate data in Python. This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 1st Floor. Join us for a plant exchange at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), with special guest The Green Lady of Brooklyn for our spring 2024 kickoff! Meet other plant enthusiasts for a free plant swap. Share tips, advice, and plants in this community event. We will meet from 3:30PM-4:30PM in the first floor lobby (1st Floor, Corner Space). Community Plant Exchanges meet every fourth Monda…