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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376 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to create iPhone apps for Apple from scratch with Xcode, an app-building software. This class will cover the different kinds of projects you can make, along with practice on how to design iOS apps. If you are taking this class online, you will need a Mac computer with Xcode downloaded in order to get the most out of this class. If this class is in-person, Mac computers will be provided for those wit…
OnlineAdults
Today
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event is online only. You can join this class session using the following link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/84937239530?pwd=eEtoYTN1M05PK1U4T2JLcTRmODR5Zz09 Must register with a valid email address. Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Today
@ 11 AM
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 Monday | 5:45–8:30 PM Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 PM Wednesday | 5:45–8:30 PM Thursday | 6:30–8:30 PM Friday |…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults,

50+,

Persons Without Homes
Today
@ 1:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Today
@ 2 PM
​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. 9 to 5 (1980) Three office workers get revenge against their boss, a sexist, egotistical, hypocritical bigot, and in so doing create a more efficient work environment. Directed by Colin Higgins. 1980 | PG | 110 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-pick…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults,

Book Lovers
Today
@ 2 PM
7 Stories Up at SNFL
Join us for a screening of Meltem, a film about family, migration, and establishing roots, followed by audience conversation and Q&A with the director Basile Doganis and Jimmy Demetro of Hellenic Film Society USA. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor, and was rescheduled from a previous date. The film runtime is 87 minutes. It is in French and Greek, with English subtitles. Watch the trailer here. A year after the death of her…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Today
@ 3:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs.You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Today
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to add, remove, and modify the content of your HTML pages using JavaScript. Having HTML/CSS experience prior to this class is strongly encouraged. 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 TechConnect. Using a Gmail…
OnlineAdults
Mon, December 4
@ 10 AM
Career Services
IN-PERSON ONLY Meet with an NYPL staff member in-person to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you: Write and fo…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters
Mon, December 4
@ 10 AM
Career Services
This event is Virtual Only! Meet virtually via Zoom with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career trans…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Mon, December 4
@ 10 AM
Career Services
IN-PERSON ONLY Meet in-person with our amazing Career Coaches, who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career transition or advancement Cle…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Mon, December 4
@ 10 AM
Career Services
This event is Virtual Only! Meet with an NYPL staff member via phone to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you:…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Mon, December 4
@ 10 AM
Career Services
This event is Virtual Only! Meet virtually via Phone with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career trans…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Mon, December 4
@ 10 AM
Career Services
This event is Virtual Only! Meet with an NYPL staff member via Zoom to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you:…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Mon, December 4
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Mon, December 4
@ 12 PM
You are invited to enter ON DISPLAY GLOBAL at SNFL: A Live Human Sculpture Court. ON DISPLAY is a multi-disciplinary conversation about Inclusion through Art, featuring a live performance installation where the performers pose as sculptures dressed in wearable art pieces. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 1st Floor. ON DISPLAY is a deconstructed art exhibit/fashion show - a commentary on the body as spectacle and society's obsession with b…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults,

Persons with Disabilities
Mon, December 4
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
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 how to trace images and use layer masks in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Mon, December 4
@ 2 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
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, December 4, 11, 18 (no class Dec. 25) NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Mon, December 4
@ 3 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. || 本活動僅限線上參與。 This event is in Mandarin only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Must register with a valid email address. || 必須使用有效的電子郵件地址進行註冊。 Learn the ins and outs of iPads, iPhones, and the iOS operating system. This class will cover the differences between iPads & iPhones, how to use finger gestures, common applications, and more. 學習iPad、iPhone以及iOS操作系統的方方面面。本課程將涵蓋iPad和iPhone之間的區別、如何使用手勢、常見應用程序等內容。 You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the…
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Mon, December 4
@ 3 PM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. This class will cover Pivot Tables, a powerful tool used to analyze relationships between data. We will cover setting up data for use in Pivot Tables, how to format results, filtering techniques, and interactive elements. You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have exp…
OnlineAdults
Mon, December 4
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Mon, December 4
@ 5:30 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
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, December 4, 11, 18 (no class December 25) NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Mon, December 4
@ 5:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 1 Mezzanine Level. Join us on select days to hear from local organizations and government agencies about services and resources available in the community. Enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with fellow attendees and library staff. The Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) develops policies and programs, provides training and prevention education, conducts research and evaluations, perfo…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults,

50+,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes
Mon, December 4
@ 5:45 PM
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 Monday | 5:45–8:30 PM Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 PM Wednesday | 5:45–8:30 PM Thursday | 6:30–8:30 PM Friday…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults,

50+,

Persons Without Homes
Mon, December 4
@ 6 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Tue, December 5
@ 10 AM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to use and navigate the world’s most popular smartphone, the iPhone! To join the class, please click on the link provided below: You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, December 5
@ 10 AM
Career Services
IN-PERSON ONLY Meet with an NYPL staff member in-person to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you: Write and fo…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters
Tue, December 5
@ 10 AM
Career Services
This event is Virtual Only! Meet virtually via Zoom with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career trans…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Tue, December 5
@ 10 AM
Career Services
IN-PERSON ONLY Meet in-person with our amazing Career Coaches, who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career transition or advancement Cle…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Tue, December 5
@ 10 AM
Career Services
This event is Virtual Only! Meet with an NYPL staff member via phone to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you:…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Tue, December 5
@ 10 AM
Career Services
This event is Virtual Only! Meet virtually via Phone with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career trans…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Tue, December 5
@ 10 AM
Career Services
This event is Virtual Only! Meet with an NYPL staff member via Zoom to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you:…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Tue, December 5
@ 10:15 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
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! FALL 2023 DATES:…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
1st Floor Corner Space
Adults
Tue, December 5
@ 10:30 AM
Online
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…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Tue, December 5
@ 12:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Create your own website using WordPress. 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, December 5
@ 12:30 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
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! Tuesdays, December 5, 12, 19 (no class Dec. 26) NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Tue, December 5
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Come and get help with your coding and/or creative projects on an iPad or Mac computer! Ask questions, experiment, share progress and inspiration, and use our Mac Lab equipment to work on your projects in Xcode, Procreate, iMovie, and more. Additionally, learn about our Take Charge with MyChart classes and Chromebook lending program to borrow a free laptop from the library, just like a bo…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Tue, December 5
@ 1 PM
Career Services
*THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AT STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION LIBRARY (SNFL) Room 604 Need help landing the interview? Join us as we discuss the challenges, concerns and most importantly, the most effective roadmap to maximize your interviewing preparation process. We will focus on the hiring side with specific attention to presenting yourself as the leading candidate for any position. Note: SPACE IS LIMITED! About Career Services NYPL Career Services provides essential professio…
Room 604Job Seekers
Tue, December 5
@ 2:30 PM
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. Refresh your reading list with a discussion of brand-new poetry published in the last year. We will meet on Floor 1M. Readings are selected from Poetry Ma…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Floor 1M
Adults
Tue, December 5
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn how to create, edit and share online presentations using Google Slides. Includes information about MyChart and our new Chromebook lending program.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab
Adults