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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72 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 9 AM
Money Matters
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Today
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Today
@ 12 PM
Money Matters
"This event will be online only" Emilie Archambeault provides information on how to plan for retirement when you are self-employed. Part of the Retirement A to Z series. Presented in partnership with the Museum of American Finance. Click here to Register About The Presenter: Emilie Archambeault Emilie Archambeault, EA, CFP®, CDFA® is an Enrolled Agent (EA), a federally licensed tax practitioner authorized by the US Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS, who has…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Today
@ 3 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**In-Person Only** This program will be held onsite, 5th Floor Room 504. Factiva provides access to content from more than 20,000 news sources, including newspapers, TV transcripts, newswires, and business magazines. Learn how to use Factiva to research current information on companies, industries, and financial markets. This program will not be recorded. **In-Person Only** ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration Click here to register. Registration for this event is thro…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationBusinesspeople,

Job Seekers
Today
@ 6:30 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
Please note that registration is required for this in person event. Join Brooklyn's Center for Urban Business Entrepreneurship (CUBE), a team of experienced lawyers from Venable LLP, and The New York Public Library's Business Center for the opportunity to consult with lawyers --for free-- about your specific, small business-related questions. There are a limited number of slots - don't miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights and practical tips from seasoned professionals. Register n…
Adults,

Businesspeople
Wed, March 20
@ 11:30 AM
Money Matters
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Wed, March 20
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Wed, March 20
@ 3 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event will be online only** Understanding and implementing internal and external leadership qualities can help you reach your goals. Winston Peters, Adjunct Professor/Program Director of Entrepreneurs at Manhattan College (E@MC) discusses Internal leadership evaluation External leadership evaluation Emotional IQ / Empathy Constraints and Creativity Click here to register About the Presenter: Winston Peters Winston Peters, Adjunct professor / Program Director o…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, March 21
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, March 21
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
*This event is online only* CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Joinin us for this Q&A session with Nicholas Naclerio, founder & CEO of Mmmly. Nicholas Naclerio, founder & CEO of Mmmly, discusses his experience with crowdfunding and how consumers can become owners of small/local businesses they love. The discussion includes: Meet Nicholas and Mmmly cookies Crowdfunding 101 Why we chose crowdfunding Investment impact & what we've learned How consumers can benefit from investing…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, March 21
@ 3 PM
**This event will be online only** Learn how to use the Business Insights: Essentials, Business Source Complete, Emerging Markets: Internet Securities (EMIS), Plunkett Research Online, and Statista databases to conduct industry research to grow your business or advance your career. All of these databases are accessible remotely with your NYPL card and PIN. ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click he…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationBusinesspeople,

Job Seekers
Thu, March 21
@ 5 PM
Money Matters
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Fri, March 22
@ 9 AM
Money Matters
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Fri, March 22
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Fri, March 22
@ 1 PM
Money Matters
* This event will be online only * Learn about stock prices, and how and why they change. What causes a stock's price to rise and fall? How can I learn how to study stock prices to help me learn how to invest? What resources are available to help me learn? Get the answers to these questions and more. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Sat, March 23
@ 9 AM
Money Matters
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Mon, March 25
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Mon, March 25
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event will be online only** Click here to register This program is part of the CEO Series at The New York Public Library's Thomas Yoseloff Business Center. You are so much more capable than you realize. Join us in this transformative program that will empower you to break through barriers and achieve your most ambitious goals. This session is your opportunity to learn from a master of resilience and achievement. What if you could unlock a level of potential that makes you truly UNST…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Mon, March 25
@ 5 PM
Money Matters
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Tue, March 26
@ 9 AM
Money Matters
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Tue, March 26
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Tue, March 26
@ 12 PM
Money Matters
**This event will be online only** Annuities come in many forms, including fixed, variable, and fixed-indexed varieties. Annuities are widely sold financial products, but they are often misunderstood. In this session, Gerri Walsh provides an overview of annuities including General characteristics of each type of annuity Questions to ask before you buy Presented by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Part of the Retirement A to Z series. Presented in partnership w…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Tue, March 26
@ 3 PM
Money Matters
**In-Person Only** This program will be held onsite, 5th Floor, Room 504. In-Person Only Learn the basics of mutual funds, what they are and how they work. Topics covered include net asset value, distributions, and tax implications, as well as ETFs and REITs. Click here to register Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.
This program will be held onsite, 5th Floor Room 504.Adults,

Businesspeople
Wed, March 27
@ 11:30 AM
Money Matters
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Wed, March 27
@ 12 PM
Money Matters
**This event is online only** Join Charles “Chuck” Failla, CFP®, for a brief presentation on timely investment news topics followed by an extensive Q&A. Please submit your questions in advance, when you register for the program. Click here to Register About the Presenter: Charles “Chuck” Failla, CFP® Chuck understands the importance of working as a Fiduciary and uses those standards to oversee the financial planning and investment management work done at Sovereign Financia…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Wed, March 27
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Wed, March 27
@ 3 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event will be online only** Meredith Fineman, author of Brag Better: Master the Art of Self-Promotion, discusses best practices for using your voice! Self-promotion can be scary but it is necessary for success. The discussion includes: Tactics to begin a bragging practice today, this week, or this month Approaches to bragging,and its connection with impostor syndrome and introversion. Tips for gaining confidence in a difficult but learnable skill Click here to register Abo…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, March 28
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, March 28
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event will be online only** Mintel Reports are the smartest way to understand consumer markets and help your business grow. Mintel is trusted by the world's leading businesses and is used by more than 50,000 marketers, strategists, and insight professionals worldwide. In this session, Alison Agnew explores Mintel Reports to help you understand the market, consumer, competitors, trends, opportunities and more. Mintel's robust data and expert recommendations provide you with the confide…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, March 28
@ 3 PM
**This event will be online only** Learn how to use the Business Insights: Essentials, Business Source Complete, Emerging Markets: Internet Securities (EMIS), and Reference Solutions databases to conduct company research to grow your business or advance your career. All of these databases are accessible remotely with your NYPL card and PIN. ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventb…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationBusinesspeople,

Job Seekers
Thu, March 28
@ 5 PM
Money Matters
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Fri, March 29
@ 9 AM
Money Matters
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Fri, March 29
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Fri, March 29
@ 1 PM
Money Matters
* This event is online only * Learn about the Bloomberg terminal's menu-driven system, including search methods for information on companies, how to find securities that match investors’ criteria, and the market and economic data available. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Sat, March 30
@ 9 AM
Money Matters
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Mon, April 1
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event will be online only** Click here to register Join us for an exclusive program led by Ramon Ray, a renowned entrepreneur as he takes you on a deep dive into the essential elements required to bring your event to life. Discover how impactful events can catapult your brand into the spotlight by drawing in prospective customers and igniting unparalleled enthusiasm for your offerings. Crafting a large-scale event—especially one that gathers over 100 participants—demands meticulous pla…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Tue, April 2
@ 12 PM
Money Matters
"This event is online only" Women face different considerations when investing in a portfolio and saving for retirement. What are they? How to address them? Learn how women can save for retirement and build a portfolio while keeping these considerations in mind. Presented by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER). Part of the Financial Wellness for Women A to Z series. Click here to Register About the Presenters:…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Tue, April 2
@ 3 PM
This program will be held onsite, 5th Floor Room 504. **This event is in person only.** Learn how these two databases together can help you find the most comprehensive industry and market reports and statistics, as well as examples in financial statements, social media strategies, and technological innovations. This program will not be recorded. **This event is in person only.** ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration Click here to register. Registration for this event is thro…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationBusinesspeople,

Job Seekers
Tue, April 2
@ 5 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event will be held IN PERSON at the Thomas Yoseloff Business Center (455 Fifth Avenue Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10016, nypl.org/business)** Click here to apply: spots are limited This three-hour program is done in partnership with Start Small Think Big and Moving Forward Small Business. Join Jimmy Newson, CEO of Moving Forward Small Business, as he shares how to turn your side hustle (or newly launched company) into a thriving, profitable business. He will cover crucial topics like ma…
ONSITE - SNFL 455 5th Ave. (5th floor, Room 502) NY, NY, 10016Adults,

Businesspeople
Wed, April 3
@ 11:30 AM
Money Matters
"This event will be online only" Representatives from the Qualitas of Life Foundation review the risks and benefits of the formal financial system and its alternatives. The discussion includes: The differences between banks and credit unions An introduction to the basic services and financial products available How to open bank accounts in consideration of legal status. Click Here to Register The Qualitas of Life Foundation provides financial education to Hispanic indi…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople