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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64 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 11:15 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON at South Beach Library. No registration needed, just come to the library! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Intermediate Level Conversation group for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Today
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Join your friends, family, and librarians to build with Lego® Bricks and jumbo building blocks. Ages 4+
South Beach LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years),

Families
Today
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. In case you haven’t come across it, diamond painting is one of the fastest trending crafts out there! If you enjoy detail work and bling, this craft is perfect for you! Meeting weekly over the course of several months, participants will be provided with their own diamond painting kit to be completed at the Library. It's yours to keep and take home when you have finished your glittering masterpiece! ***UPDATE NOTICE*** Class is…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, April 26
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Drop by the Library anytime between 3-4:30 PM to play Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4 videogames with a librarian! Ages 6- 18.
South Beach LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years),

Families,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 26
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button. Ages 8-18
South Beach LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, April 27
@ 12 PM
This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join our teen librarian to help her with projects around the library, socialize with other teens, and learn new and exciting skills to use in the future! This program is for Teens ages 13-18 ONLY. Library volunteers can earn 2 hours of credit for this Saturday Club. Please email southbeach@nypl.org to learn how a teen age 14-18 can earn community service as a volunteer.
South Beach LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, April 27
@ 12 PM
This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Game on! Join us at the library to play board games with your family, friends, and librarians! For kids and teens 4-18.
South Beach LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 30
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage.
South Beach LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Families
Tue, April 30
@ 12 PM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play!
South Beach LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, April 30
@ 3:30 PM
STEAM for Kids
This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Join your friends and librarians to build, shape, sculpt, and play with Kinetic Sand!
South Beach LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years),

Families
Wed, May 1
@ 4 PM
This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Llearn how to create yourself in cartoon format using ProCreate. Ages 10 - 18 This program is ages 10 - 18.
South Beach LibraryChildren,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, May 2
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. In case you haven’t come across it, diamond painting is one of the fastest trending crafts out there! If you enjoy detail work and bling, this craft is perfect for you! Meeting weekly over the course of several months, participants will be provided with their own diamond painting kit to be completed at the Library. It's yours to keep and take home when you have finished your glittering masterpiece! ***UPDATE NOTICE*** Class is…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+
Sat, May 4
@ 10:30 AM
This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. We will be making our own dioramas from craft supplies.
South Beach LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years),

Families
Tue, May 7
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Join us at the library for a playdough playtime! You will be able to take your creations home at the end of the program. (Ages 4+)
South Beach LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, May 9
@ 11:15 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON at South Beach Library. No registration needed, just come to the library! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Intermediate Level Conversation group for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Thu, May 9
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. In case you haven’t come across it, diamond painting is one of the fastest trending crafts out there! If you enjoy detail work and bling, this craft is perfect for you! Meeting weekly over the course of several months, participants will be provided with their own diamond painting kit to be completed at the Library. It's yours to keep and take home when you have finished your glittering masterpiece! ***UPDATE NOTICE*** Class is…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, May 10
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button. Ages 8-18
South Beach LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, May 11
@ 11 AM
Online
This event is online. Are you on the hunt for the next great read? Or are you curious to read something new? Never fear, your librarian is here! Tune in for a special presentation from our Adult Librarian who will chat about forthcoming books and give attendees the inside scoop on the latest releases from top publishers. Hear what's new for this month and spark your reading curiosity! Browse and read the latest e-books and e-audiobooks using our made just for you e-reader app SimplyE. D…
OnlineAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Tue, May 14
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Join us to decorate a wood birdhouse. Supplies are limited. Registration required. Please call the library at 718-816-5834 or visit in person to register. (Ages 5+)
South Beach LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Wed, May 15
@ 11:15 AM
Book Discussion Group
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. Join us for our bi-monthly book club that explores themes of love in literarture! About the book: Twenty-four-year-old British painter Cleo has escaped from England to New York and is still finding her place in the sleepless city when, a few months before her student visa ends, she meets Frank. Twenty years older and a self-made success, Frank’s life is full of all the excesses Cleo’s lacks. He offers her the chance to be h…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Thu, May 16
@ 11:15 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON at South Beach Library. No registration needed, just come to the library! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Intermediate Level Conversation group for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Thu, May 16
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. In case you haven’t come across it, diamond painting is one of the fastest trending crafts out there! If you enjoy detail work and bling, this craft is perfect for you! Meeting weekly over the course of several months, participants will be provided with their own diamond painting kit to be completed at the Library. It's yours to keep and take home when you have finished your glittering masterpiece! ***UPDATE NOTICE*** Class is…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, May 17
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button. Ages 8-18
South Beach LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, May 18
@ 12 PM
This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join our teen librarian to help her with projects around the library, socialize with other teens, and learn new and exciting skills to use in the future! This program is for Teens ages 13-18 ONLY. Library volunteers can earn 2 hours of credit for this Saturday Club. Please email southbeach@nypl.org to learn how a teen age 14-18 can earn community service as a volunteer.
South Beach LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 5 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place online via Google Meet! Learn some tips and tricks on how to plan your days and increase efficiency. This program is open to teens ages 13-18. Anyone over 18 years of age must be accompanied by a teenager. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The Google Meet link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program. You will need a device with audio, video and internet connection to join. Most onl…
South Beach Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, May 21
@ 4 PM
This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Using recycled materials, create your own mini items! This program is ages 10 - 18.
South Beach LibraryChildren,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, May 23
@ 11:15 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON at South Beach Library. No registration needed, just come to the library! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Intermediate Level Conversation group for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Thu, May 23
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. In case you haven’t come across it, diamond painting is one of the fastest trending crafts out there! If you enjoy detail work and bling, this craft is perfect for you! Meeting weekly over the course of several months, participants will be provided with their own diamond painting kit to be completed at the Library. It's yours to keep and take home when you have finished your glittering masterpiece! ***UPDATE NOTICE*** Class is…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, May 24
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button. Ages 8-18
South Beach LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, May 29
@ 11:15 AM
Book Discussion Group
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. Join us for the latest edition of our popular monthly book club! About the book: Geeta's no-good husband disappeared five years ago. She didn't kill him, but everyone thinks she did--no matter how much she protests. But she soon discovers that being known as a "self-made" widow has some surprising perks. No one messes with her, no one threatens her, and no one tries to control (ahem, marry) her. It's even been good for her…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Wed, May 29
@ 5:30 PM
Book Discussion Group
This event is online. Join us for the latest virtual edition of our popular monthly book club! About the book: Geeta's no-good husband disappeared five years ago. She didn't kill him, but everyone thinks she did--no matter how much she protests. But she soon discovers that being known as a "self-made" widow has some surprising perks. No one messes with her, no one threatens her, and no one tries to control (ahem, marry) her. It's even been good for her business; no one wants to risk ge…
OnlineAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Thu, May 30
@ 11:15 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON at South Beach Library. No registration needed, just come to the library! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Intermediate Level Conversation group for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Thu, May 30
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. In case you haven’t come across it, diamond painting is one of the fastest trending crafts out there! If you enjoy detail work and bling, this craft is perfect for you! Meeting weekly over the course of several months, participants will be provided with their own diamond painting kit to be completed at the Library. It's yours to keep and take home when you have finished your glittering masterpiece! ***UPDATE NOTICE*** Class is…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, May 31
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button. Ages 8-18
South Beach LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, June 6
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. In case you haven’t come across it, diamond painting is one of the fastest trending crafts out there! If you enjoy detail work and bling, this craft is perfect for you! Meeting weekly over the course of several months, participants will be provided with their own diamond painting kit to be completed at the Library. It's yours to keep and take home when you have finished your glittering masterpiece! ***UPDATE NOTICE*** Class is…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+
Sat, June 8
@ 11 AM
Online
This event is online. Are you on the hunt for the next great read? Or are you curious to read something new? Never fear, your librarian is here! Tune in for a special presentation from our Adult Librarian who will chat about forthcoming books and give attendees the inside scoop on the latest releases from top publishers. Hear what's new for this month and spark your reading curiosity! Browse and read the latest e-books and e-audiobooks using our made just for you e-reader app SimplyE. D…
OnlineAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Wed, June 12
@ 11:15 AM
Book Discussion Group
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. Join us for our bi-monthly book club dedicated to the classics! About the book: The unforgettable first novel that established Isabel Allende as one of the world’s most gifted storytellers, brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of three generations of the Trueba family. The patriarch Esteban is a volatile, proud man whose voracious pursuit of political power is tempered only by his love for his delicate wife Clara, a wo…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Thu, June 13
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. In case you haven’t come across it, diamond painting is one of the fastest trending crafts out there! If you enjoy detail work and bling, this craft is perfect for you! Meeting weekly over the course of several months, participants will be provided with their own diamond painting kit to be completed at the Library. It's yours to keep and take home when you have finished your glittering masterpiece! ***UPDATE NOTICE*** Class is…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, June 26
@ 11:15 AM
Book Discussion Group
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. Join us for the latest edition of our popular monthly book club! About the book: A vibrant and cinematic debut set in the American West about a scrappy orphan who finds friendship, romance, and her true calling as a revenge-seeking gunslinger. When Bridget arrives penniless in Dodge City, already disillusioned by feckless men and the uncompromising landscape, she has only her wits to keep her alive. Thanks to the allure of…
South Beach LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Wed, June 26
@ 5:30 PM
Book Discussion Group
This event is online. Join us for the latest virtual edition of our popular monthly book club! About the book: A vibrant and cinematic debut set in the American West about a scrappy orphan who finds friendship, romance, and her true calling as a revenge-seeking gunslinger. When Bridget arrives penniless in Dodge City, already disillusioned by feckless men and the uncompromising landscape, she has only her wits to keep her alive. Thanks to the allure of her bright red hair and country-…
OnlineAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers