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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36 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Thu, February 20
@ 11:30 AM
Book Discussion Group
This is an in-person program. Have you been meaning to read more, but don’t have time to sit down and get through a long book? Join us for our 100 Page Book Club! Every week, we will meet to discuss a book, 100 pages at a time. No need to rush through the whole thing—this club is here to take it slow. The great scholar, W. E. B. Du Bois, once wrote about the Problem of race in America, and what he called “Double Consciousness,” a sensitivity that every African American possesses in order to su…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

College & Graduate Students,

Parents/Caregivers
Fri, February 21
@ 1 PM
Gather in our community room with your friends and other players for a game of Chess! We'll provide the tables and chairs. You may bring in your own boards, and sets. There will be a limited amount of sets available. A great way to meet new people, stimulate your brain and hone your skills in this fun social environment. This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices can be provided upon request with a minimum of one week advanced notice. ASL interpretation can be prov…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Sat, February 22
@ 10 AM
Have you ever wanted to slay a Dragon? Discover hidden treasures from ages long past? Forge allies and go on amazing quests across a world of magic and wonder? Well look no further than the Todt-Hill Westerleigh Library for Intro to Dungeons and Dragons! Learn the table top game that has swept the nation. You need only bring your imagination and a positive attitude, but polyhedral dice are welcome. Registration is required, space is limited. Register over the phone or in person. Ages 18 an…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, February 24
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
Do you have trouble with your e-mail? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your e-mail or setting up an e-mail account? Do you need guidance on using your new tablet or smartphone? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning or NYPL Career Services 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. First come, First Served. No Registration Req…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, February 24
@ 2 PM
Join us for a creative upcycling craft program, transform old books into beautiful and functional crafts. Bring your imagination and love for books. Materials will be provided, or feel free to bring an old book to upcycle!
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Tue, February 25
@ 12 PM
Book Discussion Group
Join us for our Lunchtime Book Discussion, where we will discuss "Starry Messenger" By Neil DeGrasse Tyson. In a time when our political and cultural views feel more polarized than ever, Tyson provides a much-needed antidote to so much of what divides us, while making a passionate case for the twin chariots of enlightenment―a cosmic perspective and the rationality of science. With crystalline prose, Starry Messenger walks us through the scientific palette that sees and paints the world diffe…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Thu, February 27
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event is online only. Join us twice a month for an hour of brain games! Spend an hour with some Library friends from the St. George and Todt Hill - Westerleigh Branch Libraries, stretching our mental muscles with different cranial activities. Each session will feature some relaxing centering time and everything from word games to trivia to get your needed mental fitness workout with the library. We will also feature some tips, books, and resources on continuing your exercise with Library…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
Online Only
Adults,

50+
Thu, February 27
@ 11:30 AM
Book Discussion Group
This is an in-person program. Have you been meaning to read more, but don’t have time to sit down and get through a long book? Join us for our 100 Page Book Club! Every week, we will meet to discuss a book, 100 pages at a time. No need to rush through the whole thing—this club is here to take it slow. The great scholar, W. E. B. Du Bois, once wrote about the Problem of race in America, and what he called “Double Consciousness,” a sensitivity that every African American possesses in order to su…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

College & Graduate Students,

Parents/Caregivers
Fri, February 28
@ 1 PM
Gather in our community room with your friends and other players for a game of Mah Jongg! We'll provide the tables and chairs. You bring in your own boards, cards, tiles, or game. A great way to meet new people, stimulate your brain and hone your skills in this fun social environment. This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices can be provided upon request with a minimum of one week advanced notice. ASL interpretation can be provided upon request with a minimum of t…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, March 3
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
Do you have trouble with your e-mail? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your e-mail or setting up an e-mail account? Do you need guidance on using your new tablet or smartphone? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning or NYPL Career Services 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. First come, First Served. No Registration Req…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Tue, March 4
@ 11 AM
Have you never played MahJongg? Are you looking to learn how to play? Look no further than the Todt Hill – Westerleigh Branch Library! This program is an opportunity for beginners to learn the game from a volunteer instructor! No previous experience required! This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices can be provided upon request with a minimum of one week advanced notice. ASL interpretation can be provided upon request with a minimum of two weeks advanced notice. Ev…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Thu, March 6
@ 11:30 AM
Book Discussion Group
This is an in-person program. Have you been meaning to read more, but don’t have time to sit down and get through a long book? Join us for our 100 Page Book Club! Every week, we will meet to discuss a book, 100 pages at a time. No need to rush through the whole thing—this club is here to take it slow. The great scholar, W. E. B. Du Bois, once wrote about the Problem of race in America, and what he called “Double Consciousness,” a sensitivity that every African American possesses in order to su…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

College & Graduate Students,

Parents/Caregivers
Fri, March 7
@ 1 PM
Gather in our community room with your friends and other players for a game of Chess! We'll provide the tables and chairs. You may bring in your own boards, and sets. There will be a limited amount of sets available. A great way to meet new people, stimulate your brain and hone your skills in this fun social environment. This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices can be provided upon request with a minimum of one week advanced notice. ASL interpretation can be prov…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, March 10
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
Do you have trouble with your e-mail? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your e-mail or setting up an e-mail account? Do you need guidance on using your new tablet or smartphone? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning or NYPL Career Services 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. First come, First Served. No Registration Req…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, March 10
@ 2 PM
Join us for a creative upcycling craft program, transform old books into beautiful and functional crafts. Bring your imagination and love for books. Materials will be provided, or feel free to bring an old book to upcycle!
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Tue, March 11
@ 11 AM
Are you looking to learn how to play MahJongg? Look no further than the Todt Hill – Westerleigh Branch Library! This program is an opportunity for beginners to learn the game from a volunteer instructor! Previous attendance at MahJongg for Beginners 1 is required. This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices can be provided upon request with a minimum of one week advanced notice. ASL interpretation can be provided upon request with a minimum of two weeks advanced notice…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Thu, March 13
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event is online only. Join us twice a month for an hour of brain games! Spend an hour with some Library friends from the St. George and Todt Hill - Westerleigh Branch Libraries, stretching our mental muscles with different cranial activities. Each session will feature some relaxing centering time and everything from word games to trivia to get your needed mental fitness workout with the library. We will also feature some tips, books, and resources on continuing your exercise with Library…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
Online Only
Adults,

50+
Thu, March 13
@ 11:30 AM
Book Discussion Group
This is an in-person program. Have you been meaning to read more, but don’t have time to sit down and get through a long book? Join us for our 100 Page Book Club! Every week, we will meet to discuss a book, 100 pages at a time. No need to rush through the whole thing—this club is here to take it slow. The great scholar, W. E. B. Du Bois, once wrote about the Problem of race in America, and what he called “Double Consciousness,” a sensitivity that every African American possesses in order to su…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

College & Graduate Students,

Parents/Caregivers
Thu, March 13
@ 4 PM
Transport your inner creative vision onto a canvas during our Adult Painting Hour This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. All supplies will be provided No registration required First Come - First Served For adults 18+ This is a non-instructional program
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Fri, March 14
@ 1 PM
Gather in our community room with your friends and other players for a game of Mah Jongg! We'll provide the tables and chairs. You bring in your own boards, cards, tiles, or game. A great way to meet new people, stimulate your brain and hone your skills in this fun social environment. This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices can be provided upon request with a minimum of one week advanced notice. ASL interpretation can be provided upon request with a minimum of t…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Sat, March 15
@ 11 AM
Women's History Month
Have you ever wanted to write your own poetry , but you weren't sure where to start? Then blackout poetry is for you! The technique is a simple one. All you need to do is select words from a newspaper or magazine to create your own unique poem. Then you will need to cross everything out with a sharpie so that the poem of your dream remains! Let's see how many poems we can make to celebrate Women's History Month! This program is best for ages 18 and up. First come, first served. Registration…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, March 17
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
Do you have trouble with your e-mail? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your e-mail or setting up an e-mail account? Do you need guidance on using your new tablet or smartphone? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning or NYPL Career Services 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. First come, First Served. No Registration Req…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, March 17
@ 3 PM
This program will take place in person at the Todt Hill Westerleigh Library. One of the best things about reading is we can take a journey to other places without leaving home. Let's take a trip around the world each month through reading with our monthly book club where we discsss a book that takes place in a different country. For March, we will be discussing The Beekeeper of Alepo by Christy Lefteri. Nuri is a simple beekeeper from Syria until war comes with destruction in it's wake. Foll…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults,

Book Lovers
Tue, March 18
@ 11 AM
Are you looking to learn how to play MahJongg? Look no further than the Todt Hill – Westerleigh Branch Library! This program is an opportunity for beginners to learn the game from a volunteer instructor! Previous attendance at MahJongg for Beginners 1, and MahJongg for Beginners 2 is required. This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices can be provided upon request with a minimum of one week advanced notice. ASL interpretation can be provided upon request with a minimu…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Thu, March 20
@ 11:30 AM
Book Discussion Group
This is an in-person program. Have you been meaning to read more, but don’t have time to sit down and get through a long book? Join us for our 100 Page Book Club! Every week, we will meet to discuss a book, 100 pages at a time. No need to rush through the whole thing—this club is here to take it slow. When Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came home one day to find that her dad had left a paperback titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put it aside, thinking it was one of those detecti…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

College & Graduate Students,

Parents/Caregivers
Fri, March 21
@ 1 PM
Gather in our community room with your friends and other players for a game of Chess! We'll provide the tables and chairs. You may bring in your own boards, and sets. There will be a limited amount of sets available. A great way to meet new people, stimulate your brain and hone your skills in this fun social environment. This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices can be provided upon request with a minimum of one week advanced notice. ASL interpretation can be prov…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, March 24
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
Do you have trouble with your e-mail? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your e-mail or setting up an e-mail account? Do you need guidance on using your new tablet or smartphone? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning or NYPL Career Services 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. First come, First Served. No Registration Req…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, March 24
@ 2 PM
Join us for a creative upcycling craft program, transform old books into beautiful and functional crafts. Bring your imagination and love for books. Materials will be provided, or feel free to bring an old book to upcycle!
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Tue, March 25
@ 12 PM
This discussion is a hybrid program. It will take place both in person at the Todt Hill Westerleigh Library and Online. Please join us every month as we put our detective hats on and discuss a mystery/thriller title. For February, we will be discussing The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn. What happens when Anna sees something she shouldn't have outside her window after a new family moves in across from her? Is everything as it seems or is Anna just seeing things? If you would like to at…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
In-Person & Online
Adults,

Book Lovers
Thu, March 27
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event is online only. Join us twice a month for an hour of brain games! Spend an hour with some Library friends from the St. George and Todt Hill - Westerleigh Branch Libraries, stretching our mental muscles with different cranial activities. Each session will feature some relaxing centering time and everything from word games to trivia to get your needed mental fitness workout with the library. We will also feature some tips, books, and resources on continuing your exercise with Library…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
Online Only
Adults,

50+
Thu, March 27
@ 11:30 AM
Book Discussion Group
This is an in-person program. Have you been meaning to read more, but don’t have time to sit down and get through a long book? Join us for our 100 Page Book Club! Every week, we will meet to discuss a book, 100 pages at a time. No need to rush through the whole thing—this club is here to take it slow. When Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came home one day to find that her dad had left a paperback titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put it aside, thinking it was one of those detecti…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

College & Graduate Students,

Parents/Caregivers
Thu, March 27
@ 1:30 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. This program will be held in person at the Todt Hill - Westerleigh Library. Join us for Painting the English Countryside with Teaching Artist Kathy Fieramosca teaches a 6 session drawing program. Please sign up for all sessions in the series at one time. Program Description: In this class we’ll paint the beautifully serene English countryside. I will provide the reference photos. S…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, March 28
@ 1 PM
Gather in our community room with your friends and other players for a game of Mah Jongg! We'll provide the tables and chairs. You bring in your own boards, cards, tiles, or game. A great way to meet new people, stimulate your brain and hone your skills in this fun social environment. This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices can be provided upon request with a minimum of one week advanced notice. ASL interpretation can be provided upon request with a minimum of t…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Sat, March 29
@ 10 AM
Have you ever wanted to slay a Dragon? Discover hidden treasures from ages long past? Forge allies and go on amazing quests across a world of magic and wonder? Well look no further than the Todt-Hill Westerleigh Library for Intro to Dungeons and Dragons! Learn the table top game that has swept the nation. You need only bring your imagination and a positive attitude, but polyhedral dice are welcome. Registration is required, space is limited. Register over the phone or in person. Ages 18 an…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, March 31
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
Do you have trouble with your e-mail? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your e-mail or setting up an e-mail account? Do you need guidance on using your new tablet or smartphone? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning or NYPL Career Services 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. First come, First Served. No Registration Req…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, March 31
@ 4 PM
How much do you know about Staten Island? Please join us in person at the Todt Hill Westerleigh Library as we test our knowledge of all things Staten Island with a fun filled trivia game! Questions will cover topics such as Staten Island history, different facts about the island, and activities offered to the public. There might even be some questions about Staten Island NYPL locations! This program is best for ages 18 and up. First come, first served. Registration is not required.
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults