Events

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

We'll be setting up the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 5 in the Community Room. Come play!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS. WE WILL BE RESCHEDULING THE PROGRAM FOR A DATE IN THE COMING WEEKS. PLEASE KEEP CHECKING THIS WEBSITE FOR UPDATES. The Tompkins Square Library first opened its doors to the public in December 1904. 2024, therefore, marks the library's 120th anniversary. To commemorate this historic birthday, the library is presenting a two-week series of celebratory programs, kicked off by tonight's exciting event. Please join us for an ev…

This event is online. Join us for a discussion as we go over etiquette in the workplace. We will discuss work situations and what this can mean for young adults entering the workforce. Registration is required. Please use link above to register.

Do you want to go to collecte or start a new career. Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the papework? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session with us. Sessions are available virtually. Sign up here.

Enjoy a children's movie at the library.

This Tompkins Square Library 120th Anniversary Festival program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. The Tompkins Square Library is excited to present a program of new short films created by film students from some of the best film studies programs in NYC and the USA (including the Parsons School of Design at the New School, the School of Visual Arts, and New York University). Documentaries will be the focus, but be prepared for many surprises! This program is being c…

This program will take place in person, at the Tompkins Square Library. Join us for a special baby storytime to bond with your baby. Let's introduce them to the to the joys of movement, books and song. They can begin to build their early learning skills! For crawlers/pre-walkers. Be prepared to hold your baby on your lap.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

We'll be setting up the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 5 in the Community Room. Come play!

Bring your toddlers to share fun and interesting stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Recommended for children infants - 3 years of age.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Join us for some crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. For children ages 5 and up.

This Tompkins Square Library 120th Anniversary Festival program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. The Nuyorican Poets Cafe and the Loisaida Center converge to celebrate the cultural and community significance of both iconic Lower East Side institutions and the Tompkins Square Library. This one-night-only event celebrates the diverse voices of our city through spoken word, music, and visual arts, showcasing the raw talent that makes the Lower East Side a beacon of…

Engage in sensory toys and learning activities.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event will take place in person at the Tompkins Square Library. Come join staff and build a creative masterpiece! We provide the LEGO - you provide the imagination!

Use a button maker to make pin-back buttons! Bring your own pictures, or draw your own using templates.

Bring your toddlers to share fun and interesting stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Recommended for children infants - 3 years of age.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This Tompkins Square Library 120th Anniversary Festival program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. The Tompkins Square Library's 120th Anniversary Festival comes to a close with this powerhouse panel of East Village writers, hosted and moderated by Ada Calhoun (author of St. Marks is Dead and Also a Poet). Panelists include Lucy Sante (Low Life), Jessica Hagedorn (The Gangster of Love), Tim Murphy (Christodora), Abraham Chang (888 Love and The Divine Burden of Numb…

Do you want to go to collecte or start a new career. Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the papework? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session with us. Sessions are available virtually. Sign up here.

This program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. Come take your pick of games and puzzles to enjoy with fellow library lovers: jigsaws, board games, cards, crosswords, and more! Please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks or enjoy tea and snacks provided by the library!

Do you want to go to collecte or start a new career. Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the papework? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session with us. Sessions are available virtually. Sign up here.

This program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. Come take your pick of games and puzzles to enjoy with fellow library lovers: jigsaws, board games, cards, crosswords, and more! Please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks or enjoy tea and snacks provided by the library!

This program will take place in person, at the Tompkins Square Library. Join us for a special baby storytime to bond with your baby. Let's introduce them to the to the joys of movement, books and song. They can begin to build their early learning skills! For crawlers/pre-walkers. Be prepared to hold your baby on your lap.

This program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. Come take your pick of games and puzzles to enjoy with fellow library lovers: jigsaws, board games, cards, crosswords, and more! Please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks or enjoy tea and snacks provided by the library!

This program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. This month's featured book is Olga Tokarczuk's Man Booker International Prize-winning novel, Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead. Copies of the book are available in print, large print, electronic, and e-audiobook formats at and through the NY Public Library. Some copies of the book are available for borrowing at the Tompkins Square Library. Registration is required by using the registration link above.

This program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. Come take your pick of games and puzzles to enjoy with fellow library lovers: jigsaws, board games, cards, crosswords, and more! Please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks or enjoy tea and snacks provided by the library!

This program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. Come take your pick of games and puzzles to enjoy with fellow library lovers: jigsaws, board games, cards, crosswords, and more! Please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks or enjoy tea and snacks provided by the library!

This program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. Come take your pick of games and puzzles to enjoy with fellow library lovers: jigsaws, board games, cards, crosswords, and more! Please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks or enjoy tea and snacks provided by the library!