Today @ 7 PM | Online Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This event is online only.
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning
goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, April 24 @ 10 AM | This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece… Online registration is now closed | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Adults |
Wed, April 24 @ 2 PM | Online Wednesdays April 3 through June 19
If you already know how to type but need experience with the Voiceover screen reader for Mac, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing Voiceover, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible.
This workshop will take place online.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-yrqj0tEtZlIeeuEtSRxmAl1YNzS0hZ | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, April 24 @ 5 PM | Online Wednesdays April 3 through June 19
If you already know how to type but need experience with the free NVDA screen reader for Windows, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing NVDA, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible.
This workshop will take place online.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuuqqz4sHN3gUt8vYNngAOIgwHUyIrJf | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, April 27 @ 10:30 AM | Accessible & Assistive Technology Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, April 27 @ 11 AM | 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 Andrew Heiskell Library.
Join us for Playwriting 101! Teaching artist Nefeli Soteriou will guide participants through the art of writing over 8 sessions. PLEASE NOTE: The sessions began in March, and run through May.
This course is focused on learning the fundamentals of the craft of Playwriting structure, plotting, character development, plot forward… Online registration is now closed | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Adults,
50+ |
Sat, April 27 @ 11:30 AM | Online Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This event is online only.
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home.
This event will take place over Zoom.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, April 27 @ 2 PM | Online Saturdays April 27, May 18, and June 29
This informal group meets monthly to tackle questions about using Voiceover for Mac.
This workshop will take place online.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-qspz8qH9TPI2LGYxFM34_dknY-pxGM | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library Online | Adults,
50+,
Persons with Disabilities |
Mon, April 29 @ 3:30 PM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.
Space is limited to 30 children. Tickets are distributed 15 minutes before the program. Storytime will begin early if capacity is reached before start time. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers |
Tue, April 30 @ 5 PM | Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library.
C… Registration required: Online | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting Room | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Persons with Disabilities |
Tue, April 30 @ 7 PM | Online Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This event is online only.
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning
goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, May 1 @ 10:15 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at Andrew Heiskell Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program.
Space is limited to 12 children and 12 adults. 24 tickets will be given out to… | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Parents/Caregivers |
Wed, May 1 @ 2 PM | Online Wednesdays April 3 through June 19
If you already know how to type but need experience with the Voiceover screen reader for Mac, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing Voiceover, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible.
This workshop will take place online.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-yrqj0tEtZlIeeuEtSRxmAl1YNzS0hZ | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, May 1 @ 5 PM | Online Wednesdays April 3 through June 19
If you already know how to type but need experience with the free NVDA screen reader for Windows, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing NVDA, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible.
This workshop will take place online.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuuqqz4sHN3gUt8vYNngAOIgwHUyIrJf | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Thu, May 2 @ 5 PM | Online Learn to create documents that incorporate headings, links, readable fonts and colors, lists, tables, and graphics. Then, learn how to publish your document to the web so that anyone with a browser can read it.
This workshop will take place online.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcOqhrDMqH9YaoYEO9c5nBI0ETEieTjhI | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library Online | Adults,
50+,
Persons with Disabilities |
Fri, May 3 @ 12 PM | Online This event is online only
Online Wellness Reading Group
Looking for another reading program to join? Then, check out the Online Wellness Reading Group at Andrew Heiskell. The book for May 3, 2024 isTen Percent Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works; a True Story by Dan Harris DB078636. This event is online and will start at 12 PM.
DB036174 Registration required: Online | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Adults |
Sat, May 4 @ 10:30 AM | Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Join our brand new book club, focused on showcasing and highlighting titles that have been contested, censored, or banned in the United States and abroad. Call or email ashleydalle@nypl.org to request a cartridge with these titles.
Upcoming Titles:
Saturday, January 6th - Go Tell it On The Mountain by James Baldwin, DB033488
Saturday, February 3rd - Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, DB043591
Saturday, March 2nd - Are You There God, It’s Me, Margaret, by Judy Blume DB037405
Saturday, April 6t… Registration required: Online | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Adults,
Book Lovers,
Persons with Disabilities |
Sat, May 4 @ 10:30 AM | Accessible & Assistive Technology Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, May 4 @ 11 AM | 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 Webster Library.
Join us for Playwriting 101! Teaching artist Nefeli Soteriou will guide participants through the art of writing over 8 sessions. PLEASE NOTE: The sessions began in March, and run through May.
This course is focused on learning the fundamentals of the craft of Playwriting structure, plotting, character development, plot forward movemen… Registration required: Online | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Adults,
50+ |
Sat, May 4 @ 11:30 AM | Online Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This event is online only.
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home.
This event will take place over Zoom.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, May 4 @ 1 PM | This event is in person
Andrew Heiskell is hosting another Tactile Coloring Book Workshop on Saturday May 4, 2024 at 1 PM. This in person event is monthly, to celebrate Spring. At the end of the workshop, you will have a tangible cover and have your very own tactile coloring book. All supplies
and music will be provided.
Registration Required, Open to Adults 18 Registration required: Online | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Adults |
Sat, May 4 @ 1:30 PM | Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Already play and want a group to jam with? Join library staff to learn chords, songs, and techniques, or teach your peers what you already know! Ukuleles and felt picks provided, or bring your own instrument. All skill levels are welcome. No registration required. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Adults |
Sat, May 4 @ 1:30 PM | Join staff for Vinyl Record Club at Andrew Heiskell!
Share your love of vinyl records with fellow collectors and enthusiasts! We will chat about our favorite albums, care and maintenance of our collections, our most treasured record stores, and the ones that got away. Bring in an album or two to spin a few tracks for the group. For our first meeting, bring an album that tells us about you as a person. No Registration Required | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting Room | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 3:30 PM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.
Space is limited to 30 children. Tickets are distributed 15 minutes before the program. Storytime will begin early if capacity is reached before start time. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers |
Tue, May 7 @ 5 PM | Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library.
C… Registration required: Online | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting Room | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Persons with Disabilities |
Tue, May 7 @ 7 PM | Online Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This event is online only.
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning
goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, May 8 @ 2 PM | Online Wednesdays April 3 through June 19
If you already know how to type but need experience with the Voiceover screen reader for Mac, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing Voiceover, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible.
This workshop will take place online.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-yrqj0tEtZlIeeuEtSRxmAl1YNzS0hZ | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, May 8 @ 5 PM | Online Wednesdays April 3 through June 19
If you already know how to type but need experience with the free NVDA screen reader for Windows, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing NVDA, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible.
This workshop will take place online.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuuqqz4sHN3gUt8vYNngAOIgwHUyIrJf | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Thu, May 9 @ 7 PM | Online SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is a coding language you can use to create lines, shapes, and textures using a text editor. SVG is one of the most accessible ways for blind people to create original graphics.
This workshop will take place online.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-yoqD0uH9zK_eJTn8Z1ExHbudsXdxlm | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library Online | Adults,
50+,
Persons with Disabilities |
Fri, May 10 @ 10:15 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library.
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.
Space is limited to 30 children. Tickets are distributed 15 minutes before the program. Storytime will begin early if capacity… | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Parents/Caregivers |
Sat, May 11 @ 10:30 AM | Accessible & Assistive Technology Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, May 11 @ 11:30 AM | Online Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This event is online only.
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home.
This event will take place over Zoom.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, May 11 @ 2 PM | Accessible & Assistive Technology Saturdays, April 13th, May 11th, June 8th (April and June in person, May remote)
For the in person workshops, please rsvp to chanceyfleet@nypl.org
For the Online workshop, click the link below.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpduyrrTstE9Syiis8tUl-V6n4kh3JoyOS | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library Online | Adults,
50+,
Persons with Disabilities |
Tue, May 14 @ 5 PM | Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library.
C… Registration required: Online | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting Room | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Persons with Disabilities |
Tue, May 14 @ 7 PM | Online Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This event is online only.
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning
goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, May 15 @ 10:15 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at Andrew Heiskell Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program.
Space is limited to 12 children and 12 adults. 24 tickets will be given out to… | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Parents/Caregivers |
Wed, May 15 @ 2 PM | Online Wednesdays April 3 through June 19
If you already know how to type but need experience with the Voiceover screen reader for Mac, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing Voiceover, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible.
This workshop will take place online.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-yrqj0tEtZlIeeuEtSRxmAl1YNzS0hZ | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, May 15 @ 5 PM | Online Wednesdays April 3 through June 19
If you already know how to type but need experience with the free NVDA screen reader for Windows, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing NVDA, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible.
This workshop will take place online.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuuqqz4sHN3gUt8vYNngAOIgwHUyIrJf | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, May 18 @ 10:30 AM | Accessible & Assistive Technology Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, May 18 @ 11:30 AM | Online Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This event is online only.
We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home.
This event will take place over Zoom.
https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library eeOnline | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |