Mon, May 13 @ 12 PM | A Pakistani-American stand-up comedian falls for a white grad student, and decides to keep their uncertain romance a secret from his traditionalist, Muslim family. However, their relationship gets more serious when she develops a mysterious illness, which in turn forces him to bond with her parents. | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, May 13 @ 3:30 PM | This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library.
Don't let the pigeon drive the bus! But let him read to you! Join Ranger Flor and her feathered friend, Joe the pigeon for bilingual storytime at the NYPL.
¡No dejes que la paloma conduzca el autobús! ¡Pero lee con él! Ven a la biblioteca con Ranger Flor, un guardaparque, y su amiga emplumada, Joe la paloma, para la hora de cuentos en NYPL.
Space is limited. Groups of 5 or more, please call in advance. | Woodstock Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, May 13 @ 4 PM | Join us in person at the Woodstock Library to create your own Bronx themed buttons! Either draw your design by hand or make one from a photo or graphic.
All materials will be provided. | Woodstock Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Tue, May 14 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at Woodstock 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.
May 14: Bronx Skyline Dot a dots
Come and "dot" the sky in more colors than just blue and take home a small piece of your "Bronx."
Spac… | Woodstock Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Tue, May 14 @ 11 AM | TechConnect An introduction to the Internet, including getting connected, using a web browser, and navigating web pages. Learn how to find information online using search engines and subject directories. First come, first served | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers |
Wed, May 15 @ 11 AM | Civics, Communities & Voting This is an In-Person event.
Test your U.S. Citizenship knowledge here at the Woodstock Branch Library.
No Registration Required | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Immigrants,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, May 15 @ 3:30 PM | This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library.
Let's get crafty! Kids will engage in hands-on activities using craft materials and their imagination. What can you create?
May 1: Wind Chimes
Like music to your ears! Kids and adults will all enjoy adding a creative touch to these musical wind chimes. These DIY Unfinished Wood Wind Chimes will tinkle with delight once they're painted up however you choose.
May 15: Paper Plates Hand Fan
Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Her… | Woodstock Library | Children |
Wed, May 15 @ 4 PM | College & Career Pathways (CCP) Join the Woodstock YA team online for an informational session on the resource Career Cruising, available with your library card! Career Cruising is a database that enables you to learn about career possibilities and outlines the steps needed to achieve them.
Registration Required. Registration required: Online Registration opens: May 8 @ 8:00 AM | Online | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Thu, May 16 @ 11 AM | Join us for an hour-long session Puzzles (sudoku, crossword, Jigsaw or word search) and Coloring. Request our puzzle or coloring sheet at the front desk. All materials will be provided. | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Persons with Disabilities,
Persons Without Homes |
Thu, May 16 @ 4 PM | As a part of NYPL's Bronx Week celebration, we'd like to invite you to test your knowledge of 400 years of Bronx history! Whether you're a lifelong borough resident or recently moved in, this is a fun way to better acquaint yourself with The Bronx! | Woodstock Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Fri, May 17 @ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library. Need computer help? Want to practice typing or using the mouse? Get support for any computer task or project. | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers |
Fri, May 17 @ 3:30 PM | This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library.
Are you a pro at Mario Karts? The best player in NBA 2K19?
Or are you awesome at board games?
Show off your gaming skills and challenge your friends to a game in the library. Board games help children learn important social skills such as waiting, turn taking, sharing, making conversation, problem-solving, collaborating and being flexible! Studies have shown that playing video games encourages critical thinking, improves motor sk… | Woodstock Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, May 18 @ 11:30 AM | If feeling uplifted and light makes your day, join our class to get your weekly fix of heart pumping exercise. Each week, dance to music to rejuvenate your mind and body while connecting with your community. This class will take place in person and is open to all levels. | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
College & Graduate Students,
NYPL Supporters |
Sat, May 18 @ 1 PM | Jewish American Heritage Month Join us in person at the Woodstock Library for two screenings and discussions focused on Jewish American Heritage Month.
Saturday, May 4th @ 1pm: Everything is Illuminated (2005) Dir. Liev Schreiber
Saturday, May 18th @ 1pm: The Fabelmans (2022) Dir. Steven Spielberg | Woodstock Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Mon, May 20 @ 12 PM | An adaptation of Amy Tan's bestseller about four immigrant Chinese women and their American-born daughters. The story begins in San Francisco, where three of the women have gathered to bid farewell to their deceased friend's daughter, who's departing for China to meet her long-lost half sisters. | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+ |
Tue, May 21 @ 11 AM | TechConnect Study your choice of 71 available languages using NYPL's online learning Mango languages. Learn vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture of the language of your choice using fun and interactive learning tools.
Library card as well as some mouse and keyboard skills required. Phone or in-person | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers |
Tue, May 21 @ 4 PM | Join us in person to play some of your favorite board games, or complete a puzzle! We have a number of board and card games to choose from, including but not limited to chess, uno, monopoly, dominoes, skip-bo, exploding kittens, playing cards, and more!
This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and we have extra outdoor games that can be played! | Woodstock Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Wed, May 22 @ 3:30 PM | This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library.
Let's get crafty! Kids will engage in hands-on activities using craft materials and their imagination. What can you create?
May 1: Wind Chimes
Like music to your ears! Kids and adults will all enjoy adding a creative touch to these musical wind chimes. These DIY Unfinished Wood Wind Chimes will tinkle with delight once they're painted up however you choose.
May 15: Paper Plates Hand Fan
Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Her… | Woodstock Library | Children |
Thu, May 23 @ 11 AM | Join us for an hour-long session Puzzles (sudoku, crossword, Jigsaw or word search) and Coloring. Request our puzzle or coloring sheet at the front desk. All materials will be provided. | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Persons with Disabilities,
Persons Without Homes |
Thu, May 23 @ 3:30 PM | STEAM This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library.
Join us for an hour of STEAM activities! We will create and learn new science, tech, engineering, art, and math skills. Come see what we're up to and make something unique.
This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library.
May 23: Release Butterfly
Join us at the library for a magical butterfly release and craft event! Witness the awe-inspiring moment as we set free fluttering butterflies into the world. Following the rel… | Woodstock Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Fri, May 24 @ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library. Need computer help? Want to practice typing or using the mouse? Get support for any computer task or project. | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers |
Fri, May 24 @ 4 PM | Love to color Kawaii, Anime, Fantasy, Creepy Cute, Mythological Creature, and festively themed filled pages? Then join us at Woodstock for an hour of coloring and random discussion topics. For those that prefer drawing and sketching own works of art you're welcome to join in on the fun as well. | Woodstock Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Tue, May 28 @ 11 AM | TechConnect Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2019, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include: entering and editing text, saving files, and various formatting options. First come, first served | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers |
Tue, May 28 @ 4 PM | Join us at Woodstock Library for an afternoon of Bingo. Be the first to get the winning board pattern for a prize! | Woodstock Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Wed, May 29 @ 11 AM | Civics, Communities & Voting This is an In-Person event.
Test your U.S. Citizenship knowledge here at the Woodstock Branch Library.
No Registration Required | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Immigrants,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, May 29 @ 4 PM | Join us at Woodstock Library for an afternoon of Bingo. Be the first to get the winning board pattern for a prize!
Space is limited. Groups of 5 or more, please call in advance. | Woodstock Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, May 30 @ 11 AM | Join us for an hour-long session Puzzles (sudoku, crossword, Jigsaw or word search) and Coloring. Request our puzzle or coloring sheet at the front desk. All materials will be provided. | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Persons with Disabilities,
Persons Without Homes |
Thu, May 30 @ 3:30 PM | STEAM This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library.
Join us for an hour of STEAM activities! We will create and learn new science, tech, engineering, art, and math skills. Come see what we're up to and make something unique.
This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library.
May 23: Release Butterfly
Join us at the library for a magical butterfly release and craft event! Witness the awe-inspiring moment as we set free fluttering butterflies into the world. Following the rel… | Woodstock Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Fri, May 31 @ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library. Need computer help? Want to practice typing or using the mouse? Get support for any computer task or project. | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers |
Fri, May 31 @ 3:30 PM | This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library.
Are you a pro at Mario Karts? The best player in NBA 2K19?
Or are you awesome at board games?
Show off your gaming skills and challenge your friends to a game in the library. Board games help children learn important social skills such as waiting, turn taking, sharing, making conversation, problem-solving, collaborating and being flexible! Studies have shown that playing video games encourages critical thinking, improves motor sk… | Woodstock Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |