Events

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about sustainable, low waste gardening practices ! Hosted by Ariana Storniolo, founder of Greenify-Me.

Calling all gamers! I repeat, calling all gamers! Join us every Saturday at the Soundview Library to engage in playing games of all types! Every Saturday will alternate between vibrant video games on the Nintendo Switch and bodacious board games! Show off your best moves against other players while making new friends.

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Join us Saturday afternoons for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in the this storytime that's fun for the whole family. Ideal for all ages and caregivers with multi-aged children. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Únase a nosotros los sabados por la tarde para escuchar canciones, rimas y libros de lectura…

Presented by the American Tap Dance Foundation. We will share the picture book "Rap a Tap Tap", written and illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon, about the famous tap dancer Bill "Bogangles" Robinson. We will explore how this legendary dancer "talked with his feet" and learn about his incredible contribution to tap dance history. A member of the Tap Youth City Ensemble will tap along to the story and demonstrate some of Bogangles' signature dance steps. For children ages 5-12. Space is limi…

This program will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Short Plays to Nourish the Mind & Soul Presents: DUAFE: Three Short Plays with Interesting Views of Femininity Where’s Becky? The Misadventure of Nook & Cranny Dinner for Two Written by Cesi Davidson Directed by Kim Chinh Featuring Ingrid Griffith & Rachel Lu Jealousy, betrayal, beauty, passion, love, ambition, competition, hatred, deceit, survival. There will be a post-show conversation and prizes. No regist…

We will be celebrating Earth Day with Here On Earth and other climate enthusiasts at Pier 57! We'll be reading stories from 3-4pm. We will also have a special Pier 57 paper scavenger hunt to help you explore the pier. Other events that day from 3-7pm: New York Insight - Waterfront meditation walk (10am -12:30pm) sign-up here Wick Poetry Center- Dear Body of Water Makerspace Hudson River Park- Discovery Tank hands-on science experiment *Contribute to a community film about water *Screenin…

Celebrate National Poetry Month with NYPL and Poetry Society of New York This April, join us for writing workshops across the three boroughs, uplifting poetry of all types; free verse, form, and everything in between! How to Change Your Life: Writing Workshop with Poet Venus Solomon in Residence Through a careful analysis of art from Rodin, Rilke, Oliver, and Butler, we will learn how to change our lives. The poets have been having a secret conversation throughout the millennia — would you li…

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Fun coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. All materials will be provided. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online.

This event will take place in person. Join us for Bilingual Storytime! (English and Spanish). We will share books, sing songs and learn some Spanish words and phrases. Únase al personal de biblioteca para disfrutar de las horas de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones y aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en español. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get upda…

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Riverdale Library as we host Bronx-based contempory textile artist Ruth Marshall for her special program, Creative Crochet Shapes. Participants will all learn how to crochet basic shapes such as circles, squares and triangles without relying on patterns. Items to be explored are hats, slippers, bags and more. Beginners welcome, intermediate students challenged! All mat…

Stop by Eastchester Library where we are having a lively afternoon filled with bingo, music, and fun prizes! This program is for families with children who have a basic understanding of words and numbers 1-100.

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come and join the young adult staff playing classic board games such as Scrabble, chess and Monopoly.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to enhance photos using the # 1 photo editing software in the world: Adobe Photoshop. Get a basic introduction to Photoshop's tools, layers, and adjustments as you work through two example projects. This class is part of our Design 360 class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/43wQ2eq You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Studio40 Workshops are deep dives into selected topics in production, with time for practice and questions. Continue to develop your AV production skills in a practical setting where we can thoroughly explore the chosen workshop topic. We'll talk about practical considerations for making your own setup outside the studio and discuss equipment recommendations for different budgets. We'll also take an in-person look at some of th…

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Prose Writing! In prose writing teens will learn how to write scenes and short stories. On Saturday, April 20 2024 there will be a concentration on prose writing.

This program is held in person. Come and write a poem for National Poetry Month. Let your creativity flow!

Are you unfamiliar with using a computer? Need to set up an account but don't know what to do first? Come to Ottendorfer Library for one on one help. We will instruct you on how to use a computer, how to set up a gmail account, offer quick tips on how to navigate the Internet, and answer any questions you may have.

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library! Join us for a casual get-together to socialize with other babies and caregivers in the Children's Section! For infants ages 0-10 months, crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers Is your little one more wiggly and active? Check out our Little Movers program!

This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. Join the librarian for a rollicking storytime for babies aged 0-18 months and their caregivers. Children who can walk unassisted are asked to attend Toddler Storytime. There will be books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that will not only delight the little ones but also foster valuable early literacy skills. It’s a great opportunity for bonding and also meeting other children and caregivers in the community. *Online registration i…

This program will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Think you have what it takes to solve a 1000 peice puzzle come and join us for All Day Puzzles here at Macomb's and find out! For all ages Registration is not required for this event.

This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library . Do you want to learn about computers? Come join our beginners one-on-one computer sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-12:30pm (unless specified otherwise). Please register a day in advance via phone call or visiting the library's front desk for available time slots. There are no walk-ins for day of time slots. The computer sessions are only 30 minutes. Available Time Slot Options (call or visit library for available times):…

Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español. Esta clase de Vinyasa Yoga incluye flujos de intensidad media que te llevarán desde el saludo al sol hasta una postura máxima final. Ven y concéntrate en las inversiones y la respiración para ayudarte a mejorar tu práctica personal mientras brindas conciencia y una nueva experiencia. Se recomiendan tapetes, pero no son obligatorios, y todos los niveles son bienvenidos.…

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. Registration is required.

The Huguenot Park Library presents Earth Day J@mboree! Our J@mporee is jam-packed with music, dance and parachute games.This music & movement program helps children develop team-building skills, build language skills and enhance social interactions. Best for new walkers, toddlers and/or children at this developmental stage. Registration is highly encouraged. Discover more online storytimes at nypl.org/storytime Space is limited to 30 children and pre-registration is required!

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library! Infants and young babies that are crawlers/pre-walkers and their cargivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills - all from the comfort of their favorite grown up's lap. For infants ages 0-10 months, crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers. Please be prepared to sit with baby in your lap! Is your littl…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Avid Pro Tools is the industry leading digital audio workstation for music production, mixing, editing, mastering, and more. Explore the interface and learn how to record, edit, and export your audio project. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://on.nypl.org/studio40You will receive an email 2 hours before the cl…

Join us for an interactive family concert where children can experience and enjoy the wonders of classical jazz, bluegrass, and more! Families are welcomed to observe, explore, discover, sing and dance during the concert for optimum experimental learning. Each concert ends with an "instrument petting zoo"! For children birth to age 5. Limited to 15 families. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. We may not be able to accommodate latecomers.

Join us in the Chidren's Room for open play time! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families. Toys will be brought out for babies and toddlers to play with. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. There are restrictions on number of people able to participate.

Let’s go on a journey! Every session we will visit and explore a new story and create our own musical adventure with Latin Grammy nominee Flor Bromley. The program is limited to 15 families. For children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Space is limited. PLEASE NOTE: Stroller parking is on the 2nd floor (the Children's Floor). Unfortunately, there is no elevator access from the front door to the 1st floor (Young Adult and Adult…

Los siguientes servicios son completamente gratis, confidenciales y están disponibles para toda la comunidad los lunes de 10 AM–5 PM. Peticiones de familiares Naturalización y ciudadanía TPS, DACA y consultas sobre otros asuntos de inmigración Puedes obtener una cita de dos formas: Llamando al 646-664-9400 o al 718-792-1140 Completando un formulario a través de este enlace: https://ybephbsyus.formstack.com/forms/call_back_request (Por favor, selecciona a la oficina de la miembro…

Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required. Registration begins on We…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). iMovie is a free video creation software available on Mac platforms, including your own personal phones and tablets. Learn how to navigate the iPad and iPhone version of this software software and get started making your own videos with this beginner-friendly video editing software. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. iPads will be provided. To lea…

Come and learn about the internet and how to use it to find information online using search engines and different websites.

Explore your artistic potential with a series of art workshops for adults. ART INSPIRED by NATURE is an introductory studio art course that will provide instruction in drawing, painting and composition. Students will learn the art of contour line drawing, color mixing, glazing, collage and more while working across genres from landscape to still life to abstraction. Each session of ART INSPIRED BY NATURE will look to the natural world as a starting point to explore the craft of art. The co…

Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills - and creating some fun crafts along the way. First Come, First Serve. Limited to 12 children and caregivers per session.

This event will take place in person at the Tremont Library. Bring your young artist to the library as we explore open-ended ways to promote learning through art and join friends and neighbors to create a beautiful mural for Earth Day. Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Why play with us? Process art activities are open ended art experiences where the child is in control. Process art exposes children to different ar…

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Come in, hang out with friends, charge your phones use the computers or just chill!