Events

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Express yourself, and get creative with our audio recording studio. Learn the basics to music production with your peers using the digital audio Logic Pro software!

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Teen Center. Drop in the Teen Center for an opportunity to get hands on experience with our Recording Studio. If you are interested in learning more about the audio production process for podcasting, streaming, or recording music, this is the program for you!

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

From the pop culture juggernaut role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons to the 1,000+ years of strategic board gaming in Chess, Over the Table is the place to meet your friends and test your skills. All manner of board games, card games, and strategy games are here, and we introduce new ones regularly. The table is always open to newcomers. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome.

"This event will take place in person a Van Cortlandt Library." Join Us for a Gaming Showdown! Test your skills and challenge your friends in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart, and more! Enjoy an exciting time of gaming, meeting fellow players, and chatting with staff about books, games, and everything in between. Come play, connect and get inspired! Explore the World Behind the Games! After the action, check out our selection of books on: The history of video games Game des…

Join us on Mondays as teens take over the George Bruce basement! Enjoy games on PlayStation 5 or play chess, create art, bring your friends, make new friends, grab some snacks, or just chill out!

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Join us in person at West Farms Library’s Teen Center on Monday if you’re a teen who loves storytelling, poetry, or journaling! Whether you’re working on a book, experimenting with new ideas, or just starting your writing journey, this is a fun, supportive space to grow your craft and meet fellow young writers. Bring your current project or try something new with writing prompts and challenges, and explore our library collection o…

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Create your own little monsters Lafufu origami. You can even make your own little blind boxes! This program is ages 8 - 18.

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those who would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those who would like to attend in person, just head on up to the Teen Center on the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…

While seeking to cure himself of a curse, young warrior Ashitaka stumbles into a conflict betweenthe people of Iron Town and Princess Mononoke, a girl rasied by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the destruction of her home Come by to the Grand Concourse Library to see how this story unfolds on screen. Dive deeper into the world of anime and manga with our extensive manga collection! Borrow your favorite series and discover the original stories behind the films.

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Branch Library. Do you love board games? Come to the third floor to play Uno, Clue, Chess, Checkers, Sorry, the Ungame and many others!

Every Monday and Wednesday, join us after school in the Teen Lounge downstairs at the 96th Street Library to hang out with friends, do homework, play games, or work on craft projects. We'll even have snacks and books to give away! Teen time programs are intended only for library attendees aged 13 through 18.

This event takes place in-person every Monday from 4 PM - 5:30 PM Play video games with your friends on Nintendo Switch and Play Station 5, or have fun with card & board games. Either way, it's GAME ON No Registration Required Location: Community Room 3rd FL Only for Teens Grades 6-12

Get ready for a night of laughs, competition, and great vibes at Battery Park City Library with Nintendo Wii games and board games. Tweens and teens around the ages of 11 to 18 are all welcome! Free snacks will be available. Don't miss out!!

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join our teen book review program! Come to the library to explore and check out books, research your favorites, and write reviews to share with other readers. It’s a fun way to build your reading and writing skills while giving back to the community! Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

It's just like the real Rose Main Reading Room—only smaller and for teens! Need a quiet place to study in Midtown? Stop by the SNFL Teen Center for quiet study and research space. Study supplies like pencils, paper, calulators, and power outlets will be provided! If you have any questions, you can ask the librarian that will be present as well! This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Are you the next Picasso? Get your week off to the right stART with art at Seward Park! Every Monday, we'll learn about a new artist and make our own masterpieces inspired by their work. Come try a new technique, collaborate with fellow artists, or use your imagination to make the project your own. Who knows, your creations could end up in a museum!

This event will take place in person at 125th st library. Play on our PS5 or our Wii! We have a variety of games for you to play to test your skills! Bring a friend or visit the library and make new friends.

Do you love video game or board games? Join us every Monday* as we explore new games and make friends. Together, we will level up our gaming abilities. Our menu of board games is available at the Teen Center desk. This event will take place in person at Port Richmond Library. All Adults must be accompanied by a teenager.

Event Details Need professional and dedicated assistance with your WIP projects? Join us for our BYOProject labs where you will recieve dedicated one-on-one consultation with our Studio Specialist! Whether you need help with your design homework or assistance setting up a complex editing session, our studio specialist are here to guide you through the process in a way that is tailored to your needs and skill level. Experienced teens can also work independently in the Media Lab on any ongoing…

Interested in learning more about drums and percussions? DJ Spazecraft will conduct a program to have teens use sampled drum sounds to create a song! This program will take place in-person at the Harlem Library. Materials and snacks will be provided.

Let’s chat! Come to the Muhlenberg Library and make your voice heard! Tell the YA staff what you would like to see at the branch (programs, collection, etc).

Do you want to go to college 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 paperwork? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session at the West Farms Library! We'll help you look for: General information about College and Career prep Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Making a school list Working on college applications Financi…

This session will take place online. Registration is required, and it ends 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Register here! Looking to go to college or embark on a new career? Having a hard time figuring out how to prepare your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College & Career Counseling Session at Hunts Point Library! We’ll help you: look for general information about colleges and careers, locate job searches and applications,…

This program will take place at the Macomb Bridge Library Teen Center. Designated teen time to enjoy board, card and video games (PS5, Nintendo Switch & Xbox X) with friends.

This program will take place in-person at Mariners Harbor Library. Hang out with friends or take a moment to relax. Tabletop games or other activities will be provided. You can draw, write, chat, browse the internet, and play a board game. Teen Café is exclusively for ages 13-18. Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

This event will take place in person at Grand Concourse Library. Join us on Mondays for Open Studio, where you’ll get hands-on time in our music studio, no certification needed. This week we'll explore popular samples vs. the original songs, then try sampling one of them ourselves! Explore a curated selection of books and audiobooks on music, poetry, and sound to inspire your session.

Come have some friendly competition with your friends on the Switch and PS5. This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Teen Center.

This event takes place in person at the 67th St library. The week has only just begun but already feeling like it's time to take a breather? Us too... Come join us as we gather each Tuesday around some freshly brewed tea and tasty snacks to chat and relax. We have a variety of loose leaf teas and can't wait to share our love of this cozy tradition with you!

Come challenge your friends in a game of UNO or Magic.

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us every Tuesday for a session of arts & crafts using different mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, clay, beads, paper, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to podcasts like "Stuff You Missed in History Class" and "Night Vale" or just jamming to your favorite playlists! Related books and resources will also be available for checkout to spark your creativity and help you dive deeper into t…

Are you trying to get your first job? Having trouble with your resume? Maybe you're working on a school application and need to write a personal statement? The Young Adult Staff at Countee Cullen is here to help. Join us for this bi-weekly session. Bring whatever you're working on (as it pertains to college and career pathways), and we'll help you get it done. Register here: https://calendly.com/nyplcollegeandcareer

These sessions are online only. Do you need help with planning out next steps, for college or jobs or skill building? Meet one-on-one with a librarian to get some guidance, tips, and resources! You can schedule a virtual appointment at https://calendly.com/nyplcollegeandcareer Sessions are 30 minutes long and conducted in English. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including our newly expanded Teen Centers at select branches, TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more…

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Library. Recharge at the Tottenville library! Teens are invited to join library staff as you relax (color, game, and play), snack, and plug in your devices! This program is designed for teens ages 13-18 as a chance to unwind and recharge (figuratively and literally) after school. All materials and supplies are provided.

This event takes place in-person in 67th St's Teen Room. Looking to get in touch with your most creative self or try a new art technique? Want to learn how sew a button or raise a hem? Come hang with us! Each week we supply tons of art and sewing supplies, and new craft ideas to try. From jewlery making, to painting, to paper-mache, the possibilities are endless!

This event will take place in-person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Learn to 3D print your own designs, get creative through drawing and painting, code, make jewelry, and more together at Harry Belafonte Library.

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Join us in the Teen Center for an afternoon of screen-free brain exercises related to this month's reading themes! Puzzle over word searches featuring the best and worst manga tropes, or let your mind go quiet as you color scenes from your favorite romantasy to unwind from the stress and overstimulation of the week. While National Novel Writing Month is no longer with us, we can still make time this November to channel our inner auth…

Do you want to go to college 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 the paperwork? Come join Mosholu Library counseling session! The Teen Librarian will help you look for: College Programs Certification Opportunities Job Opportunities Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance

This event is in-person at Melrose Library and is intended for teens ages 13-18. Join our crew to learn and flex your writing muscles! We’ll be learning about YA fiction titles, writing strategies, and discussing our favorite characters and stories; with a focus on anime, manga, and light novels. Some light novels in NYPL's catalog include: Kawahara, R. (2015). Sword Art Online Progressive 1 (light novel). Yen On. Murase, T. (2024). The God of Nishi-Yuigahama Station. Yen On. Oda, E., &…

Join us in the Teen Center on Wednesdays for a new art and craft! No experience or materials required, just bring yourself and your creativity. From air-dry clay to watercolors to drawing apps on iPads and much more, we’re coming together every week to explore and express ourselves. Come by and make something, or drop us a suggestion for a future craft! Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including our newly expanded Teen Centers at select branches, TeenLIVE events, programs, book rec…