Sat, April 20 @ 9 AM | Money Matters The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more.
Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ… | Online - Details will be emailed upon registration | Adults,
50+,
Businesspeople |
Sat, April 20 @ 10 AM | Join us on Saturdays for Arts and Crafts with paint, paper, and popsicles! | Grand Concourse Library, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 10 AM | Did you know?
There is a social work student intern at this branch to help you find assistance with housing, employment, food security, healthcare, short-term shelter, childcare and more.
During the listed hours you can drop-in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). You can also visit or call the branch (212-666-9393) to make an appointment. Phone or in-person | Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library | Adults,
50+,
Families,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Persons Without Homes |
Sat, April 20 @ 10 AM | In this all-day workshop, participants will be introduced to stop motion animation filmmaking through the work of Craig Scheihing, a current NYPL Picture Collection Artist Fellow.
Participants will learn the basics of stop motion animation using both digital and analog tools, be introduced to the Fellows artistic practice at the NYPL Picture Collection, and see a short program of Craig Scheihing's recent animated films. Participants will also receive their finished 16mm animated sequences as 4… Online registration is now closed | Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library | Adults |
Sat, April 20 @ 10 AM | Join us for the Riverside knitting and crocheting circle every Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Please bring your own materials and get ready to have some crafty good times! | Riverside Library | Adults |
Sat, April 20 @ 10 AM | Early Literacy Led by an experienced educator from the National Museum of Mathematics, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Each week, children will learn about shapes, patterns, numbers, and time! For children ages 3-5. Limited to 15 families. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. We may not be able to accommodate… | Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 10 AM | This program will take place at the Bloomingdale Library. Enjoy dramtic, themed playtime! This is an informal all day playtime for kids big and small. Toys will be brought out appropriate for toddlers through early elementary. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. | Bloomingdale Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 10 AM | This event will take place in person at Soundview Library.
Join us for our knitting circle where you can work with other crafters like yourself. Start a new project or bring a current one. Share tips, ideas, and projects as well.
(Yarn will be provided. Please bring your own knitting needles.) | Soundview Library | Adults,
50+ |
Sat, April 20 @ 10 AM | Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only. | Richmondtown Library, Second Floor | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 10 AM | Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play!
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!
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Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 10:30 AM | Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test.
This class is taking place in person.
This study group is for adults preparing to take the United States Citizenship Test. Each workshop will focus on several of the 100 citizenship test civic questions. Students will also learn about library and online resources to continue their practice at home.
Open to Adults 18+ | Parkchester Library | Adults,
Immigrants |
Sat, April 20 @ 10:30 AM | This event will take place in person at the Woodlawn Heights Library. Join us for an unstructured hour of arts and crafts for school aged kids! We'll focus on using basic arts and crafts materials to make new and fun creations every week! | Woodlawn Heights Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 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 20 @ 10:30 AM | Online This event is online only. You can join this class session using the following link:
https://nypl.zoom.us/j/87143210921?pwd=NE90b0tDcWVkQmc3MWpkNmk3L1Q3dz09
Must register with a valid email address.
Get started producing your own digital music with this introductory session on Ableton Live. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://on.nypl.org/studio40
You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with t… Online registration is now closed | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Sat, April 20 @ 10:30 AM | Online This event is online only.
Must register with a valid email address.
Learn to use features like graphical elements, tab stops, and section breaks to format poetry in Microsoft Word.
Join the class using this link:
https://nypl.zoom.us/j/82018261788?pwd=ODJndEhlc3U4a1BEb3hXRElha01rQT09 Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Sat, April 20 @ 10:30 AM | Canceled
Online This event is online only.
Must register with a valid email address.
This class covers the basics of using CSS to style a web page.
You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link. Online registration is now closed | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Sat, April 20 @ 10:30 AM | Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual no-pressure reading time with a licensed therapy dog.
Children can sign up to read approximately 15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required.
To register please call or stop by the Webster Library in person. We ask that families sign up for only ONE session per child each month, in order to allow more children to participate. For ages 5-12.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs®
R.E.… Phone or in-person | Webster Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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 20 children. Registration is closed.
Registration starts Monday, April 15.
Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins. Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Families are welcome to meet fellow families for a playdate at Tremont Library! Learn new skills to help your child's early literacy skills grow while also making connections with other families in your community. | Tremont Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families,
Immigrants,
Parents/Caregivers,
Teachers,
Early Childhood Educators |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | "This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Branch Library."
Do you have the "coolest" gaming moves? Are you the best of the best? Show off your skills with the controller and challenge your friends in gaming matches in the library. Take part in our tournaments! | Hamilton Grange Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy This program will take place in person at Stapleton Library.
Let's get hands-on! Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books followed by sensory play afterward. For young children of all abilities. | Stapleton Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Families! Come join in on a craft of expression! Kids will use a variety of provided craft materials to create their own masterpiece! | Pelham Bay Library | Families |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | This event will take place at Bronx Library Center in the Auditorium. Literacy in Community (LINC) will host an event to celebrate it's annual "Diversity Through Literacy" campaign, with the singular goal of celebrating the diversity that makes us each exceptional. Local authors will share their stories and engage in festive songs and crafts designed to educate and empower.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________… | Bronx Library Center, Auditorium | Children |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in the New Dorp Library. Get to know other families in the neighborhood as we move and groove together! Join us for dancing, singing and movement activities for little ones and their caregivers. | New Dorp Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Get cozy with wakefield. sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie of your choice all month long. | Wakefield Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | This event will take place in-person at the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library.
Relive your childhood with cartoons from our library collection! Come to the library for a relaxing time watching classic cartoons. We’ll watch animated movies or TV shows and enjoy a quiet Saturday morning. And we will also be providing readlikes from our collection. We hope to see you there!
For Children, Teens and Adults | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults,
Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | STEAM - Lego Club!
STEAM Lego Club Saturdays, 11 AM to 12 PM
How creative can you be? Can you build a castle or spaceship? If you love being creative and building with Legos, come on in and let your imagination run wild!
Soundview Library Soundview 660 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 718-589-0880
Partially Accessible
nypl.org/events Lego Club Saturdays, 11 am to 12 PM
No Registration Required
Kids: 6 years old to 12 years old | Soundview Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 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 20 @ 11 AM | This event will take place in person at Hudson Park.
Drop in and join the Hudson Puzzle Club for socializing and jigsaw puzzle fun! Come try out a wide variety of new and vintage puzzles with other puzzle enthusiasts. Participate in our puzzle exchange: bring a puzzle and take a puzzle home! | Hudson Park Library | Adults |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Adults can come and paint something new, while sipping some tea or coffee! We will show an image, and the patrons will do it themselves, as music plays in the background. We will provide the paint, the non-alcoholic drinks, canvases and brushes. We will have a project prepared, but if inspiration strikes, you can paint your own original creation. We will be working with acrylics, which are water soluble, but just in case wear something older. No experience is necessary.
Registration is Req… Registration required: Online | Macomb's Bridge Library | Adults |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy Join St. George librarian in sing-along our favorite children's songs, accompanied by an ukulele and guitar. Bring along your favorite instrument! Learn new songs! Everyone is welcome. The program takes place in the children's room. No registration. | St. George Library Center | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years),
Families |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | If you want to put your mind to the test then come do some Crosswords at Hamilton Grange library. | Hamilton Grange Library | Adults,
50+ |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Ongoing
Early Literacy Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Reading Room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other parents and caretakers.
Please note: This in-person program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured class. Our reading room is a multi-purpose space. Take care to supervise children at all times.
Recommended for Ages 0-3. | George Bruce Library, Children's Room | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Families |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | This program will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library.
Like to play board games? Come play with us and friends! We'll feature a variety of different games, ranging from board to card games.
For all ages.
Registration is not required for this event. | Macomb's Bridge Library | Children |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library.
A librarian will share favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading. For children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. | Van Cortlandt Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Bilingual Birdies celebrates different languages and cultures in a time that is very important to embrace diversity. Families get to experience a joyful 45-minute bilingual adventure that explores themes like Outer Space, Sports, Nature, Insects, or Friends. Each class ends with a bubble dance party extravaganza… | 96th Street Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. | Riverdale Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play! Best for ages 0-4 & their caregivers. No registration required. First come will be first served. First come, first served | Richmondtown Library, Second Floor | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Canceled
Early Literacy This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library.
Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in the this storytime that's fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multi-aged children. For ages 0-5.
Caregivers must be present with their child in order for both to participate. First come, first served | Throg's Neck Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | Did you know?
The New York Public Library partners with accredited social work colleges across the city to connect you with students who can help you access vital social services, including housing, short-term shelter, food security, healthcare, and more.
During the listed hours you can drop in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served).
No intern on 4/16 , 4/18, 4/23. Spring semester ends late April.
3rd Floor | Room 305
Monday | 5:45–8:15 PM
Tuesday | 5:45–8:… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) | Adults,
50+,
Persons Without Homes |