Events

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…

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.)

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.

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 Macomb's Bridge Library. Join us to explore Visual Narrative For Older Adults! Teaching Artist Medar teaches a 6 sessions of a mixed media (drawing, writing, & collage) program series. Program Description: This program focuses on expanding participants' visual skills and creativity through enjoyable challenges. It delves into the power of combi…

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. What We Offer: Personalized Support: Our empathetic social work intern is here to provide one-on-one consultations. Whether you're dealing with stress, family issues, or any other challenge, we're here to help. Community Resources: Gain ac…

Stop by the information desk at the Riverside Children’s Room to join the search for characters hiding amidst our shelves. Challenge your child to unscramble a word puzzle. Good luck! No registration required.

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.

During this 8-week series, children embark on an around-the-world story hunt. Each week they’ll hear native stories from different cultures told through characters and props. Then they’ll get moving and shaking with dance, music and sensory games which will connect them with their buddies. In the end, children will be part of an unforgettable journey which will leave them with a deeper appreciation for the land and the living things that they’ve explored. The program is limited to 15 families,…

Join us ONLINE at Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library as we launch a brand new book club, focused on showcasing and highlighting titles that have been contested, censored, or banned in the United States and abroad. September 9, 2023 - For colored girls who have considered suicide, when the rainbow is enuf, by Ntozake Shange, DB011665 October 7, 2023 - Fairest: A Memoir, by Meredith Talusan. DB101114 November 4, 2023 - Absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian, by Sherm…

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 required. Registration starts Monday, November 27th. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

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+

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.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to create iPhone apps for Apple from scratch with Xcode, an app-building software. This class will cover the different kinds of projects you can make, along with practice on how to design iOS apps. If you are taking this class online, you will need a Mac computer with Xcode downloaded in order to get the most out of this class. If this class is in-person, Mac computers will be provided for those wit…

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!

This event is online only. You can join this class session using the following link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/84937239530?pwd=eEtoYTN1M05PK1U4T2JLcTRmODR5Zz09 Must register with a valid email address. Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

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

Teens are welcome to drop in at the Dongan Hills Library for assistance with college and career-related questions. Whether you want to research degree programs or polish up your resume, we are here to help! You may bring your own device or use a laptop provided by the library.

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.

Join us at our backyard Community Garden under the sun, we have some excellent kale in need of some TLC. We will be watering, weeding, and pruning on a nice and bright Saturday morning.

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.

This program will take place in person at Van Cortlandt 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.

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.

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

Lil’ Studio , from The Studio Museum Harlem, is a monthly early childhood class that engages children and their adult(s) in reading, singing, movement, and art-making in order to build social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development. Explore the Museum’s exhibitions and permanent collection through the creative arts process! 2nd floor, Children's Room (at Harlem Library) First Saturday of the month! FREE! No registration! *Next session is: Saturday December 2, 2023

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 Yorkville Library in person. For ages 5-12. Reading Education Assistance Dogs® R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s l…

"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!

If you want to put your mind to the test then come do some Crosswords at Hamilton Grange library.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Join us as we color, draw, and create various works of art with friends.

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Get cozy with wakefield. sit back, relax, and enjoy movie adaptations of banned books.

Stories, songs and a craft for the whole family!

This event will take place in person at South Beach 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.

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). 3rd Floor | Room 305 Monday | 5:45–8:30 PM Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 PM Wednesday | 5:45–8:30 PM Thursday | 6:30–8:30 PM Friday |…

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 required. Registration starts Monday, November 27th. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

This event will take place indoors on the second floor at Seward Park Library. Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Saturday. Best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. No registration is neccesary.

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!

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

*This event will take place in person at Macombs Bridge Library* Join staff from the Macomb's Bridge Library for Crochet Club . Come by to learn crochet or expand your knowledge. This group is open to all; no experience needed. We provide crochet hooks, yarn, and instructions. Already know how to crochet? Then come share your knowledge, meet fellow crocheters, and engage in conversations. Please be aware there are limited seats, the session will be on a first come, first serve basis. All p…

This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library. Join us for a live in-person family storytime program with songs, rhymes, and your favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children.

Check out our amazing book sale. Great prices and selection! All materials are donations from friends and neighbors of the library.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd St Library. The 53rd St Library is proud to be teaming up with the City University of New York to bring high school students and their parents this information session on Saturday, December 2nd at 12PM! A representative from CUNY will be on hand to answer any and all questions, and inform all prospective individuals interested in starting or completing their education with one of CUNY's 25 colleges. To attend, register using the link above! Am…