Classes & Workshops

This program will take place in person at Wakefield Library. A wide variety of activities that involves making things with one's own hands.

This program will take place in person at Jerome Park Library. Join us every Wednesday to explore your artisitc side. Start a new project or contiue building on something you're already working on. All supplies will be provided.

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Come and socialize with others in our community while we color together. Coloring is a great educational tool to engage children of any age; coloring and drawing improves fine motor skills, encourages and improves focus, assists with language development, helps relieve stress and nurtures creativity. No registration required. ***This program is open to children of all ages and their parents/caregivers***

Use our Teen Center 3D pens to create your own three dimensional works of art! For ages 12-18

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Create your own website using Google Sites. Learn how to use templates to create a site or create a site from scratch. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place in person at Mulberry Street Branch. Drop in from 3:30 - 5 PM to make a fun craft in the Community Room on LL2; all supplies will be provided. For ages 4+. No registration is required.

This event will be in-person at Inwood Library. Stop the Children's room for a relaxing afternoon of arts and crafts. Activities will range from coloring to painting, button making to bookmark making, and even street photography. Get to know your Inwood Library staff AND your neighbors while you relax and create in our informal workshops. All ages, 3-12, are welcome.

There will be NO CLASS on Wednesday, December 25. This event takes place IN PERSON at Mott Haven Library. Come to the Library and meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! Practice your English conversation skills by watching "We Speak NYC" videos with us and discussing them with other adults from around the world! NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! New students are welcome anytime. "We Speak NYC" is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practic…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). This class covers how to take the basic logic from Class 1 and use it to create functions that process data based on conditions. Topics include SUMIF/AVERAGEIF/COUNTIF and SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS/COUNTIFS. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Learn to make digital art on tablets using the Procreate app!

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join us for some painting fun! All paint supplies will be provided. For ages 4 & up.

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Design, create and decorate bookmarks, tote bags, keychains, jewelry and more! Materials are provided.

Had a long day? Spend some time with us for some Adult Canvas Painting or Leaf Art Painting. This creative activity might help you to relax your mind, as well as provide you with a keepsake for the spring. All materials will be provided. Just bring your creative painting ideas if you can! This program is first-come, first-serve basis. No registration is required! Adult, 18+ ***Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services avai…

This event will take place at the Yorkville library. Join us for an hour of mixed up fun. Play board games, solve puzzles and create artwork. For children ages 5-12

This event will take place in person at New Amsterdam Library. Join us for an afternoon of fun and creativity. Limited to 15 children. For ages 4 and up with parent/caregiver.

This event will take place in person. Create the perfect book accessory with our easy to decorate bookmarks! Plus receive book recommendations from our YA staff.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Are you a teen with a passion for creativity? Join the Teen Art Club at the library.Every week, we explore different art forms, from classic techniques to modern trends, giving you the opportunity to experiment and develop your skills. Our sessions are filled with fun, inspiration, and plenty of art supplies to bring your ideas to life. No registration required. & No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and imagination!

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between the sessions you wi…

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…

Get Creative with Technology! Teens are invited to get creative using various apps such as Procreate, Canva, Stop Motion, Koala, and Tinkercad on our Ipads, MacBooks and Laptops. Come explore and learn how to use 3D-printers, 3D Doodle pens, a Silhouette and Cricut machines. Snacks will be provided. .

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Come join us in the teen room to create cards to send warm winter wishes to loved ones while enjoying cookies and hot cocoa. All materials will be provided.

This program will take place in-person at the Clason's Point Library. In this workshop, we will learn how to build confidence and skill in our public speaking practice! We will learn strategies to help produce effective speeches for both in-person and online public speaking. This is an Opportunity Network program. For Teens in Grades 7 - 12. Drop-in; registration is not required.

This event will take place in person. Join the YA staff at High Bridge every Wesdnesday for art projects .A variety of art projects for teens to express themselves will be available. Join us for one off projects or come back week after week to work on a larger piece. All materials will be provided.

THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT ¡Hola! ¿Te gusta hablar español? Want to practice your Spanish? Join the staff of the New York Public Library and other fellow Spanish speakers for an hour of Spanish conversation. This group is at the intermediate level, but it's a friendly gathering and everyone is welcome. Registration is required to participate. You don't need a library card to register, only an email address. Visit the Jalapeño Social Hour Agenda webpage to learn about the topic and how to pre…

Join the Wakefield Young Adult Staff in creating fun and engaging crafts! Teens will be able to learn a new skill and make and take home their designs! All supplies are provided; just bring your imagination and willingness to try new things! This event takes place in person. No registration required.

This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Get your creative juices flowing! Join us for our first Teen Art Lab. Art supplies will be provided – bring your imagination. Amateurs and experienced artists are welcome! First come-first create This program is for ages 11-17.

This event will be held in person at the Bronx Library Center. Animators, cartoonist, and writers take part in the workshops to learn how to create a short animation film. Join us at the YA Zone to be part of this extravagant story telling.

This is a in person event at Woodstock Library! Love to color Kawaii, Anime, Fantasy, Creepy Cute, and Mythological Creature 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.

We will explore different materials and tools every week to build stuff! Projects may be ongoing. Registration valid for the entire month. Check calendar for exact dates. Capacity: 15 families. Ages 5-12.

Join us for an afternoon of fun crafts. Make new friends and have fun in the library.

Need some assistance on taking that first (or next step) for college? Schedule an appointment with our CCP Hub Librarian through Calendly, and we will make sure you get all of the information you need. For ages 13 & up. *If you need to meet in-person, schedule through Calendly, and our Hub Librarian will reach out to you.*

S.T.E.A.M. Builders Join us for this after-school program where we explore different STEAM building materials and create something new. Recommended for kids ages 5-12.

This event will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Come explore S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) with us through stories and hands on activities.

Join us for a fun afternoon of Arts and Crafts! Wednesday Afternoons from 4pm to 4:45pm.