Classes & Workshops

The New York Public Library offers more than 93,000 programs annually, serving everyone from toddlers to teens to seniors. Use any or all of the filters below to find a class that interests you. All classes are free unless otherwise noted.

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3,139 classes found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 11 AM
Internet & Email
This event will take place in person at Francis Martin Library. Do you want to learn about computers? Do you want to be a techie? Here is a list of possible one-on-one computer sessions you can inquire about our staff. Our computer classes take place Monday - Friday for 1 hour. Possible topics of interest include: . Internet Basic . Online Shopping . Understanding your SmartPhone . Email Basic . Facebook Basic . Online Banking . SimplyE . Resume Basic . Google Drive/Docs Learn…
Francis Martin LibraryAdults
Today
@ 11 AM
NYPL en Español
Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Van Cortlandt. ¿Necesitas ayuda en cómo usar una computadora? Estamos aquí para ayudarte.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 11 AM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Courtesy of the Artist. Weaving a mandala, works-in-progress by the Seniors at Northeast Senior Center, The Bronx, 2022. This program series will be held in person at Woodlawn Heights Library. Join us for Easy Fiber Arts Workshops! Teaching artist Jessica Lagunas will guide participants through fiber arts over eight sessions. The sessions focus mostly on embroidery and weaving techni…
Woodlawn Heights LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics: Learn to Type and Use a Mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 10 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books The computer sessions are for 45 minutes. NO ONLINE REGISTRATION. ****Please register at th…
Morningside Heights Library, Computer ClassroomAdults
Today
@ 11 AM
This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Come learn how to enter and edit text, save files, and more.
Sedgwick LibraryAdults
Today
@ 11 AM
We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other adult…
53rd Street LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Today
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
Are you having trouble with your email? Don't know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance!
New Dorp LibraryAdults
Today
@ 11:15 AM
Crafting the Collections
This event will take place in-person at the Dongan Hills library. Join us at the Dongan Hills branch to put your art skills to use. We have a different theme every craft where you'll work with other artists like yourself. There's no wrong way to DIY and all levels are welcome. All materials will be provided for you, just bring your creativity! Supplies is limited, so make sure to sign up today! Online Registration Required.
Dongan Hills LibraryAdults
Today
@ 11:15 AM
NYPL en Español
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Visit and ask us your PC and tech questions! We are available to provide technology support around issues such as connecting to WiFi on your personal device, creating a personal email account, accessing the virtual cloud, using social media, and more! ¡Esta sesión tendrá lugar en persona en la Biblioteca de Castle Hill! ¡Visítenos y pregúntenos sus dudas sobre PC y tecnología! Estamos disponibles para dar soporte tecnológico y…
Castle Hill LibraryAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes
Today
@ 11:30 AM
TechConnect
Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and etc. using this free online platform.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Today
@ 12 PM
Community Mental Health
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, join us as we DIY our own stress balls! Attendees can also learn more about local mental health resources.
St. George Library CenterAdults
Today
@ 12 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics: Learn to Type and Use a Mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 10 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books The computer sessions are for 45 minutes. NO ONLINE REGISTRATION. ****Please register at th…
Morningside Heights Library, Computer ClassroomAdults
Today
@ 1 PM
This event will take place in person at the Great Kills Library. Are you an avid knitter, crocheter, or needlecraft enthusiast? Why work alone when you can join in the company of fellow crafters? Come join our informal needlecraft circle to share ideas, projects, and life! Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services available.
Great Kills Library, Community RoomAdults,

50+
Today
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction.
Bloomingdale LibraryAdults
Today
@ 1 PM
Join us for an 8 week writing workshop every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm beginning May 10th and ending on June 28 with a reading in the last session. Professional writer, Ellen Aug Lytle will teach the free writing method where you will learn how to turn memories, events and ideas into poetry, stories and memoirs. Participants should bring a pad and pen to each session. **Ellen has been a teaching artist on Staten Island for 40+ years in libraries and schools. She…
St. George Library CenterAdults
Today
@ 1 PM
Heritage Celebration Programming
Chatham Square Library, Community RoomAdults
Today
@ 1 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. This program series will be held in person at Pelham Bay Library. Join us for Learn to Knit! Teaching artist Sandra Saez Ramirez will guide participants through the fundamentals of knitting over eight sessions. The sessions focus mostly on knitting techniques, with a goal of completing a final project of a scarf or small bag. Materials will be provided. Attendance at all sessions…
Pelham Bay LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab
Adults
Today
@ 1:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Join Here: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/86260420790?pwd=eStoMVJZZDg0cnJub0xkL2pYbDJzZz09 Must register with a valid email address. Get started producing your own digital music with this introductory session on Ableton Live. 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://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Today
@ 1:30 PM
Mercredi français is an advanced French conversation group that meets one afternoon a week to practice speaking the language we love. We start as a whole group, introducing ourselves and answering a silly “question profonde,” such as “What is your favorite color and why?” After about half an hour we break up into groups of three or four to allow for an hour of small, spontaneous group conversations. During our last hour, we break into two groups: an ongoing assigned reading group and a continued…
53rd Street Library, Community RoomAdults
Today
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need some help with CSS and HTML5? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning or NYPL Career Services but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Today
@ 2 PM
Online
Wednesdays beginning April 12, 2 pm to 4 pm Learn about Voiceover, the powerful screen reader for Mac. We’ll explore keyboard commands and gestures, customizing Voiceover, navigating the Mac operating system, using websites, text editing and more. Please commit to attending this series in full if you register. This event will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/j/83548690530?pwd=a215a3NsdkVSY3lOQTBXL0JXSi9ZQT09
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 2 PM
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. For adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test in the next 1-2 years, and adult English language learners who want to improve their English by learning about American history and culture. Topic today: Understanding the N-400 Application Form - Part 1 A different topic each week! Join us for lively, interactive activities! No registration needed! Just come to the class!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Today
@ 2 PM
Learn how to 3D print your own designs, express your creativity through drawing and painting, make jewelry, and more at our weekly STEAM Crafts and Chat workshop.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood Library Need Help creating an email? Want to know how to download an ebook? Book a 30 minute 1:1 Help Session. ¿Necesita ayuda para crear un correo electrónico? ¿Quiere saber cómo descargar un libro electrónico?Reserve una sesión de ayuda personalizada de 30 minutos llamando a Inwood Library
Inwood LibraryAdults
Today
@ 2 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak…
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Today
@ 2:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. Join the Throgs Neck Children's staff for an educational and interactive S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) program focused on the Bronx! This program is for children grades K-5 who are curious about S.T.E.A.M. and learning more about the Bronx. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.
Throg's Neck LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:30 PM
NYPL Green
*Please Note, This Program Is A Virtual Program That Will Take Place Through Google Meet* Join staff from the Countee Cullen Library for a fun and exciting program about Countee Cullen's new seed library, how to grow your own vegetables and save the seeds. At the end of the program, participants can come, get seeds to start growing their own vegetables and herbs and donate the seeds back to Countee Cullen Library so someone else can get the opportunity to grow their own!
Online ProgramAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Tremont LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Macomb's Bridge LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Westchester Square Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Allerton Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Tremont LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Woodstock LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Soundview LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Macomb's Bridge LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library. 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? Drop in on this 1-on-1 session! We will help you look for: College programs Certification Courses Job Opportunies Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance For ages 13-18 Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates f…
New Dorp LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Families with children, join us as library staff leads the fun with doodles! Draw freestyle or make something crafty - supplies will be provided.
Van Cortlandt LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)