Classes & Workshops

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 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 will have less than 30 min…

This event is in person at the Charleston Library! Knit, purl, and chat! Join the knitting circle and finish up some of those projects. Bring your own supplies!

This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. Come join us for open lab . Laptops will be available for your convience from 10am -1pm on Wednesdays, unless specified otherwise.

Come & learn the techniques of Chinese Traditional Painting! Please bring your own brushes, paint plate, small water container and traditional Chinese ink; we will provide paper and color ink. 學習國畫繪畫技巧！請帶上畫筆，水彩板, 装水器和墨;我們將提供紙張和彩色墨水。

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 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 will have less than 30 min…

Spend some time with us during our Library Open House for some arts & crafts which might be 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 informatio…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Music Theory For Producers Series Description: What makes a hook catchy? What drives the feeling of transition in a song? How do I develop a sense of groove or a pocket? Music theory is a system used to describe the musical concepts and choices we hear and create– from classical to top 40. Having a strong understanding of music theory can help you listen more critically, communicate…

This event will take place in person at Clason's Point Library. Are you interested in learning how to use the computer? If you need help using a mouse, or learning how to type, use basic shortcut functions like copying and pasting; accessing the internet or even making an email account of your choosing, we can help! This is an informal drop in class, anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to attend. Please note: this class is ONLY for learning the very basics of using the computer. It is fo…

Join us for a basic painting using water colors or coloring pencils. Coloring promotes wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity and of course is fun. Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library All materials will be provided. No Registration required.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover how to create Array Formulas, how to build and edit Tables, and how to write Structured References that make function writing easier and more flexible. We will also cover Data Validation and build drop-down lists in your spreadsheets. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts…

This is an In-Person event. Test your U.S. Citizenship knowledge here at the Woodstock Branch Library. No Registration Required

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Van Cortlandt. ¿Necesitas ayuda en cómo usar una computadora? Estamos aquí para ayudarte.

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 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 will have less than 30 min…

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!

This program will take place in person at Edenwald Library. Join us for a special Paint n' Sip program. Visuals and videos will be displayed, just bring your talent! All materials will be provided.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Come learn how to enter and edit text, save files, and more.

This Program will take place, in person, at Pelham Bay Library. Come join us for a hands-on project designed for ages 2-5 in celebration of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. All materials will be provided. Please register in advance to attend the Little Movers Storytime, prior to the craft program.

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 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 will have less than 30 min…

Sign up for an informative 1 on 1 session aimed at helping you navigate social services and community resources. Whether you're seeking assistance with housing, healthcare, or other essential needs, our social work intern will guide you through the process and empower you with knowledge. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your access to a support system. Limited spaces available. To register call (212) 744-5824.

Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.

Step into a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle with the Baychester Public Library's invigorating fitness program, in collaboration with Shape Up NYC. This dynamic initiative invites community members to embark on a journey towards wellness, fostering a sense of unity and well-being. No registration is required for this exciting class, which unfolds every Wednesday from 12 pm to 1 pm in the welcoming confines of the community room. Under the guidance of expert instructors from Shape Up NYC, parti…

Join us for our Welcome Week arts and crafts program where we will make unique painting using the techinque of pour painting.

This program is in-person. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month will be hosting an arts and crafts program. We will be making simple castanets.

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 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 will have less than 30 min…

This is an online event. This is a workshop on healthcare and coverage options for people 65 and older as well as people living with a disability or visual impairment. The workshop will provide public health insurance options for these populations and contains information on Medicaid programs including Medicaid Excess Income, Medicaid Buy in for Working People with Disabilities, Medicare Savings Programs, Emergency Medicaid and getting and maintaining Medicaid coverage. Registration is require…

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 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 will have less than 30 min…

This program series will be held in person at Pelham Bay Library. Join our knitting circle! Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of knitting. Space is limited | Registration is required. Register in person or by calling the branch at 718-792-6744. Dates: Wednesdays from 1pm-3pm:

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.

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.

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning 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. Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book!

This event is online only. || 本活動僅限線上參與。 This event is in Mandarin and/or Cantonese only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Must register with a valid email address. || 必須使用有效的電子郵件地址進行註冊。 Many taxpayers have various challenges and face constraints when doing their taxes and getting access to assistance and information. The IRS is committed to providing taxpayers with limited English proficiency meaningful access to information regarding their taxpayer rights and responsibilities. We have developed nume…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Come workshop your creative media projects with support from Studio40 staff and the community of Studio40 media-makers. Ask questions, experiment, share progress and inspiration, and use the Mac lab software to work on your projects in music, video, and podcast production, and more. Available hardware and software in the Lab: Pro Tools Logic Pro X GarageBand Ableton Live Standard…

This program will take place at the Jerome Park Library Community room. Do you know of the free resources the New York Public Library has to offer? Join us for a presentation on free library resources followed by a tour of the Jerome Park Library! Free giveaways available while supplies last.

This event is in-person at Hamilton Grange Library. 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…

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Bronx Library Center (Salon C-33). Se sirve en orden de llegada. Aprende sobre los distintos tipos y componentes de computadoras, incluyendo la terminología informática básica, una descripción general de los sistemas operativos y las aplicaciones de software populares.

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…

This event is online only. Come join us and get lost in the creative world of crochet. Learn how to chain, loop, stitch and so much more. Enter your email in the space provided, and you'll be sent a meeting link the day before the program.

This event will be held in a hybid format; join us in person at George Bruce Library or online. Looking for a new job? The library can help! Join us for an overview of the job search process, including how to use websites like Indeed and Google to find current openings. We'll also explore library resources that can help you in all stages of the application process, from creating a cover letter and resume to preparing for your interview. If you wish to attend virtually, please register with yo…

This event will take place in person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Learn how to 3D print your own designs, express your creativity through drawing and painting, make jewelry, and more! NYPL's Teen Tech and Design team will also join to talk about using free library resources systemwide at our special Library Open House Week: STEAM Crafts and Chat workshop.