Classes & Workshops

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest 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. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour. Please register in advanc…

Do you want to go to college? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing to apply? The Hamilton Grange Library’s College Club can help you figure it out! We'll help you look for: College Programs Financial Aid Scholarships Student Employment Whether you’re in middle or high school, we’ve got steps that you can take to start preparing for college. If you’ve got questions, we’ll get you the answers! You can schedule a One-On-One Session with one of our YA Staff for…

This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Join your friends and librarians to build, shape, sculpt, and play with Kinetic Sand!

Create a visual reminder of all the great things about yourself! We'll be using paint and washi tape to create dynamic lined-designs that we'll be filling in with affirmations. No art skills required! Ages 12-18 Welcome!

Banned Book Talk: George Orwell's 1984 FREE in- Person Program welcomes you to a warm and inclusive space where we dive into the fascinating world of banned literature. Join our friendly discussions where we explore the stories, themes, and controversies surrounding these books. Through engaging conversations, we'll challenge censorship, celebrate diverse perspectives, and champion the freedom to read. Come be a part of our vibrant community as we delve into the pages of banned books and uncove…

This event will take place in person. If you have a tech problem, question or would just like individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a staff member and receive their personal attention and instructions.

Spend and enjoy some time with us for some Adult Therapeutic Arts. 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 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 available during our temporary closure.”…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Tuesdays, April 2, 16, 23, 30 (no class April 9). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

The Huguenot Park Library presents S.T.E.A.M Community Superheroes Club: Animal Shelter Volunteers for little learners. From animal shelter volunteers to teachers and firefighters; little learners will engage in fun sensory activities and role-playing as they learn about our community superheroes. *STEAM is an interactive program designed for pre-schooler+ and/or children at this development stage. Kids will have many opportunities for skill building and social -emotional learning during the…

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.

This event will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood Library.

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Explore your creative side and design multiple 5-minute crafts! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

Join us for fun, imaginative adventures through a fantasy world where kids are the ultimate heroes! A staff member will play the role of Storyteller, guiding children through an hour-long adventure. This program is for children ages 6-12. Space is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuesdays at 4pm.

This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a career? Need help making a resume? Schedule a 20-minute virtual one-on-one counseling session with staff from the Riverside Library. (Open to the first three teens who make an online reservation). We can help you look for/with: College programs Resume and cover letter assistance Job opportunities No matter what age, we're here to help you reach your college and career goals.

If you're looking for a place to bounce off ideas and share what you like to write or what don't, then this is the public funshop group for you. All writers of all styles are welcome to join. For Ages 13-18 only.

Want to learn how to create digital art? Join Yorkville Library in learning how to use the graphics editor app Procreate using our iPads and Apple Pencils (for use in the library only). Learn how to select different brush styles, how to select colors, how to create layers in your artwork, etc. Supplies are limited.

Need help creating an email account, or learning how to use Microsoft Word? Want to video chat your family members on Zoom but don’t know how? We’re here to help! FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. This program will take place in the St. Agnes Computer Lab (3rd Floor).

This event will take place in person at the Great Kills Library. Make your own custom buttons for your backpack or jacket. We will focus on spooky anime and manga-themed buttons, but we will have other designs available. Or, you can make your own! For ages 11 and up. Registration is not required.

This event is online.This is an Opportunity Network Program. Join us for a discussion as we go over important Skills needed in the Workplace. We will openly discuss tackling challenging work situations and what this can mean for young adults entering the workforce. Registration required. Please use link above to register.

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx Explore shape, color and texture with a variety of materials and techniques! ¡Explore la forma, el color y la textura, con una variedad de materiales y técnicas!

Join us at the Washington Heights Library as we get creative with arts and crafts, making anything we can think of with the supplies that are provided! 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! -- Únete a nosotros en la Biblioteca de Washington Heights mientras nos ponemos creativos con las manualidades, ¡haciendo cualquier co…

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Looking for a place to go after school? Join us at the Library, where you can hang out with your friends, work on homework, browse the book collections, use our computers, or just charge your phone. We will have board games and craft supplies available in the community room! Drop-in, no registration required.

Join us as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through creative games and toys. Ages 5+ First come, first served. 4/2 - Construct a Marble Run 4/9 - Build with LEGO 4/16 - Design with Geemo and Rigamajig Jr 4/23 - Fun with Magna tiles and Blocks 4/30 - Print Making

Are you looking for a friendly atmosphere to write in, people to bounce ideas off of, or just looking for some feedback? Then this is the place for you! If you like to write and meet people who like writing, bring your creativity and personality to our creative writing meetups. All writers of all styles are welcome to join! This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library

If you are considering a career in the arts, please join us for a College & Career Pathways session on the life of an artist in the modern world. We'll discuss the variety of ways artists support themselves financially, how to turn your passion for music or poetry or filmmaking into a way of life, and where you can be educated in it if you choose that route for higher education.

We’ll continue to explore the world of Virtual Reality with the NEW META VR HEADSETS available at the Best Buy Teen Center @ Grand Concourse. Activity release forms are available at the teen center and must be signed by parents/guardians before the program.

Join us each week on Tuesdays at 4 on Google Meets to write stories and share them! Each week, we spend 15-20 minutes talking about concepts and themes, and then have silent writing and sharing time. This is a great program for children who love making up stories. Please register in advance to get the link in the 24 hours before the workshop or email halschrieve@nypl.org for more info. Here are our themes for April: April 2- Stowaways Join us to write stories about people who hide away on s…

This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. Try out our new recording studio! Learn the basics of Logic Pro X while making a cool beat.

Are you a chess champion? Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.

Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library. C…

This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation 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. 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…

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversation bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca o otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta c…

This program will be held in person at Harlem Library Join Harlem Library and Shape Up NYC for Twerk focused Dance Fitness classes. Get ready to move to your favorite tunes! This dance fitness class will not only strengthen your cardiovascular system- but it's also tons of fun! Come enjoy the music, learn choreography, and sweat it out. All levels of fitness are welcome! Each session is led by a Shape Up NYC instructor. Program dates: Weekly on Tuesdays from 6-6:45 PM, beginning Decembe…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. OMG! Origami at SNFL is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We meet as a group to teach eac…

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 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. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.

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.

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 and 3 pm to 4 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 th…

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 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!