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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56 classes found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Wed, May 15
@ 2 PM
Online
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…
George Bruce LibraryAdults
Wed, May 15
@ 3 PM
Career Services
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (Room 303) Join the Career Services team at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library and make sure that you’re ready to make an impact at the May 17 NYPL Job Fair and Expo. Dr. Brandy McNeil, industry leader in adult education and workforce development, will be on site to help attendees put their best foot forward by reviewing their resume, offering tips on elevator pitches, and giving pointers on the perfect Job Fai…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers
Wed, May 15
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Join the Woodstock YA team online for an informational session on the resource Career Cruising, available with your library card! Career Cruising is a database that enables you to learn about career possibilities and outlines the steps needed to achieve them. Registration Required.
OnlineTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, May 16
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
OnlineAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, May 16
@ 2 PM
Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only scheduled appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterAdults
Thu, May 16
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event is online only. In this workshop, we will learn the basics of how to build your online resume and network on LinkedIn! We will show you how you can use LinkedIn to advance your academic and professional goals in high school and beyond. This program will take place virtually, via Google Meet. Please register using your email address and the link will be sent to you the day of the program. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to connect. For Teen…
Online via Google Hangouts Meet/ Google MeetTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, May 17
@ 3:30 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, May 17
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Francis Martin Library
Online Via Google Meet/Google Hangouts Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 11 AM
Canceled
Come to the library for one-on-one assistance in editing and updating your resume. Please bring a hard copy of your resume or a USB flash drive to save and edit it.
Seward Park LibraryAdults
Mon, May 20
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Francis Martin Library
Online Via Google Meet/Google Hangouts Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Join staff at Belmont to an intro workshop on Hats & Ladders. Hats & Ladders uses up-to-date occupational data, game mechanics, and youth-driven design thinking to motivate the next generation of career thinkers and doers. We will explore the site/app and get you started with creating an account to build your profile explore, experiment with, and prepare for a wide range of career pathways.
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Second FloorTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 5 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place online via Google Meet! Learn some tips and tricks on how to plan your days and increase efficiency. This program is open to teens ages 13-18. Anyone over 18 years of age must be accompanied by a teenager. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The Google Meet link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program. You will need a device with audio, video and internet connection to join. Most onl…
South Beach Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, May 21
@ 2 PM
Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only scheduled appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterAdults
Wed, May 22
@ 1 PM
Job Searching & Resume Writing
This is an online event. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to make the most of Indeed.com. We will learn how to conduct a basic search on Indeed, explore advanced search functions, and participate in a guided search session to demonstrate and practice using the site.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Online
Adults,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Teachers
Wed, May 22
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Join the Mosholu YA Team in this virtual program! We will be discussing the ins and outs of Email Etiquette, and some best practices for emailing in a professional setting. Registration Required This is an Opportunity Network Program
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, May 23
@ 11 AM
Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only scheduled appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterAdults
Thu, May 23
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event is online only. This is an Opportunity Network program. Having trouble with your job search? Join us virtually at the West Farms Library to learn the basics of online job searches. Learn about the most popular Job search websites and get navigation tips that can help you on your way. Audience: Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years), Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) This program will take place online via Google Meet​. You must register with your email address in order to receive the…
West Farms Library
Online Only
Parents/Caregivers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, May 24
@ 3:30 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, May 28
@ 2 PM
Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only scheduled appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterAdults
Tue, May 28
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Final Scheduled Open Counseling Session of 2023-24 School Year Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Francis Martin Library
Online Via Google Meet/Google Hangouts Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, May 29
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event is online only. Want tips on crafting a cover letter that helps you stand out? Join us to learn the rough outline of a cover letter and how it can take your application to the next level!
High Bridge Library
Online Only
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, May 30
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
OnlineAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, May 31
@ 3 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place in person at the St. George Library. This program goes over tips and tricks to using Career Cruising to find the perfect job for you.
St. George Library CenterParents/Caregivers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, May 31
@ 4 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, June 3
@ 4 PM
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 the paperwork? Come join Mosholu Library counseling session! The Teen Librarian will help you look for: College Programs Certification Opportunities Job Opportunities Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, June 4
@ 6 PM
*THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AT STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION LIBRARY (SNFL) Room 604 Facing career challenges and at a loss on how to navigate solutions? Stuck in your career and feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to turn to for support or how to ask for it? This immersive, interactive workshop will give you the coaching tools to tap into your inner resilience in ways you never thought were possible. Hear the skills to embrace that resilience to see new options, reach out to collabora…
Room 604Adults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities
Thu, June 6
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
Online OnlyAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, June 6
@ 2 PM
Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only scheduled appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterAdults
Fri, June 7
@ 3 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, June 13
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
Online OnlyAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, June 13
@ 2 PM
Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only scheduled appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterAdults
Thu, June 13
@ 2 PM
Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only scheduled appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterAdults
Fri, June 14
@ 3 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, June 17
@ 1 PM
Job Searching & Resume Writing
This event will take place online via Google Meet. Looking for help with finding employment? We are here to help! Learn about what tools to use to find job vacancies. In this workshop, you will learn how to improve or update your resume and cover letter. Learn different tips to land the job during the interview. Registration required.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

Businesspeople,

Job Seekers
Mon, June 17
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. Are you in need of any assistance related to the college application process? Drop by during our college question hour sessions! We'd be happy to answer any inquiries you may have regarding preparation for planning your postsecondary life.
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, June 20
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
Online OnlyAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, June 21
@ 3 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, June 27
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
Online OnlyAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, June 27
@ 2 PM
Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only scheduled appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterAdults
Fri, June 28
@ 3 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)