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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49,209 classes found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Fri, February 25
@ 1 PM
This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library. Come and create some art, each month we will be doing something different, examples in the past include bookmark making, painting, and more. All materials will be provided by the library, craft/artistic experience is not required. Let's create and have some fun!
Kingsbridge LibraryAdults
Sun, February 27
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need extra computer time to work on a resume, send some emails, or practice a newly learned computer skill? Get extra computer time and one-on-one assistance at our open lab.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Sun, February 27
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
Families, Parents and Caregivers, come join with your babies to meet others in your neighborhood, receive some resources for early literacy, and engage with some open play time. Please register in advance for this program at the Front Desk.
Pelham Bay LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Mon, February 28
@ 3:30 PM
Spend some time at the St. Agnes branch after school and let your creative endevors run wild! We'll have coloring sheets or you can create your own masterpeice!
St. Agnes Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, March 8
@ 3 PM
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.
Sedgwick LibraryAdults
Tue, March 15
@ 3 PM
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.
Sedgwick LibraryAdults
Sun, March 20
@ 11:30 AM
Canceled
Early Literacy
Families, Parents and Caregivers, come join with your babies to meet others in your neighborhood, receive some resources for early literacy, and engage with some open play time. Please register in advance for this program at the Front Desk.
Pelham Bay LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Sun, March 27
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need extra computer time to work on a resume, send some emails, or practice a newly learned computer skill? Get extra computer time and one-on-one assistance at our open lab.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Sun, March 27
@ 11:30 AM
Canceled
Early Literacy
Families, Parents and Caregivers, come join with your babies to meet others in your neighborhood, receive some resources for early literacy, and engage with some open play time. Please register in advance for this program at the Front Desk.
Pelham Bay LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Mon, March 28
@ 3:30 PM
Spend some time at the St. Agnes branch after school and let your creative endevors run wild! We'll have coloring sheets or you can create your own masterpeice!
St. Agnes Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, March 28
@ 4 PM
This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Explore your creative side and design an abstract acrylic canvas with colors and patterns! No experience is needed, all materials will be provided.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, March 29
@ 10 AM
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.
Throg's Neck LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, March 30
@ 11 AM
Postponed
Join our introductory computer class, with a different subject being taught each session. Subjects will include Internet literacy, social media, video chatting and more. All work will be conducted on our Library computers. Linmit to 10, first come first served. No registration required.
City Island Library, Community Meeting RoomAdults,

50+
Tue, April 12
@ 3 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
We Speak NYC English Conversation Club Come to the Library and meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! Free Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Adult learners will have the opportunity to improve their English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from other cultures.
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest LibraryAdults,

Immigrants
Tue, April 12
@ 4 PM
Internet & Email
Get a quick-start introduction to Facebook. Get a quick-start introduction to Facebook. In this course, I will answer nearly every question you might have about using this popular social network, including how to find friends and family, share status updates, and set up events—also how to build an account from scratch, personalize your profile, and find and join groups. Plus, manage your photo albums, adjust important security settings, and use Facebook.
OnlineAdults
Fri, April 15
@ 4 PM
Poetry Programming
Blackout poetry is defined as taking a piece of written text, and redacting (or blacking out) words to create your own poetry. Come and create your own at our workshop - text pages will be provided!
Sedgwick LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Sun, April 17
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
Families, Parents and Caregivers, come join with your babies to meet others in your neighborhood, receive some resources for early literacy, and engage with some open play time. Please register in advance for this program at the Front Desk.
Pelham Bay LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, April 19
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). This class will cover Pivot Tables, a powerful tool used to analyze relationships between data. We will cover setting up data for use in Pivot Tables, how to format results, filtering techniques, and interactive elements.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab
Adults
Tue, April 19
@ 3 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
We Speak NYC English Conversation Club Come to the Library and meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! Free Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Adult learners will have the opportunity to improve their English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from other cultures.
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest LibraryAdults,

Immigrants
Sun, April 24
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need extra computer time to work on a resume, send some emails, or practice a newly learned computer skill? Get extra computer time and one-on-one assistance at our open lab.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 26
@ 3 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
We Speak NYC English Conversation Club Come to the Library and meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! Free Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Adult learners will have the opportunity to improve their English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from other cultures.
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest LibraryAdults,

Immigrants
Fri, April 29
@ 11 AM
STEAM - Lego Club! STEAM Lego Club Saturdays, 11 AM to 12 PM How creative can you be? Can you build a castle or spaceship? If you love being creative and building with Legos, come on in and let your imagination run wild! Soundview Library Soundview 660 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 718-589-0880 Partially Accessible nypl.org/events Lego Club Saturdays, 11 am to 12 PM No Registration Required Kids: 6 years old to 12 years old
Soundview LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Sun, May 15
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
Families, Parents and Caregivers, come join with your babies to meet others in your neighborhood, receive some resources for early literacy, and engage with some open play time. Please register in advance for this program at the Front Desk.
Pelham Bay LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Sun, May 22
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need extra computer time to work on a resume, send some emails, or practice a newly learned computer skill? Get extra computer time and one-on-one assistance at our open lab.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Sun, May 22
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!
Soundview LibraryAdults,

Children,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, July 19
@ 4 PM
Customize an oversize canvas bag with fonts and graphics using heat transfer vinyl. These bags are perfect for days lounging at the pool, beach, park, or even library! No expereince needed and materials are provided.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, July 29
@ 11 AM
STEAM - Lego Club! STEAM Lego Club Saturdays, 11 AM to 12 PM How creative can you be? Can you build a castle or spaceship? If you love being creative and building with Legos, come on in and let your imagination run wild! Soundview Library Soundview 660 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 718-589-0880 Partially Accessible nypl.org/events Lego Club Saturdays, 11 am to 12 PM No Registration Required Kids: 6 years old to 12 years old
Soundview LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, July 29
@ 1 PM
This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. Want to learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel 2019? Come to the South Beach library for our free class to learn how to learn the basic of Excel.
South Beach LibraryAdults
Sun, August 7
@ 3 PM
Learn how to keep track of your schedule and get organized while we get together and have fund doodling and creating ideas on ways to simplify your life! Ages 10 -18
Epiphany LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sun, August 21
@ 11:30 AM
Canceled
Early Literacy
Families, Parents and Caregivers, come join with your babies to meet others in your neighborhood, receive some resources for early literacy, and engage with some open play time. Please register in advance for this program at the Front Desk.
Pelham Bay LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Wed, August 31
@ 6 PM
Join us for a virtual lecture on media literacy and how to read and analyze video games. Raise your joysticks and learn to dive deeper into your favorite games!
Online via Google HangoutsAdults
Wed, August 31
@ 6 PM
Come test your spelling skills at our In-person Spelling Bee—summer inspired text pages will be provided. Adults that participate will get to compete against each other in a small Spelling Competition. The winner will receive the ultimate prize. There will also be free book giveaway for adults! Age 18 and up can participate in this event. No Registration Required.
Bronx Library CenterAdults
Wed, August 31
@ 6 PM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Continue learning the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class continues cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Thu, September 1
@ 10 AM
Online
This program will take place virtually. Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held online at the Kingsbridge Library on every Thursday from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Eastern Time. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles…
Kingsbridge Library
Online
Adults
Thu, September 1
@ 10 AM
Career Services
This event is Online Only! Meet with an NYPL staff member virtually via phone or Google Meet to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you: Write and format a b…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Thu, September 1
@ 10 AM
Career Services
This event is Online Only! Meet virtually via Google Meet or phone with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career transition or advancement Clearly defi…
Bronx Library CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Thu, September 1
@ 10 AM
Career Services
Meet in-person with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career transition or advancement Clearly defining career goals and developing a plan for success…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Thu, September 1
@ 10 AM
Career Services
Meet with an NYPL staff member in-person to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you: Write and format a basic resume and cover letter Complete employment app…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters
Thu, September 1
@ 10 AM
Career Services
Meet in-person with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career transition or advancement Clearly defining career goals and developing a plan for success…
Bronx Library CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Thu, September 1
@ 10 AM
Career Services
Meet with an NYPL staff member in-person to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you: Write and format a basic resume and cover letter Complete employment app…
Bronx Library CenterAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

NYPL Supporters,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators