Sat, May 4 @ 2 PM | STEAM for Kids This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library.
Let's make SLIME!!! To celebrate Cinco de Mayo we are making the Mexican Flag colors! Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math).
For children ages 6-12 years old.
Registration is not required for this event. | Macomb's Bridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, May 4 @ 2:30 PM | Online This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address.
Avid Pro Tools is the industry leading digital audio workstation for music production, mixing, editing, mastering, and more. Explore the interface and learn how to record, edit, and export your audio project. 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 the day of the class with the link to… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center Online | Adults |
Sat, May 4 @ 3 PM | Creative Aging Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older.
Please join us at Riverdale Library as we host Bronx-based contempory textile artist Ruth Marshall for her special program, Creative Crochet Shapes.
Participants will all learn how to crochet basic shapes such as circles, squares and triangles without relying on patterns. Items to be explored are hats, slippers, bags and more. Beginners welcome, intermediate students challenged!
All mat… Phone or in-person | Riverdale Library | Adults,
50+ |
Sat, May 4 @ 3 PM | NYPL en Español Evento presencial - Sala 304 - Haz clic en "Register" para inscribirte
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Si deseas explorar tu modo de acercarte a la creación literaria y su difusión en español
Si escribes, tienes un libro publicado, o sueñas con hacerlo
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Un espacio para compartir las dificultades del mercado editorial
Una plataforma desde la que expresarte y mostrar tu obra
Entonces Tinta, papel...y café es para ti.
Sugerencia: Traer al menos tres pág… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) | Adults |
Sat, May 4 @ 3 PM | Have you ever thought fancy handwriting is just for adults? Not anymore! Come explore the world of pretty letters with us and learn about the many ways YOU can make letters dance. You’ll get to play with special calligraphy pens, learn real calligraphy styles, and make a bookmark with your new fancy handwriting!
For children ages 8–12.
Registration is required and will begin on Monday, April 29.
Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.
This program is sponsored by… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children |
Sat, May 4 @ 3 PM | This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Screenwriting! Playwriting! Join a club of writers and learn how to write in the two mediums and pick a concentraion. In screenwriting teens will learn how to write a specscript. In Playwriting teens will learn how to write a 10 min play. In Prose Writing teens will learn how to write a scene or short story. Registration required: Online | Bronx Library Center, Teen Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Sat, May 4 @ 3:30 PM | Online This event is online only.
Must register with a valid email address.
Create your own website using Google Sites. Learn how to use templates to create a site or create a site from scratch.
You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Sat, May 4 @ 3:30 PM | Participants in our Watercolor in the City class have been hard at work learning the techniques of watercolor painting and will proudly be displaying their work at this culminating event.
All are welcome to attend and see what they have created, inspired by the city around them!
The class was taught by Nick Golebiewski.
The exhibit will be held in the first floor Willa Cather room.
Light refreshments will be served.
Nick Golebiewski | Jefferson Market Library, First Floor | Adults |
Sat, May 4 @ 4 PM | Center for Educators & Schools This event is online only.
Register
About this event
1 hour
Join The New York Public Library’s Center for Educators and Schools and Kareen Khubchandani in a conversation about the so-called “dangers” of drag, which has been challenged by our society for a number of motives and reasons, to confront misconceptions, challenge censorship, and discuss how we can work toward a more equitable future for all.
Educator, scholar, and performer Kareem Khubchandani will guide audiences through th… | Online Only | Teachers,
Early Childhood Educators,
K-12 Educators,
College/Graduate School Educators |
Sat, May 4 @ 4 PM | Online 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 with the virt… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 9 AM | | Soundview Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Mon, May 6 @ 10 AM | NYPL en Español This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español. Esta clase de Vinyasa Yoga incluye flujos de intensidad media que te llevarán desde el saludo al sol hasta una postura máxima final. Ven y concéntrate en las inversiones y la respiración para ayudarte a mejorar tu práctica personal mientras brindas conciencia y una nueva experiencia. Se recomiendan tapetes, pero no son obligatorios, y todos los niveles son bienvenidos.… Registration required: Online | Morningside Heights Library, Community Room | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 10 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library.
Do you want to learn about computers?
Come join our beginners one-on-one computer sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-12:30pm (unless specified otherwise). Please register a day in advance via phone call or visiting the library's front desk for available time slots. There are no walk-ins for day of time slots. The computer sessions are only 30 minutes.
Available Time Slot Options (call or visit library for available times):… Phone or in-person | Throg's Neck Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, May 6 @ 10 AM | TechConnect *This event will take place in person at Macombs Bridge Library*
Learn how to download NYPL E-books, Learn NYPL catalog, NYPL APP and help with Computer Basics. | Macomb's Bridge Library | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Job Seekers,
Persons with Disabilities |
Mon, May 6 @ 10 AM | Our highly interactive class focuses on improving confidence and fluency through listening and group interaction. Vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar will be covered within the context of conversation.
Mondays at 10 AM
Register in person or by phone: 212-308-6243 Phone or in-person | Roosevelt Island Library | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 10:30 AM | This workshop will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304.
Join us for a four-part workshop in which attendees will learn the Arabic alphabet, with emphasis on the Naskh style. Participants will learn the history and variations of the alphabet, will practice writing Arabic letters, and learn how to write their names.
Materials will be provided. No prior drawing or language experience is necessary.
Please register for each session separately (dates… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) | Adults,
50+,
College & Graduate Students,
Immigrants |
Mon, May 6 @ 10:30 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617).
Learn how to use the rapid-prototyping, easy-to-use online design tool, Figma, in this hands-on class! This class will cover the basics of creating simple designs in Figma and how you can use Figma as a UI or UX designer. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center Mac Lab | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library.
Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications. | Soundview Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, May 6 @ 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. First come, first served | Van Cortlandt Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, May 6 @ 11 AM | TechConnect Come and learn about the internet and how to use it to find information online using search engines and different websites. | Eastchester Library | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 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. Registration required: Online | Seward Park Library | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 11 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Adult learners will meet online and have the opportunity to practice English by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world.
Meet other people who are practicing English, just like you!
The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice.
Register below and include your contact information to receive the link to participate. The link will b… Registration required: Online | New Dorp Library Online via Google Meet. | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Mon, May 6 @ 11 AM | TechConnect Do you have trouble with your e-mail? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your e-mail or setting up an e-mail account? Do you need guidance on your new tablet or smartphone? 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.
First come, First Served.
No Registration Required. | Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 11 AM | 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. | Castle Hill Library | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 11 AM | Career Services Stop by SNFL Room 624 and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in!
PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions:
Update your resume, and save in your preferred format… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
50+,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Persons Without Homes,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Mon, May 6 @ 11 AM | Career Services Come to the BLC Career Services Office (5th Floor) and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in!
PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions:
Update your resume, and sa… | Bronx Library Center, Career Services | Adults,
50+,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Persons Without Homes,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Mon, May 6 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for a delightful blend of learning and fun in our Open Play program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers.
Children love open-ended play because of the possibilities they afford them, encouraging imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills so play can be richer and more complex. This kind of play ensures rich learning and is fun!
No registration required. First come, first served.
Supervision by p… First come, first served | Kips Bay Library, Children's room | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, May 6 @ 11 AM | STEAM This Program Has Been Canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and short notice. Join Miss. | Huguenot Park Library In-person I On-site | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers |
Mon, May 6 @ 11:15 AM | Creative Aging Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older.
This program will be held in person at Webster Library.
Join us for Memoir Writing! Teaching artist Frank Ingrasciotta will guide participants through the art of writing over 8 sessions. PLEASE NOTE: The sessions began in April, and run through May.
Have you ever wanted to write a memoir but didn’t know where to start? In this workshop writer and educator, Frank Ingrasciotta will guide yo… Online registration is now closed | Webster Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, May 6 @ 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 Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers |
Mon, May 6 @ 11:30 AM | Creative Aging Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older.
Courtesy of the Artist. Group Tapestry Weaving, work-in-progress by the Seniors at Tolentine / RAIN Senior Center, The Bronx, 2023.
This program series will be held in person at Columbus Library. Join us for Tapestry Weaving Workshops with Jessica Lagunas.
Teaching artist Jessica Lagunas will guide participants through fiber arts over 8 sessions. The meditative quality of Tapestry Wea… Registration required: Online | Columbus Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, May 6 @ 12 PM | Richmondtown's Gather & Stitch: Knitting & Crocheting Group
Join us for an hour of fun as we knit, stitch, and crochet!
Monday, May.6 at 12:00PM
-Supplies Not Included - No Registration Required - | Richmondtown Library, Community Room | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers |
Mon, May 6 @ 12 PM | Visit the Riverside Library and get one-on-one assistance on how to download free library e-books onto your Android or Apple device. Requirements: Please bring your electronic devices and have your NYPL library card, Google email, Apple ID and/or Amazon account information and related PIN/passwords available on hand. | Riverside Library | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 12 PM | This program is in person. We will use various types of beads, including glass, acrylic, and wooden beads, to make jewelry. This class is limited to 10 participants. First come, first served | Westchester Square Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, May 6 @ 12 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages NO REGISTRATION NEEDED!
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 Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Adult learners will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other adults from around th… | New Dorp Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Mon, May 6 @ 12 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library.
Interested in using computers but don't know where to start?
Want to learn basic keyboarding?
Then this is the class for you!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and REGISTRATION OPENS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS
- This Program is Limited to Five Persons. | Wakefield Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, May 6 @ 12 PM | Visit the Riverside Library and get one-on-one assistance on how to download free library e-books onto your Android or Apple device. Requirements: Please bring your electronic devices and have your NYPL library card, Google email, Apple ID and/or Amazon account information and related PIN/passwords available on hand. | Riverside Library | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 12:30 PM | TechConnect Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications. | St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 1 PM | TechConnect Learn with help from a staff member about keyboarding basics such as: mouse movement and typing basics. | Jerome Park Library, Community Room | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 1 PM | TechConnect On the first three Mondays of the month, we host IN-PERSON Tech Connect courses, designed by the Tech Connect department to teach patrons valuable computer skills.
For May, students will learn about some of great online resources:
May 6: Getting Groceries Delivered
May 13: Buying/Selling Online
May 20: Intro to Canva
Registration is NOT required, and we welcome the first five (5) walk-ins.
Classes are subject to change and/or cancellation, without notice. Classes begin at 1PM--if no part… | Grand Concourse Library | Adults |