Today's Events for Adults at NYPL

Crossword Club (Virtual!) (Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library)

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 10:00 am

This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is...

Knitting and Crocheting Club (Charleston Library)

Charleston Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 10:00 am

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!

Computer Basics (Morrisania Library)

Morrisania Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 10:00 am

Join us at the library for an in-person computer basics class every second and last Wednesday of the month. Learn how to turn the computer off/on, navigate the desktop, open programs, surf the internet, and practice typing and using the mouse. No registration required.

Open Lab (Throg's Neck Library)

Throg's Neck Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 10:00 am

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

Chinese Traditional Painting 國畫 (Chatham Square Library)

Chatham Square Library, Community Room
Wednesday, April 24 - 10:00 am

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。...

AHRC Paint n' Sip (Edenwald Library)

Edenwald Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 10:00 am

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

Computer Basics: Open Lab (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Computer Classroom
Wednesday, April 24 - 10:00 am

*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 S...

English for everyday life (Parkchester Library)

Parkchester Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 10:30 am

Do You want to practice every day's English? If you do, then join us every Thursday at 4 p.m. Everyday English skills are important for communicating with others, shopping, learning new things, and getting a job! Focused on Beginner English Learners.

*In-Person: Windows Basics (Parkchester Library)

Parkchester Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 10:30 am

Learn the fundamentals of using a Windows computer. Participants will learn how to navigate the Windows operating system and how to use Windows computers effectively.

Computer Basics: Open Lab (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Computer Classroom
Wednesday, April 24 - 10:30 am

Open Lab (New Dorp Library)

New Dorp Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00 am

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!

Coffee and Conversations (Woodstock Library)

Woodstock Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00 am

This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Branch Library. Join us for some hot coffee while we talk about Banned Books and how the NYPL is helping teens exercise their freedom to read.

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format (Bronx Library Center)

Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00 am

Join the Bronx Library Center in the branch or on Google Meets for our "Hybrid Book Discussion". You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the discussion. Let's join up to do...

Italian Language Club (Huguenot Park Library)

Huguenot Park Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00 am

This event will take place in person at Huguenot Park Library.Join us at Huguenot Library's Italian Language Club to celebrateItalian language and culture.For those of you who enjoy speaking Italian but are lacking inpartners or are looking for new people to converse with in Italian.

Clase de Tecnología (Van Cortlandt Library)

Van Cortlandt Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00 am

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

Adult Art Workshop (Castle Hill Library)

Castle Hill Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00 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 amThis event will take place in person at The Castle...

Microsoft Word Beginners (Sedgwick Library)

Sedgwick Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00 am

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

Susan's Place Women's Shelter (Outreach) (Sedgwick Library)

Susan's Place
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00 am

-------- SUSAN'S PLACE -------------------------------/*-->*/.... Every Wednesday from 11am to 12pm -------- ------------------------------------------------------------------

Paint n' Sip (Edenwald Library)

Edenwald Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00 am

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.

Craft Circle: Knitting and Crocheting (Hudson Park Library)

Hudson Park Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00 am

*This event will take place in person at Hudson Park Library. *Looking for a space to knit or crochet and meet fellow crafters? Every Wednesday, join us to chat, connect and craft! Bring your projects, ideas and materials. Some experience is required, as no instruction will be provided.

Computer Basics: Open Lab (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Computer Classroom
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00 am

The Day Readers Book Club: The Whalebone Theatre (South Beach Library)

South Beach Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:15 am

This event will take place */in-person/* at the South Beach Library [1]..... Join us for the latest edition of our popular monthly book club!*About the book:*A transporting, irresistible debut novel that takes its heroine, Cristabel Seagrave, from a theatre in the gargantuan cavity of a beached...

Family Storytime (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:15 am

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

Financial, Credit, and Medicare Counseling (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

Online - Details will be emailed upon registration
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:30 am

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more.Budget and Credit Coaching [1] Sign up for a remote...

Computer Basics: Open Lab (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Computer Classroom
Wednesday, April 24 - 11:30 am

Virtual Consultations with Business Librarians (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

Online - Details will be emailed upon registration
Wednesday, April 24 - 12:00 pm

-------- HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOUR BUSINESS PROJECTS THAT REQUIRES RESEARCH? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help!Our Librarians are avai...

Understanding Mutual Funds and ETFs (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration
Wednesday, April 24 - 12:00 pm

*"This event will be online only"* William Wu, CFP®, discusses some of the ways to use and evaluate mutual funds and ETFs. Learn about the characteristics of these mainstream investment vehicles. -------- *CLICK HERE TO REGISTER* [1] ---------------------------------------- .... *About The ...

Chair Yoga (Baychester Library)

Baychester Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 12:00 pm

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...

TechConnect: Basic Keyboarding (Wakefield Library)

Wakefield Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 12:00 pm

/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 Fiv...

Computer Basics: Open Lab (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Computer Classroom
Wednesday, April 24 - 12:00 pm

*In-Person: Intro to iPads & iPhones (St. George Library Center)

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab
Wednesday, April 24 - 12:30 pm

Learn the ins and outs of iPads, iPhones, and the iOS operating system. This class will cover the differences between iPads & iPhones, how to use finger gestures, common applications, and more.

*In-Person: Open Lab (Parkchester Library)

Parkchester Library, Computer Lab
Wednesday, April 24 - 12:30 pm

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...

Computer Basics: Open Lab (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Computer Classroom
Wednesday, April 24 - 12:30 pm

Adult Diamond Painting 4/24/2024 (Richmondtown Library)

Richmondtown Library, Community Room
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

** IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED THIS PROGRAM ALREADY AND HAVE STARTED A KIT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION, JUST COME ! **** REGISTRATION IS FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS **Join us for 2 hours of Diamond Painting!Diamond Painting is very similar to a Paint-by-Number, except we use hundreds of ...

Italian Book Discussion (Huguenot Park Library)

Huguenot Park Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

This event will take place in person at Huguenot Park Library.Join us the last Wednesday of every month for our Italian book discussion. Each month members will bring a book that they have read in Italian to discuss. Come and browse our Italian collection for a good read, stay to brush up your...

Searching for Jobs with Indeed (Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library)

Online
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

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.

Online Short Story Discussion for Adults: Gimpel the Fool by Isaac Bashevis Singer/The Story of An Hour by Kate Chopin (Yorkville Library)

Yorkville Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

Join us as we discuss two amazing short stories from authors Isaac Bashevis Singer and Kate Chopin. We will use the Google Hangouts platform and on April 24th, you will be emailed a URL address to click on for video access, as well as a phone number if you prefer to join by phone. Registration is...

One on One Tech Help (Bloomingdale Library)

Bloomingdale Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

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.

Book Discussion: The Silent Patient (Spuyten Duyvil Library)

Online
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

This event will take place online via Google Meets. A device capable of video chatting is required. A link to the Google Meet will be sent the morning of the discussion.A psychotherapist attempts to analyze his patient when she goes mute after murdering her husband.

The Dance Historian Is In: Marina Harss on Alexei Ratmansky—Early Days (New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center)

Online
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

.... *Register [1]*Alexei Ratmansky, former director of the Bolshoi, recently choreographer in residence at American Ballet Theatre, and current choreographer in residence at New York City Ballet, is one of the most important ballet choreographers working today. In her recent book //The Boy from ...

Knit, Crochet & Needlecraft Circle: In-Person (Great Kills Library)

Great Kills Library, Community Room
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

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...

Mahjong, Canasta, and More! (Charleston Library)

Charleston Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the Charleston Library.Grab your friends and join other players interested in a game of Mahjong, Canasta, and more!*Bring your own supplies!*

Create a Website with WordPress (Mulberry Street Library)

Mulberry Street Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

This event will take place in person at Mulberry Street Library in the Community Room, LL2. Create your own website using WordPress. Learn how to use templates to create a site or create a site from scratch. Please note there are no public restrooms available at the location.

Pelham Bay Knitting Circle (Pelham Bay Library)

Pelham Bay Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

.... This program series will be held in person at *Pelham Bay Library [1]. *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*: Wednesda...

Chinese Calligraphy 書法 (Chatham Square Library)

Chatham Square Library, Community Room
Wednesday, April 24 - 1:00 pm

Reel to Read Movies: Cyrano (2021) (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required.*-------- CYRANO (2021) -------------------------------------------------------Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian na...

Voiceover for Mac -a Twelve-week Workshop (Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library)

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Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

Wednesdays April 3 through June 19If you already know how to type but need experience with the Voiceover screen reader for Mac, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing Voiceover, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing f...

Intermediate/Advanced Level Citizenship Test Preparation and U.S. History - IN PERSON (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602.For adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test in the next 1-2 years, and adult English language learners who want to improve their English by learning about American history and...

Community Recipe Discussion (Allerton Library)

Allerton Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

.... Come talk to your neighbors about your favorite recipes!Food connects us and roots our communities in shared histories and cultures. Join other members of the community as we come together to share recipes, cooking advice, and talk about the foods we love! All are welcome.After the event,...

Free English Conversation Hour (Jefferson Market Library)

Jefferson Market Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

*Free English Conversation Hour*In-Person English Conversation Hour, is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest.Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal...

Mercredi français: Advanced French Conversation Group (53rd Street Library)

53rd Street Library, Community Room
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

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...

Virtual Crochet and Chat (George Bruce Library)

Online via Google Meet
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

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.

English Conversation Class: We Speak NYC (Intermediate/Advanced level) (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

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 char...

*In-Person: Typing for Adults (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

This event will take place in person at Bronx Library CenterDo you need to freshen up your typing skills? Come join us at the Bronx Library Center to learn how to type using online resources and instruction from a staff member.

Library Con @ Van Nest (Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library)

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

Come celebrate Comic Con at the Library! WIN awesome prizes learn about the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television and so much more!*Program Itinerary: * * Comic Book Crafts (Button Making, Bookmarks and Backpacks) * Comic Book Trivia * Author T...

Craft Circle (96th Street Library)

96th Street Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

Please join us for our adult craft circle: an afternoon of conversation and crafting. You can bring your own project to work on, or you may choose something from our selection of materials. We have materials for painting, drawing, collage, knitting, crochet, coloring, origami, and more!No ...

*In-Person: Open Lab (St. George Library Center)

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:30 pm

Library Arcade - Fighting Games (Bronx Library Center)

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Wednesday, April 24 - 3:00 pm

Join us at the Bronx Library Center for Library Arcade: Adult Edition! Come join us as we play a variety of Video Games of various genres. We will be delving into fighting games today! On the rotation is Tekken 7, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Soul Calibur 6 and Persona 4AU!All levels of play are w...

One-on-One Computer Assistance (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

4th Floor, Room 403
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:00 pm

*This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403.*Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials,...

Secrets to Creating Stellar Social Media Posts (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:00 pm

.... ***This event will be online only***Social media strategist, Maggie Carey of Master It Media, provides a step-by-step guide to create content that converts!Topics covered include: * Addressing your audience * Anatomy of a Post * Visually stimulating components * Extra elements that many ...

Housing & Tenants' Rights Information Session: Apartment Repairs (Harlem Library)

Harlem Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:00 pm

Do you know your rights as a tenant in NYC? Do you or someone you know need help getting apartment repairs from a landlord? Join us for a free information session and learn from the experts at the City Bar Justice Center [1].Refreshments will be provided for all participants.This program is made...

Intro to Logic: 1 on 1 (Tremont Library)

Tremont Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:00 pm

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your horizons and explore the power of sound. Mark your calendars and join us at Tremont Sound Lab for an unforgettable day of music, innovation, and inspiration. We can't wait to see you there!/*Register through phone number: (718) ...

Brain Teasers! (Mosholu Library)

Mosholu Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:00 pm

Come to the Mosholu Branch Library and test your brain.

Board Game Day (Van Cortlandt Library)

Van Cortlandt Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library.Join us in the children's room for an afternoon of laughter, fun, and friendly competition at our family game day. Play classic board games like Connect 4, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, and more.

Family Fun Hour (Jerome Park Library)

Jerome Park Library, Community Room
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:00 pm

This program will take place onsite at Jerome Park Library.Join us every Wednesday for an hour of family fun activities. Children, teens and parents will have the opportunity to play Nintendo, board games, Uno, an art & craft activity and/or a STEAM game together as a family. This is a family f...

Computer Basics: Open Lab (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Computer Classroom
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:00 pm

*In-Person: Microsoft Excel for Beginners (Parkchester Library)

Parkchester Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:30 pm

Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

English Conversation Class: We Speak NYC (Intermediate/Advanced level) (Mott Haven Library)

Mott Haven Library, Community Room
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:30 pm

.... This event takes place IN PERSON at Mott Haven Library..... Come to the Library and meet other people who are practicing English, just like you!*Practice your English conversation skills by watching "We Speak NYC" videos with us and discussing them with other adults from around the ...

Computer Basics: Open Lab (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Computer Classroom
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:30 pm

One-on-One Computer Assistance (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

4th Floor, Room 403
Wednesday, April 24 - 3:45 pm

Online - Jalapeño Social Hour: A Spanish Conversation Group (South Beach Library)

Online
Wednesday, April 24 - 4:00 pm

.... THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT¡Hola! ¿Te gusta hablar español? Want to practice your Spanish? Join the staff of the New York Public Library and other fellow Spanish speakers for an hour of Spanish conversation.This group is at the intermediate level, but it's a friendly gathering and everyone is we...

Virtual Adult Social Hour (West New Brighton Library)

Online Only
Wednesday, April 24 - 4:00 pm

** This event is online only.Come join the West New Brighton branch for our adult social hour. Here you can come and talk about the books you are reading, movies and shows you are watching, or just share your story. Also you are welcome to do any crafting activities you want while we are so...

Open Book Talk (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library, Community Room
Wednesday, April 24 - 4:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Library.Read any good books lately? Come share it with us at Hamilton Grange! Join us for our Open Book Talk where you can share what books you are currently reading as well as get any recommendations for future reads.

Facebook Basic (Francis Martin Library)

Online
Wednesday, April 24 - 4:00 pm

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 ac...

Open Studio: Still Life (Riverdale Library)

Riverdale Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 4:00 pm

Join other potential community artists in the Riverdale Library for an evening of drawing in a judgment-free environment. We will provide the still life. Limited sketching supplies are available, and you can bring your own materials.

Author Talk with Chris Condon (Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library)

In Person and Online via Google Meet
Wednesday, April 24 - 4:00 pm

*This event will take place in person and over Google Meet*. *To see this event over Google Meet, register at this link. [1]*Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with comic book writer, *Chris Condon*, author of the popular series, *That Texas Blood, *as they talk about his wr...

Riverside Adult Coloring (Riverside Library)

Riverside Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 4:15 pm

This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library.Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants ...

One-on-One Computer Assistance (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

4th Floor, Room 403
Wednesday, April 24 - 4:30 pm

Ciudadania en español | Citizenship in Spanish (Clason's Point Library)

Clason's Point Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 5:00 pm

Adult Painting & Conversation (Mariners Harbor Library)

Mariners Harbor Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 5:00 pm

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library.Join us for an Adult Painting & Conversation session.Paint the newest masterpiece while chatting about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind. All materials will be provided f...

Exploring NVDA: A Twelve-Week Workshop (Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library)

eeOnline
Wednesday, April 24 - 5:00 pm

Wednesdays April 3 through June 19If you already know how to type but need experience with the free NVDA screen reader for Windows, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing NVDA, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing fi...

Meet with a Social Work Intern (Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library)

Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 5:00 pm

-------- DID YOU KNOW? -------------------------------------------------------There is a social work student intern at this branch to help you find assistance with housing, employment, food security, healthcare, short-term shelter, childcare and more.During the listed hours you can drop-in to meet...

Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Series: What Should My Cholesterol Be? Lipids 101 (Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library)

Online
Wednesday, April 24 - 5:00 pm

*This is an online event. *Your heart beats over 100,000 times per day, pumping approximately 1.5 gallons of blood every minute. But there is more to the heart than how it pumps - how does cholesterol affect our hearts?Join us for this session on cholesterol, diseases associated with elevated ...

Acting for the Fun of It at 96th Street Library (96th Street Library)

96th Street Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 5:00 pm

.... 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 96th Street Library.Join us for Acting for the Fun of It! Teaching artist Frank Ingrasciotta will guide participants through the art of the theater ove...

We Speak NYC Conversation Classes (Intermediate/Advanced Level) (Francis Martin Library)

Francis Martin Library, Community Room
Wednesday, April 24 - 5:00 pm

This event takes place IN PERSON at Francis Martin Library.Join us Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Francis Martin Library for an in-person English conversation classes. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. *NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a c...

The Night Readers Book Club: The Whalebone Theatre (South Beach Library)

Online
Wednesday, April 24 - 5:30 pm

This event is /*online*/. .... Join us for the latest virtual edition of our popular monthly book club!*About the book:*A transporting, irresistible debut novel that takes its heroine, Cristabel Seagrave, from a theatre in the gargantuan cavity of a beached whale into undercover operations during Wo...

Advanced Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Wednesday, April 24 - 5:30 pm

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602.Conversation Classes: We Speak NYCFor adult English language learners (age 16 and up)Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the...

Book Club: Cows, Pigs, Wars, and Witches: The Riddles of Culture (1974) (New Amsterdam Library)

New Amsterdam Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 5:45 pm

Come to the library to read and discuss this classic of anthropology. Explore the meaning of human behavior through the lens of Marvin Harris' cultural materialism -- a school of thought that explains human behavior in relation to concrete social and economic conditions. Book Available ...

Meet with a Student Social Work Intern A22-A30 (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Wednesday, April 24 - 5:45 pm

-------- DID YOU KNOW? -------------------------------------------------------The New York Public Library partners with accredited social work colleges across the city to connect you with students who can help you access vital social services, including housing, short-term shelter, food security,...

Word Game Wednesdays (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Wednesday, April 24 - 6:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space..... Calling all word lovers! Join us in person to play a variety of word-based games, including Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, and Scattergories. Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels ar...

Casita Maria Book Club (Hunts Point Library)

Hunts Point Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 6:00 pm

Join the bilingual Casita Maria Book Club facilitated by the New York Public Library, Hunts Point.Meeting in the Casita Maria Gallery on the last Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30pmWe invite our neighbors to join us in community each month to discuss classics written by Caribbean and Latin American...

Poetry Month Celebration: Wordsworth (Roosevelt Island Library)

Roosevelt Island Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 6:00 pm

Happy Poetry Month! Come celebrate with us as we read the poetry of William Wordsworth. This will be a super chill program, and Wordworth's poetry goes down smooth as milk; good vibes all around.

*In-Person: Twine Part 1: Interactive Fiction Basics (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

PC Lab
Wednesday, April 24 - 6:00 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615).*Learn to create simple choice-based games in Twine! Topics include narrative strategies, how to use the flowchart editor, and uploading your game for others to play.

*In-Person: Getting Started with Mobile App Development (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Mac Lab
Wednesday, April 24 - 6:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to design an app but didn’t know where to start? In this workshop, you will learn about the different types of apps used today before diving into brainstorming, planning, prototyping, and evaluating your app without writing a single line of code!

Caribbean Dance Fitness (Harlem Library)

Harlem Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 6:00 pm

*This program will be held in person at Harlem Library*Caribbean Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get ...

온라인 한국어 북클럽 | Online Book Discussion in Korean (53rd Street Library)

Online Only
Wednesday, April 24 - 6:00 pm

[This event is online only. 이 프로그램은 온라인으로 진행됩니다.]참여를 원하시는 분은 등록해주시기 바랍니다. 뉴욕공공도서관에서 한국어 북클럽을 진행합니다.책은 읽고 싶은데 혼자 읽기 힘들고 책을 읽은 후 다른 사람들과 생각을 나눠보고 싶으신가요? 한국어 북클럽은 매월 마지막 주 수요일에 한 달 동안 함께 읽은 책에 대해서 이야기하는 방식으로 진행됩니다. We’re excited to announce our Korean Book Discussion at 53rd Street Library. If you want to read Korean books together, we're here for you! You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the discussion. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an interne...

Open Mic Night (Westchester Square Library)

Westchester Square Library
Wednesday, April 24 - 6:00 pm

Adults will have the opportunity to showcase their talents. We welcome singers, comedians, spoke word artists, etc; Performers must register in advance.

Chinese Book Discussion 中文書籍討論會 (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

3rd Floor, Room 303
Wednesday, April 24 - 6:30 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303.*Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library 图书馆的世界语言部门为鼓励大家借阅中文图书，每月举行一次中文书籍讨论会。请您在讨论会中介绍自己喜欢的书籍，与别人分享您阅读的快乐。书籍内容不拘一格，历史，传记，散文，财经，侦探，爱情小说等等，皆在欢迎之列。討論會將以中文普通話進行，期盼您能登記參加共襄盛舉。若有問題，請跟張先生聯繫：hungyunchang@nypl.org [1]. 我們聚會的地點在三樓的303號房間。We are now presenting a monthly Chinese Book Discussion program, so we can meet each other to chat about books. All participants are welcome to share their reading experiences on either Chinese or English books. The discussion will be conducted in Mandarin C...

New York StartUP! 2024 Business Plan Competition Orientation (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration
Wednesday, April 24 - 6:30 pm

***This event will be online only***Are you an entrepreneur looking for the chance to launch your business? Then don’t miss out on the New York StartUP! 2024 Business Plan Competition!The competition provides an opportunity for inspiring and innovative entrepreneurs to take their ideas and turn t...

Learn Basic Arabic! (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

3rd Floor, Room 304
Wednesday, April 24 - 6:30 pm

*This program is in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304.*This is a series-based program starting January 17 - April 24, 2024. Participants are encouraged to attend from the beginning of the series. We will learn the basics of reading and writing the Arabic...

Stephen Kotkin: Six Futures of Russia—Why We Need History (and Libraries) (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste Auditorium
Wednesday, April 24 - 7:00 pm

======== TO HONOR THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBRARY’S SLAVIC AND EAST EUROPEAN COLLECTIONS, THE AWARD-WINNING EXPERT ON RUSSIAN HISTORY STEPHEN KOTKIN DELIVERS AN ORIGINAL LECTURE ON RUSSIA’S POSSIBLE FUTURES. ============================================================*In-person registration for...