Online Events & Classes Calendar

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Discover our wide array of free online offerings below. 

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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350 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Mon, May 6
@ 10:15 AM
Online
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. Registration is required.
Online via Google MeetChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
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…
New Dorp Library
Online via Google Meet.
Adults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Mon, May 6
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
*This event is online only* Click here to register for Part 3 This 3-part, Digital Marketing Series: The Basics is a set of programs designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, sidehustlers, creators, and solopreneurs who are just starting out. It will provide some of the basic—yet essential—tools, strategies, and insights you need to skyrocket your business success. You'll get practical and actionable knowledge and discover new ideas through real-world examples tailored for small businesses li…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Mon, May 6
@ 1 PM
Online
Please join us for our weekly short story discussion, Mondays at 1pm ET. This week, we are reading Maeve Brennan's 1972 story, "The Springs of Affection." If you are unable to access the story using the link, please click on "download transcript" above for a PDF copy. To join this online discussion, please register above with your email address. We'll send you the meeting link before the program begins.
Jefferson Market Library
Online Only
Adults
Mon, May 6
@ 1 PM
Online
Join us for a virtual book discussion. Have a book you've read recently and want to talk about? Email ahead of time and we'll make sure you have time to share with the group. Just want to listen to some book recommendations? That's great too, we'll share what we've been reading. This will happen through 'Google Meet'. If you'd like to participate or listen in, register here providing your email address for a link.
OnlineAdults,

Book Lovers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, May 6
@ 5 PM
Money Matters
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 Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFLAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Mon, May 6
@ 5:30 PM
Online
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…
Francis Martin Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults
Tue, May 7
@ 9 AM
Money Matters
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 Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Tue, May 7
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry leading video editing program and part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software collection. Explore the interface and learn how to import, organize, sequence, and export your video. 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…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Tue, May 7
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event is online only. Children 18-36 months old and their caregivers can join us for songs, early literacy activities, and books! Any child under 5 also welcome! Missed out on family storytimes over the last year? Ready to move and sing and read books together? Catch up with Hal and Allison as we sing songs, read picture books, and move around together--virtually! This program will be held over Google Meets. After registering, you will receive the link to the program 24 hours before the…
Online OnlyChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, May 7
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children, but caregivers with children of all ages are welcome. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be…
Columbus Library, Community RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 7
@ 11:30 AM
Online
This event is online only. Join the Mosholu Branch Library for a Spanish Conversation Class for beginners. Adult learners will have the opportunity to practice Spanish by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world. Meet other people who are practicing Spanish, just like you; in a casual setting. Register now let's have some fun; include your contact information to receive the link to participate.
Mosholu LibraryAdults,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople
Tue, May 7
@ 12 PM
Money Matters
**Online Only** Budgeting can be a simple and effective tool to help you understand what you can spend while still saving, investing, and paying down debt. Stephanie Genkin, CFP® explores a simple (but not necessarily easy) framework to organize your money so you can begin to work on your most important goals in 2024. Click here to register About the Presenter: Stephanie Genkin, CFP® Stephanie Genkin, CFP® is Brooklyn-based independent fee-only CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Tue, May 7
@ 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
Tue, May 7
@ 2 PM
Online
Color, craft, and chat with the staff of the Mulberry Street Library from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind. Who says that you can't be social while practicing social distancing? This event will take place over Google Meet. Most online programs, including all programs hosted via Google Meet, provide closed captioning. If you would like to confirm ahead of the program or have a specific accessibili…
OnlineAdults
Tue, May 7
@ 4 PM
Online
*This event is online only* Let your voice be heard in the Kingsbridge Library’s Teen Advisory Group! TAG meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00 PM through Google Meet. Any teens ages 13 - 18 are eligible to join. Become a TAG member today, so you can: * Brainstorm with other teens about books, programs, and ways to improve the library. * Learn to use creative tools that can be used for library projects, school projects, and more. * Learn about new books before the…
Kingsbridge Library
Online Only
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 7
@ 4 PM
Online
Greetings adventurers - Join us in person or virtually at Francis Martin Library for a commitment of several weeks of attendance to an exciting Dungeons and Dragons game! D&D is a game about adventure, mystery and drama in a fantasy based world! Meet new friends and have fun rolling dice, fighting monsters, and saving the realm! New to D&D? Here are some resources! What is D&D? Start Playing The Structure of the Game Rules Overview The Basics Character Sheets Roll20 Op…
Francis Martin Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet/ Google Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, May 7
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
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.
Riverside Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, May 7
@ 5:30 PM
Online
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…
Francis Martin Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults
Tue, May 7
@ 7 PM
Online
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.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, May 8
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event is online only. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home! Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Register and you will receive an email with the link by 9:00 am on the day of the event. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during…
Hudson Park Library
Online
Children,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Wed, May 8
@ 11 AM
Book Discussion Group
This program is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss Grace Paley's short story, "My Father Addresses Me on the Facts of Old Age." A father offers advice to his grown daughter on how to grow old. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link to join the discussion will be sent to you. Grace Paley (1922-2007) was an American short story author, poet, teacher and political activist. Her stories hone in on the everyday conflicts…
Grand Concourse Library
online
Adults,

Book Lovers
Wed, May 8
@ 11:30 AM
Money Matters
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 Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Wed, May 8
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event is online only** Anne Lester discusses her new book, Your Best Financial Life, which offers practical advice on securing your financial future, including how to manage debt and use retirement tools to save. Learn how to secure your financial future without compromising your current lifestyle. Bring your questions! Click here to register About The Presenter: Anne Lester Anne Lester is a retirement expert, author of Your Best Financial Life, media commentator, t…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Wed, May 8
@ 12:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Create your own website using WordPress. 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Wed, May 8
@ 1 PM
Online
Re-visit the Tolkien-verse with our biweekly bite sized lunch time book discussion of the entire Lord of the Ring series. Each meeting we will be tackling 1 chapter until we eventually get through the entire book series (including The Silmarillion). Open to Tolkien nerds, anyone wanting to revisit the series, and people who are new to the story. This meeting we will be reading Chapter 18 of the Fellowship of the Ring. Copies are available from the New York Public Library as a physical book, e…
53rd Street LibraryAdults
Wed, May 8
@ 2 PM
Online
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.
Online via Google MeetAdults
Wed, May 8
@ 2 PM
Online
Wednesdays April 3 through June 19 If 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 files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-yrqj0tEtZlIeeuEtSRxmAl1YNzS0hZ
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, May 8
@ 3 PM
Online
This program is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss Grace Paley's short story, "My Father Addresses Me on the Facts of Old Age." A father offers advice to his grown daughter on how to grow old. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link to join the discussion will be sent to you. Grace Paley , 1960 Grace Paley (1922-2007) was an American short story author, poet, teacher and political activist. Her stories hone in o…
Grand Concourse Library
ONLINE
Adults,

Book Lovers
Wed, May 8
@ 4 PM
Online
This program is being online. Hola amigos! Have you been wanting to practice some Spanish and share what you have learned with your friends?! Join this program to practice beginners Spanish! This program is intended for kids ages 5-12. Registration is required.
Bronx Library Center, Children's Room
Online
Children,

School Age (5-12 years)
Wed, May 8
@ 5 PM
Online
Wednesdays April 3 through June 19 If 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 files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuuqqz4sHN3gUt8vYNngAOIgwHUyIrJf
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, May 8
@ 6 PM
Canceled
Online
This event will take place in-person at the Mac Lab. Logic Pro is a professional grade software for songwriting, music production, mixing, and more. In this class we'll learn about the process of blending multiple audio tracks into a cohesive "mix", explore valuable audio effects like EQ, compression, and reverb, and discuss how to develop an ear for mixing music like an audio engineer. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offer…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Wed, May 8
@ 6:30 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event will be online only** Paisley Demby provides an overview on crafting your company description, analyzing your industry, and identifying your target market. The discussion includes : Drafting Your Company Description Researching Your Industry Drafting the Industry Analysis Section of Your Business Plan Identifying Your Customer Drafting the Target Market Section of your business plan Learn the key pieces of information that a business plan requires and how to get that i…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, May 9
@ 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, May 9
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event is online only. Join us twice a month for an hour of brain games! Spend an hour with some Library friends from West New Brighton, and Todt Hill - Westerleigh Branch Libraries, stretching our mental muscles with different cranial activities. Each session will feature some relaxing centering time and everything from word games to trivia to get your needed mental fitness workout with the library. We will also feature some tips, books, and resources on continuing your exercise with Lib…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
Online Only
Adults,

50+
Thu, May 9
@ 11 AM
Online
Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…
Chatham Square Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults
Thu, May 9
@ 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…
New Dorp Library
Online via Google Meet.
Adults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Thu, May 9
@ 11 AM
Online
This event is online only. 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 reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Who says that you can't be social while practicing social distancing? This group meets online via Google Hangouts Meet.You must register with your email ad…
Great Kills Library
Online Only
Adults,

50+
Thu, May 9
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event is online only. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children of multiple-aged children. Storytime is a program for parents / caregivers and their children. Both the parent / caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. When registering for this p…
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Online Only
Children,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, May 9
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event will be online only** Are you in business and looking to expand your customer base? Do you need a list of vendors or new suppliers? Are you writing a business plan and researching competitors? Looking for a location to launch or expand your business? Want to create charts and maps to compare businesses in your neighborhood? Reference Solutions can help with all of these! Join Bill Carlson as he shares how you can navigate Reference Solutions, a premier database that is one of…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople