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. Registration required: Online | Online via Google Meet | Children,
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… Online registration is now closed | 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 registration | Adults,
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. Registration required: Online | 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. Registration required: Online | Online | Adults,
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 SNFL | Adults,
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… Registration required: Online | 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 registration | Adults,
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… Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | Online Only | Children,
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… First come, first served | Columbus Library, Community Room | Children,
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. Registration required: Online | Mosholu Library | Adults,
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 registration | Adults,
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. Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | Online | Adults |
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… Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | 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. Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | 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 registration | Adults,
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 registration | Adults,
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. Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | 53rd Street Library | Adults |
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. Registration required: Online | Online via Google Meet | Adults |
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… Registration required: Online | 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. Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | 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 registration | Adults,
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… Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | 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… Registration required: Online | 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 registration | Adults,
Businesspeople |