Events

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…

1st grade visit to the library

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

This event is online only. Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. This group meets online via Google Hangouts Meet. 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 our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Sign up for NYPL Conn…

You can attend this event in person at the Bronx Library Center (Room C-33) or online via Google Meet. Online registration is required. Want to learn more about your family's history and origins? Sign up for this 2-hour class that will teach you how to navigate the Ancestry.com database so that you can learn more about your personal history! This database can only be accessed onsite.

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):…

Join is for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play! The Children's Program Room is located on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.

Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! **Limited to 16 People**

Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.

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 culture. Topic today: The Constitution and Bill of Rights A different topic each week! Join us for lively, interactive activities! No registration needed! Just come to the class!

This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers visit the library for unstructured play. This is a great time for the librarian to get to know you and your little ones while also developing socialization and early literacy skills.

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.

Learn how to create documents, apply good formatting, and save and share your work using Microsoft Word.

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children, ages 0-3 , with their caregivers are welcomed.

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at High Bridge Library as we host Brooklyn-based artist Whit Harris for a her special program, Self Portrait Painting. This workshop is for adult novice painters who want to learn portrait painting techniques while exploring the concept of the self. We will draw with pencil and charcoal, practice underpainting and basic color theory with acrylic paint, and complete a self…

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes Library. Join us for songs and favorite read-aloud books at this series that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. In person registration is required for this event. There is limited space. Sign up on the morning of the event at the Circulation desk.

This program will take place in person at Stapleton Library. 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.

Itty Bitty Book Buddies Tummy Time Itty Bitty Book Buddies is a new tummy time storytime especially for non-walking babies and their caregivers. Limited to 15 NON-WALKING babies (and their caregivers). 10 tickets will be handed out in the 2nd floor children's room beginning @ 10am

This event will take place in person inside the Harlem Library on the 2nd floor. 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 and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers or children at this developmental stage. Space is limited to 15 families and granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active baby build important early learning skills.

This event will take place IN PERSON at Tompkins Square 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 characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in high scho…

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, 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. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

This event will take place in person at the Chatham Square Library in the Community Room. 本課程在Chatham Square圖書館community room 現場授課 This class is taught in Chinese only || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Immerse yourself in the world of computers and unlock a range of essential digital tools in this hands-on class! Gain a comprehensive understanding of computer systems, file management, and cloud platforms. Master key computer applications such as email, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. By the end of this cl…

Learn a different craft every Friday at 11 am. Work with recycled materials, paper mache , clay, twine, fabric, candles ..& more No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library Registration required, by phone or in person. Limit of 5 participants

This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library. Need computer help? Want to practice typing or using the mouse? Get support for any computer task or project.

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, healthcare, and more. During the listed hours you can drop in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). Monday, Wenesday and Friday 11am - 4pm Hours are subject to change or cancellation.

This event will take place in the New Dorp Library. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play!

Este programa será en persona. La Biblioteca Pelham Parkway-Van Nest les invita a una conversación en español sobre el libro Diez Mujeres de Marcela Serrano. Obtenga los libros en formato impreso o virtual en su libreria NYPL más cercana. ¡No necesita inscribirse!

This program will be in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. A quartet of MVNY singers present a 30-minute, interactive concert musicalizing an engaging picture book titled “My Friend Earth” by Patricia MacLachlan, that alternates the text of the book with songs inspired by the themes, characters, and events of the story. Program features a variety of repertoire in English and Spanish, a visual presentation of the picture book, and interactive elements for audience members including movemen…

This program takes place in-person at the West New Brighton Library. Join us for a relaxing morning of artistic expression! We will be painting while sipping on some non-alcoholic apple juice. No prior art experience necessary! No registration required. We look forward to seeing you there! Ages 18+.

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for story time for children 3 to 6 years old and their parents/caregivers. Enjoy great books, live songs, and rhymes. Bring your blankie or towel. No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by parents/caregivers required. Programs can be changed or canceled at any time.

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…

Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Reading Room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other parents and caretakers. Please note: This in-person program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured class. Our reading room is a multi-purpose space. Take care to supervise children at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Throg's Neck 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! Mate…

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.

Join us for Poetry Month as we blend creativity, reflection, and community in our free Virtual Poetry Journaling Program. With daily prompts, weekly workshops, and vibrant sharing sessions, discover the poet within you. Engage online, connect on social media, and explore our virtual library – your poetic adventure awaits! Reserve your spot now and let your words dance with ours in this celebration of verse! #PoetryJournaling. Class format: Lecture/ demonstration

This program will take place at the Morris Park Library. Play with our large selection of toddler toys and meet other families in our restored Early Literacy Room! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their caregivers to meet other families. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play!

This event will take place IN PERSON at the St. George Library Center. Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For Intermediate and Advanced Level English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, April 12, 19, 26 11 AM-1 PM Continues in May! NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation 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 characters speak slowly and clearly. Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other…