Mon, May 6 @ 10:30 AM | NYPL en Español Join us for Bilingual storytime. English and Spanish. We will sing songs, share books, and learn some Spanish words and phrases. Ages: 0-5. 20 families first come first served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Mon, May 6 @ 3 PM | NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, May 6 @ 4 PM | Join us for some process art-making fun! Process art allows children to explore a variety of materials, including Paint, ink, and clay. Remember to wear your art clothes the projects are often messy. Smocks will be provided. For ages 3 yrs and up. First come first served.
5/6 - Make a Beautiful Reef
5/13 - Paint with Tempera Sticks
5/20 - Fun with Dot Art! | 96th Street Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, May 7 @ 10:15 AM | Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs! For pre-walkers. Space is limited. First come first served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |
Tue, May 7 @ 11 AM | Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs! For pre-walkers. Space is limited. First come first served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |
Tue, May 7 @ 11:30 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place in person at 96th Street Library.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED!
We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly.
Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Adult learners will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak N… | 96th Street Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Tue, May 7 @ 3 PM | NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, May 7 @ 4 PM | Join us as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through creative games and toys. Ages 5+ First come, first served.
5/7 -Design with Rigamajig Jr and Geemo
5/14 - Construct a Marble Run
5/21 - Fun with Magna Tiles and Blocks
5/28 - Build with LEGO | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 8 @ 10:15 AM | Join us with your toddler! We will share books, sing songs and explore movement! Ages 1-3 yrs old. First come first served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months) |
Wed, May 8 @ 10:45 AM | Join us with your toddler! We will share books, sing songs and explore movement! Ages 1-3 yrs old. First come first served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months) |
Wed, May 8 @ 11 AM | The Adults from the Spectrum Level Meets in Person to Draw their favorite objects and color it. We also do Diamond Painting and Variety of Arts/Craft in a timely fashion in a fun and relax environment. | 96th Street Library | Persons with Disabilities |
Wed, May 8 @ 2 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 registration required. | 96th Street Library | Adults,
50+ |
Wed, May 8 @ 3 PM | NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 8 @ 5 PM | Creative Aging Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older.
This program will be held in person at 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 over 8 sessions. PLEASE NOTE: The sessions began in April, and run through May.
Designed for anyone who wants to “take the stage” – in acting or public speaking! The art of acting is not just about being… Online registration is now closed | 96th Street Library | Adults,
50+ |
Thu, May 9 @ 2 PM | Love Before Breakfast (1936)
Kay Colby is a Park Avenue beauty with two suitors: fiancé Bill Wadsworth and Scott Miller. To clear his way, Scott buys the oil company Bill works for and sends him to Japan. Then he sends his own girlfriend to Honolulu to get her out of the way.
Directed by Walter Lang
Starring: Carole Lombard, Preston Foster, Cesar Romero, Janet Beecher, and Betty Lawford.
Running time: 65 minutes. | 96th Street Library | Adults |
Thu, May 9 @ 3 PM | NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, May 9 @ 4 PM | Join us for some gaming fun! We will play games using the Nintendo Switch.
Ages: 5-12. First come. First served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, May 11 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Bilingual Birdies celebrates different languages and cultures in a time that is very important to embrace diversity. Families get to experience a joyful 45-minute bilingual adventure that explores themes like Outer Space, Sports, Nature, Insects, or Friends. Each class ends with a bubble dance party extravaganza… | 96th Street Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Mon, May 13 @ 10:30 AM | NYPL en Español Join us for Bilingual storytime. English and Spanish. We will sing songs, share books, and learn some Spanish words and phrases. Ages: 0-5. 20 families first come first served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Mon, May 13 @ 3 PM | NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, May 13 @ 4 PM | Join us for some process art-making fun! Process art allows children to explore a variety of materials, including Paint, ink, and clay. Remember to wear your art clothes the projects are often messy. Smocks will be provided. For ages 3 yrs and up. First come first served.
5/6 - Make a Beautiful Reef
5/13 - Paint with Tempera Sticks
5/20 - Fun with Dot Art! | 96th Street Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, May 14 @ 10:15 AM | Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs! For pre-walkers. Space is limited. First come first served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |
Tue, May 14 @ 11 AM | Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs! For pre-walkers. Space is limited. First come first served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |
Tue, May 14 @ 11:30 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place in person at 96th Street Library.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED!
We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly.
Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Adult learners will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak N… | 96th Street Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Tue, May 14 @ 3 PM | NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, May 14 @ 4 PM | Join us as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through creative games and toys. Ages 5+ First come, first served.
5/7 -Design with Rigamajig Jr and Geemo
5/14 - Construct a Marble Run
5/21 - Fun with Magna Tiles and Blocks
5/28 - Build with LEGO | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 15 @ 10:15 AM | Join us with your toddler! We will share books, sing songs and explore movement! Ages 1-3 yrs old. First come first served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months) |
Wed, May 15 @ 10:45 AM | Join us with your toddler! We will share books, sing songs and explore movement! Ages 1-3 yrs old. First come first served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months) |
Wed, May 15 @ 11 AM | The Adults from the Spectrum Level Meets in Person to Draw their favorite objects and color it. We also do Diamond Painting and Variety of Arts/Craft in a timely fashion in a fun and relax environment. | 96th Street Library | Persons with Disabilities |
Wed, May 15 @ 3 PM | NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 15 @ 5 PM | Creative Aging Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older.
This program will be held in person at 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 over 8 sessions. PLEASE NOTE: The sessions began in April, and run through May.
Designed for anyone who wants to “take the stage” – in acting or public speaking! The art of acting is not just about being… Online registration is now closed | 96th Street Library | Adults,
50+ |
Thu, May 16 @ 2 PM | The Plainsman (1937)
Wild Bill Hickok works to stop the Cheyenne from attacking a U.S. fort.
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille
Starring: Gary Cooper, Charles Bickford, Jean Arthur, James Ellison, and Helen Burgess.
Running time: 113 minutes. | 96th Street Library | Adults |
Thu, May 16 @ 3 PM | NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, May 16 @ 4 PM | College & Career Pathways (CCP) Looking for a job? We can help! Discover what tools to use to find vacancies, and uncover your "hidden network." Update your brag sheet, or even start from scratch. Registration required: Online | 125th Street Library Online | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Thu, May 16 @ 4 PM | Join us for some gaming fun! We will play games using the Nintendo Switch.
Ages: 5-12. First come. First served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, May 18 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Bilingual Birdies celebrates different languages and cultures in a time that is very important to embrace diversity. Families get to experience a joyful 45-minute bilingual adventure that explores themes like Outer Space, Sports, Nature, Insects, or Friends. Each class ends with a bubble dance party extravaganza… | 96th Street Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Mon, May 20 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy Don't let the pigeon drive the bus! But
let him read to you! Join Ranger Flor
and her feathered friend, Joe the Pigeon
for bilingual storytime at the NYPL.
¡No dejes que la paloma conduzca el autobús! ¡Pero
déjalo leerte! Únete a la guardabosques Flor
y su amigo emplumado, Joe la Paloma,
para la hora de cuentos bilingüe en la NYPL. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, May 20 @ 3 PM | NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. | 96th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, May 20 @ 4 PM | Join us for some process art-making fun! Process art allows children to explore a variety of materials, including Paint, ink, and clay. Remember to wear your art clothes the projects are often messy. Smocks will be provided. For ages 3 yrs and up. First come first served.
5/6 - Make a Beautiful Reef
5/13 - Paint with Tempera Sticks
5/20 - Fun with Dot Art! | 96th Street Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, May 21 @ 10:15 AM | Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs! For pre-walkers. Space is limited. First come first served. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |