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…

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 Declaration of Independence and the Colonial Period A different topic each week! Join us for lively, interactive activities! No registration needed! Just come to the class!

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**

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.

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 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 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.

Le festival de littérature mondiale (World Literature Festival) de la Bibliothèque publique de New York met à l’honneur des livres et des écrivains du monde entier, reflétant ainsi les nombreuses langues pratiquées au sein de nos communautés. Découvrez notamment les œuvres que nos usagers lisent actuellement dans différentes langues, les ressources offertes par la Bibliothèque, les événements virtuels gratuits ou encore des recommandations de livres... Le festival de littérature mondiale de la…

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.

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. No registration required.

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 Macomb's Bridge Library. 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. For new walkers and toddlers, 16 months - 5 years. Registration is not required for this event.

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for a delightful blend of learning and fun in our Open Play program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers. Children love open-ended play because of the possibilities they afford them, encouraging imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills so play can be richer and more complex. This kind of play ensures rich learning and is fun! No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by p…

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Come in, hang out with friends, charge your phones use the computers or just chill!

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.

If you enjoy walking and talking books come join our Walking Book Club. This month we will read and discuss Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan. Stop by the New Amsterdam library to pick up a copy. Meet at the branch at 11:00AM In case of extreme weather we will meet in the community room.

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…

Artwork: Blossom Blair The 2024 Black Comic Book Festival marks 12 years of bringing together animators, Blerds, bloggers, cosplay lovers, fans, families, illustrators, independent publishers, and writers to celebrate Black comic books and graphic novels and provides a platform to get the works directly to readers. This annual event features panel discussions, workshops, and cosplay showcases, and highlights the work of creators from across the country. The 12th annual festival…

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 books led by members of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children of multiple-aged. 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 prog…

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange 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! Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at th…

This program will take place in person at Hamilton Grange. This study group will help you prepare for the U.S Citizenship Test. We will go over the questions that you need to know and can give you the resources to help you practice. Disclaimer- This study group is intended for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements for naturalization. Visit www.uscis.gov to verify.

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 available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics: Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 7 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most out of the NYPL catalog The computer sessions are for 45 minutes. Please register at the…

* This event is online only * Learn how to search for addresses, sales leads, and executives for over 11 million businesses in the U.S. Reference Solutions is an exhaustive business directory that is an invaluable resource for building both your business and your career. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.

APRIL 26th – DUNGEONS & DRAGONS : HONOR AMONG THIEVES (2023) Director – Jonathan Goldstein; 134 Minutes; Rated PG-13; Paramount Pictures Starring – Chris Pine, Sophia Lillis, Daisy Head, Michelle Rodriguez Based on the fantasy tabletop role-playing game; A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long lost relic, but their charming adventure goes dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Let the wind blow on your Paper Pinwheels during Spring Break! Join us for fun arts & crafts and interesting adventures every week. Registration is not required for this event.

Join the staff of the Mulberry Street Library for a free, in-person, afternoon movie at the library -- "Dune: Part 1" (2021). In this mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. Winner of SIX Academy Awards®— Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, and Best…

Synopsis Journalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) takes a job in 1950s Puerto Rico, where he works to expose a sleazy real-estate entrepreneur named Sanderson and falls for Sanderson's attractive fiancée. Directed by Bruce Robinson. Director: Bruce Robinson, Production Year: 2011, Rating: R, Studio: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Runtime: 120 minutes Cast Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Rispoli, Amber Heard, Richard Jenkins

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join us for two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. We have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles, too. All programs are subject to change or cancellation. SPECIAL NOTES: April 5: Paper flower bouquets. Art supplies and crafting materials for this activity will be pro…

Join us for a couple of hours and use databases such as AncestryLibrary and FamilySearch to help find records of your ancestors! Feel free to bring documents/family records to assist with your search. You will be able to print out any documents you find during your research.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Join LiLY's Film Group at the Morningside Heights Library. The next meeting will be on Friday, April 26th at 2:00 PM, refreshments will be provided. The movie will be screened in the Community Room.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library Please come and join us to watch a family friendly Movie, Hercules (1997) on Friday, April 26th at 2PM. The movie will be screened in the Theater area. Rating (G) Runtime: 95 minutes. Director: John Musker Starring: Tate Donovan, Danny DeVito, James Woods, Susan Egan, and Bobcat Goldthwait Synopsis : Taken from the gods as a newborn and adopted on earth, Hercules is just an awkward pillar of strength trying to fit in. What he…

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technolgy questions? Drop by the libray between 2 and 3 p.m. No appointments needed -- first come, first served! The following are examples of topics with which we can help: Resume and Cover Letter Review Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 10 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most out…

During a crucial political election, a driven investigative journalist stumbles upon a life-altering lead that uncovers a disastrous secret. Eli risks losing everything if she reveals the awful truth that will change the course of history.

Join us in the study room for a movie! Limited space, first come first serve.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult 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 5, 19, 26 (no class April 12) NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

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 Battery Park City LibraryJoin us for "Print + Process"! Teaching Artist Fan Kong teaches 7 sessions of a printmaking workshop. Description: Printing can happen anywhere and with surprising materials! Combining old and new printmaking methods such as suminagashi (paper marbling with water and ink), thermal paper art (with receipts and printer), and…

Join us for Friday Crafternoon doing coloring and Board Games. Drop in by 2PM and get crafty with us! Each Friday we will be hosting Adult Crafternoons, where you can either color or engage in some fun board games. We'll have a project for you to do — or you can bring a project that you've been working on and hang out with like-minded people!

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Fun coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. All materials will be provided. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online.

Please join us for the thirteenth and FINAL installment of our online book discussion group! This session will focus on chapters 126-135. Though published in 1850, Moby Dick still feels remarkably modern in terms of its style, scope, and subject matter. A flop at the time of its publication, it took 70 years before the reading public finally caught up with the brilliance of Herman Melville's poetic tale of human obsession and the mysterious power of the natural world. This book discussion wi…