Events

Come join our Coloring Club and have a relaxing, fun and stress relieving time. Use our art supplies or bring your own. This is an in-person event and no registrarion is required.

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!

Nelia Kukovalska discusses her work as Director General of St. Sophia of Kyiv, the largest museum complex in Ukraine. Registration for this event has sold out. A limited number of standby tickets may be available on the day of the event. The St. Sophia of Kyiv National Conservation Area comprises six museums of mostly monastic buildings in and around Kyiv. The crown jewel of the group is the St. Sophia Cathedral. A designated UNESCO World Heritage site, it is arguably one of the most important…

Looking to learn a new skill? Customize some clothes? Tinker with some gears and circuits? Swing by the Harlem Library for STEAM for Teens, where we've got all sorts of tools, gadgets, and crafting supplies to let your creativity flow! Each week, we focus on a different topic, tool, or creative skill for you to practice and explore using our materials and tools. This month's topics: April 5 Stitching & Sewing April 12 3D Design Basics April 19 Instant Ph…

Have you read an amazing book recently and want to chat about it with a group? Join us for our Yorkville Young Readers Book Club. Every month we will be discussing the awesome books that you're reading as well as one title chosen by our Children's Librarian. This month the selected title is The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. * For ages 8 to 12.* ** Please note there is no elevator available.**

Get creative each week as we make and learn about a variety of topics as we explore STEAM related themes! STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials will be provided. Parents and caregivers get ready to join in the fun! First come first served to the first 12 children and parents. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Our adult coloring group is now in-person! Color with us Hamilton Grange Library. Chat about the book you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind.

Join us to build with legos and other tools and meet other creators at the library! We'll have all our materials out for your engineering projects.

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Join us in the teen room for a showing of The Lorax (2012), just in time for Earth Month!

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Library. Join us on April 26 for a screening of the 2004 film Mean Girls, a comedy starring Lindsay Lohan as a 16-year-old home-schooled girl who learns that high school life can be really tough. (Rated PG.) Snacks will be provided. For teens ages 13-18.

Surprise Friday is a once-a-month program where what we do is a surprise! In the past, it's been Escape the Room, Summer Camp Games & Activities, Stop Motion video creation, Artist Bio Explorations, and more! No registration required. Come with an open mind and a willingness to try! Open to kids ages 6-12.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Our Tween + Teen Hangout is here! Join on the last Friday of every month to hangout with our teens in the Teen Room. You'll play games, eat snacks, hangout and more. Come and learn the ways of the Teens! For children ages 11-12 years old. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This program runs on a ticket system w/ a max of 10 spaces available (tickets can be acquired in the children's area @ Macomb's Bridge Library.

Put those gamer skills to the test and have fun while at it! Join us every Friday and play your favorite games to unwind, as well as celebrate the end of the school week! Snacks will be provided. For ages 12-17

This event will take place in person at Ottendorfer Library. Join us every Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for gaming in the library. Play with friends in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and so many more. Snacks will be included! Nintendo Switch, PlayStation4 No Registration Required Open to 13-18 years old

Join us every Friday for gaming with our Nintendo Switch! Snacks will be provided.

All aboard for ART & Science Hour at the library! Enjoy in-person art and science activities every Friday! *Space and supplies are limited. First come, first served!

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their Youth Media Mentors! Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions ca…

Event Details Working on a music, photo, video, or graphic design project? The Media Lab is open! Our workstations are fully equipped for all kinds of projects. Come by the lab to... Create music and edit audio in Logic Pro X or ProTools Edit video in Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Create graphic designs in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign Edit photos in Lightroom and Photoshop.... And more! You can come work independently on your own projects, or if you're just starting out, our s…

This spring break, come join us every weekday in the SNFL Teen Center for Spring Break Camp! The Teen Center is inviting teens to come and learn the art of improvisation at the library for free! In this 5-day workshop, participants will learn how to channel their spontaneity into confidence and interpersonal skills thorugh improv games. Teens will lean how to play short and long form games throughout the week, culminating in a closed showcase! Register in-person at the Teen Center circulatio…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library and online via Google Meet. Join the staff of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library for Aprann Kreyòl, a basic level course to learn or practice the Haitian Creole language. No prior knowledge of Haitian Creole is required, and all levels are welcome. We’ll meet on Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM via Google Meet and in person at SNFL in Room 404. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Author Yu Pei Yun and illustrator Zhou Jian Xin with translator Lin King will discuss their graphic novel 來自清水的孩子 |The Boy From Clearwater. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Third Floor, Room 303. 語言:以中文進行 | The program will be conducted in Mandarin with interpretation. The Boy from Clearwater - Taiwan, 1930s. Tsai Kun-lin, an ordinary boy, was born in Qingshui. He grew up happily sneaking into the sugar cane fields reciting nursery rhymes he…

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…

Join us for a morning of painting and socializing. Sip coffee, relax and create art! Coffee and painting materials will be provided.

Led by an experienced educator from the National Museum of Mathematics, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Each week, children will learn about shapes, patterns, numbers, and time! For children ages 3-5. Limited to 15 families. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. We may not be able to accommodate…

This program will take place at the Bloomingdale Library. Enjoy dramtic, themed playtime! This is an informal all day playtime for kids big and small. Toys will be brought out appropriate for toddlers through early elementary. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

Join us for the Riverside knitting and crocheting circle every Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Please bring your own materials and get ready to have some crafty good times!

Did you know? There is a social work student intern at this branch to help you find assistance with housing, employment, food security, healthcare, short-term shelter, childcare and more. During the listed hours you can drop-in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). You can also visit or call the branch (212-666-9393) to make an appointment.

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! Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras…

Join us for interactive stories, songs, and play during Sensory Storytime! This inclusive literacy program will be held monthly on Saturdays. It is designed to engage children through movement, music, active stories, sensory materials and visual schedules. This program is ideal for children with autism spectrum disorders, or any child that may have difficulty attending in large groups. Best for ages 2-6 years. Registration is required and sensory storytime is limited to 12 participants.…

R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah. Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun! Children can sign up to read approximately 10 to 15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session.…

Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual no-pressure reading time with a licensed therapy dog. Children can sign up to read approximately 15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required. To register please call or stop by the Webster Library in person. We ask that families sign up for only ONE session per child each month, in order to allow more children to participate. For ages 5-12. Reading Education Assistance Dogs® R.E.…

Join the Kips Bay Library for an in person book discussion of Being Henry by Henry Winkler Here's how it works: 1) - Download your copy of Being Henry on our free e-reader app SimplyE: App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1046583900?pt=463465&ct=nypl&mt=8 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nypl.simplified.simplye&utm_source%3Dnypl&utm_medium%3Dnypl&utm_campaign%3Dnypl…

Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.

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 from April 26—27, 2024, will include…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, April 22. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

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…

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 Andrew Heiskell Library. Join us for Playwriting 101! Teaching artist Nefeli Soteriou will guide participants through the art of writing over 8 sessions. PLEASE NOTE: The sessions began in March, and run through May. This course is focused on learning the fundamentals of the craft of Playwriting structure, plotting, character development, plot forward…

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.

R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah. Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun! Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. sessio…

"This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Branch Library." Do you have the "coolest" gaming moves? Are you the best of the best? Show off your skills with the controller and challenge your friends in gaming matches in the library. Take part in our tournaments!