Classes & Workshops

This event is in person Join us at the Huguenot Park LIbrary as we build diamon kites, out of recyclable materials! Come learn some interesting lessons about science, physics, aerodynamics, and weather! Feel free to bring anything you would like to decorate your kite.

Interested in trying your hand at a new poetic form? Come pen a pantoum! Join us for this in-person workshop at which participants will write words that rhyme, echo, and emphasize within a structure that subtly shifts in meaning. All materials will be provided.

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 Tremont Library. Writing a Tune to Your Life takes inspiration from their local branch autobiography collection and your own life to compose to make your own song. Patrick Thompson, New York City Center teaching artist and music director will guide participants in exploration into how songs are made from investigating lyrics and music composition. Writi…

Enjoy an afternoon of gaming. Play against friends on our PS5, Nintendo Switch, our collection of board games, or just grab a laptop and hangout!

This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.

This event will take place in person at Mariners Harbor Library. Love to draw? Join us for Drawing Club! Relax with us after school and learn to draw an animal or favorite cartoon character, color, or simply sketch whatever you like! All materials provided. Recommended for children ages 5-12.

Join NYPL and GrowNYC to learn about careers in sustainability and urban agriculture. GrowNYC is an environmental nonprofit in NYC - providing essential sustainability services and taking action to make NYC a truly livable city. One where every New Yorker can enjoy a healthier, more sustainable life. This event is online only.

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button. Ages 8-18

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Are you a Lego Master? Join us to flex your Lego skills with our weekly theme and use your creativity and see what amazing masterpiece you can make! For ages 5-11 Space is limited, first come, first served Please stop by or call (929)284-3660 with any questions. We are located in the Bricktown Commons at 225 Bricktown Way.

Get to know fellow crafters at Francis Martin Library's weekly craft circle! Looking for a space to make art, exchange skills, and meet fellow crafters? Join us! Bring your crocheting, knitting, embroidery, or whatever else you're working on. Learn, share, and socialize.

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for simple hands-on crafts for kids ages 3-12 years old. No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by parents/caregivers required. Programs can be changed or canceled at any time.

Join us in Van Cortlandt's first-floor Programming Room for Teen Art Hour on Friday, April 19th at 3:30pm, where we'll be making bead art! Have fun learning how to create different designs using beads and pressing them down to create fun keychains and coasters Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend. All art supplies will be provided at this workshop.

Welcome to our dynamic Teen Lounge, where the library's community room transforms into a haven for entertainment and camaraderie! Step into a space buzzing with excitement and endless possibilities.

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for teens to chill after a long day at school. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. Movie showings will also be included! This program is limited to 10 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.

This program will take place in person at Belmont. Join staff at Belmont for a financial literacy program! We will be discussing budgets and creating your own with a money smart survivor simulation game. Will you survive on your budget! Come find out! Materials provided. Snacks provided upon availability.

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!

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 event is online only. For children ages 7-12 who love to create and innovate. Join staff from 58th Street Library via Google Meet as we learn a recipe or make a craft together. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. *This event involves making a snack or craft at home! A list of ingredients and tools needed will be provided beforehand.* Participation limited to 10 child participants. Each child participant must be accompanied by an adult when…

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes library. Join us after school for an art-student led workshop on drawing self-portraits from life! We’ll be using mixed media in our 3rd floor community program room. Recommended for ages 5-12.

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.

This program is in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Learn the basics of the Italian language, including the alphabet, vocabulary words, phrases, and some basic grammar. This is a series-based program. Participants are encouraged to attend from the beginning of the series. No previous language experience required. Instructional materials will be provided. All programs subject to change or cancellation. Sign up for our e-newsletters to stay up to date…

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!

In this all-day workshop, participants will be introduced to stop motion animation filmmaking through the work of Craig Scheihing, a current NYPL Picture Collection Artist Fellow. Participants will learn the basics of stop motion animation using both digital and analog tools, be introduced to the Fellows artistic practice at the NYPL Picture Collection, and see a short program of Craig Scheihing's recent animated films. Participants will also receive their finished 16mm animated sequences as 4…

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test. This class is taking place in person. This study group is for adults preparing to take the United States Citizenship Test. Each workshop will focus on several of the 100 citizenship test civic questions. Students will also learn about library and online resources to continue their practice at home. Open to Adults 18+

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Get started producing your own digital music with this introductory session on Ableton Live. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://on.nypl.org/studio40You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place in person at the Woodlawn Heights Library. Join us for an unstructured hour of arts and crafts for school aged kids! We'll focus on using basic arts and crafts materials to make new and fun creations every week!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to use features like graphical elements, tab stops, and section breaks to format poetry in Microsoft Word. Join the class using this link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/82018261788?pwd=ODJndEhlc3U4a1BEb3hXRElha01rQT09

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of using CSS to style a web page. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

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.

Families! Come join in on a craft of expression! Kids will use a variety of provided craft materials to create their own masterpiece!

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…

STEAM - Lego Club! STEAM Lego Club Saturdays, 11 AM to 12 PM How creative can you be? Can you build a castle or spaceship? If you love being creative and building with Legos, come on in and let your imagination run wild! Soundview Library Soundview 660 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 718-589-0880 Partially Accessible nypl.org/events Lego Club Saturdays, 11 am to 12 PM No Registration Required Kids: 6 years old to 12 years old

Adults can come and paint something new, while sipping some tea or coffee! We will show an image, and the patrons will do it themselves, as music plays in the background. We will provide the paint, the non-alcoholic drinks, canvases and brushes. We will have a project prepared, but if inspiration strikes, you can paint your own original creation. We will be working with acrylics, which are water soluble, but just in case wear something older. No experience is necessary. Registration is Req…

This event will take place IN PERSON at Francis Martin 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 Schoo…

This event will take place in person at The 53rd Street Library. Masks are highly recommended. OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We…

If feeling uplifted and light makes your day, join our class to get your weekly fix of heart pumping exercise. Each week, dance to music to rejuvenate your mind and body while connecting with your community. This class will take place in person and is open to all levels.

Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 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. This event will take place over Zoom. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg

Join staff from the New Dorp Library and make a fun craft! All materials provided by NYPL. For ages 4 and up with parent/caregiver.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with NYPL and Poetry Society of New York This April, join us for writing workshops across the three boroughs, uplifting poetry of all types; free verse, form, and everything in between! How to Change Your Life: Poetry Society of New York Poet Venus Solomon in Residence Through a careful analysis of art from Rodin, Rilke, Oliver, and Butler, we will learn how to change our lives. The poets have been having a secret conversation throughout the millennia — would y…