Events

This event will take place in person at the Dongan Hills Library. We provide the LEGO, while you provide the imagination and build a creative masterpiece to be kept on display in the library between programs. Ages 4-12

Join staff from the Baychester Library for Process Art! We will be using tempera paint on canvas board. Process art emphasizes the process of "making" and focuses on empowering our young artists. Process art is about the journey, not the destination! Children have to the freedom to freestyle paint in this process art style or opt to follow a simple step-by-step painting tutorial. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Lib…

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.

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.

This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. 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 lee con él! Ven a la biblioteca con Ranger Flor, un guardaparque, y su amiga emplumada, Joe la paloma, para la hora de cuentos en NYPL. Space is limited. Groups of 5 or more, please call in advance.

Join us in this in-person program and come build as a team and work on your own creations. We'll provide the LEGO'S!

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Interested in 3-D printing? Learn some basic skills and design your own 3-D model during this program! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

This event is taking place in person at Mariners Harbor Library. Help us help you! Give us your thoughts on what you want for Teen Programs, what kind of books you would like to add to our collections, titles you want to see more of, et cetera! This is also a great opportunity to meet with other teens! served. For ages 13-18.

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Express yourself, and get creative with our audio recording studio. Learn the basics to music production with your peers using the digital audio Logic Pro software!

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those who would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those who would like to attend in person, just head on up to the Teen Center on the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…

This event will be hosted in-person at the Tremont Library. Interested in 3-D printing? Learn some basic skills and design your own 3-D model during this program! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. Grades 7-12 are welcome to attend!

Join us while we take a blast into the past! We will discuss the exceptional life and fashion of Ann Lowe through fun historical costumes and cool activities. The storytime will have great songs, rhymes, and a fun read-aloud in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. "An inspiring picture book biography about the amazing Ann Lowe—the first nationally-known African American fashion designer.…

Audience members become the storytellers in a series of African folktales as our facilitator guides them through an interactive African Dance class. Ages 4+.

Let's celebrate Spring together by making flowers and wreaths on May 13th, 2024 from 4 PM to 5 PM. This program is in-person Program is for Tweens and Teens aged 11 to 18 Registration not required.

Join us for three weeks of Design Space where we will use our Cricut Maker, Silkscreen Printing Station and we'll go over our 3D Printer. This is a chance for you to learn more about the tech in your space, and create unique designs.

This event will take place in person at the St. George Library. Join us May 13th at 4pm for an afternoon of embroidering! We will be teaching you how to set up your materials and demonstrating two basic stitches, followed by the opportunity to create your own design. Supplies are limited. Please register online, in-person or by phone at 718-442-8560! For Adults 18+

Our TTRPG series. We'll be designing our own characters drawing on the world of My Hero Academia, using game mechanics from Dungeons & Dragons and Mutants & Masterminds. Use writing and (optional) art to create a character's abilities, backstories, and play mechanics, drawing on library materials and collections. Create a character and send them on adventures as a student at U.A. Bronx. Get ready to go beyond!

Join us in person at the Woodstock Library to create your own Bronx themed buttons! Either draw your design by hand or make one from a photo or graphic. All materials will be provided.

Come relax after starting off your school week by playing games! We have a variety of board and video games available. No registration required Open to school age children

This event will take place in person at Seward Park. Join us for some crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. For children ages 5 and up.

This event is online only. This event will take place over Google Meet. Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Looking to do something weird and different? Join us virtually at the Charleston Library to explore Unusual Occupations. This month’s theme is American Beauty- Careers in the Beauty Industry In this monthly series, we discuss different careers and industries that are underrated, overlooked, or just unknown. Grouped by a running theme; we will delve…

This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. Calling all teens! Come up with an idea and work on your project every week. We'll provide supplies. Some ideas include painting, knitting, 3D printing, and building with Legos.

Join us for open-ended art making! Capacity: 20 families. For ages 3-7.

Come join staff and build a creative masterpiece. Each week we will use a different building material like Legos, Rigamajig, Geemos and more! Program will take place in the Community Room on LL2. For children ages 5+.

Join staff at Belmont to an intro workshop on Hats & Ladders. Hats & Ladders uses up-to-date occupational data, game mechanics, and youth-driven design thinking to motivate the next generation of career thinkers and doers. We will explore the site/app and get you started with creating an account to build your profile explore, experiment with, and prepare for a wide range of career pathways.

This event is online only. Join here: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/84619349505?pwd=bmdYU0V1L204dGZWMkhGTkM2Rnc2QT09 Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover creating multiple Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, and Slicers, and combining them into one interactive worksheet that we call a Dashboard. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

Join us on Mondays at 4 PM for a storytime and craft for ages 3-5! Hal and Natasha will take turns leading a brief storytime with a book and a craft with a related theme. Younger children are welcome to participate, but may need an adjusted craft activity. The calendar for this months storytimes is as follows: May 6: Instead of our regular storytime, we are having an author event with kids' cookbook author Priya Krishna at the same time! You can still come in to learn about her process and…

This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!

Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for eleven sessions of artistic workshops! The workshops will be held in person at Grand Concourse Library. Join us for artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Teaching Artists, Chris Bell and Yadira De La Riva will guide participants in creating their own piece of original theatre through storytelling and performance. By exploring the world of plays, participants will dive into storytellin…

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!

The one adored as the mother is not the real parent. The people living here together are not actual siblings. The Gracefield House is where orphaned children live. An irreplaceable home where 38 siblings and Mom live happy lives, even with no blood relations. However, their everyday life suddenly came to an abrupt end one day... Come by to Grand Concourse Library to see how this story unfolds! We will be watching 2 to 3 episodes per week.

Learn about a new artist each week, and do a related art activity (and take your art home)! Best for school age children (5 years - 12 years) Free Materials provided, but limited capacity (come on time!)

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Get help with writing and formatting your resume. Already have a resume? Then get feedback on how to improve your resume.

This event is online only. In this workshop, we will learn the basics of how to build your online resume and network on LinkedIn! We will show you how you can use LinkedIn to advance your academic and professional goals in high school and beyond. This program will take place virtually, via Google Meet. Please register using your email address and the link will be sent to you the day of the program. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to connect. For Teen…

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library. ​​Need an activity to help you stay calm come and join us in our Calming Watercolor Painting program for Mental Health Awareness Month. Where we will listen to meditating music and will paint, This art project is dedicated to exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), Arts & Crafts and everything in between! For children ages 7-9 years old. Registration is not required for th…

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library! Children ages 3-8 are invited to the New Dorp Library's Children's section to play with Phonics games and cards with our staff and other patrons!

This program will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Board games, card games, maybe even Nintendo Switch. Try something new, play an old classic, or make your own. Whatever you feel like playing, we've got you covered! This program is for Teens in 7th - 12th Grades. Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. Learn more about our health and safety policies. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more

This is an informal creative writing workshop for adults. Writing prompts will be provided at the beginning of the 1 hour program to help your ideas to flow. But you may start writing with your own prompt or own creative idea(s). This will be a space for all writing levels to come together to peacefully write and share ideas, ask for feedback, etc. Writing materials will be provided. Please be aware this is not an instructional program. Please view flyer for more information. Thank you.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction.

Join us every Monday as teens take over the George Bruce basement! Enjoy games on PlayStation 5 or play chess, create art, bring your friends, make new friends, grab some snacks, or just chill out!