Events

This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need help understanding your Apple or Android devices? Then come by Van Cortland Library BYOD and enjoy.

Unleash your creativity at the Baychester Library's enchanting painting program, presented in partnership with JASA. On October 3rd, 11th, 17th, 25th, and 31st from 1-2pm, the library's community room transforms into a vibrant studio where patrons can explore the world of art under the expert guidance of a skilled instructor. No registration is needed to immerse yourself in this artistic journey. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a beginner, this program welcomes all skill levels, fostering…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. This yoga session is designed to help you better understand how the body works by focusing on improving balance, strength, and flexibility. Join this class and rediscover fun facts about each body part that makes up the whole of who you are. Experience isn't necessary, and all levels are welcome- join in with an open heart and open mind. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AS THERE IS LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!! PLE…

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.

This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. Join us for an art exploration project where we get to play with color mixing, collage, shapes, and other fun crafts.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Come join us each month to watch the monthly Cinema Scene film selection. This month's selection is Slow Machine directed by Paul Felten, Joe DeNardo (2020, 72 minutes). The Cinema Scene Discussion is a monthly meet-up of film enthusiasts. It's much like a book club, but instead of discussing a book, we discuss a movie. Click HERE to learn more and register for September's discussion of Slow Machine, which will take place onli…

This event will take place in person at Mulberry Street Library in the Community Room, LL2. Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets. Please feel free to bring your own laptop as our laptops are limited to first-come, first served.

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor. This is not a class! Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book!

This event is online only. You can join this class session here: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/86497702664?pwd=wY8GlIMgvnBNpwNE843Nan5E4ND6ZL.1 Must register with a valid email address. Learn about Google Sheets, Google’s free online spreadsheet based software. Through the activity of making a personal calender and planner, explore creating spreadsheets as well as common spreadsheet functions, including sorting, filtering and other common data operations. Learn how to share your work and co…

Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only scheduled appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!

Wait Until Dark (1967) A blind woman inadvertently comes into possession of a doll stuffed with heroin and is targeted by three criminals. Directed by Terence Young Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., and Jack Weston. Running time: 103 minutes.

Join us in person at Macomb’s Bridge Library community room for a new program: embroidery! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, join Macomb's Bridge Library staff in this two day celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month! Whether you are a beginner or expert, we welcome you to join us in this Adult program where we embroider together! All Materials will be provided.

How to start your own busniess. This class is for individuals that are interested in learning how to start their own business and the ten steps you should follow to do so.

"I’m thinking of ending things. Once this thought arrives, it stays. It sticks. It lingers. It’s always there. Always. Jake once said, “Sometimes a thought is closer to truth, to reality, than an action. You can say anything, you can do anything, but you can’t fake a thought.” And here’s what I’m thinking: I don’t want to be here." Come join us for a lively, in person-discussion.

Join us for classic films and blockbusters! Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. Director: Gil Kenan | Writers: Gil Kenan, Jason ReitmanIvan Reitman | Stars: Paul R…

Book an appointment with a librarian and get tech/computer help. Appointments are one hour long the first Tuesday and Thursday of the month. Choose a convenient time slot 11am -12pm or 2pm -3pm. Two days notice is recommended in order to accommodate the desk schedule. The sign-up sheet is located at the front desk. Please include contact information and a brief description of the project you are working on. The Librarian will be able to guide you but will not be able to actually do the work…

These Events will take place in person at the Allerton Branch. Come join us for some classic Spooky movies to get ready for fall! Thurs. Oct. 3: The Witches of Eastwick Thurs. Oct.10: Psycho Thurs. Oct. 17: Beetlejuice Thurs. Oct. 24: Frankenstein Thurs. Oct. 31: Young Frankenstein

This event will take place in person at Morningside Heights Library. Come help make quilts to be distributed to needy families in our area. PLEASE NOTE: SEWING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry leading video editing program and part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software collection. Explore the interface and learn how to import, organize, sequence, and export your video. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to…

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for a fun afternoon of playing games or creative building . We'll feature a variety of different games, ranging from board to card games. Different building materials, not limited to LEGOs, for play will also be provided. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Looking for a place to unwind before heading home after school. Join us for tec-time and STEAM activities.

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials and open-ended ways to promote early learning through art. Extend your child's learning in a safe, warm, and joyful environment!

This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. 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. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour. Please register in advanc…

This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Branch. Join us for a special screening of the Anime film, "Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple". The Armed Detective Agency investigates a bizarre series of suicides involving an eerie mist. Directed by Takuya Igarashi 2018| TV-14 | 1 hr 32 minutes

It's hard to find time to just sit and relax! Join us at the St. Agnes Library most Thursdays to read, write, or just enjoy a quiet space. Snacks will be provided! This program takes place in person at the St. Agnes Library. 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 event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Our Tween Take Over program is here! Join us every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month to hangout with friends, eat snacks, play videogames and more. This program is exclusively for tweens ages 10-12, with activities picked just for you! Stop in at Macomb's Bridge now! For children ages 10-12 years old. This program only allows a max of 12 participants, so first come first served!

This program 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 prior registration is required. First come, first served. Supervision by parents/caregivers required. Programs can be changed or canceled at any time.

Celebrate your freedom to read by painting book covers from your favorite banned books!

This event will take place in person. Join Clason's Point library staff and get a "taste" of some great reads featuring Hispanic and Latin American authors! Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona. ¡Únase al personal de la biblioteca Clason's Point y pruebe algunas excelentes lecturas de autores hispanos y latinoamericanos! 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-…

This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring. We can chat about current events, hobbies, movies, and books while we color. New York Public Library is partnering with People’s Money - which is New York City’s Citywide Participatory Budgeting process. All New Yorkers age 11 and older regardless of immigration status get to decide how to spend millions of the city’s expense budget on projects…

This event is CANCELED - Please register for another upcoming session. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catalog and Databases Microsoft Of…

**This event will be online only** This class is part 1 of a two-part series. In this session, learn about what Standard & Poor's Capital IQ database can do for you and the financial data it can provide including; Private and public companies Industries Venture capital Global markets Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.

Enjoy board games and social time in our program room every Thursday afternoon! For ages 5 and up.

Join your friends, family, and librarians to build with Lego® Bricks and jumbo building blocks. Ages 4+

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! Thursday, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

Sudoku for Teens October 3, 2024 - 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Stimulate your mind! You don’t have to be a numbers person to play Sudoku. Let’s learn Sudoku to exercise our brain. Ages 12 to 18

Come out and celebrate the changing seasons with a fun afternoon of Bingo -- with prizes! For ages 4 and up and caregivers.

Join us on the children’s floor for fun with different building toys and manipulatives including but not limited to LEGOs!

This event is held in person at 67th Street Library for teens only. Come relax and have some fun as we play games, make crafts, and hangout in the teen lounge. We've got a Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and plenty of contollers to go around... will you become the next 67th street Smash Bros champion? Or would you rather beat your friends at a game of One Night Ultimate Werewolf? Board games and video games made available, the choice is yours.