Events

Join us on Saturdays for Arts and Crafts with paint, paper, and popsicles!

Join us on Saturdays our Builder's Club, which includes Magna tiles LEGOS, blocks and more!

This event will take place in-person at the Grand Concourse Library. Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! For children ages 6-12 who love to create and innovate new ideas and techniques. _______________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Grand Concourse Library. ¡Únase a nosotros en un programa emocionante y práctico dedicado a STEAM (ciencia, tecnología, ingen…

Are you an aspiring writer? Need to get some creativity flowing? Want to test out your writing knowledge and see how well you can write? Come by to the Grand Concourse Library and learn about the different format styles of writing and practice with your friends! Use pen & paper or computer- writing counts in all forms!

Now that we’ve learned how to record and edit audio, let’s get podcasting! Join us weekly for teen chats about daily life, gaming, pop culture and more. This is a chance for you to express yourself, and engage in conversation with your peers. Don’t take it too seriously - just have fun! We’ll record on Mondays using our special podcast recorder, and edit on Macbooks on Wednesday.

Over the course of this interactive eight-week bilingual jazz series, families will explore core concepts of jazz such as swing, blues, improvisation, and other jazz essentials. Together we will develop our imagination, creativity, and musicality while swinging nursery rhymes in both Spanish and English, creating and singing our own blues songs, scatting like Ella or improvising like Coltrane, and of course jamming with a live jazz band! The program is limited to 12 families. For children, birth…

Join us on Tuesday's to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler 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, and their caregivers. Registration available online, not required. All children welcome!

Hello Teens, Got the gaming move? Join us at Grand Concourse Library to Show off your skills with the controller and challenge your friends to a game in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and other games on the Nintendo Switch! Come and take part in our tournaments! Gaming is an effective tool to teach educational skills, such as alebra, biology and even coding, as gaming helps to deepen learning and understanding. Studies have shown that playing video games: encourages critical thinking, impr…

We’ll continue to explore the world of Virtual Reality with the NEW META VR HEADSETS available at the Best Buy Teen Center @ Grand Concourse. Activity release forms are available at the teen center and must be signed by parents/guardians before the program.

This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation 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. Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other…

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.

Join us for Recording Studio Teen Training where you will learn the basics of the Whisper Room. Once you are a master of the space, you will pass a short assessment. Then you will be able to use the studio on your own, as frequently as you’d like, as long as it is available. Please sign up in person and in advance.

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this bedtime themed storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.To get into the Pajama Party spirit, come dressed in your comfiest pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend!

Join us for the basics of video production, from video recording, audio recording and video/audio editing. Shoot, produce and create your own visual masterpieces!

Join us for arts and Crafts with paper, paint, crayons and more!

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.

For May's selection, we're discussing Carmen & Grace by Melissa Coss Aquino. This event will be VIRTUAL. Registration for each session will open one week prior to the event at 9:00AM and events are limited to 20 participants. Camrne and Grace is Coss-Aquino's debut novel about the titular cousins who are tight growing up and lean on each other when their traumatic family lives overwhelm. When Grace is taken in by the enigmatic Dona Durka, who wants to "save" Grace for her son until she…

Transform plain tees into personalized masterpieces with our hands-on workshop. Choose between iconic Harry Potter designs or legendary Star Wars motifs and let the magic or the force guide your imagination. Let's turn fabric into a canvas and make a statement that's uniquely you. Tweens and Teens are welcome! In-Person Program.

This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation 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. Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other…

Join us for fun and games on Fridays Chess, Uno, Bingo and more

Join us on Saturdays for Arts and Crafts with paint, paper, and popsicles!

Join us on Saturdays our Builder's Club, which includes Magna tiles LEGOS, blocks and more!

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU Join us for Star Wars Bingo! Play games Win Prizes

On the first three Mondays of the month, we host IN-PERSON Tech Connect courses, designed by the Tech Connect department to teach patrons valuable computer skills. For May, students will learn about some of great online resources: May 6: Getting Groceries Delivered May 13: Buying/Selling Online May 20: Intro to Canva Registration is NOT required, and we welcome the first five (5) walk-ins. Classes are subject to change and/or cancellation, without notice. Classes begin at 1PM--if no part…

This event will take place in-person at the Grand Concourse Library. Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! For children ages 6-12 who love to create and innovate new ideas and techniques. _______________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Grand Concourse Library. ¡Únase a nosotros en un programa emocionante y práctico dedicado a STEAM (ciencia, tecnología, ingen…

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.

Over the course of this interactive eight-week bilingual jazz series, families will explore core concepts of jazz such as swing, blues, improvisation, and other jazz essentials. Together we will develop our imagination, creativity, and musicality while swinging nursery rhymes in both Spanish and English, creating and singing our own blues songs, scatting like Ella or improvising like Coltrane, and of course jamming with a live jazz band! The program is limited to 12 families. For children, birth…

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.

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 on Tuesday's to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler 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, and their caregivers. Registration available online, not required. All children welcome!

On the first three Tuesdays, we're going back to the tech basics. First Tuesday of the Month: Learning How to Type & Use a Mouse, Second Tuesday of the Month: Creating a Gmail Account & Email Basics Third Tuesday of the Month: Internet Basics. Registration is not required, but class is limited to first FIVE (5) walk-ins. If no participants show up by 1:15pm, class will be cancelled. *As always, programs are subject to cancellation and/or changes*

We’ll continue to explore the world of Virtual Reality with the NEW META VR HEADSETS available at the Best Buy Teen Center @ Grand Concourse. Activity release forms are available at the teen center and must be signed by parents/guardians before the program.

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.

Hello Teens! Join us at The Grand Concourse Library to learn how to create a webpage for your hobby, business idea or blogging etc. All materials are free and you may continue working on your webpage at home. Bring your friends!

This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation 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. Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other…

This program is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss Grace Paley's short story, "My Father Addresses Me on the Facts of Old Age." A father offers advice to his grown daughter on how to grow old. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link to join the discussion will be sent to you. Grace Paley (1922-2007) was an American short story author, poet, teacher and political activist. Her stories hone in on the everyday conflicts…

This event is online only. Join us at the Grand Concourse library as we share and recommend our favorite shows, anime, manga, comics, mvoies, etc. Must be 18+ to attend. See you there! Solo Leveling 1 Kaiju no. 8. 1 You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the discussion. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Sign up…

This program is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss Grace Paley's short story, "My Father Addresses Me on the Facts of Old Age." A father offers advice to his grown daughter on how to grow old. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link to join the discussion will be sent to you. Grace Paley , 1960 Grace Paley (1922-2007) was an American short story author, poet, teacher and political activist. Her stories hone in o…

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.

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this bedtime themed storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.To get into the Pajama Party spirit, come dressed in your comfiest pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend!