Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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72 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. 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! Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at th…
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Parents/Caregivers
Today
@ 12 PM
Civics, Communities & Voting
This program will take place in person at Hamilton Grange. This study group will help you prepare for the U.S Citizenship Test. We will go over the questions that you need to know and can give you the resources to help you practice. Disclaimer- This study group is intended for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements for naturalization. Visit www.uscis.gov to verify.
Hamilton Grange Library, Community RoomAdults,

50+,

Immigrants
Today
@ 2 PM
During a crucial political election, a driven investigative journalist stumbles upon a life-altering lead that uncovers a disastrous secret. Eli risks losing everything if she reveals the awful truth that will change the course of history.
Hamilton Grange Library, Community RoomAdults
Today
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Fun coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. All materials will be provided. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online.
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3 PM
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.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults
Today
@ 3:30 PM
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.
Hamilton Grange LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, April 27
@ 11 AM
"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!
Hamilton Grange LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, April 27
@ 11 AM
If you want to put your mind to the test then come do some Crosswords at Hamilton Grange library.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+
Sat, April 27
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. 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! Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at th…
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Parents/Caregivers
Sat, April 27
@ 2:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Library. Make it and take it! Join us for a hands-on D.I.Y. crafting project using basic arts and crafts materials. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online.
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, April 29
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
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…
Hamilton Grange Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Mon, April 29
@ 11 AM
Online
This is an online event. Join us at Hamilton Grange Library (in cooperation with Inwood Library) where we will be reading and discussing the short story "Nine Hundred Grandmothers" by R.A. Lafferty. If you have not received the link to the story please email inwood@nypl.org.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Mon, April 29
@ 3 PM
TechConnect
Are you a new or returning job seeker who needs help formatting your resume? This workshop will teach you the basics of formating a professional looking and sounding resume using Microsoft Word to give you the confidence you need when applying for jobs. Please bring a draft of your resume and a USB drive. Registration is required to attend. To register call (212) 926-2147 or ask at the front desk.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+,

Job Seekers
Mon, April 29
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event is online only. Join a Swarthmore College student for a Q&A session directed by you! Presented in partnership with Budding Branches, an organization that connects teens with current students and recent college graduates offering a firsthand look at campus life. Active participation is encouraged!
Hamilton Grange Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, April 29
@ 6 PM
This program will be held in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Join Hamilton Grange Library and Shape Up NYC for Dance Fitness classes. If cardio is cardi-NO for you, give this Cardio Dance class a try! Come enjoy the beats of Latin rhythms paired with choreography that will not only provide a great workout- but a lot of fun as well! This class is open to all levels. Each session is led by a Shape Up NYC instructor. Program dates: Weekly on Mondays from 6-6:45 PM Participants mu…
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults
Tue, April 30
@ 10 AM
Canceled
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library . Do you want to improve your computer skills? Is your Resume up to date? Here is a list of possible one on one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about. Microsoft Word Email Resume Other Basic Needs Please register at the front desk for available time slots. Each session is one hour.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, April 30
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. 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! Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at th…
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, April 30
@ 3:30 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Do you want to go to college? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing to apply? The Hamilton Grange Library’s College Club can help you figure it out! We'll help you look for: College Programs Financial Aid Scholarships Student Employment Whether you’re in middle or high school, we’ve got steps that you can take to start preparing for college. If you’ve got questions, we’ll get you the answers! You can schedule a One-On-One Session with one of our YA Staff for…
Hamilton Grange LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, April 30
@ 4 PM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Take a moment to return to the classic stories of children's literature in Spanish. Then, have fun with traditional childhood games. For ages 3-12.
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Wed, May 1
@ 2 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event is in-person at Hamilton Grange 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 School) will have…
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Wed, May 1
@ 4 PM
Canceled
Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Niko. He was wishing that a child would read him a story. And his wish came true at the Hamilton Grange Library. Sign up in person on the 2nd floor (same day registration). Niko is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners! Children can sign up to read approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required. To register please stop by…
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Wed, May 1
@ 5 PM
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange. With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. The training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or man-…
Hamilton Grange Library, Community RoomAdults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, May 2
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Library. Join us for Bilingual Storytime! We will share books, sing songs, and learn some different words and phrases. Speakers of all languages are welcome! Recommended for children ages 2-5 years with their caregivers.
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Thu, May 2
@ 2 PM
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Join us this May for our FIlm Series for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! A native New Yorker Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick's family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country's wealthiest fam…
Hamilton Grange Library, Community RoomAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Fri, May 3
@ 2 PM
The heart-wrenching story of a young black girl in the early 20th century who is forced into a brutal marriage and separated from her sister.
Hamilton Grange Library, Community RoomAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Fri, May 3
@ 3 PM
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.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults
Sat, May 4
@ 11 AM
If you want to put your mind to the test then come do some Crosswords at Hamilton Grange library.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, May 6
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
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…
Hamilton Grange Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Mon, May 6
@ 6 PM
This program will be held in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Join Hamilton Grange Library and Shape Up NYC for Dance Fitness classes. If cardio is cardi-NO for you, give this Cardio Dance class a try! Come enjoy the beats of Latin rhythms paired with choreography that will not only provide a great workout- but a lot of fun as well! This class is open to all levels. Each session is led by a Shape Up NYC instructor. Program dates: Weekly on Mondays from 6-6:45 PM Participants mu…
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults
Tue, May 7
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child 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.
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Wed, May 8
@ 2 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event is in-person at Hamilton Grange 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 School) will have…
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Wed, May 8
@ 4 PM
Join us and make beautiful perler beads design that you can bring home. For ages between 6 and 12.
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, May 9
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Library. Join us for Bilingual Storytime! We will share books, sing songs, and learn some different words and phrases. Speakers of all languages are welcome! Recommended for children ages 2-5 years with their caregivers.
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Thu, May 9
@ 3 PM
TechConnect
This class will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. There are millions of e-book and audiobook titles available for free through NYPL and ready for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home! This class will teach the fundamentals of finding e-books and audiobooks in the NYPL catalogue, choosing and downloading an e-reader app for your device, and using NYPL's e-reader app, SimplyE. Please bring a smart phone or tablet to use during the class.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Thu, May 9
@ 3:30 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event is online only. Come join us for a workshop and learn how to search for jobs in your area!
Hamilton Grange LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, May 10
@ 2 PM
Striving to find a better life, Clarence is enthralled by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.
Hamilton Grange Library, Community RoomAdults,

50+
Fri, May 10
@ 3 PM
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.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults
Sat, May 11
@ 11 AM
If you want to put your mind to the test then come do some Crosswords at Hamilton Grange library.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, May 13
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
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…
Hamilton Grange Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Mon, May 13
@ 3:30 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place online via Google Meet! Are you a TEEN looking for your first job? Or looking for new employment opportunities? Join the us to receive tips on how to create a new resume or spruce up your outdated one. This program is open to teens ages 13-18. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The Google Meet link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program. You will need a device with audio, video and…
Hamilton Grange Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)