Events

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Want to have an impact on your library? Parkchester Library wants to hear from YOU! Come speak to librarians about what you want to happen at the Teen Center, including programs, books, materials, and other events. Teen Advisory Group meets on the third Thursday of every month. Refreshments will be served to participants.

Learn how to create documents, apply good formatting, and save and share your work using Microsoft Word.

Children accompany by parents/caregivers will learn to build nerve connections in the brain and encourages the development of language and motor skills.

Fri, May 17 | 6:30–9 PM | Parkchester Library Calling all teens! Come hang out and dance the night away at Bronx Anti-Prom, the Library's annual celebration for teens, featuring music, art activities, snacks, and more. Special outfits are optional… but always encouraged! Anti-Prom welcomes and celebrates young people of all sexualities and gender identities and expressions. Register now for free! This event is TOTALLY FREE, although you do have to be between the ages of 12 and 18 to RS…

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+

Process art exposes children to different art materials, explores color and texture, and encourages children's creativity and imagination. This program is an opportunity to enrich your child's imagination and connect with other caregivers Ages 5-11

Join the Parkchester Library for an afternoon movie picked by library staff. This month's pick will be the movie "65". After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills quickly discovers he's actually stranded on Earth -- 65 million years ago. Now, with only one chance at a rescue, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa, must make their way across an unknown terrain riddled with dangerous prehistoric creatures. Open to adults and teens. ***Sign up for NYPL Connect to get upda…

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 will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Interested in using our Recording Studio? This Recording Studio Access Workshop is a course where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. At the end of the workshop, teens are eligible to take the Recording Studio assessment. Upon passing the assesement, you will receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently! By registration only.

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 program takes place at the library. Join us 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.

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 Parkchester Library. Are you a chess champion? Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.

Come learn blogging basics and how creative writing can be used on social media & blogs. Create your own account and meet others who are learning creative writing forms.

Do You want to practice every day's English? If you do, then join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am. Everyday English skills are important for communicating with others, shopping, learning new things, and getting a job! Focused on Beginner English Learners.

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.

Children and caregivers come join us as we created personalize art with materials giving. Ages 5-11

Come join us for a fun trivia event as we celebrate Asian American Heritage Month! Dive into the rich tapestry of Asian American culture, history, and achievements as we celebrate the vibrant contributions of Asian Americans to our society. From captivating stories to fascinating facts, this trivia session promises to be an enlightening and enjoyable experience for all. Test your knowledge, connect with fellow participants, and celebrate the diversity and resilience of the Asian American communi…

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.

Children will create lovely art with our Do A Dot Art Paint.

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Explore different genres, categories, and eras of Japanese animation in Anime & Manga club! Learn about the history of anime and watch classic, retro, and current anime with your fellow anime fans!

Join the staff in creating your own beaded Bracelet, Earring, or Necklace. Participants need to attend in person to make your own items. All materials will be provided for this program. Space is limited to 15 people. Please be on time. Registration is recommended.

Learn how to manage your contacts through your address book, and how to send and receive document and picture files as email attachments.

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Calling all gamers and video games fanatics! Bring your friends and come join us at the Parkchester Teen Center for an afternoon of your favorite PS5 and Nintendo Switch games! We'll have laptops, video games, and board games available for you and your peers to play.

This program takes place at the library. Join us 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.

Had a long day? Spend some time with us for some Adult Canvas Painting or Leaf Art Painting. This creative activity might help you to relax your mind, as well as provide you with a keepsake for the spring. All materials will be provided. Just bring your creative painting ideas if you can! This program is first-come, first-serve basis. No registration is required! Adult, 18+ ***Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services avai…

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 Parkchester Library. Are you a chess champion? Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.

Join the Fabulous Fiction Bookclub as we discuss the book of the month: Daughter of The Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan. To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies across the earth and skies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream—striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into…

This is an in-person event. *** Registration is NOT required but useful. So, feel free to sign up!**** Parkchester Library has another exciting news! We're hosting a Mini Job Fair in May! Join us for an empowering session on shaping your career path at the Parkchester Library. Meet real people – recruiters and HR managers – who are eager to share insights about current job openings, tips on applying, and future opportunities. Leave with a smile, armed with information, and ready to explore a wo…

Join us for a GED info session conducted by Mosholu Montefiore Community Center. Learn how to obtain your High School Equivalency Diploma! Discover FREE GED classes, in-person learning with experienced teachers, and work readiness activities, plus college assistance! No registration Required!

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.

Scrapbooking is a crafting activity where the child starts with an empty blank canvas and can choose anything to add to their canvas and personalize to their liking. Materials that will be used magazine pictures,sequins and other craftlike material. Ages 6-11

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw or create digital art? Well now you can! Join us as we explore the world of Procreate! An immersive digital illustration app where you could draw beyond your wildest dreams on our new Teen Center Tech!

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 Parkchester Library. Do you want to learn how to sew but are not sure where to start? Come learn sewing basics on a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine. Participating teens (13-18) will receive light refreshments.

Come and create steam theme activities with us. Ages 5-11

Learn the beauty of crochet and socialize with other aficionados.

Learn how you can use MyChart to access your medical information online in this hands-on telehealth class! Various topics will be covered. You do not need a MyChart account to participate in this class.

Children accompany by parents/caregivers will learn to build nerve connections in the brain and encourages the development of language and motor skills.