Events

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.

Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. 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. ADVANCE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration begins on Monday prior to each event at the Children's Room Information Desk. On the day of the event, please plan to arrive 15 minutes early…

Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. ADVANCE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration begins on Monday before each event at the Children's Room Information Desk. On the day 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.

This program is in-person only. In this in-person 90 minute program, our guest speaker will host a mind mapping and visualization workshop for teens to process their life goals and educational and career aspirations. Participants will get clarity on how to make confident decisions and take steps to make their dreams a reality. Snacks and supplies will be provided.

This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.

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.

Bring your imagination and join us for fun with LEGOs! Blocks of various sizes will be provided. Space is limited on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! **Limited to 16 People**

Join us for the Riverside knitting and crocheting circle every Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Please bring your own materials and get ready to have some crafty good times!

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 a screening of the classic TV series Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969). Four teens and a scaredy-cat Great Dane investigate mysteries in Hanna-Barbera cartoons about the Mystery Inc. gang. Cast: Don Messick, Casey Kasem, Frank Welker, Stefanianna Christopherson, Heather North Director(s): N/A Rating: TV-G Runtime: 30 min/episode Open to all, no registration required. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bring your imagination and join us for fun with LEGOs! Blocks of various sizes will be provided. Space is limited on a first-come, first-serve basis.

In this weekly series, Esther and her handmade puppets encourage kids to explore and imagine different environments through movement and music. Each interactive session opens with Esther’s “Where in the World” theme song, and rotating locations include a city park, a farm, a forest and even an apartment building. This fun and educational series prepares young children for real-life scenarios and incorporates mindfulness, sustainability and the importance of community. Advanced in-person registr…

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 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!

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 Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.

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 is online only. Join us as three librarians talk about some of our personal favorite spooky comics and manga that we hope you'll check out! Teens who attend and visit any of the three libraries afterwards can get a free comic book to keep. Advanced registration required. The link to the virtual event will be sent one day in advance. Attendees must have a valid email address and a device with an Internet connection and audio and/or video capabilities. Public participation in the talk…

This event is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a college/career counseling session with us. We'll help you look for: General info about college & career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college app…

This event is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a college/career counseling session with us. We'll help you look for: General info about college & career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college app…

Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! **Limited to 16 People**

Join us for the Riverside knitting and crocheting circle every Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Please bring your own materials and get ready to have some crafty good times!

R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered, and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah. Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun! Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. sessi…

This program will take place in person. This class is designed for the beginning adult actor seeking experience and feedback. It highlights ways to make your performance more natural and spontaneous. Attendees will work with ensemble building games, script analysis, scene study, and stage production. No experience is necessary.

This program will take place in person. This class is designed for the beginning adult actor seeking experience and feedback. The class highlights ways to make your performance more natural and spontaneous. Attendees will workwith ensemble building games, script analysis, scene study, and stage production. No experience is necessary.

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 a screening of Goosebumps (2015). A teen, his best friend, a horror writer and the writer's daughter are forced to work together when the author's monstrous creations come to life and wreak havoc on their small town. Cast: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Amy Ryan, Jillian Bell Director(s): Rob Letterman Rating: PG Runtime: 1h 43min Open to all, no registration required. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

In this weekly series, Esther and her handmade puppets encourage kids to explore and imagine different environments through movement and music. Each interactive session opens with Esther’s “Where in the World” theme song, and rotating locations include a city park, a farm, a forest and even an apartment building. This fun and educational series prepares young children for real-life scenarios and incorporates mindfulness, sustainability and the importance of community. Advanced in-person registr…

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 is an online program. Take control of your life! Meditation is an easy way to deal with daily stress. By incorporating meditation into your busy schedule, you can achieve a sense of calm that will enable you to stay focused. It will connect you with the source of peace and joy already within you. Join Bruce Faithwick for this engaging workshop. There will be a chance to try this out. Bio: Bruce Faithwick is a successful business consultant in the software industry. He has ma…

Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. 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. ADVANCE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration begins on Monday prior to each event at the Children's Room Information Desk. On the day of the event, please plan to arrive 15 minutes early…

Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. ADVANCE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration begins on Monday before each event at the Children's Room Information Desk. On the day 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.

This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.

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.

Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! **Limited to 16 People**

Join us for the Riverside knitting and crocheting circle every Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Please bring your own materials and get ready to have some crafty good times!

Join the Riverside Poets for an afternoon of poetry!