Events

Calling high school seniors and families! Join NYPL and NYC Public Schools for a drop-in FAFSA Completion Session at Chatham Square. Come to this session if you have questions or need assistance completing the 2024–25 FAFSA. Availability is first-come, first-served during the time window. Disclaimer: The New York Public Library (the “Library”) is not responsible or liable for your use or misuse of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) assistance services provided at our loca…

日本語バイリンガルストーリータイムへようこそ！５歳までのお子様向けプログラムで、保護者の方のご参加をお願いいたします！一緒に絵本を読んだり、歌を歌って、楽しい時間を過ごしましょう！事前の申込みは必要ありません！お会いできるのを楽しみにしています！ Come join us for a Japanese Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. Remember storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child. No registration required! ご注意：ベビーカー置き場は２階（チルドレンズフロア）にございます。恐れ入りますが、正面玄関から１階（ヤングアダルトフロアとアダルトフロア）までは階段のみで、エレベーターはございません。１階奥にエ…

Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…

Join artist Carrie Sijia Wang for a series of four creative workshops exploring AI chatbots and their impact on society! Students will engage in playful, explorative activities to build chatbots together, develop a clearer understanding of AI technologies, and their social implications. The workshop series will introduce the basics of making AI chatbots, encourage students to form their own unique perspectives on AI, and empower them to take part in shaping the future of AI. Laptops will be pro…

Surprise Friday is a once-a-month program where what we do is a surprise! In the past, it's been Escape the Room, Summer Camp Games & Activities, Stop Motion video creation, Artist Bio Explorations, and more! No registration required. Come with an open mind and a willingness to try! Open to kids ages 6-12.

This event takes place in-person every Saturday from 1 PM - 3 PM. Join us at the Teen Center and play chess with other teens. For Teens Only | Grades 6 -12 | No Registration Needed

Let’s go on a journey! Every session we will visit and explore a new story and create our own musical adventure with Latin Grammy nominee Flor Bromley. The program is limited to 15 families. For children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Space is limited. PLEASE NOTE: Stroller parking is on the 2nd floor (the Children's Floor). Unfortunately, there is no elevator access from the front door to the 1st floor (Young Adult and Adult…

This event takes place in-person every Monday from 4 PM - 5:30 PM Play video games with your friends on Nintendo Switch and Play Station 5, or have fun with card & board games. Either way, it's GAME ON No Registration Required Location: Community Room 3rd FL Only for Teens Grades 6-12

歡迎參加本館的中英故事時間！本館將會使用普通話和英語來講故事，唱活潑的歌曲和童謠。歡迎嬰兒到五歲的孩子以及看護者來參加。請記住，看護者與孩子在一起時，故事時間是最有效的。 無需註冊！Come join us for a Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. Remember storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child. No registration required! 請注意： 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓（兒童房）。遺憾的是，本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助，並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOTE:…

We've missed you! Come join the Chatham Square librarians for an arts and crafts program on every Tuesday! We'll be doing different fun arts & crafts activities weekly such as painting, drawing, collage and a lot more! Ideal for PreK & Preschool kids with their caregivers. Remember, arts & crafts program is most effective when caregivers are present with their child! We ask that both of you are present during the entire program, as unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to l…

Critically acclaimed writers Lisa Ko and Crystal Hana Kim trace the connections in their new novels. Authors of Memory Piece and The Stone Home come together in the heart of New York City’s Chinatown to celebrate their newly published novels, and engage in a discussion surrounding themes of history, legacy, and friendship in their work. Please join Lisa Ko and Crystal Hana Kim in conversation as they discuss their creative process and relationship to the craft. To join the event in person | Pl…

Come & learn the techniques of Chinese Traditional Painting! Please bring your own brushes, paint plate, small water container and traditional Chinese ink; we will provide paper and color ink. 學習國畫繪畫技巧！請帶上畫筆，水彩板, 装水器和墨;我們將提供紙張和彩色墨水。

Come join the Chatham Square librarians for a live, in-person storytime every Wednesday of each month in the Storytime Room on our 3rd Floor! We'll be sharing songs, rhymes, and our favorite read-aloud books for the whole family. Ideal for young children with all ages with their caregivers. Remember, storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child! 請注意： 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓（兒童房）。遺憾的是，本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助，並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOT…

日本語バイリンガルストーリータイムへようこそ！５歳までのお子様向けプログラムで、保護者の方のご参加をお願いいたします！一緒に絵本を読んだり、歌を歌って、楽しい時間を過ごしましょう！事前の申込みは必要ありません！お会いできるのを楽しみにしています！ Come join us for a Japanese Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. Remember storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child. No registration required! ご注意：ベビーカー置き場は２階（チルドレンズフロア）にございます。恐れ入りますが、正面玄関から１階（ヤングアダルトフロアとアダルトフロア）までは階段のみで、エレベーターはございません。１階奥にエ…

Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…

Join us to read and discuss poems! You will be given two or more poems to read, as time permits. These poems are by Filipino American poet Rick Barot. The subject of these poems is birds. A reading and discussion will be led by a librarian. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for English language learners and beginning readers of English to expand their vocabulary and practice reading. You will be invited to practice talking with others in English in our welcoming environment. If y…

Join us for board games and card games of all types and skill levels. We also have LEGO sets! No registration is required. Bring friends or come make some new ones! Perfect for children 5 - 12 and families. 歡迎參加本館的遊戲類項目! 本館有不同類型的棋盤和紙牌遊戲，也有樂高套裝！無需註冊，最適合5至12歲的兒童和家庭。 請注意： 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓（兒童房）。遺憾的是，本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助，並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOTE: Stroller parking is on the 2nd floor (the Children's Floor). Unfortunately, there is no elevator access from…

歡迎參加本館的中英故事時間！本館將會使用普通話和英語來講故事，唱活潑的歌曲和童謠。歡迎嬰兒到五歲的孩子以及看護者來參加。請記住，看護者與孩子在一起時，故事時間是最有效的。 無需註冊！Come join us for a Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. Remember storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child. No registration required! 請注意： 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓（兒童房）。遺憾的是，本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助，並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOTE:…

We've missed you! Come join the Chatham Square librarians for an arts and crafts program on every Tuesday! We'll be doing different fun arts & crafts activities weekly such as painting, drawing, collage and a lot more! Ideal for PreK & Preschool kids with their caregivers. Remember, arts & crafts program is most effective when caregivers are present with their child! We ask that both of you are present during the entire program, as unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to l…

Come & learn the techniques of Chinese Traditional Painting! Please bring your own brushes, paint plate, small water container and traditional Chinese ink; we will provide paper and color ink. 學習國畫繪畫技巧！請帶上畫筆，水彩板, 装水器和墨;我們將提供紙張和彩色墨水。

Come join the Chatham Square librarians for a live, in-person storytime every Wednesday of each month in the Storytime Room on our 3rd Floor! We'll be sharing songs, rhymes, and our favorite read-aloud books for the whole family. Ideal for young children with all ages with their caregivers. Remember, storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child! 請注意： 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓（兒童房）。遺憾的是，本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助，並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOT…

日本語バイリンガルストーリータイムへようこそ！５歳までのお子様向けプログラムで、保護者の方のご参加をお願いいたします！一緒に絵本を読んだり、歌を歌って、楽しい時間を過ごしましょう！事前の申込みは必要ありません！お会いできるのを楽しみにしています！ Come join us for a Japanese Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. Remember storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child. No registration required! ご注意：ベビーカー置き場は２階（チルドレンズフロア）にございます。恐れ入りますが、正面玄関から１階（ヤングアダルトフロアとアダルトフロア）までは階段のみで、エレベーターはございません。１階奥にエ…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover creating multiple Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, and Slicers, and combining them into one interactive worksheet that we call a Dashboard. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g

Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to read and write to files in Python. We will also learn how to work more efficiently with CSV file using Python's CSV module.

Join artist Carrie Sijia Wang for a series of four creative workshops exploring AI chatbots and their impact on society! Students will engage in playful, explorative activities to build chatbots together, develop a clearer understanding of AI technologies, and their social implications. The workshop series will introduce the basics of making AI chatbots, encourage students to form their own unique perspectives on AI, and empower them to take part in shaping the future of AI. Laptops will be pro…

Join us for board games and card games of all types and skill levels. We also have LEGO sets! No registration is required. Bring friends or come make some new ones! Perfect for children 5 - 12 and families. 歡迎參加本館的遊戲類項目! 本館有不同類型的棋盤和紙牌遊戲，也有樂高套裝！無需註冊，最適合5至12歲的兒童和家庭。 請注意： 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓（兒童房）。遺憾的是，本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助，並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOTE: Stroller parking is on the 2nd floor (the Children's Floor). Unfortunately, there is no elevator access from…

Beginning level in Cantonese If you want to improve your Chinese Speaking Skills, join us in Saturday from 1-2 pm! You can email the branch chathamsquare@nypl.org in order to receive the link to participate. We will use Zoom for the class. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join.

Let’s go on a journey! Every session we will visit and explore a new story and create our own musical adventure with Latin Grammy nominee Flor Bromley. The program is limited to 15 families. For children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Space is limited.

This event will take place in person at the Chatham Square Library in the Community Room. 本課程在Chatham Square圖書館community room 現場授課 This class is taught in Chinese only || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Immerse yourself in the world of computers and unlock a range of essential digital tools in this hands-on class! Gain a comprehensive understanding of computer systems, file management, and cloud platforms. Master key computer applications such as email, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. By the end of this cl…

This event is online only. || 本活動僅限線上參與。 This event is in Mandarin only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Must register with a valid email address. || 必須使用有效的電子郵件地址進行註冊。 Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform! 探索如何使用這個免費的線上平台製作專業的社交媒體圖像、演示文稿、名片等圖形！ You will receive an email 11am on the day of the class with the virtual class link. 您將在課程當日上午11點收到一封電子郵件，其中包含虛擬課程的連結。…