Events

May 4, 2PM The Namesake (2006) Poignant saga of cultures clashing across generations as a Bengali family attempts to acclimate to life in the U.S. Rated PG-13, 122 mins. May 11, 2PM A Serious Man (2009) Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern physics teacher, watches his life unravel over multiple sudden incidents. Though seeking meaning and answers amidst his turmoils, he seems to keep sinking. Rated R, 105 mins. May 18, 2PM Yellow Rose (2019) In rural Texas, a Filipino teen longs to make her mark…

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.

Come join us as we create a Star Wars Craft. Ages 6-11

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library. Let's make SLIME!!! To celebrate Cinco de Mayo we are making the Mexican Flag colors! Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). For children ages 6-12 years old. Registration is not required for this event.

Join staff from the Baychester Library for a fun afternoon of BINGO and a chance to win prizes each round. This month we have a Spring time edition to celebrate the new season! It is also a great chance for children to develop their social skills and practice good sportsmanship.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED BY 30 MINUTES AND WILL BEGIN AT 2 PM. Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Already play and want a group to jam with? Join library staff to learn chords, songs, and techniques, or teach your peers what you already know! Ukuleles and felt picks provided, or bring your own instrument. All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.

This program will be held in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for our May film series. The story of Sonny Vaccaro who changes the history of sports forever when he offers Michael Jordan a brand partnership with Nike. Rating: R Runtime: 112 minutes

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. It's back to the good old days: Families are invited to roll the dice instead of clicking the mouse! Come by for old-fashioned board game fun.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Avid Pro Tools is the industry leading digital audio workstation for music production, mixing, editing, mastering, and more. Explore the interface and learn how to record, edit, and export your audio project. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to…

Join us at the Soundview Library as we celebrate Star Wars Day! Browse our collection of Star Wars novels and comics and compete in our Star Wars Jeopardy. Take home a Star Wars backpack if you win. May the Fourth Be With You!

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Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Riverdale Library as we host Bronx-based contempory textile artist Ruth Marshall for her special program, Creative Crochet Shapes. Participants will all learn how to crochet basic shapes such as circles, squares and triangles without relying on patterns. Items to be explored are hats, slippers, bags and more. Beginners welcome, intermediate students challenged! All mat…

** This event is online only. Join staff from the West New Brighton Library for an hour of coloring and conversation. Even though we will be coloring from our homes, we can still color together! We can chat with each other about books we are reading, hobbies, and movies/tv shows all while we color. Feel free to share your coloring creations with others if you like! Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, and coloring has been shown to alleviate stress and anxiety. Please note: This is…

Have you ever thought fancy handwriting is just for adults? Not anymore! Come explore the world of pretty letters with us and learn about the many ways YOU can make letters dance. You’ll get to play with special calligraphy pens, learn real calligraphy styles, and make a bookmark with your new fancy handwriting! For children ages 8–12. Registration is required and will begin on Monday, April 29. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins. This program is sponsored by…

Come by the Teen Zone and feel free to utilize our art supplies. We have high quality supplies including - Copic Markers (multiple sets) - Prismacolor Colored Pencils - Pigma art pens in a variety of sizes - Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut brand tools - Cricut Smart Vinyl - Sticker Paper - Cardstock - Washi tape and stickers (and other journaling tools!) - Screen printing supplies such as silk screens and stencils (we have aprons too) - Button making - Strathmore art…

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Library branch. Hey Teens! Help the staff at Hamilton Grange Library start its indoor garden! Learn how to maintain and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Create your own website using Google Sites. Learn how to use templates to create a site or create a site from scratch. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link

Participants in our Watercolor in the City class have been hard at work learning the techniques of watercolor painting and will proudly be displaying their work at this culminating event. All are welcome to attend and see what they have created, inspired by the city around them! The class was taught by Nick Golebiewski. The exhibit will be held in the first floor Willa Cather room. Light refreshments will be served. Nick Golebiewski

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come and join the young adult staff playing classic board games such as Scrabble, chess and Monopoly.

This event is online only. Register About this event 1 hour Join The New York Public Library’s Center for Educators and Schools and Kareen Khubchandani in a conversation about the so-called “dangers” of drag, which has been challenged by our society for a number of motives and reasons, to confront misconceptions, challenge censorship, and discuss how we can work toward a more equitable future for all. Educator, scholar, and performer Kareem Khubchandani will guide audiences through th…

Join us for our Saturday Matinee series at the Bronx Library Center's Teen Zone! On this occassion, we will be celebrating this (un)official Star Wars holiday by screening the movie that spawned the cultural phenomenon: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)! May the Fourth be with you all!

This event is online only. Join here: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/81990390625?pwd=alB6QTh1bVhWZjRXdTNpbmN4MExKQT09 Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover how to create Array Formulas, how to build and edit Tables, and how to write Structured References that make function writing easier and more flexible. We will also cover Data Validation and build drop-down lists in your spreadsheets. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.…

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Screenwriting! Playwriting! Join a club of writers and learn how to write in the two mediums and pick a concentraion. In screenwriting teens will learn how to write a specscript. In Playwriting teens will learn how to write a 10 min play. In Prose Writing teens will learn how to write a scene or short story.

Lydia visits a 6th grade class at Soundview Academy Middle School twice a month. She provides books and talks to students about library programs.

1st grade visit to the library

Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.

Daycare Visit. Daycare Visit ( Lil Kingdom of Light Group Family Daycare) Mondays at 10:30 - 11:30 am.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español. Esta clase de Vinyasa Yoga incluye flujos de intensidad media que te llevarán desde el saludo al sol hasta una postura máxima final. Ven y concéntrate en las inversiones y la respiración para ayudarte a mejorar tu práctica personal mientras brindas conciencia y una nueva experiencia. Se recomiendan tapetes, pero no son obligatorios, y todos los niveles son bienvenidos.…

This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. Join the librarian for a rollicking storytime for babies aged 0-18 months and their caregivers. Children who can walk unassisted are asked to attend Toddler Storytime. There will be books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that will not only delight the little ones but also foster valuable early literacy skills. It’s a great opportunity for bonding and also meeting other children and caregivers in the community. *Online registration i…

*This event will take place in person at Macombs Bridge Library* Learn how to download NYPL E-books, Learn NYPL catalog, NYPL APP and help with Computer Basics.

This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. Do you want to learn about computers? Come join our beginners one-on-one computer sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-12:30pm (unless specified otherwise). Please register a day in advance via phone call or visiting the library's front desk for available time slots. There are no walk-ins for day of time slots. The computer sessions are only 30 minutes. Available Time Slot Options (call or visit library for available times):…

Our highly interactive class focuses on improving confidence and fluency through listening and group interaction. Vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar will be covered within the context of conversation. Mondays at 10 AM Register in person or by phone: 212-308-6243

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library! Join us for a casual get-together to socialize with other babies and caregivers in the Children's Section! For infants ages 0-10 months, crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers Is your little one more wiggly and active? Check out our Little Movers program!

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Registration is required.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Learn how to use the rapid-prototyping, easy-to-use online design tool, Figma, in this hands-on class! This class will cover the basics of creating simple designs in Figma and how you can use Figma as a UI or UX designer.

This workshop will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join us for a four-part workshop in which attendees will learn the Arabic alphabet, with emphasis on the Naskh style. Participants will learn the history and variations of the alphabet, will practice writing Arabic letters, and learn how to write their names. Materials will be provided. No prior drawing or language experience is necessary. Please register for each session separately (dates…

This Program Has Been Canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and short notice. Join Miss. Discover more online storytimes at nypl.org/storytime Space is limited to 30 children and pre-registration is required!

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required. Registration begins on We…

Join us in the Chidren's Room for open play time! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families. Toys will be brought out for babies and toddlers to play with. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. There are no restrictions on the number of people able to participate.