Events

TEST WILL BE HELD ONLINE - PLEASE REGISTER HERE A practice test is a great way to find out how you may score on the SAT without having the scores count. After the test, you'll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses. After the students register, they will receive detailed instructions explaining how to log onto The Princeton Review portal and complete the test online at home. After the test, students will receive an email to sign up for a free score consu…

This event will take place in person at The 53rd Street Library. Masks are highly recommended. OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We…

Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you're into quilting. Bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of fiber. Invite your fiber-loving friends, or make new connections here. This is not a class.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Improve your English language proficiency! Drop in at the 53rd Street Library's ESOL "Conversation Tuesdays," an open dialogue where English language learners and fluent English speakers chat on a variety of topics including art, music, current events, leisure activities, and New York City life. Practice your speaking skills and socialize with other English language learners. No registration required.

Mercredi français is an advanced French conversation group that meets one afternoon a week to practice speaking the language we love. We start as a whole group, introducing ourselves and answering a silly “question profonde,” such as “What is your favorite color and why?” After about half an hour we break up into groups of three or four to allow for an hour of small, spontaneous group conversations. During our last hour, we break into two groups: an ongoing assigned reading group and a continued…

This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. 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. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Please come and join us to watch a movie, The Producers (2005) on Friday, April 24th at 2 PM. The movie will be screened in the Community Room on the central level. Rating PG-13 Runtime: 2 hours, 14 minutes. Director: Susan Stroman Starring: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman. The musical remake of Mel Brooks zany comedy about two would-be Broadway producers turned con artists.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library Please come and join us to watch a family friendly Movie, Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) on Friday, May 24th at 2PM. The movie will be screened in the Theater area. Rating (PG) Runtime: 91 minutes. Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson Starring: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Jackie Chan Synopsis : In his biggest challenge since becoming the Dragon Warrior, Po must lead his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Fur…

TEST WILL BE HELD ONLINE - PLEASE REGISTER HERE A practice test is a great way to find out how you may score on the ACT without having the scores count. After the test, you'll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses. After the students register, they will receive detailed instructions explaining how to log onto The Princeton Review portal and complete the test online at home. After the test, students will receive an email to sign up for a free score consu…

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Improve your English language proficiency! Drop in at the 53rd Street Library's ESOL "Conversation Tuesdays," an open dialogue where English language learners and fluent English speakers chat on a variety of topics including art, music, current events, leisure activities, and New York City life. Practice your speaking skills and socialize with other English language learners. No registration required.

Mercredi français is an advanced French conversation group that meets one afternoon a week to practice speaking the language we love. We start as a whole group, introducing ourselves and answering a silly “question profonde,” such as “What is your favorite color and why?” After about half an hour we break up into groups of three or four to allow for an hour of small, spontaneous group conversations. During our last hour, we break into two groups: an ongoing assigned reading group and a continued…

This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. 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. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library Please come and join us to watch a family friendly Movie, Paddington 2 (2017) on Friday, May 31st at 2PM. The movie will be screened in the Theater area. Rating (PG) Runtime: 105 minutes. Director: Paul King Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Hugh Grant, and Julie Walters Synopsis : Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, has become a popular member of the community, sp…

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Please come and join us to watch a movie, Loving Pablo (2017) on Friday, May 31st at 2 PM. The movie will be screened in the Community Room on the central level. Rating R Runtime: 2 hours, 3 minutes. Director: Fernando Leon de Araona Starring: Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard. A journalist strikes up a romantic relationship with notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar.

This event is online only. Need a new book for the month? Then come to our Virtual Book Tasting! Get a "taste" of a variety of new and popular books. Come and hear about the great books from our librarians that are in our collection! This event will take place over Google Meet.

This event will take place in person at 53rd Street Library. Adult Coloring is back! We will meet every Thursday at 4pm! 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.

This event will take place in person at 53rd Street Library. Adult Coloring is back! We will meet every Thursday at 4pm! 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.

This event is online only. Join us as three librarians talk about comics for LBGTQ+ Pride Month and Summer at the Library. 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 is optional.

This event will take place in person at The 53rd Street Library. Masks are highly recommended. OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We…

This event will take place in person at 53rd Street Library. Adult Coloring is back! We will meet every Thursday at 4pm! 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.