Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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3,058 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 10 AM
This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. Come join us for open lab . Laptops will be available for your convience from 10am -1pm on Wednesdays, unless specified otherwise.
Throg's Neck LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 10 AM
Daycare Visit. Daycare Visit ( Ciddity Kiddity Daycare group) 10am - 12pm
Soundview Library
In-Person
Children,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Today
@ 10:30 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Do You want to practice every day's English? If you do, then join us every Thursday at 4 p.m. Everyday English skills are important for communicating with others, shopping, learning new things, and getting a job! Focused on Beginner English Learners.
Parkchester LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners
Today
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Join Mr. Corvino for open play with toys, music, and fellow little movers! This program is geared toward parents, caregivers, and their young children, ages birth to 5. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program.
Eastchester LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 11 AM
This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for a fun arts and crafts program for Toddlers and Preschoolers. All materials will be provided. For ages 2-5 years old. This program is for Toddlers (2 years old) and Preschoolers (3-5 years old). Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.
Throg's Neck LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 11 AM
NYPL en Español
Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Van Cortlandt. ¿Necesitas ayuda en cómo usar una computadora? Estamos aquí para ayudarte.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Lavender Blues is an intimate music & movement class designed for babies & toddlers to develop an understanding of rhythm, music, body awareness as well as develop social skills—all while singing, dancing & having fun! We sit in a circle, sing songs, play instruments as well as march, dance & play! For children birth to age 3. Limited to 15 families. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Space is limited.
Morris Park LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Bilingual Birdies celebrates different languages and cultures in a time that is very important to embrace diversity. Families get to experience a joyful 45-minute bilingual adventure that explores themes like Outer Space, Sports, Nature, Insects, or Friends. Each class ends with a bubble dance party extravaganza…
Wakefield LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 11 AM
This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Come learn how to enter and edit text, save files, and more.
Sedgwick LibraryAdults
Today
@ 11 AM
Join us for a basic painting using water colors or coloring pencils. Coloring promotes wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity and of course is fun. Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library All materials will be provided. No Registration required.
Castle Hill LibraryAdults
Today
@ 11 AM
Join Tremont Library for storytime in the Bathgate Community Garden! We will read stories, sing songs, and explore play-filled activities. **In case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors at Tremont Library **
Bathgate Community GardenChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 11 AM
This program will take place in person at Edenwald Library. Join us for a special Paint n' Sip program. Visuals and videos will be displayed, just bring your talent! All materials will be provided.
Edenwald LibraryAdults
Today
@ 11 AM
Civics, Communities & Voting
This is an In-Person event. Test your U.S. Citizenship knowledge here at the Woodstock Branch Library. No Registration Required
Woodstock LibraryAdults,

50+,

Immigrants,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
Join Mr. Corvino for songs, stories, and more during our Little Movers Storytime! This program is geared toward parents, caregivers, and their young children, ages birth to 5. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program.
Eastchester LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 12 PM
Step into a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle with the Baychester Public Library's invigorating fitness program, in collaboration with Shape Up NYC. This dynamic initiative invites community members to embark on a journey towards wellness, fostering a sense of unity and well-being. No registration is required for this exciting class, which unfolds every Wednesday from 12 pm to 1 pm in the welcoming confines of the community room. Under the guidance of expert instructors from Shape Up NYC, parti…
Baychester LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 12 PM
Early Literacy
Join Ms. Melissa for this special storytime just for non-walking babies and their grown-ups. Enjoy books, sensory materials and treasured songs & rhymes in a calming space. The program room will remain available for baby and grown-up socializing after storytime. Please be advised: This program is limited to 15 non-walking babies and their grown-up. If your baby is walking, please consider our Family Storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This program will operate on a first come first served…
Spuyten Duyvil LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Today
@ 12 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Interested in using computers but don't know where to start? Want to learn basic keyboarding? Then this is the class for you! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and REGISTRATION OPENS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS - This Program is Limited to Five Persons.
Wakefield LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 12:30 PM
Early Literacy
Playtime in the program room! After storytime, enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet other children, parents and caretakers. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. This is not a structured class. Children must be supervised by their grown-up at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.
Spuyten Duyvil LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Families
Today
@ 1 PM
This program series will be held in person at Pelham Bay Library. Join our knitting circle! Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of knitting. Space is limited | Registration is required. Register in person or by calling the branch at 718-792-6744. Dates: Wednesdays from 1pm-3pm:
Pelham Bay LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 2 PM
The MyNYCHA Workshop, a collaboration between NYCHA and the NYPL, will educate NYCHA residents about MyNYCHA (www.nyc.gov/MyNYCHA). MyNYCHA enables residents to create, schedule, and manage repair requests; subscribe to outage alerts; view inspection appointments; pay rent; and more through a website or free smartphone app. Participants will learn how to use MyNYCHA, and will also learn about other valuable resources at NYCHA, such as digital kiosks at property management offices where resid…
Online onlyAdults
Today
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Origami – the art of paper folding – originated in southeast Asia, and has been used for both ceremonial and recreational purposes for over 1,000 years. According to numerous experts, origami is both mentally and physically therapeutic because it “engages the mind, cultivates concentration, and develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.” Plus, it’s fun!
City Island Library, Community Meeting RoomAdults,

50+
Today
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center Do you need to freshen up your typing skills? Come join us at the Bronx Library Center to learn how to type using online resources and instruction from a staff member.
Bronx Library CenterAdults
Today
@ 2 PM
The United States Federal Government Class This class is for individuals that are interested in learning how the United States Federal government functions. The Executive branch, the legislative branch and the judicial branch.
Sedgwick LibraryAdults
Today
@ 2:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for an educational and interactive S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) program! This program is for children grades K-5 who are curious about S.T.E.A.M. subjects and want to explore them through fun activities. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.
Throg's Neck LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Allerton Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Pelham Bay LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Westchester Square Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Sedgwick LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Soundview LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Woodstock LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Tremont LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library. Join us in the children's room for an afternoon of laughter, fun, and friendly competition at our family game day. Play classic board games like Connect 4, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, and more.
Van Cortlandt LibraryPre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years),

Children
Today
@ 3 PM
Join us for a different activity every week that will exercise our creativity and make us laugh, while also using our brains.
Riverdale LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3 PM
Come create some personalized umbrellas with us to beat all these spring showers! Music and snacks will be provided!
Spuyten Duyvil LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 3 PM
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.
Wakefield LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway Van-Nest Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will have the opportunity to learn English by watchin…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Today
@ 3 PM
Are you a LEGO master? Check out our LEGO club at 3pm on Wednesdays and every other Saturday! We'll have lots of LEGOs out for you to play and build with. No registration necessary. For ages 5-12.
Morris Park LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3 PM
Come to the Mosholu Branch Library and test your brain while you talk to friends.
Mosholu LibraryAdults
Today
@ 3 PM
This is an in-person event. Join us for arts and crafts on Wednesdays such as sculpting, digital art, and bracelet-making. If the weather is nice, we'll go out on the patio! Ages 13-17.
Baychester Library, Community Meeting RoomTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)