Events

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.

Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers

Join us for Bilingual storytime. English and Spanish. We will sing songs, share books, and learn some Spanish words and phrases. Ages: 0-5. 20 families first come first served.

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library! Infants and young babies that are crawlers/pre-walkers and their cargivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills - all from the comfort of their favorite grown up's lap. For infants ages 0-10 months, crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers. Please be prepared to sit with baby in your lap! Is your littl…

This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need extra computer time to work on a resume, send some emails, or practice a newly learned computer skill? Get extra computer time and one-on-one assistance at our open lab.

Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills - and creating some fun crafts along the way. First Come, First Serve. Limited to 12 children and caregivers per session.

Come to the library for one-on-one assistance in editing and updating your resume. Please bring a hard copy of your resume or a USB flash drive to save and edit it.

This program will take place in person, at the Pelham Bay Library. Join us for a special baby storytime to bond with your baby. Let's introduce them to the to the joys of movement, books and song. They can begin to build their early learning skills! For crawlers/pre-walkers. Be prepared to hold your baby on your lap. Registration is required in person at the Front Desk.

Come and learn about the internet and how to use it to find information online using search engines and different websites.

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Make new friends and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers and preschoolers -- ages 2-5 -- and their caregivers.

Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will meet online and have the opportunity to practice English by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world. Meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Register below and include your contact information to receive the link to participate. The link will b…

Do you have trouble with your e-mail? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your e-mail or setting up an e-mail account? Do you need guidance on your new tablet or smartphone? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning or NYPL Career Services but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor. First come, First Served. No Registration Required.

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.

This event will take place in person at the Charleston Library. Grab your friends and join us for an exciting morning of BINGO! You'll have the chance to earn awesome prizes!

Stop by SNFL Room 624 and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in! PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions: Update your resume, and save in your preferred format…

Come to the BLC Career Services Office (5th Floor) and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in! PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions: Update your resume, and sa…

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for a delightful blend of learning and fun in our Open Play program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers. Children love open-ended play because of the possibilities they afford them, encouraging imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills so play can be richer and more complex. This kind of play ensures rich learning and is fun! No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by p…

This Program Has Been Canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and short notice. Join Miss.

This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library. Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

Over the course of this interactive eight-week bilingual jazz series, families will explore core concepts of jazz such as swing, blues, improvisation, and other jazz essentials. Together we will develop our imagination, creativity, and musicality while swinging nursery rhymes in both Spanish and English, creating and singing our own blues songs, scatting like Ella or improvising like Coltrane, and of course jamming with a live jazz band! The program is limited to 12 families. For children, birth…

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. This program will be held in person at Webster Library. Join us for Memoir Writing! Teaching artist Frank Ingrasciotta will guide participants through the art of writing over 8 sessions. PLEASE NOTE: The sessions began in April, and run through May. Have you ever wanted to write a memoir but didn’t know where to start? In this workshop writer and educator, Frank Ingrasciotta will guide yo…

This event will take place in person at Hudson Park Library. 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. The Children's Program Room is located on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.

This program will take place at the Bloomingdale Library. 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.

Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers