Events

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 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.

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!

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

Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.

This event will take place in person at Ottendorfer Library. Join the Ottendorfer Library as we make artists, cartoon shows, tv shows, animes, family pictures into a button. No Registration is Required! Open to Children (7-12 years old) and Teens/Young Adults (13-18)

Come to the 3rd-floor community room to use a laptop, play games, draw and color, make a button to keep with our button maker or simply hang out with your friends and have fun. Snacks will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. Ages 10 to 18

This is an in-person event. Jackbox is a social game where you compete against your peers in mini challenges. All you need is a phone! Don't have one? Borrow one of our iPads to play. Ages 13-17.

This event takes place in-person in 67th St's Teen Room. Looking to get in touch with your most creative self or try a new art technique? Want to learn how sew a button or raise a hem? Come hang with us! Each week we supply tons of art and sewing supplies, and new craft ideas to try. From jewlery making, to painting, to paper-mache, the possibilities are endless!

This program will take place at the Macomb Bridge Library Teen Center. Designated teen time to enjoy board, card and video games with friends.

This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Center. Come and join us as we watch the film La La Land (2016) on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. The movie will be screened in the Teen Room. Winner of 6 Academy Awards® including Best Director for writer/director Damien Chazelle, and winner of a record-breaking 7 Golden Globe® Awards, LA LA LAND is more than the most acclaimed movie of the year — it’s a cinematic treasure for the ages that you’ll fall in love w…

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, so let's take the time to give back to our educators! Join us at the Soundview Library in creating tote bags for your teacher - they probably need the load off! Bring your friends and enjoy the gift of giving back.

Calling all Star Wars loving teens! Stop by the Richmondtown Library to decorate your own lightsaber. We will provide lightsaber coloring sheets and all other art supplies that you will need to design your own unique lightsaber! May the force be with you! * No Registration Required * For ages 12 and up

This event will take place in person at Belmont Library. Want to celebrate National Mystery Month by investigating new manga and anime? Join us as we explore and examine titles such as Oshi no Ko, Apothecary Diaries, Case Closed, and Shadow House! Monday, May 6- 3:30 PM Monday, May 20- 3:30 PM

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library Join the young adult staff and explore the creative possibilities of crocheting. Library will provide supplies.

This event will take place in the community room of the West New Brighton Library. During our open hours you can take advantage of our various Teen Center resources. Utilize our tech, arts and craft supplies, collection of video games and board games, or just grab a laptop and hangout! Devices such as the 3D printer, cameo cutter, silk screener, and photography equipment may not be available at open hours. Please see our calendar for programs specifically related to these devices or email wes…

Hey Teens! Are you looking for a personal and practical gift for someone special? Come join us for this opportunity to express your creativity. All materials will be provided by NYPL.

Come hang out at Eastchester Library's Teen Space for some Bronx Week celebrations! Design your own Perler beads vision or use a creative pattern to create keychains, magnets, or cool decorative gifts for you to keep or share with your family and friends! Supplies + Snax will be provided for all attendees.

This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Interested in 3-D printing? Learn some basic skills and design your own 3-D model during this program! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Express yourself, and get creative with our audio recording studio. Learn the basics to music production with your peers using the digital audio Logic Pro software!

Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all the paperwork? Come join Mosholu Library counseling session! The Teen Librarian will help you look for: College Programs Certification Opportunities Job Opportunities Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those who would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those who would like to attend in person, just head on up to the Teen Center on the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…

This event is taking place in person at the Tremont Library. The technology of 3D printing right at your fingertips. Use these pens that serve as portable 3D printers to create any miniature models you like and take back home for yourself. For ages 13-18.

Are you looking to wind down from the stresses of school? Come by the Wakefield Teen Center and listen to some chill beats while playing your favorite board games!

The one adored as the mother is not the real parent. The people living here together are not actual siblings. The Gracefield House is where orphaned children live. An irreplaceable home where 38 siblings and Mom live happy lives, even with no blood relations. However, their everyday life suddenly came to an abrupt end one day... Come by to Grand Concourse Library to see how this story unfolds! We will be watching 2 to 3 episodes per week.

Join us every Monday as teens take over the George Bruce basement! Enjoy games on PlayStation 5 or play chess, create art, bring your friends, make new friends, grab some snacks, or just chill out!

Our TTRPG series. We'll be designing our own characters drawing on the world of My Hero Academia, using game mechanics from Dungeons & Dragons and Mutants & Masterminds. Use writing and (optional) art to create a character's abilities, backstories, and play mechanics, drawing on library materials and collections. Create a character and send them on adventures as a student at U.A. Bronx. Get ready to go beyond!

This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library Get groovy and get squishy with this fun craft! Using some neon paint and common household items, we're going to make our very own squishy lava lamps! All materials provided, and take home your creations!

"This event will take place in person a Van Cortlandt Library." Come in and test your gaming skills against your peers while playing games such as Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and Street Fighter. Activities include games, gathering with your peers, and chatting with staffs about books and more. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.

Take your mind off of the school year and relax with some sensory beads. Take an hour to relax and unwind. Drawing materials will also be available.

This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. Calling all teens! Come up with an idea and work on your project every week. We'll provide supplies. Some ideas include painting, knitting, 3D printing, and building with Legos.

This event will take place in-person at Morniningside Heights Library. Draft your original, creative writing and get feedback in a supportive space.

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

Teens are invited to create their own art and make use of the color pages, construction paper, and art supplies we have. They can also use the technology based art supplies and programs we have such as Apple Doodle Pens and various Ipad Art Programs. Snacks will be provided. . . .

Come and participate in a relaxing session of painting! You can be creative with what you are painting or have a specific Spring theme as a reference. No registration required! Snacks will be provided! For teens ages 13 to 18

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

This event will take place in person at 53rd St. It's Animonday in the 53rd St Library's teen zone! Every Monday, we'll be screening a handful of anime episodes on the TVs in our space. Come by and connect with other folks who love anime in a safe & fun enviornment!

This is an in-person event. Bring your creativity and make a one-of-a-kind baseball cap. Join the staff of the Tottenville Library on Tuesday, May 7 @ 2:30pm This program is open to all tweens/teens in grades 6-12. First come first served. All supplies will be given.