Classes & Workshops

This program is in person. The program is in collaboration with SAPNA and is conducted in Bengali.

This program will take place in person in the Morrisania Library Adult Section. No registration required. It’s a wordy Wednesday! Join us for crossword, word searches, bananagrams, and more! All supplies provided. 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.

Join other adult coloring fans at the Woodlawn Heights Library and find out why adults are going back to coloring. Sit and relax with coloring and conversation! Come de-stress and color with those who have similar interests -- using some of our adult coloring pages and/or books with a variety of patterns. We encourage fun, light-hearted conversations about the books you are reading, the shows and movies you are watching and other topics with other adults in your community. All materials w…

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! This event will take place in person at the 125th Street Library. Come to the Library and meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! 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 program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. We Speak NYC was created by the New York City Mayo…

This Program will take place, in person, at Pelham Bay Library. Join us to hear stories and sing songs! Get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Please register in advance at the front desk. Space is limited.

Come learn how to make your own lanyard keychains! We will be weaving colorful lanyards with either the square (box) or circle (barrel) stitch! All materials provided, limited to 10 participants. First come, first served. No registration required.

Want to build your computer skills? Attend our computer basics class. Perfect for beginners, this hands on session will help you gain confidence with technology in a friendly, supporrtive environment.

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Van Cortlandt. ¿Necesitas ayuda en cómo usar una computadora? Estamos aquí para ayudarte.

This event will take place IN PERSON at Fort Washington 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 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opp…

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Come learn how to enter and edit text, save files, and more.

Learn how to hold, click, and move the mouse and practice your typing/keyboarding skills.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Port Richmond Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! 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 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High Sc…

This event will take place IN PERSON at Yorkville Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! 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 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) wi…

This Program will take place, in person, at Pelham Bay Library. Join us for open play for toddlers! We build, bond and create together. Get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Please register in advance at the front desk. Space is limited.

Join an archivist from the Manuscripts and Archives division for an introduction to archival research at The New York Public Library. This 60-minute virtual class will help researchers learn more about searching and accessing the Library’s archival collections. After completing this course, participants will be able to navigate the Library’s collection guides, identify relevant archival collections, formulate research questions, and gain a better understanding of how primary sources fit into the…

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, part…

Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting. Come and learn about it in part one of this two part workshop!

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning 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. Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book! Assistance in Bangla available at this location. First com…

This event will take place in person at the Great Kills Library. Are you an avid knitter, crocheter, or needlecraft enthusiast? Why work alone when you can join in the company of fellow crafters? Come join our informal needlecraft circle to share ideas, projects, and life! Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services available.

Summer Learners Lab is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6-12 available Mondays-Thursdays from 1-4 PM. Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery.

Are you having trouble with your email? Don't know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance!

Summer Learners Lab is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6-12 available Mondays-Thursdays from 1-4 PM. Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery.

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction.

Summer Learners Lab is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6-12 available Mondays-Thursdays from 1-4 PM. Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery.

Summer Learners Lab is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6-12 available Mondays-Thursdays from 1-4 PM. Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery.

Summer Learners Lab is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6-12 available Mondays-Thursdays from 1-4 PM. Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery.

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:

This event will take place at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Third Floor, Room 304. "Man writing at a desk" NYPL Digital collections image ID 93949 Come join us for an afternoon of live, free-form creative writing at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. No formal writing experience is required - just enthusiasm and curiosity to see where writing takes you. At Free Write Wednesdays, participants are provided with suggested prompts at the start of the session, app…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn the basics of formatting a professional resume using word processing software to give you the confidence you need when applying for jobs.

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning 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. Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers how to use conditional logic in formulas and functions, allowing you to create formulas that act differently in different circumstances. Topics covered include: IF statements, nested IF statements, AND & OR logic functions. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class l…

This event is online only. Come join us and get lost in the creative world of crochet. Learn how to chain, loop, stitch and so much more. Enter your email in the space provided, and you'll be sent a meeting link the day before the program.

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 event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. For adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test in the next 1-2 years, and adult English language learners who want to improve their English by learning about American history and culture. Topic July 9 and 11: Understanding the N-400 Application Form - Part 1 A different topic each week. Citizenship classes continue in July. Join us for lively, interactive activities! No registratio…

This event will take place in person at the 125th Street Library. Make your own invisible ink and use it to draw a design that remains hidden even as you work on it. Then make a decoding solution and reveal what you’ve created! ​​ Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and…

Summer is here! Join us at the Richmondtown Library to create and decorate your own Summer Bucket List! This drop in craft will take place in our children's room. All materials will be provided, first come will be first served, space and supplies are limited. No registration required. For ages 4 and up with their caregiver(s)

Come join us and learn all about the wonders of photography while taking pictures of your neighborhood friends all in a safe and welcoming space! Then start decorating and making your very own scrapbooks or album! Taking pictures of your friends is called "Portrait Photography" and we will be learning more about this during the workshop! All materials will be provided (Cameras, Film etc) For ages 6-12

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Logic Pro is a professional grade software for songwriting, music production, mixing, editing, and more. Start to explore the interface, learn how to create and edit your own loop-based compositions, and get started recording audio tracks into your production sessions. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio4…