Classes & Workshops

Join us for the Riverside knitting and crocheting circle every Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Please bring your own materials and get ready to have some crafty good times!

Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.

This event will take place in person at the Woodlawn Heights Library. Join us for an unstructured hour of arts and crafts for school aged kids! We'll focus on using basic arts and crafts materials to make new and fun creations every week!

STEAM - Lego Club! STEAM Lego Club Saturdays, 11 AM to 12 PM How creative can you be? Can you build a castle or spaceship? If you love being creative and building with Legos, come on in and let your imagination run wild! Soundview Library Soundview 660 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 718-589-0880 Partially Accessible nypl.org/events Lego Club Saturdays, 11 am to 12 PM No Registration Required Kids: 6 years old to 12 years old

Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for twelve sessions of artistic workshops! The workshops will be held in person at St. George Library. Join us for curated artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Teaching Artists, Carrie EllmanLarsen and Nick Simone will guide participants to create their own piece of original theatre by telling stories and sharing memories with words, movements, and soundscapes. Through the exploration of…

Looking to show off your latest creation? Need help starting that knitted baby blanket you’ve been promising yourself you’d make? Want to learn how to crochet? Why not stop by our textile meet-up group! Participants are welcomed to bring their current projects to share with the group. Open to all skill levels. Join for a friendly discussion and maybe find a new hobby! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own materials!

This event takes place in-person. Come hang out with us in the Teen Center on the 1st floor for a DIY teen craft! We'll provide all the supplies and materials you need. No Food allowed on this floor, but you may bring your own drinks or enjoy one of ours! No Registration Required - Only for Teens Grades 6-12

This program will take place at Poe Park: Grand Concourse Ave between E. 192 St. and E. Kingsbridge Rd Experience nature with a variety of outdoor gardening projects!The program is for children 6 - 12 years old and their caregivers and is limited to 12 families. Please dress appropriately for outdoor play. Este programa se llevará a cabo en el Parque Poe : Avenida Grand Concourse entre la calle Este 192 y la calle Este Kingsbridge ¡Disfrute de la naturaleza con diferentes proyectos de jar…

Join the Albanian Institute New York and the New York Public Library to celebrate Albanian heritage. Enjoy a morning introduction to Albanian music. Learn about Albanian musical instruments such as the çifteli and the history of epic singing. Learn about the music of the Arbëreshë, the Albanian community in Italy. We will celebrate Albanian heritage with music and dance!

Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM This event is online only. We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. This event will take place over Zoom. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg

*This event will take place in person at Macombs Bridge Library* Join staff from the Macomb's Bridge Library for Crochet Club Come by to learn crochet or expand your knowledge. This group is open to all; no experience needed. We provide crochet hooks, yarn, and instructions. Already know how to crochet? Then come share your knowledge, meet fellow crocheters, and engage in conversations. Please be aware there are limited seats, the session will be on a first come, first serve basis. All pro…

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus library onsite as children focuses on the process of making art, not on the results. Children can explore the materials and decide for themselves what to make. Process art builds decision making skills and critical thinking. You can also: Meet new people in your community Get to know your local library.

Come join the Throgs Neck branch for our adult social hour. Here you can come and talk about the books you are reading, movies and shows you are watching, or just share your story. Also you are welcome to do any crafting activities you want while we are socializing. Please be sure to register online. During the Virtual Adult Social Hour, we will: Meet new people in your community and Have good conversation in a relaxed setting Limit: 10 Participants You…

Beginning level in Cantonese If you want to improve your Chinese Speaking Skills, join us in Saturday from 1-2 pm! You can email the branch chathamsquare@nypl.org in order to receive the link to participate. We will use Zoom for the class. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join.

Join us in person at the Woodstock Library and design your own Bronx themed t-shirt! Cut out your custom design with our Cameo Silhouette, then select a size and color t-shirt to press it onto. All materials provided, and take home anything you make!

REGISTER NOW! Join TechConnect for a celebration of video games during our inaugural Game Day! Attend panel discussions and listen to guest speakers from creators and developers in the gaming industry, join workshops on streaming and narrative game design, or challenge your friends to a few rounds of Mario Kart! Representatives from the City College of New York and Hostos Community College will share information about their associate's and bachelor's game development programs, displays from…

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 Mosholu Library. Join us for ""My Hands Are My Heart"! Teaching Artist Blanka Amezkua teaches 8 sessions of an art workshop inspired by James Baldwin. Description: These workshops are tailored for an adult audience, and participants will engage in activities such as embroidering, gluing, painting, printing, and cutting, all in alignment with their…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Come and join the Morningside Heights Library with Nadia Bongo, for a collage and writing workshop. After a short introduction of the art of collage, we will dive hands on to practice for thirty-five minutes. All materials will be provided, however feel free to bring any saved images and or old magazines that can be added to your work. Afterwards, we will have a mini writing session inspired by the collages created with a…

Get in person help with computers, the internet, expand your knowledge, or get help with a specific task or question. We're here to help! This program will be held in the Computer Lab (3rd Floor). Saturdays at 2pm No Registration Required, 18+.

Saturdays, April 13th, May 11th, June 8th (April and June in person, May remote) For the in person workshops, please rsvp to chanceyfleet@nypl.org For the Online workshop, click the link below. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpduyrrTstE9Syiis8tUl-V6n4kh3JoyOS

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Come learn how to use the manual settings on your camera, and how to use aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance settings to create professional quality images.

Show off your creativity and and build your critical thinking skills using a variety of materials to make something fun!

Mindfulness is about being fully present in the moment, without judgment, and with an attitude of kindness and curiosity. Since teens have experienced quite a year, we approach the spring with a sense of calm awareness, gentle support, and compassionate awareness. The cafes are a space to curate this kind of mentality but they can look many ways depending on the community. During the program, we will listen to music and/or podcasts to encourage mindfulness. Join Eastchester Library on Saturda…

Come enjoy Spring by doing some spring crafts at Parkchester Library. Paint and plant your very own flower pot, paint pottery or even color spring themed sheets. Create a mothers day gift if you like! You don't want to miss this relaxing weather.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Calling all kids! Calling all kids! Come in and join Macomb's in making a very special gift for Mothers's Day! Join us for fun experiments, crafts and interesting adventures every week. Registration is not required for this event.

This is an in-person event taking place at the St. George Library Center. Come visit the children room floor to learn how to crochet! Best suited for school-aged children only

Are you unfamiliar with using a computer? Need to set up an account but don't know what to do first? Come to Ottendorfer Library for one on one help. We will instruct you on how to use a computer, how to set up a gmail account, offer quick tips on how to navigate the Internet, and answer any questions you may have.

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 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 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 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):…

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 event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Interested in becoming a UI or UX Designer? Check out Figma -- a free, easy-to-use, web-based rapid-prototyping design tool. During this class, we will create a music player prototype together. While we will cover the basics of using Figma, previous experience with using Figma is recommended.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover how to customize charts to better visualize informations, as well as the pros and cons of various chart types. Topics include : Formatting charts, adding and customizing chart elements, creating mixed charts, chart analysis tools, and sparklines. 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 w…

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test. This class is taking place in person. This study group is for adults preparing to take the United States Citizenship Test. Each workshop will focus on several of the 100 citizenship test civic questions. Students will also learn about library and online resources to continue their practice at home. Open to Adults 18+

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.

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

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…

This event will take place in person at the Chatham Square Library in the Community Room. 本課程在Chatham Square圖書館community room 現場授課 This class is taught in Chinese only || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Immerse yourself in the world of computers and unlock a range of essential digital tools in this hands-on class! Gain a comprehensive understanding of computer systems, file management, and cloud platforms. Master key computer applications such as email, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. By the end of this cl…

In each weekly lecture, a situation of everyday life will serve as the basis for introducing vocabulary, sentences and grammar rules. Italian songs and short stories will also be used. Anna grew up and studied in Italy graduating from the Law School at Università Statale di Milano. Anna spent her adult life living in Italy, France, and Switzerland, with very brief periods in the United States. For the past fifteen years, while living in Lausanne - Switzerland - I was heavily involved in t…