Today's Events for Adults at NYPL

Financial, Credit, and Medicare Counseling (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

Online - Details will be emailed upon registration
Friday, April 26 - 9:00 am

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more.Budget and Credit Coaching [1] Sign up for a remote...

Adult Coloring & Chat Time: Online Session (Great Kills Library)

Online Only
Friday, April 26 - 10:00 am

This event is online only. Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. */This group meets online via Google Hangouts Meet. /**/You must register with your email address in order to receive the link...

Adult Board and Card Games (Riverside Library)

Riverside Library
Friday, April 26 - 10:00 am

* *Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! * ...

Meet With a Social Work Intern (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center
Friday, April 26 - 10:00 am

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 ...

Intermediate/Advanced Level Citizenship Test Preparation and U.S. History - IN PERSON (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Friday, April 26 - 10:00 am

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...

Hybrid: BrainFuse HelpNow Database (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center
Friday, April 26 - 10:00 am

======== WELCOME TO BRAINFUSE HELPNOW =======================================On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning. View how easy, intuitive and engaging Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning is for all ages and levels.-------- GET STARTED ---------------------------------------------------------Enter your l...

Jewelry Making for Adults & Seniors (Parkchester Library)

Parkchester Library
Friday, April 26 - 10:00 am

Join the staff in creating your own beaded Bracelet, Earring, or Necklace. Participants need to attend in person to make your own items. All materials will be provided for this program.Space is limited to 15 people. Please be on time.Registration is recommended.

Self Portrait Painting with Brooklyn-Based Artist Whit Harris at High Bridge Library (High Bridge Library)

High Bridge Library
Friday, April 26 - 10:30 am

.... Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at High Bridge Library [1] as we host Brooklyn-based artist Whit Harris [2] for a her special program, /*Self Portrait Painting*/. This workshop is for adult novice painters who...

We Speak NYC Conversation Group (Intermediate/Advanced Level) (Tompkins Square Library)

Tompkins Square Library, Third Floor
Friday, April 26 - 10:30 am

*This event will take place IN PERSON at Tompkins Square 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 chil...

Computer Class: Internet Basics in Bengali (কম্পিউটার ক্লাস: ইন্টারনেট বেসিক) (Parkchester Library)

Parkchester Library, Computer Lab
Friday, April 26 - 10:30 am

This event will take place in person at the Parkchester Library. This program will cover an introduction to the Internet, including getting connected, using a web browser, and navigating web pages. Learn how to find information online using search engines and subject directories. এই ইভেন্টটি পার্কচেস্টার লাইব্রের...

In Conversation | En conversation : Joël Dicker (Jefferson Market Library)

Online Only
Friday, April 26 - 10:30 am

/Le festival de littérature mondiale (World Literature Festival) [1] de la Bibliothèque publique de New York met à l’honneur des livres et des écrivains du monde entier, reflétant ainsi les nombreuses langues pratiquées au sein de nos communautés. Découvrez notamment les œuvres que nos usagers lisent actue...

Book Swap (West New Brighton Library)

West New Brighton Library, Community Room
Friday, April 26 - 10:30 am

This event will take place in person in the Community Room at the West New Brighton Library.Bring one or more books to swap with other book lovers! Price of admission is one book to swap. Please bring clean books...no ripped/torn pages. All genres are accepted. *Please limit the amount of books y...

Tech Connect: Tech 1 on 1 (Woodstock Library)

Woodstock Library
Friday, April 26 - 11:00 am

This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library. Need computer help? Want to practice typing or using the mouse? Get support for any computer task or project.

We Speak NYC English Conversation Group (Intermediate/Advanced Level) (Grand Concourse Library)

This event is in the Grand Concourse Library Community Room.
Friday, April 26 - 11:00 am

*This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library.* *NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation 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 teac...

Adult Craft program (Castle Hill Library)

Castle Hill Library
Friday, April 26 - 11:00 am

Learn a different craft every Friday at 11 am.Work with recycled materials, paper mache , clay, twine, fabric, candles ..& more No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill LibraryRegistration required, by phone or in pers...

Computer Basics (Soundview Library)

Soundview Library
Friday, April 26 - 11:00 am

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.

Walking Book Club (New Amsterdam Library)

New Amsterdam Library
Friday, April 26 - 11:00 am

If you enjoy walking and talking books come join our Walking Book Club. This month we will read and discuss Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan. Stop by the New Amsterdam library to pick up a copy. Meet at the branch at 11:00AMIn case of extreme weather we will meet in the community room.

Schomburg Center 's 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival (Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture)

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Friday, April 26 - 11:00 am

Artwork: Blossom Blair The **2024 Black Comic Book Festival **marks 12 years of bringing together animators, Blerds, bloggers, cosplay lovers, fans, families, illustrators, independent publishers, and writers to celebrate Black comic books and graphic novels and provides a platform to get the works ...

Creative Crochet Shapes with Bronx Artist Ruth Marshall at Throg's Neck Library (Throg's Neck Library)

Throg's Neck Library
Friday, April 26 - 11:00 am

.... Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Throg's Neck Library [1] as we host Bronx-based contempory textile artist Ruth Marshall [2] for her special program, *Creative Crochet Shapes*. Participants will all lea...

We Speak NYC Conversation Groups - IN PERSON (Intermediate/Advanced Level) (St. George Library Center)

St. George Library Center, Adult Learning Center
St. George Library Center, Adult Learning Center
Friday, April 26 - 11:00 am

This event will take place IN PERSON at the St. George Library Center.Conversation Classes: We Speak NYCFor Intermediate and Advanced Level English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world!Fridays, April ...

Virtual Journaling: Poetry Month Edition! (Tremont Library)

Tremont Library
Friday, April 26 - 11:00 am

Join us for *Poetry Month *as we blend creativity, reflection, and community in our *free Virtual Poetry Journaling Program*. With daily prompts, weekly workshops, and vibrant sharing sessions, discover the poet within you. Engage online, connect on social media, and explore our virtual library – yo...

Tech Open Lab (West New Brighton Library)

West New Brighton Library
Friday, April 26 - 11:30 am

Do you have question with your email? Do you want to learn more about Microsoft Office? 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 ...

Adult Cinema & Crafts (Edenwald Library)

Edenwald Library
Friday, April 26 - 11:30 am

Groups of people with disabilities join together to watch family movies and engage in arts and crafts. A program with different organizations.

Bite-Sized Bookclub: The Premonition by Banana Yoshimoto (Richmondtown Library)

Richmondtown Library, Community Room
Friday, April 26 - 12:00 pm

-------- JOIN RICHMONDTOWN'S BITE-SIZED BOOKCLUB! ---------------------------------.... Join us for a discussion about bite-sized reads available in our collection!.... This month's featured bite-sized book is ..-------- * *THE PRE...

Virtual Consultations with Business Librarians (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

Online - Details will be emailed upon registration
Friday, April 26 - 12:00 pm

-------- HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOUR BUSINESS PROJECTS THAT REQUIRES RESEARCH? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help!Our Librarians are avai...

Citizenship Study Group (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library, Community Room
Friday, April 26 - 12:00 pm

This program will take place in person at Hamilton Grange. This study group will help you prepare for the U.S Citizenship Test. We will go over the questions that you need to know and can give you the resources to help you practice. *Disclaimer*- This study group is intended for individuals who ...

Stroke of Genius: Painting for Beginners (Eastchester Library)

Eastchester Library
Friday, April 26 - 12:00 pm

Welcome everyone to our in-person painting program here at Eastchester Library! This is another installment of our series, "Stroke of Genius", where we can all paint and learn new techniques!Each month we will focus on a new topic or subject for our paint projects, so you may all leave ...

How to Change Your Life: Poetry Society of New York Poet Venus Solomon in Residence (St. George Library Center)

St. George Library Center
Friday, April 26 - 12:00 pm

.... Celebrate National Poetry Month with NYPL and Poetry Society of New YorkThis April, join us for writing workshops across the three boroughs, uplifting poetry of all types; free verse, form, and everything in between!*How to Change Your Life: Poetry Society of New York Poet Venus Solomon in...

Computer Basics: One-on-One Session (George Bruce Library)

George Bruce Library
Friday, April 26 - 12:15 pm

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics: * Learn to type and use a mouse * Internet for Beginners * Email for Beginners * Windows 7 Basics * Micr...

Reference Solutions (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration
Friday, April 26 - 1:00 pm

** This event is online only **Learn how to search for addresses, sales leads, and executives for over 11 million businesses in the U.S. Reference Solutions is an exhaustive business directory that is an invaluable resource for building both your business and your career.*Click here to register.*...

Morris Park Writing Residency with Americo Casiano (Morris Park Library)

Morris Park Library
Friday, April 26 - 1:00 pm

.... .... Americo Casiano was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico and came to the Bronx when he was an infant. Americo enrolled at Brooklyn College where he studied English with Charles Lynch and Puerto Rican literature with Alfredo Matilla; whom became his mentors & friends. Both were ins...

Painting Class with JASA (Baychester Library)

Baychester Library
Friday, April 26 - 1:00 pm

Unleash your creativity at the Baychester Library's enchanting painting program, presented in partnership with JASA. Every Friday throughout the month of February, from 1 pm to 3 pm, the library's community room transforms into a vibrant studio where patrons can explore the world of art...

Columbus Movie Matinee : April 26th (Columbus Library)

Columbus Library
Friday, April 26 - 1:00 pm

APRIL 26th – DUNGEONS & DRAGONS : HONOR AMONG THIEVES (2023) Director – Jonathan Goldstein; 134 Minutes; Rated PG-13; Paramount PicturesStarring – Chris Pine, Sophia Lillis, Daisy Head, Michelle RodriguezBased on the fantasy tabletop role-playing game; A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventur...

Checkmate! Chess Open Play (Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library)

Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
Friday, April 26 - 1:00 pm

Gather in our community room with your friends and other players for a game of Chess! We'll provide the tables and chairs. *You may bring in your own boards, and sets. There will be a limited amount of sets available. *A great way to meet new people, stimulate your brain and hone your skills i...

Mahjong Canasta and More (Huguenot Park Library)

Huguenot Park Library
Friday, April 26 - 1:00 pm

Bring your Mahjong and Canasta sets if you want to start up a game here at Huguenot. We will have an assortment of games avaliable for you to play if you don't have a set or prefer a different game. Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominos, Scrabble, and playing cards.

Movies @ Kips Bay Library Presents Book to Movie Adaptations Film: Rum Diary (Kips Bay Library)

Kips Bay Library
Friday, April 26 - 1:00 pm

SynopsisJournalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) takes a job in 1950s Puerto Rico, where he works to expose a sleazy real-estate entrepreneur named Sanderson and falls for Sanderson's attractive fiancée. Directed by Bruce Robinson.Director: Bruce Robinson, Production Year: 2011, Rating: R, Studio: ...

Movies at Mulberry Street Presents: "Dune: Part 1" (2021) (Mulberry Street Library)

Mulberry Street Library
Friday, April 26 - 1:00 pm

Join the staff of the Mulberry Street Library for a free, in-person, afternoon movie at the library -- "Dune: Part 1" (2021).In this mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny, must travel to the most dangerous p...

Friday Crafternoon (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

3rd Floor, Room 304
Friday, April 26 - 1:30 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304.*Join us for two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. We have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring,...

*In-Person: Microsoft Excel for Beginners (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center.Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets. *First come, first served.

Creative Crochet Shapes with Bronx Artist Ruth Marshall at Mott Haven Library (Mott Haven Library)

Mott Haven Library
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

.... Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Mott Haven Library [1] as we host Bronx-based contempory textile artist Ruth Marshall [2] for her special program, *Creative Crochet Shapes*. Participants will all learn how...

Genealogy Workshop @ Seward Park Library (Seward Park Library)

Seward Park Library
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

Join us for a couple of hours and use databases such as AncestryLibrary and FamilySearch to help find records of your ancestors! Feel free to bring documents/family records to assist with your search. You will be able to print out any documents you find during your research.

*En Persona: Películas en español: "La Loca " (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

Este programa se llevará a cabo en el Bronx Library Center, Estaremos proyectando la película * La Loca la película en **Español **con subtítulos en Inglés**.*.. Un joven psiquiatra se interesa en el caso de una mujer, quien cree estar viviendo en el año 1936. Los parientes de la paciente quieren hacerla pas...

Friday Afternoon Movie (Mosholu Library)

Mosholu Library, Auditorium
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

Friday Afternoon Movie will be held in the Mosholu Library community room/auditorium. No registration is required. Please view flyer for upcoming movies and dates.

Coloring Club (Bloomingdale Library)

Bloomingdale Library
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

Come join our Coloring Club and have a relaxing, fun and stress relieving time.Use our art supplies or bring your own. This is an in-person event and no registrarion is required.

Creative Aging Print + Process: Printmaking Workshops with Fan Kong (Battery Park City Library)

Battery Park City Library
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

.... 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 Battery Park City Library [1]Join us for "Print + Process"*!* Teaching Artist Fan Kong teaches 7 sessions of a printmaking wor...

Advanced Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602.Conversation Classes: We Speak NYCFor adult English language learners (age 16 and up)Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world!Fridays,...

Movies at 53rd:The Color Purple (53rd Street Library)

53rd Street Library, Community Room
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library.Please come and join us to watch a movie, The Color Purple *(2023)* on Friday, April 26th at 2 PM. The movie will be screened in the Community Room on the central level. Rating RRuntime: 2 hour, 21 minutes.Director: Blitz B...

Citizen Preparedness Event (Wakefield Library)

Wakefield Library
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

This program is in person. With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of ...

LiLY's Film Group: (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Community Room
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library.*/*Join LiLY's Film Group*/ at the Morningside Heights Library. The next meeting will be on Friday, April 26th at 2:00 PM, refreshments will be provided.*The movie will be screened in the Community Room.*

Computer Basics: Open Lab (George Bruce Library)

George Bruce Library
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technolgy questions? Drop by the libray between 2 and 3 p.m. No appointments needed -- first come, first served! The following are examples of topics with which we can help: * Resume and Cover Letter Review * Learn to type ...

Adult Crafternoons! (Macomb's Bridge Library)

Macomb's Bridge Library
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

Join us for Friday Crafternoon doing coloring and Board Games. Drop in by 2PM and get crafty with us! Each Friday we will be hosting Adult Crafternoons, where you can either color or engage in some fun board games.We'll have a project for you to do — or you can bring a project that you've be...

Family Film Screening: Elemental (2023) (St. George Library Center)

St. George Library Center
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Center.Come and join us as we watch the film Elemental (2023) and color on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. This movie will be screened in the Auditorium.Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” is an all-new, original feature film s...

Moby Dick Reading Group (Webster Library)

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Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

Please join us for the *thirteenth and FINAL* *installment* of our online book discussion group! This session will focus on *chapters 126-135*. Though published in 1850, Moby Dick still feels remarkably modern in terms of its style, scope, and subject matter. A flop at the time of its publication, it to...

Preserving Cultural Heritage in Ukraine (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Lenox & Astor Room, Room 216
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

======== NELIA KUKOVALSKA DISCUSSES HER WORK AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF ST. SOPHIA OF KYIV, THE LARGEST MUSEUM COMPLEX IN UKRAINE. ==============*Registration for this event has sold out. A limited number of standby tickets may be available on the day of the event.*The St. Sophia of Kyiv National...

Friday Film: The Independent (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library, Community Room
Friday, April 26 - 2:00 pm

During a crucial political election, a driven investigative journalist stumbles upon a life-altering lead that uncovers a disastrous secret. Eli risks losing everything if she reveals the awful truth that will change the course of history.

Adult Coloring Social hour (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library
Friday, April 26 - 3:00 pm

Our adult coloring group is now in-person! Color with us Hamilton Grange Library. Chat about the book you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind.

Writing a Tune to Your Life: Songwriting at Tremont Library (Tremont Library)

Tremont Library
Friday, April 26 - 3:00 pm

.... 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 Tremont Library [1].Writing a Tune to Your Life takes inspiration from their local branch autobiography collection and your own life to compose to make ...

Virtual Book Tasting (Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library)

Online
Online
Online
Friday, April 26 - 3:00 pm

*This event is online only. *Need a new book for the month? Then come to our Virtual Book Tasting! Get a "taste" of a variety of new and popular books. Come and hear about the great books from our librarians that are in our collection!*This event will take place over Google Meet.*

The Virtually Open Mic Coffeehouse (Richmondtown Library)

Online Only
Friday, April 26 - 3:30 pm

This event is online only. Whether you're a beginning or seasoned performer, sign up for our Open Mic and share your spoken word, music, or act with other participants at our friendly online venue (5 minutes maximum). Registration needed. Adults age 18+

Craft Circle! (Francis Martin Library)

Francis Martin Library
Friday, April 26 - 3:30 pm

Get to know fellow crafters at Francis Martin Library's weekly craft circle! Looking for a space to make art, exchange skills, and meet fellow crafters? Join us! Bring your crocheting, knitting, embroidery, or whatever else you're working on.Learn, share, and socialize.

Board Game/ Gaming Hour (Grand Concourse Library)

Grand Concourse Library, Best Buy Teen Tech Center
Friday, April 26 - 3:30 pm

Roll the dice, choose your strategy, or embark on a virtual adventure with Nintendo Switch and PS5—our Gaming Hour has it all! Join us for an epic fusion of classic board games and cutting-edge console excitement. It's the ultimate playtime where every move, whether analog or digital, brings l...

Anime @ Allerton (Allerton Library)

Allerton Library
Friday, April 26 - 4:00 pm

Join us to watch and discuss some of your favorite anime series with other anime fans! We will also be highlighting some of the corresponding manga in our collection. A limited number of snacks will be provided.Anime @ Allerton will take place every other Friday at 4pm.*April Dates: *4/12 & ...

Aprann Kreyòl: Haitian Creole Conversation Hour (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

In Person and Online
Friday, April 26 - 4:30 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library and online via Google Meet.*Join the staff of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library for Aprann Kreyòl, a basic level course to learn or practice the Haitian Creole language. No prior knowledge of Haitian Creole is ...

In Person: Old Earth Creates Exhibit Closing (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center, Latino and Puerto Rican Cultural Collection
Friday, April 26 - 5:00 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center.*Join us for the closing of Nanette Sanchez Velasquez's exhibit at the Bronx Library Center's Latinx & Puerto Rican Cultural Center. *Artist Statement: *I am a Harlem-born, self taught, teaching artisan with a passion f...

來自清水的孩子 | The Boy From Clearwater with Yu Pei Yun, Zhou Jian Xin, and Lin King (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Third Floor, Room 303
Friday, April 26 - 6:00 pm

-------- *AUTHOR YU PEI YUN AND ILLUSTRATOR ZHOU JIAN XIN WITH TRANSLATOR LIN KING WILL DISCUSS THEIR GRAPHIC NOVEL *來自清水的孩子 |*/THE BOY FROM CLEARWATER./* ----------------------------------------------*This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Third Floor, Room 303. **語言...