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, December 1 - 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 Board and Card Games (Riverside Library)

Riverside Library
Friday, December 1 - 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! Bring your own game supplies. * ...

Huguenot Writing Group "Cover Stories" - (Huguenot Park Library)

Huguenot Park Library
Friday, December 1 - 10:00 am

Are you interested in writing? We have 2 unique book covers on display in the branch to serve as an idea starter. We are dying to know what is happening in these stories and we hope that your creativity and ingenuity can be both fun and inspiring.

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, December 1 - 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...

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

Online Only
Friday, December 1 - 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...

One on One Resume Assistance and Job Search (Throg's Neck Library)

Throg's Neck Library
Friday, December 1 - 10:00 am

-------- SUBJECTS WILL INCLUDE JOB SEARCH AND RESUME HELP. ALL WORK WILL BE CONDUCTED ON OUR LIBRARY COMPUTERS. REGISTRATION PREFERRED BUT WALK INS ARE WELCOME. CALL US FOR DETAILS AND MORE INFORMATION --------- Open to Adult 18+

In-Person NYPL Databases: Chronicling America (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center
Friday, December 1 - 10:00 am

*This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center! *Join BLC in exploring the Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers database. *When:* Friday, Decemeber 1, 2023 at 10am-12pm*Where:* Room C-33

Let's Reconnect Over Coffee - Dept of Veterans Affairs, Suicide Prevention (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Friday, December 1 - 10:30 am

This event will take place in person at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 1 Mezzanine Level.Join us on select days to hear from local organizations and government agencies about services and resources available in the community. Enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with fellow attendees and ...

Microsoft Word for the beginners (Parkchester Library)

Parkchester Library, Computer Lab
Friday, December 1 - 10:30 am

Learn how to create documents, apply good formatting, and save and share your work using Microsoft Word.

Film Friday: The Estate (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Community Room
Friday, December 1 - 10:30 am

*This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library.*Come and join us to watch a film, The Estate [1] on Friday, December 1st at 10:30 AM.*The movie will be screened in the Community Room. **Director: *Dean Craig*Runtime:* 96 minutes*Synopsis:*Two sisters attempt to win over t...

We Speak NYC English Conversation Groups (Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library)

Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
Friday, December 1 - 10:30 am

*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 Conve...

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

Grand Concourse Library
Friday, December 1 - 11:00 am

*This is an in person event.* *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 teacher. The characters spea...

Computer Basics (Soundview Library)

Soundview Library
Friday, December 1 - 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.

It's all about Crochet with Teaching Artist Sandra Ramirez at Throg's Neck Library (Throg's Neck Library)

Throg's Neck Library
Friday, December 1 - 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 teaching artist Sandra Ramirez for a her special program, /*It's All About Crochet*/. Through a series of workshops, you will learn...

*In-Person: Introduction to Computers and Digital Devices (Mandarin) || 電腦與數位工具簡介 (Chatham Square Library)

Chatham Square Library, Community Room
Friday, December 1 - 11:00 am

*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 comp...

Adult Craft program (Castle Hill Library)

Castle Hill Library
Friday, December 1 - 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...

Poetry Hour (Richmondtown Library)

Online Only
Friday, December 1 - 12:00 pm

This event is online only. Do you love beautiful words? Do you enjoy writing poetry? Have you always wanted to try writing, but never put aside the time for it?If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then grab your favorite cup of tea and join us virtually for a casual hour of discussing ou...

Online Wellness Reading Group (Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library)

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Friday, December 1 - 12:00 pm

Online Wellness Reading Group Looking for another reading program to join? Then, check out the Online Wellness Reading Group at Andrew Heiskell. The book for December 1, 2023 is Who is wellness for? an examination of wellness culture and who it leaves behind by Róisín, Fariha. This event is onlin...

*In-Person: TechConnect Winter Open House (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Event Center
Friday, December 1 - 12:00 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Event Center on the 7th floor.*Join us for an afternoon of fun, exploration, and music at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) in midtown! As we cap off our year-long celebration of the 50th...

Tech Open Lab (West New Brighton Library)

West New Brighton Library
Friday, December 1 - 12:00 pm

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 ...

Open Book Hour - Adult Book Discussion (Richmondtown Library)

Richmondtown Library, Community Room
Friday, December 1 - 12:00 pm

-------- OPEN BOOK HOUR @ RICHMONDTOWN LIBRARY - 12:00PM ---------------------------------------------------Join us for an hour of recommendations and conversations about your favorite recent reads! This is a casual discussion session that will focus on what you're currently re...

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

Online - Details will be emailed upon registration
Friday, December 1 - 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...

Movies at Mulberry Street Presents: "Asteroid City" (2023) (Mulberry Street Library)

Mulberry Street Library
Friday, December 1 - 1:00 pm

Join the staff of the Mulberry Street Library for a free, in-person, afternoon movie at the library -- "Asteroid City" (2023).In an American desert town in the mid-1950s, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages. An unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences...

Mahjong Canasta and More (Huguenot Park Library)

Huguenot Park Library
Friday, December 1 - 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.

Virtual Citizenship Study Group (Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library)

Online
Friday, December 1 - 1:00 pm

Come and join the Harry Belafonte- 115th Library for our Virtual Citizenship Study Group.The virtual citizenship study group is a place where you can study for the Naturalization Test with others who are also preparing for the exam, using materials from the United States Citizenship and ...

Columbus Library Movie Matinee (Columbus Library)

Columbus Library
Friday, December 1 - 1:00 pm

DECEMBER 1ST – HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (1995) Director – Jodie Foster; 104 Minutes; Rated PG-13; Paramount Pictures Cast – Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, Claire DanesAfter losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be former boss, and finding out that her d...

Investing: What Your Money Can Do for You (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

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

** This event is online only **This class provides an introduction to the world of investing, including why you should be an investor and different types of investments and their uses. Learn how to recognize the potential risks and rewards of different investments.*Click here to register.* [1] [...

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

Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
Friday, December 1 - 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...

Friday Crafternoon (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

3rd Floor, Room 304
Friday, December 1 - 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,...

Crochet Circles with Bronx Artist Ruth Marshall at Morris Park Library (Morris Park Library)

Morris Park Library
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

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

*Online: Google Drive/Docs (Bronx Library Center)

Online Only
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

This event is online only. Must register with a full name and valid email address.Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs. *You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the cl...

Ancestry Library Tutorial (Seward Park Library)

Seward Park Library
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

Interested in family history? Take advantage of NYPL's free access to Ancestry Library and learn how to navigate the site and find documents that tell your family's story! Please sure register here or in person at the Seward Park branch - registration is limited!

Lawn and Leaf Bag Giveaway (Kingsbridge Library)

Kingsbridge Library
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

Stop by our table to learn how to participate in Curbside Composting and how NYC food scraps and yard waste become finished compost and renewable energy! Visitors will receive free paper lawn and leaf bags to set out your yard waste with your brown bin OR to set out for seasonal leaf ...

Max Beerbohm: The Price of Celebrity with Margaret Stetz and Mark Lasner (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Lenox & Astor Room, Room 216
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

======== JOIN THE CURATORS OF THE FIRST MAJOR EXHIBITION OF MAX BEERBOHM’S WORK IN NEARLY 50 YEARS FOR A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK. ===============When celebrity became an international industry in the late 19th century, British caricaturist, author, and dandy Max Beerbohm was at the center of it. To b...

Advanced Level Conversation Classes - IN PERSON (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Friday, December 1 - 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!Friday,...

Movies at 53rd: Fantastic Mr. Fox (53rd Street Library)

53rd Street Library, Community Room
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library.Please come and join us to watch a movie, Barbie *(2009)* on Friday, December 2nd at 2 PM. The movie will be screened in the Community Room on the central level. Rating PGRuntime: 1 hour, 27 minutes.Director: Wes AndersonStarring: G...

Friday Film: Mission Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part 1 (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library, Community Room
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan's past closing in, a...

Coloring Club (Bloomingdale Library)

Bloomingdale Library
Friday, December 1 - 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.

*En Persona: Películas en español: "Tierra Madre” (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

* *Este programa se llevará a cabo en el Bronx Library Center, Estaremos proyectando la película * Tierra Madre/ /*Basada en la historia real de Aidee González, una madre decidida a criar a sus hijos junto a su pareja en el pueblo fronterizo mexicano de Tecate. Aidee trabaja como bailarina exótica manteni...

One on One Tech Help: Ayuda técnica uno a uno (Inwood Library)

Inwood Library
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

This event will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood LibraryNeed Help creating an email? Want to know how to download an ebook? Book a 30 minute 1:1 Help Session.¿Necesita ayuda para crear un correo electrónico? ¿Quiere saber cómo descargar un lib...

City Harvest: Food Smarts Harvest Skills (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Community Room
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library.*Wondering how to utilize all the food in your pantry and fridge? We can help!Join Morningside Heights Library on a Food Smarts nutrition lesson that incorporates healthy cooking tips on a budget and helps to reduce food...

One-on-One Computer Help (Wakefield Library)

Wakefield Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

*This event will take place in-person at the Wakefield Library, **Help - /on a first-come; first-served basis/ - can include:* * Internet browsing * Email * Typing software * eBooks and Audiobooks * Library Catalog and Databases

Adult Coloring and Conversation (Clason's Point Library)

Clason's Point Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Have fun conversation while enjoying the relaxing activity of coloring. Coloring helps with destressing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Materials are provided, just bring what's on your mind!

Adult Coloring Social hour (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library
Friday, December 1 - 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.

Free Book Friday! (Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library)

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest branch.*Come visit the Van Nest Library and receive a free book...to keep!. Kids and Teens will have a chance to browse from an assortment of special books and give them a new home. Take some time to sit and talk with friends or r...

Crochet Fridays! (Francis Martin Library)

Francis Martin Library
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

*This program will take place in person.*Drop by the Francis Martin Branch to learn crochet. This group is open to all; no experience needed. We provide crochet hooks, yarn, and instruction. Already know how to crochet? Then come share your knowledge, meet fellow crocheters, and chat.

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

3rd Floor, Room 304
Friday, December 1 - 4:30 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 304.*Join the staff of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library for Aprann Kreyòl: Haitian Creole Conversation Hour. This is a space for people who would like to learn or practice the Haitian Creole language. In ...

Meet with a Student Social Work Intern (Fri) (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Friday, December 1 - 5:45 pm

-------- DID YOU KNOW? -------------------------------------------------------The New York Public Library partners with accredited social work colleges across the city to connect you with students who can help you access vital social services, including housing, short-term shelter, food security,...

Alastair Macaulay Explores Giselle (New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center)

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium
Friday, December 1 - 6:00 pm

.... *Register [1]*Dance scholar and former Chief Dance Critic for the// New York Times//, Alastair Macaulay, takes us on a deep dive into one of the most beloved ballets of all time, //Giselle//, in company with the //Giselle //scholars and stagers Marian Smith and Doug Fullington. Following a tim...