Today's Events for Teens at NYPL

Friday Fun Days: Audio Loops (Wakefield Library)

Wakefield Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

Each week we end things on a special one-off in this new program.Today we're going to learn about loops and then create a song in GarageBand on our library iPads. No experience required!

Chill Zone (City Island Library)

City Island Library, Community Meeting Room
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

No-stress, no-fuss relaxation time for kids, teens, and tweens.Laptops, games, activities, and snacks will be available.

Lo-Fi Fridays (High Bridge Library)

High Bridge Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person. Ready to unwind after a long week of school? Come by the Teen Center to kick back with some chill music. Read a book, chat with your friends, play a board game, or just hang out in a relaxed space.

Game Day at Mosholu Library! (Mosholu Library)

Mosholu Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

>"This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library.">Do you have the "coolest" gaming moves? Are you the best of the best? Show off your skills and challenge your friends in gaming matches in the library. Take part in our tournaments!

Parkchester Plays! (Parkchester Library)

Parkchester Library, Young Adult Area
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

Calling all gamers and video games fanatics! Bring your friends and come join us at the Parkchester Teen Center for an afternoon of your favorite Nintendo Switch games! We'll have laptops, video games, and board games available for you and your peers to play.

Cozy Winter Mugs (Soundview Library)

Soundview Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

Join us at the Soundview Library in designing your own winter mug! In preparation for National Cocoa Day on Wednesday December 13th, create a cozy design unique to you using Cricut that'll go on your own personal mug. Make sure to pick your mug up on December 13th and join us for a cozy ...

Digital Art (Baychester Library)

Baychester Library, Community Meeting Room
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This is an in-person event.We have 8 iPads installed with Procreate as well as 5 brand new Macbooks. Follow at tutorial or free style art your own way.Ages 13-17.

Teen Gaming (West New Brighton Library)

West New Brighton Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

Enjoy an afternoon of gaming. Play against friends on our Nintendo Switch, our collection of board games or just grab a laptop and hangout!

Game Day! (South Beach Library)

South Beach Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Drop by the Library anytime between 3-4:30 PM to play Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4 videogames with a librarian! Ages 6- 18.

Free Book Friday: Teen Edition (Bloomingdale Library)

Bloomingdale Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Come visit Bloomingdale Library's teen room. Teenagers will have a chance to browse from an assortment of special books and give them a new home. /**First come first served while supplies last**/

Teen Chess Hour & Discussion (Bloomingdale Library)

Bloomingdale Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This program will be in-person. Join us for our teen chess hour, mainly for beginners. However, all levels of expertise are welcomed. We will go over basic beginner skills by watching and reviewing tutorial videos. Play one-on-one with Bloomingdale staff or bring a friend. You can also play agai...

Friday Feature Film: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Library. Join us on December 1 for a screening of the 2002 film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, a fantasy which is the second installment in the Harry Potter film series. (Rated PG.) Snacks will be provided. For teens ages 13-18.

Game On! (West Farms Library)

West Farms Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This program will take place in person at West Farms Library.Board games, card games, maybe even Nintendo Switch. Try something new, play an old classic, or make your own. Whatever you feel like playing, we've got you covered!

Free Paint: Watercolors (Dongan Hills Library)

Dongan Hills Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

Join us for our Free Paint Series where will use watercolors as our medium. Any and all creative things you conjure up can flow directly onto your canvas as you are free to paint whatever your heart desires. Registration is required; The workshop will cap at 6 patrons.

Teen Art Hour: Cut Out Snowflakes (Van Cortlandt Library)

Van Cortlandt Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

Join us in Van Cortlandt's Teen Center for Teen Art Hour on Friday, December 1st at 3:30pm, where we'll be teaching patrons how to cut out different types of snowflakes! All artistic levels are welcome!All art supplies will be provided at this workshop.Patrons must be 13-18 years old to ...

Belmont Girls Who Code Club (Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center)

Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Second Floor
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

Interested in coding or computer science? Join us every other Friday for our Girls Who Code Club to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You may register for thr club during the program.For girls in ...

Create Your Own Buttons or Magnets (South Beach Library)

South Beach Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place at the South Beach Library.Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button.Ages 8-18

Gaming for Teens (DEC 2023) (Ottendorfer Library)

Ottendorfer Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place in person at Ottendorfer Library. Join us every Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for gaming in the library.Play with friends in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and so manymore.Snacks will be included! Nintendo Switch, PlayStation4 No Registration RequiredOpen to 13-18 years old...

Teen Game Time! (Washington Heights Library)

Washington Heights Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

Put those gamer skills to the test and have fun while at it!Join us every Friday and play your favorite games.Snacks will be provided. For ages 12-17

Teen Lounge (Macomb's Bridge Library)

Macomb's Bridge Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Come in, hang out with friends, charge your phones use the computers or just chill!

Game On! (96th Street Library)

96th Street Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

Join us every Friday for gaming with our Nintendo Switch! Snacks will be provided.

College and Career Pathways: Time Management Strategies @ Harry Belafonte (Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library)

Online Only
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

This event is online only.Between school, work, friends, and family, there is a lot going on all the time. Join this workshop to learn different ways to manage your time and minimize stress.

Video Games & Board Games (Clason's Point Library)

Clason's Point Library
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to play Nintendo Switch and board games! Snacks will be provided. For tweens and teens ages 12-18.

Game On @ Tremont! (Tremont Library)

Tremont Library
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

Take a break from the stress of school with a game night! Play Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch, try on a virtual reality headset, or try one of our tabletop games! Snacks will be available.Grades 7-12 encouraged to attend!

Teen College & Career Assistance (Castle Hill Library)

Castle Hill Library
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.

Merry Button Making! (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center, Teen Center
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us in making holiday-inspired buttons.

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...

Open Lab at the Teen Center (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen Center
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

Event Details.... Working on a music, photo, video, or graphic design project? The Media Lab is open!Our workstations are fully equipped for all kinds of projects. Come by the lab to... * Create music and edit audio in Logic Pro X or ProTools * Edit video in Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere * C...

Pizza and a Movie Night (53rd Street Library)

53rd Street Library
Friday, December 1 - 5:00 pm

This event will take place in person at 53rd St.*Great Movie— Free Pizza— Teens Only*What are you doing on the first Friday of every month? Grab a friend and join! Or meet a friendor two or three!*Who can attend?* Young people aged 14-19Here’s what to expect: * Each month PaaM hosts present a new theme...