Today's Events for Teens at NYPL

Teen Lounge (Macomb's Bridge Library)

Macomb's Bridge Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

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!

Spring Break: Silk Screen Printing Camp (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen Center
Thursday, April 25 - 1:00 pm

-------- UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY AT OUR SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR TEENS! ----------------------------------------------Dive into the vibrant world of screen printing and learn the techniques to transform your ideas into wearable art. This hands-on camp will guide you through...

College and Career Pathways: Virtual (or In-Person) 1-on-1 Counseling Sessions @ St. George (St. George Library Center)

Online via Google Meet
Thursday, April 25 - 1:00 pm

Need a second pair of eyes on your cover letter or resume? Want to practice your job interview skills? Need help finding the right career for you? Or just talk through a job search? Sign up for a 1 on 1 counseling session with a librarian. Each session is half an hour and takes place either at the S...

DIY Design & Decorate (Charleston Library)

Charleston Library
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00 pm

This event will take place in-person at the Charleston Library.Choose from our large selection of DIY projects including puzzles, fabric tote bags, and ceramics! Decorate using our supplies and take home a masterpiece! /*For Tweens and Teens, Ages 10-17*/

Teen Anime and Manga (St. George Library Center)

St. George Library Center
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00 pm

Join us in the Teen Room to watch your favorite anime series or discuss your favorite manga. Program is taking place in person at the St. George Library Teen Room. All materials are provided.

Teen Video Games (St. George Library Center)

St. George Library Center
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00 pm

Come have some friendly competition with your friends on the Switch, PS4 and PS5.This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Teen Center.

MOMATH: Evening the Odds (Morrisania Library)

Morrisania Library
Thursday, April 25 - 2:30 pm

This is an in-Person program at the Morrisania Liibrary.Jpoin the teen staff for another fun-filled activity while we learn the probability of rolling different sums with a standard pair of dice depends upon the sum inquestion. This activity guides students to find ways to renumber their dice so e...

STEAM Play (City Island Library)

City Island Library, Community Meeting Room
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

STEAM Play focuses on giving children the freedom to create, design, engineer, and innovate in their own way by experimenting with provided toys. Ages 6 - 10

Anime & Manga Club (Parkchester Library)

Parkchester Library, Young Adult Area
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

Explore different genres, categories, and eras of Japanese animation in Anime & Manga club! Learn about the history of anime and watch classic, retro, and current anime with your fellow anime fans!

Banned Book Club Event with Stacey Lee: The Downstairs Girl (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

-------- REGISTER FOR REMINDERS NOW! [1] --------------------------------------------- VIEW THE LIVESTREAM ON NYPL'S TEEN BANNED BOOK CLUB PAGE [2] ON THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024, AT 3 PM ET. --------------------------------------- JOIN BESTSELLING AUTHOR STACEY LEE, THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, AN...

Book Circle : Books and Social Media (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

Come to the teen floor to talk about all things young adult books.For this discussion, we will be focusing on books and the relationship they have with social media.Come join us to discuss, to draw and to build your "to-read" shelf!

Teen Lounge at Stapleton Branch (Stapleton Library)

Stapleton Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Drop in on Thursdays from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM for board games, video games, or a craft !“Discover what the Library offers NYC teens [1], including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.”[1] https...

Books for All: Author Talk Watch Party with Stacey Lee, The Downstairs Girl (Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center)

Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Second Floor
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

Join us at Belmont for an in-person celebration to watch the livestream of our Teen Banned Book Club event with Stacey Lee about her book The Downstairs Girl. Snacks provided upon availability. Can't attend in person? Register free for the livestream! [1] Throughout the year, The New York Pub...

Dungeons & Dragons 4 Teens (Baychester Library)

Baychester Library, Community Meeting Room
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

Embark on epic quests, forge alliances, and unleash your imagination in our Dungeons & Dragons for Teens at the library. Join the adventure!

Teens! Come Have Fun with Clay (Richmondtown Library)

Richmondtown Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

Looking for a creative and relaxing hour with clay? We will provide the materials and you supply the inspiration. We will supply snacks too!

Cool Down: A Restorative Space for Pre-Teens in M.S. (Riverdale Library)

Riverdale Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for pre-teens in middle school to chill after a long day. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY c...

DIY Button Making Workshop (Sedgwick Library)

Sedgwick Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Personalized your own button or bring your own design.

Teen Craft Hour: Do-It-Yourself Totebag Decorating (West New Brighton Library)

West New Brighton Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

Create your own custom totebags! Using our blank totebags and arts and craft supplies, design your own fashionable custom totebag you can take home. For Ages 12-18

Author Talk with Cliff Bleszinski (Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library)

Online via Google Meet
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place over Google Meet. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with video game creator and writer, *Cliff Bleszinski*, as they talk about his writing and career and also his comic book debut, *Scrapper*! *Author Bios**Cliff Bleszinski *made videogames for 25 y...

College & Career Pathways: FAFSA Completion Session @ Woodstock (Woodstock Library)

Woodstock Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

Calling high school seniors and families! Join NYPL and NYC Public Schools for a drop-in FAFSA Completion Session atWoodstock. Come to this session if you have questions or need assistance completing the 2024–25 FAFSA. Availability is first-come, first-served during the time window. Disclaimer: The Ne...

Teen Art Club (Bloomingdale Library)

Bloomingdale Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Join us in the teen room for our April craft series: April 4 DIY Planters, April 11 Felt Flowers, and April 25 Mixed Media Canvas.

Community Chess Play (Inwood Library)

Inwood Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood Library.Open play for chess enthusiasts or learners of all ages! Join us for an hour and a half of play. Come to learn or practice your skills with other chess players in our community.

Anime & Manga Club (Soundview Library)

Soundview Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

Come watch your favorite anime and pick up some great manga at Soundview Library! Attendance will be closed 15 minutes after start time.

Teen Gaming (Castle Hill Library)

Castle Hill Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Come have some friendly competition with your friends on the Nintendo Switch and PS4. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more!

Spring Photo Booth (High Bridge Library)

High Bridge Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

This event will take place in person. Join us to take fun photos in our Spring Photo Booth! We'll have props to pose with in front of a professional backdrop. Take home prints of your favorite photos taken with our digital camera.

YA Open Lab (Throg's Neck Library)

Throg's Neck Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library.Tuesdays teens are able to come in to use our laptops to do homework or play games for on hour.

Teen Cursive Writing! (Mosholu Library)

Mosholu Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. No Registration Required. *Sign here if you are ready to practice your cursive writing skills, one letter/word at a time!

DIY Board Games (Seward Park Library)

Seward Park Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

Are you a tic-tac-toe fan? Or maybe more complex games are your thing. Either way join us in making a one of a kind boardgame that suits your style.

Anime & Manga Club @ BLC! (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center, Teen Center
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

Do you enjoy watching anime? Are you excited for what the Spring anime season has to offer? Or maybe you've never watched anime but you're curious to check it out? Then join us at the BLC Teen program room for the return of our Anime Club! We will be watching some of this season's...

Teen Tech Time (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library.You are invited to use the library's iPad to create flyers, social media posts and more.

Music Production Basics: Drums (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen Center
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

.... *Are you interested in learning how to make music using digital software?* *In this introductory class, you'll get a chance to learn:*- A comprehensive introduction to Ableton Live and its main features- Programming drums using Ableton's Drum Rack- An in-depth look at common drum ...

Books & Banter: National Poetry Month (Grand Concourse Library)

Grand Concourse Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

We're doing things a bit differently for our April edition of Books & Banter. April is National Poetry Month, and we'll be spending our Thursdays doing all things poetry! The first two events will be virtual (registration will be required) and the third event will be in-personOn...

Teen Movie Night (Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library)

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

*This event takes place in person.* Every month we will watch a movie that is based on a form of literature. We will discuss comparisons between the film and its literary counterpart and enjoy the movie with free snacks. Bring your classmates and friends.Vote for the movie that will be played us...

Teen Book Club: National Poetry Month (Clason's Point Library)

Clason's Point Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to chat about what you've been reading! This month, we will spotlight some great poetry books in our collection for National Poetry Month. We'll share book recommendations and provide a calm space to read and r...

College and Career Pathways: Mindfulness Workshop @ West Farms Library (West Farms Library)

Online Only
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

This event is online only.Join us for an afternoon of mindfulness. We'll discuss what it is, how to practice it and do some exercises on our own.Audience: Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years), Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)This program will take place online via Google Meet. You must registe...

Teen Anime Watch Party (St. Agnes Library)

St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

Come watch awesome anime with your friends, eat snacks, and get to know other teens who also love anime (or who are just starting out!)YOU get to help vote on what we watch. From the below list, on this specific Thursday, we will watch... (majority vote taken at the start of the program wins) *...

Positivi-Tea Thursdays (Wakefield Library)

Wakefield Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

Join the Wakefield Young Adult Staff for art, writing, and iced tea! Teens will be able to discover their inner artist regardless of skill level and can take their creations home!*All supplies are provided!* Iced tea will also be provided but feel free to bring your own (enclosed) teas!4/4Banned ...

CCP College Freshman 101 (Throg's Neck Library)

Throg's Neck Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

This event will happen online only. Come learn about how to have a sucessful first year in college! What to prepare for and get some advice on to expect.

Nintendo Switch Hour For Teens (Francis Martin Library)

Francis Martin Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

On 4:00 PM Thursdays, it's game time! At Francis Martin Library, we are looking to provide a fun and engaging space for you to play video games, hang out with your friends and blow off steam after a long school day. We have a new Nintendo Switch ready to go! We're hoping to engage you in ...

Video Game Club (Harlem Library)

Harlem Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

Join us at Harlem Library every Thursday to game with friends using our Nintendo Switch and PS5 consoles! Test your skills and have some fun!*Snacks will be provided, as well as all games and consoles! *This event will take place in person at the Harlem library.Masks are encouraged at all NYPL ...

College Drop-In Question Hour (53rd Street Library)

53rd Street Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the 53rd St Library.Are you in need of any assistance related to the college application process? Drop by during our college question hour sessions! We'd be happy to answer any inquiries you may have regarding preparation for planning your postsecondary...

Youth Tech Club (Great Kills Library)

Great Kills Library, Community Room
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

Welcome to Youth Tech Club! Explore new technology with us Thursdays at 4 PM including 3D Printing pens, Osmo Genius Kits, Google Chromebooks, and so much more!*/This program is for ages 11 and up. Space is limited to 10 participants. Advanced registration is not required. /*

Spring Break Camp: Theatre Improv Camp (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen Center
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

-------- THIS SPRING BREAK, COME JOIN US EVERY WEEKDAY IN THE SNFL TEEN CENTER FOR SPRING BREAK CAMP! -------------------------------------The Teen Center is inviting teens to come and learn the art of improvisation at the library for free!In this 5-day workshop, participants will learn how to ...

Whose AI? - A series of four creative workshops on AI and its social implications (Chatham Square Library)

Chatham Square Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

Join artist Carrie Sijia Wang for a series of four creative workshops exploring AI chatbots and their impact on society! Students will engage in playful, explorative activities to build chatbots together, develop a clearer understanding of AI technologies, and their social implications. The...

Photography Club (Grand Concourse Library)

Grand Concourse Library, Best Buy Teen Tech Center
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

Join us for an opportunity to expand your photography skills in this hands-on, photography program. Shoot, produce, and edit your own photography using Procreate on our Apple Ipads.

Teen Tech Thursdays: Claymation (Tompkins Square Library)

Tompkins Square Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

Learn how to use Stop Motion Studio and animate lumps of plasticine! Held in the community room. No prior experience needed!

Doodle Art (Washington Heights Library)

3rd Floor
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

Join us as we create art projects using 3D Pens.3D Pens and materials provided for library use only.*Supplies are limited

Teen Art & Craft Club: Painting Ceramic Planters (Grand Concourse Library)

Grand Concourse Library
Thursday, April 25 - 5:00 pm

This activity allows you to use various painting techniques, such as acrylics or ceramic glazes, to personalize and beautify a ceramic planter. Whether you're adding vibrant colors, intricate designs, or unique patterns, this project enhances the aesthetics of your plant container, making it a...

College and Career Pathways: Personal Statements 101 (Van Cortlandt Library)

Van Cortlandt Library
Thursday, April 25 - 5:00 pm

Join us online for this virtual event on Thrusday, April 25th at 5:00pm, where we'll be going over the basics of writing personal statements for college applications! Our YA Librarians will walk you through a step-by-step process of how to prepare for your college essay and even workshop some...