Online Events & Classes Calendar

Wednesdays April 3 through June 19 If you already know how to type but need experience with the Voiceover screen reader for Mac, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing Voiceover, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-yrqj0tEtZlIeeuEtSRxmAl1YNzS0hZ

This event will be held in a hybid format; join us in person at George Bruce Library or online. Looking for a new job? The library can help! Join us for an overview of the job search process, including how to use websites like Indeed and Google to find current openings. We'll also explore library resources that can help you in all stages of the application process, from creating a cover letter and resume to preparing for your interview. If you wish to attend virtually, please register with yo…

This event is online only. Come join us and get lost in the creative world of crochet. Learn how to chain, loop, stitch and so much more. Enter your email in the space provided, and you'll be sent a meeting link the day before the program.

This program is ONLINE only. Join us when we discuss this short story by Don Delillo, "Human Moments in World War III." An astronaut and his companion orbit the earth while a non-nuclear WWIII rages down below. The narrator realizes that war has replaced everyday life and eliminated the space for human moments. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link to join the discussion will be sent to you. Don DeLillo (born November 20, 1936) is an American n…

Please join the 53rd Street Library for our Virtual Citizenship Study Group. The online 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 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other resources, as well as playing informative games to help you learn all you'll need to know for the citizenship test. To participate in this program, please register with your email address…

This event is online at the George Bruce Library. Getting ready for an interview? Do you need help with how to prepare for a professional interview? How to present yourself professionally during the interview? This is an Opportunity Network program.

Join the Woodstock YA team online for an informational session on the resource Career Cruising, available with your library card! Career Cruising is a database that enables you to learn about career possibilities and outlines the steps needed to achieve them. Registration Required.

Wednesdays April 3 through June 19 If you already know how to type but need experience with the free NVDA screen reader for Windows, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing NVDA, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuuqqz4sHN3gUt8vYNngAOIgwHUyIrJf

This program will take place virtually. Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held online at the Kingsbridge Library on every Thursday from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Eastern Time. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles…

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…

Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…

This event is online only. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children of multiple-aged children. Storytime is a program for parents / caregivers and their children. Both the parent / caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. When registering for this p…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform! You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse staff as we discuss the book, "Sea of Tranquility," by Emily St. John Mandel. The website, Goodreads, calls it, "A novel of art, time travel, love, and plague that takes the reader from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony on the moon five hundred years later." Borrow the book from your local public library. On the day of the discussion, a link to join will be sent to you. Emily St. John Mandel (born 1979) is a Canadian novelis…

Hybrid Introduction to Finding Grants at the Bronx Library Center

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. This class will cover the most popular lookup method in Excel, VLOOKUP, which is used to search for and retrieve information in data sets, and work with the results. Skills required: Be able to write functions Understand Absolute vs Relative Cell References You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using ol…

This event is online only. It is a new month. What have you read? What would you like to share? See you there!

This event is online only. Join us on Google Meet as we read chapter books together, discuss, and enjoy reading activites and games! Intended for children in grades K-2 who are growing, independent readers. You must register in advance to receive the link to participate. The link to our book group will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Participation limited to 15 child partici…

Event Details This event is online only. Our adult coloring group is now online! Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind. Who says that you can't be social while practicing social distancing? “You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need a device w…

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 Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

This is an online program. Through meditation we can experience a profound, peace, bliss and happiness unlike any we can find in the world. Come learn the steps to mediation and begin to experience the inner light and a deep source of spiritual nourishment. For new or advanced meditators. Facilitated Nirav Sheth There will be a chance to try this time tested technique out. Brief Bio: Nirav is a Leadership Coach, Life Coach and Business Growth Consultant. He is the Founder and President of St…

This event is online only. Please join us for a discussion of Tessa Hadley’s Free Love: A Novel which is available from NYPL. Booklist review (January 28, 2022): “London in 1967 is all Carnaby Street, kohl-eyed girls, and lanky lads in brocade vests. It’s a terrible time to be a 40-year-old mother of two stagnating in a cozy house on the outskirts, but that’s just what Phyllis Fischer is. With her stodgy Foreign Office husband, precocious son, and moody teenage daughter, Phyllis is content eno…

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 Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

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 to participate. 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. Sign up for NYPL Conn…

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children, but caregivers with children of all ages are welcome. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be…

This event is online only. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books led by members of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children of multiple-aged. Storytime is a program for parents / caregivers and their children. Both the parent / caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the prog…

This event is online only. For children ages 7-12 who love to create and innovate. Join staff from 58th Street Library via Google Meet as we learn a recipe or make a craft together. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. *This event involves making a snack or craft at home! A list of ingredients and tools needed will be provided beforehand.* Participation limited to 10 child participants. Each child participant must be accompanied by an adult when…

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 Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the fundamentals of DOM manipulation in JavaScript by creating a dynamic to-do list web app. You must have some understanding of CSS Selectors and HTML to participate. Check out our classes titled HTML Basics and Advanced CSS Selectors to learn more. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Studio40 Workshops are deep dives into selected topics in production, with time for practice and questions. Continue to develop your AV production skills in a practical setting where we can thoroughly explore the chosen workshop topic. Compression, Levelling, Gating, and other dynamics-based effects are critical parts of the post production process, and understanding how it works can help you add clarity, definition, an…

NOTE: This class is being held online. 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 class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced issues with receiving emails from TechConnect. Using…

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 is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Flexbox is a CSS layout module that offers a more efficient way of aligning and distributing space among items in a container. It allows for easy manipulation of layouts in responsive web design on all device mediums. Join us to learn the fundamentals of using flexbox to design custom web layouts. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

Saturdays April 27, May 18, and June 29 This informal group meets monthly to tackle questions about using Voiceover for Mac. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-qspz8qH9TPI2LGYxFM34_dknY-pxGM

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of adding JavaScript to a web page. To be part of the class you need a basic understanding of HTML. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. iMovie is a free video creation software available on Mac platforms. Learn how to navigate the software and get started making your own videos with this beginner-friendly video editing software. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtu…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. CSS Grid is a CSS layout module that allows you to define two-dimensional layouts based on a grid creation, an arrangement of columns and rows. Like flexbox, it is far superior to earlier methods to layout web pages but with some added advantages. Join us and learn how to and when to use CSS Grid. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to add, remove, and modify the content of your HTML pages using JavaScript. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Registration is required.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. A podcast is a creative, on-demand audio show for sharing information, engaging audiences with stories, participating in community conversations, and much more. Come learn how to edit and mix your show with the free audio production software, Audacity. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://on.nypl.org/stud…