Events

This is an in-person program at the Huguenot Park Library. Teens and tweens are all welcome to join us for a fun craft! We will be designing our own squishy, stress balls! Are you a teen, tween, or that weird in-between where you're an adult but not quite feeling it yet? Come join us as we attempt to create something cool, hang out and chat. What we take home will be a surprise! But you'll have fun making it. Dont hesitate to virtually browse all of the NYPL titles. If you have any questions…

This program is in-person only. Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12. Stop by the library and make a special craft as a gift. Free supplies provided on a first-come basis.

This event takes place in person at the 67th St library. The week has only just begun but already feeling like it's time to take a breather? Us too... Come join us as we gather each Tuesday around some freshly brewed tea and tasty snacks to chat and relax. We have a variety of loose leaf teas and can't wait to share our love of this cozy tradition with you!

This is an in-person event at Baychester Library. We've combined trivia with bingo. Test your knowledge for a chance to win some small prizes. Ages 13-17.

Did you know Black Bears are native to the New York State? In this program, you learn more about the life of Black Bears followed by an art activity in which you will have the oportunity to paint your very own ceramic Bear bank! All materials will be provided. Join in on the fun and bring some friends along! Join the Jerome Park Library as we celebrate Bronx Week and learn about New York State native Black Bears!

Come join us in person, hang out with your friends in a cool, casual environment. You can take part in games, unleash your creativity with drawing and coloring, or get creative with LEGOs. You can also have some friendly competition with your friends on the Nintendo Switch. No registration required.

We’ll continue to explore the world of Virtual Reality with the NEW META VR HEADSETS available at the Best Buy Teen Center @ Grand Concourse. Activity release forms are available at the teen center and must be signed by parents/guardians before the program.

This event will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Join us for Teen Video Games where young adults age 13-18 play Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Mario Party, or one of our other games on our Nintendo Switch . “Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.”

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to podcasts like Wonder Media's Womanica or just jamming to your favorite playlists. *Note: pre-teens may opt for a video game day in between projects! This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, includ…

Join us at the Soundview Library in creating a mug for your teacher - they probably need another to their collection and to drink coffee in during lesson planning! Bring your friends and enjoy the gift of giving back.

This event will take place in person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Using the manga artform to create stories and characters of diversity, empowerment, and tolerance. Creating new worlds that are fair, diverse and fun, we learn how to use cartooning and Manga to make the world a better place. One-shot workshop that focuses on how to make comics the right and fair way. Ivan Velez is a teaching artist for the New York Public Library and the Bronx Museum of the Arts. His work has been i…

This event will take place at the Tompkins Square Library. Join us for an afternoon of crafting. In celebration of Mother's Day create a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day key chain. All materials will be supplied.

Celebrate the special caretaker in your life by creating your own cards! Using our art supplies, you can design your own Mother's Day or Caregiver Cards. Ages 12-18 Welcome!

Join us at the Macomb's Bridge Teen Center. Help shape your Library! Share your thoughts about programs, books, and activities that you like and would like the library to implement.

This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. Join staff at Belmont for various arts & crafts and DIY actvities during Teen Art Studio. Materials provided. Snacks provided upon availability. May 7 : Celebrate Bronx Week!- Grafitti Art Tags and the Bronx - Open to teens and adults! May 21: Pressed Flower Art *activities subject to change

This is an in - person programs Unlock your creativity: Join the Morrisania young adult team to transform your compositions books with magazines cutouts! All materials will be provided by the library

This event will take place in -person at Morningside Heights Library. Bring a friend or visit the library to make new friends and test your board game skills. We have a variety of games.

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 Mosholu staff or bring a friend. You can also play against an online computer, and online players. Chess boards, chess pieces, and laptops for online play will be provided for in-program usage. No registration required. For teens age 13 - 18.

Hello Teens! Join us at The Grand Concourse Library to learn how to create a webpage for your hobby, business idea or blogging etc. All materials are free and you may continue working on your webpage at home. Bring your friends!

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Join us to learn from famous chess games and Grandmasters like Paul Morphy, Jose Capablanca, and Maurice Ashley. We will also learn about the best chess openings and endgame calculation.

Interested in using our Recording Studio? Introduction to the Recording Studio is a course where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. This class is required to receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently. All sessions take place on the lower level of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. In this class teens will learn: Equipment Handling Microphone types, (Dynamic, Condenser, Ribbon) Cable types (XLR, Instrument,…

Join us for the first installment of The Bronx Inspires Us, a special ongoing program for the month of May where we reflect on how the Bronx shapes our experiences and makes us into brighter and better people. For Bronx Zine Day, we'll be using an array of craft and artistic skills, from poetry to watercolor to drawing to collage and all manner of Bronx-related library materials to express ourselves on the page. Teens will work from these materials and turn in what they want at the end of the pr…

Join us for some creative fun! Teens will be able to capture themselves and paint on canvases to showcase their artsitc talent.

Join the Wakefield Young Adult Staff in playing your favorite Nintendo Switch and PS5 games. Test your skills and join in on some friendly competition! All supplies are provided, just bring your A-game and willingness to try new things! This event takes place in person. No registration is required.

This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a career? Need help making a resume? Schedule a 20-minute virtual one-on-one counseling session with staff from the Riverside Library. (Open to the first three teens who make an online reservation). We can help you look for/with: College programs Resume and cover letter assistance Job opportunities No matter what age, we're here to help you reach your college and career goals.

*This event is online only* Let your voice be heard in the Kingsbridge Library’s Teen Advisory Group! TAG meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00 PM through Google Meet. Any teens ages 13 - 18 are eligible to join. Become a TAG member today, so you can: * Brainstorm with other teens about books, programs, and ways to improve the library. * Learn to use creative tools that can be used for library projects, school projects, and more. * Learn about new books before the…

This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. Try out our new recording studio! Learn the basics of Logic Pro X while making a cool beat.

This program will take place in person at Bloomingdale 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! This program is for Teens in 7th - 12th Grades. Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. Learn more about our health and safety policies. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Looking for a place to go after school? Join us at the Library, where you can hang out with your friends, work on homework, browse the book collections, use our computers, or just charge your phone. We will have board games and craft supplies available! This week, we will offer a special arts and crafts activity inspired by Bronx Week! Drop-in, no registration required.

This event will take place in person. To celebrate Mental Health Awarenss month, we'll be looking at some self-care techniques to explore through zines! Zine club takes place on the first Tuesday of ever month.

This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Come join us every Tuesday at 4:00 pm at our teen/tween lounge. Chill out with our mini pool table, board games, laptops, Nintendo Switch, and other fun activities. For ages 10-17 No registration is required.

This event will take place in person at the Tremont Library. Represent the Bronx with custom made buttons. Teens make fun, statement buttons for you and your friends using Canva and our button maker! The only limits are your creativity! All materials will be provided. This is an in person program for teens 13+. Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend this program.

Greetings adventurers - Join us in person or virtually at Francis Martin Library for a commitment of several weeks of attendance to an exciting Dungeons and Dragons game! D&D is a game about adventure, mystery and drama in a fantasy based world! Meet new friends and have fun rolling dice, fighting monsters, and saving the realm! New to D&D? Here are some resources! What is D&D? Start Playing The Structure of the Game Rules Overview The Basics Character Sheets Roll20 Op…

Please join us as we make our own jewelry. Light refreshmnts will also be served. Please be aware that there are small pieces involved. Best for ages 13-18. First come, first served.

Suzume’s journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu (located in southwestern Japan) when she encounters a young man who tells her, “I’m looking for a door.” What Suzume finds is a single weathered door standing upright in the midst of ruins as though it was shielded from whatever catastrophe struck. Seemingly drawn by its power, Suzume reaches for the knob… Doors begin to open one after another all across Japan, unleashing destruction upon any who are near. Suzume must close these portals to preve…

Join us in person to play some of your favorite board games, or complete a puzzle! We have a number of board and card games to choose from, including but not limited to chess, uno, monopoly, dominoes, skip-bo, exploding kittens, playing cards, and more! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and we have extra outdoor games that can be played!

Are you a fan of anime? Do you enjoy reading mangas like Dragon Ball, Fairy Tail, and more? Come join Washington Heights Library’s Anime & Manga Club as we watch our favorite anime, as well as discuss new and upcoming titles. For May, we'll be highlighting the newest shows in the 2024 spring line-up.

This event is taking place in person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Come play some board games or video games in the Mariners Harbor Library community room! Find a new game to explore or have a friendly competition among others! For ages 13-18

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 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. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.

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