Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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197 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 11:30 AM
Thsi event will take place at Bronx .Library Center. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en el Bronx Library Center. Únase a nosotros para una cita para jugar en la biblio…
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren
Today
@ 3 PM
Do you know the names Kamado Tanjiro and Eren Yeager? What about Abe Shinzo or Saigo Takamori? What's more powerful: ratcheting up your kaio ken or wielding the kusanagi no tsurugi? Have you ever identified as an "otaku?" Basically, has your love of anime and manga led to an interest in Japan, the country? We've started a program for you! Aimed at college-aged adults, So All You Know About Japan Comes From Anime? is a monthly program featuring presentations on Japanese culture and history alon…
Bronx Library CenterYoung Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 3:30 PM
NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Join us at the BLC Teen Zone as we roll out our brand new Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! We will also bring out our PS4 where we'll play your choice of Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles or Street Fighter V!
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 5 PM
How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers *This program meets In-Person* If you are into arts and crafts and would like to learn how to make tissue paper flowers, this is your program! Please join us here at the Bronx Library Center for an afternoon of fun. All materials will be provided by the library. Thursday, June 29th at 5pm Room: 307 Registration online at nypl.org/eve…
Bronx Library CenterAdults
Today
@ 5 PM
This event will take place at Bronx Library Center. Come enjoy video games and/or board games with your neighborhood friends in our safe and comfortable program room! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en el Bronx Library Center. ¡Ven a disfrutar de videojuegos y/o juegos de mesa con tus amigos del vecindario en nuestra segura y cómoda sala de programas!…
Bronx Library CenterChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, March 29
@ 10 AM
Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.
Bronx Library CenterAdults,

50+,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons Without Homes
Fri, March 29
@ 2 PM
Microsoft Office 2010
This event is online only. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how to create documents, apply good formatting, and to save and share your work using Microsoft Word. 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 a Gmail account will prevent this in most instances.
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center
Online Only
Adults
Fri, March 29
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Online registration is required. Join us for a Manga Drawing Workshop led by manga artist, Manny Knight, in the Bronx Library Center's Room C-21. Artist Bio: Manny Knight is an NYC-based illustrator and comic artist who draws inspiration from 90s anime, comics, and JRPGs (Japanese Role-playing Games). He loves developing fantasy realms and combining them with visual communication elements such as typography and poster design. H…
Bronx Library CenterAdults
Fri, March 29
@ 4 PM
Join us at the Bronx Library Center and enjoy a family friendly movie every other Friday at 4 pm. Enjoy some cool activities while you watch. Please Note: Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. No registration is required.
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

Families
Fri, March 29
@ 4 PM
This program is made possible by NYPL’s Innovation Lab, which pilots new staff ideas for reaching and engaging our communities.
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, March 29
@ 5 PM
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Online registration is required. Join us for the closing of Emmanuel Knight's exhibition, A Creative Odyssey, on the Bronx Library Center's 4th floor! Artist Bio: Manny Knight is an NYC-based illustrator and comic artist who draws inspiration from 90s anime, comics, and JRPGs (Japanese Role-playing Games). He loves developing fantasy realms and combining them with visual communication elements such as typography and poster desi…
Bronx Library Center, Latino and Puerto Rican Cultural CollectionAdults
Sat, March 30
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx. Enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and a small craft. This program will be bilingual (English/Spanish). Disfruten de los cuentos interactivos, las canciones con movimientos y una pequeña manualidad. Este programa será bilingüe (inglés/ español).
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomAdults,

50+,

Children,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years),

English Language Learners,

Families,

Immigrants,

Parents/Caregivers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 4 PM
Women's History Month
Join us for this month's Saturday Matinee celebrating Women's History Month! We will be screening Hidden Figures (2016) a biopic centered around three female African-American mathematicians: Katherine Goble Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, who worked at NASA during the Space Race.
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, April 1
@ 10 AM
Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.
Bronx Library CenterAdults,

50+,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons Without Homes
Mon, April 1
@ 4 PM
Our TTRPG series. We'll be designing our own characters drawing on the world of My Hero Academia, using game mechanics from Dungeons & Dragons and Mutants & Masterminds. Use writing and (optional) art to create a character's abilities, backstories, and play mechanics, drawing on library materials and collections. Create a character and send them on adventures as a student at U.A. Bronx. Get ready to go beyond!
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, April 1
@ 4 PM
Early Literacy
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. We will discuss the Founding Mothers and the incredible accomplishments of the women who orchestrated the American Revolution behind the scenes through fun historical costumes and cool activities. Join us!
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren
Mon, April 1
@ 4:30 PM
Early Literacy
Join us for a hands on experience you won't want to miss that's fun for the whole family. We'll be making art that encourages different levels of exploration! For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Únase a nosotros para vivir una experiencia práctica que no querrá perderse y que será divertida para toda la familia. ¡Haremos a…
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren
Tue, April 2
@ 10 AM
Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.
Bronx Library CenterAdults,

50+,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons Without Homes
Tue, April 2
@ 2 PM
Kids will practice the art of drawing and writing to connect with nature by creating a journal of their reflections into a personalized nature-inspired log during this enjoyable and contemplative workshop. Presented by Wave Hill Incorporated, a public garden and cultural center in the Bronx. This program is made possible by NYPL’s Innovation Lab, which pilots new staff ideas for reaching and engaging our communities.
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, April 2
@ 3:30 PM
NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, April 2
@ 4 PM
Shake things up and play a new game at BLC in the teen program room! The teen with the longest list wins a sweet prize. The game is a mixture of trivia and memory, where teens will have two topics, (i.e. Love in Books, Pride in Music) and with the given prompts will name as many pieces of media they know. Whoever has the most will win the best prize of all —being able to bond with other teens over their shared interests!
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 2
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx Explore shape, color and texture with a variety of materials and techniques! ¡Explore la forma, el color y la textura, con una variedad de materiales y técnicas!
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Families,

Immigrants
Wed, April 3
@ 2 PM
NYPL en Español
Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Bronx Library Center (Salon C-33). Se sirve en orden de llegada. Una introducción al Internet, que incluye conectarse, utilizar un navegador web y navegar por páginas web. Aprende a encontrar información en línea utilizando motores de búsqueda y directorios temáticos.
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training CenterAdults
Wed, April 3
@ 3 PM
Join us at the Bronx Library Center for Library Arcade: Adult Edition! Come join us as we play a variety of Video Games of various genres. This session is all about sports! We will have NBA 2K, FIFA, Madden, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater ready for patrons to try and play! All levels of play are welcolemed!
307Adults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 3
@ 3:30 PM
NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Wed, April 3
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Prose Writing! In prose writing teens will learn how to write scenes and short stories. On Wednesday, April 3 2024 there will be a concentration on prose writing.
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, April 3
@ 4 PM
Online
This program is being online. Hola amigos! Have you been wanting to practice some Spanish and share what you have learned with your friends?! Join this program to practice beginners Spanish! This program is intended for kids ages 5-12. Registration is required.
Bronx Library Center, Children's Room
Online
Children,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, April 4
@ 11 AM
Join the Bronx Library Center on Google Meets every other week for our "Hybrid Craft Circle." Come in person to the branch or attend via google meets. This will be very flexible. We will each have our own craft project to work. The staff member can provide advice or guidance on your project or teach you something new using materials you probably have at home. Also youtube videos can help in between meetings.
Bronx Library Center
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults,

50+
Thu, April 4
@ 3:30 PM
NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, April 4
@ 4 PM
Engage in the dual benefits of self-expression and the civic practice of environmental stewardship by employing the art of drawing or writing to connect more closely with the natural world. Create a journal where you can transform your reflections into a personalized nature-inspired log during this enjoyable and contemplative workshop. Presented by Wave Hill Incorporated, a public garden and cultural center in the Bronx. This program is made possible by NYPL’s Innovation Lab, which pilots n…
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 4
@ 5 PM
This event will take place at Bronx Library Center! Come enjoy video games with your neighborhood friends in our safe and comfortable program room! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en el Bronx Library Center! ¡Ven a disfrutar de videojuegos con tus amigos del vecindario en nuestra segura y cómoda sala de programas! Ages 7-12
Bronx Library CenterChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, April 4
@ 6 PM
Author Talks
Latinx poets investigate the connections between Latinx identity, poetry, and language. This event will be held in person at the Bronx Library Center. FEATURING Denice Frohman Melissa Lozada-Oliva Urayoán Noel An all-star group of poets speak with Bronx Library Center staff about their experiences of being Latinx in the United States, declaim some of their poetry and answer questions in an audience Q&A. No registration is required but feel free to do so to receive a reminder before…
Bronx Library Center, Auditorium Adults
Fri, April 5
@ 10 AM
Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.
Bronx Library CenterAdults,

50+,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons Without Homes
Fri, April 5
@ 2 PM
Banned Books
This class will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Electronic books, e-audio books, digital music and video – all available through NYPL’s website! Learn how to take advantage of free access to new media from the comfort of your own home.
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training CenterAdults
Fri, April 5
@ 4 PM
Join us at the Bronx Library Center and enjoy a family friendly movie every other Friday at 4 pm. Enjoy some cool activities while you watch. Please Note: Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. No registration is required.
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

Families
Fri, April 5
@ 4 PM
Join us at the BLC Teen Zone as we roll out our Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate free-for-all! We will also bring out our PS4 where we'll play your choice of Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 or Street Fighter V!
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 5
@ 5 PM
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Join us for the opening of Nanette Sanchez Vasquez's exhibit at the Bronx Library Center's Latinx & Puerto Rican Cultural Center. Artist Statement: I am a Harlem-born, self taught, teaching artisan with a passion for creating one-of-a -kind art-to-wear. My creations reflect who I AM, an Afrocentric, Nuyorican, Indigenous, Latina who is wildly inspired by Mother Earth and compelled to pay homage to my Taino ancestors through…
Bronx Library Center, Latino and Puerto Rican Cultural CollectionAdults
Fri, April 5
@ 6 PM
Online
You can attend this event in person at the Bronx Library Center (Room C-33) and online via Google Meet. Calling all writers: Join the staff at the Bronx Library Center for a Creative Writing Session where you can engage in free writing alongside your peers. This month, we will be focusing on poetry writing techniques.
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center
Online
Adults
Sat, April 6
@ 2 PM
Poetry Programming
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx. Let’s enjoy the beautiful poem To Margarita Debayle, written by the Nicaraguan author Rubén Darío. This program will be bilingual (English/Spanish). Disfrutemos del hermoso poema A Margarita Debayle, escrito por el autor nicaragüense Rubén Darío. Este programa será bilingüe (inglés/ español).
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families,

Immigrants