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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187 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Thu, May 30
@ 4 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 most anticipated anime like the continuation of Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia as well as newcomers A Condition Called Love, Wind Breaker and Kaiju no. 8! We'll discuss the differences between watching anime and rea…
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, May 30
@ 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)
Fri, May 31
@ 12 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Bronx Library Center. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, 12-2 PM: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21 NO registration needed! Come to the classes! Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate!
Bronx Library Center, Adult Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Fri, May 31
@ 2 PM
Microsoft Office 2010
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images, and running your slideshow. *First come, first served.
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training CenterAdults
Fri, May 31
@ 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 have our PS4 where we'll play your choice of Brawlhalla or Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles!
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, May 31
@ 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, May 31
@ 6 PM
Book Discussion Group
Este programa será en línea Tarjeta de biblioteca necesaria Tarde, después de 15 minutos se cierra la charla. Únase virtualmente (Google Meet) al Centro Bibliotecario del Bronx para una conversación en español sobre la novela de Julia Alvarez, El Tiempo de las Mariposas. Obtenga el libro en formato impreso, audio electrónico, libro electrónico ¡Inscríbase y nos vemos en línea el 31 de Mayo! 6pm-7pm
Bronx Library Center
Online
Adults
Sat, June 1
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Join Bronx Library Center and Upper Manhattan Forest Kids for a fun and engaging sensory experience through outdoor play! This program will take place at Poe Park: Grand Concourse ave between E. 192 St. and E. Kingsbridge Rd The program is for children 18 months - 5 years old and their caregivers and is limited to 10 - 12 families. Please dress appropriately for outdoor play. ¡Únase al Bronx Library Center y Upper Manhattan Forest Kids para disfrutar de una experiencia sensorial divertida…
Poe ParkToddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Children
Mon, June 3
@ 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, June 3
@ 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.
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren
Mon, June 3
@ 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, June 4
@ 2 PM
*In Person: U.S. Citizenship workshop at the Bronx Library Center Join the U.S. Citizenship Test Workshop and let us give you a step-by-step guide on how to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test. We will be using USCIS resources: Citizenship Learners Citizenship Study-Test New York Public Library Citizenship Resources and Programs Beginner to Advance English Speakers
Bronx Library CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Tue, June 4
@ 4 PM
Join us for our monthly journaling session where you will be given prompts and questions to help spur your writing which can help you reduce stress, gain confidence and find inspiration. Using a variety of prompts and tools we will explore the monthly topic, including built-in writing time and an opportunity to share at the end of the program.
Bronx Library CenterAdults
Tue, June 4
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Express yourself through acrylic painting & sip some juice in the BLC YA programming room! No prior experience is necessary.
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, June 5
@ 11 AM
Book Discussion Group
Join the Bronx Library Center in the branch or on Google Meets for our "Hybrid Book Discussion". 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 the discussion. Let's join up to do what we love most, discussing books!! We can't wait to see and hear from you! Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by New York Public Library staff. Book groups are open to ev…
Bronx Library Center
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults,

Book Lovers
Wed, June 5
@ 2 PM
NYPL en Español
You can attend this event in person at the Bronx Library Center (Room C-33) or online via Google Meet. Join us for an in person and online Spanish Conversation Hour where you can practice conversational Spanish about life, art, culutre, and other topics of interest. This is not a formal class, but a fun and judgement-free way to practice Spanish with people at varying skill levels!
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center
Online
Adults
Wed, June 5
@ 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, June 5 2024 there will be a concentration on prose writing.
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, June 5
@ 5 PM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in-person at the Bronx Library Center. Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! For children ages 6-12 who love to create and innovate new ideas and techniques. Please Note: Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. No registration is required. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Br…
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, June 6
@ 11 AM
Relax: Worry less, Create more! This Program will meet in person at the Bronx Library Center Branch. If you like to color or draw, we invite you to participate and enjoy a pleasant and fun time with us. All materials will be provided by the library. Join Us! ¡Ven y colorea con nosotros! Si te gusta colorear o dibujar te invitamos a que participes y disfrutes con nosotros de un momento…
Bronx Library CenterAdults
Thu, June 6
@ 4 PM
Canceled
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 most anticipated anime like the continuation of Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia as well as newcomers A Condition Called Love, Wind Breaker and Kaiju no. 8! We'll discuss the differences between watching anime and rea…
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, June 6
@ 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, June 6
@ 6 PM
*In Person: U.S. Citizenship workshop at the Bronx Library Center Join the U.S. Citizenship Test Workshop and let us give you a step-by-step guide on how to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test. We will be using USCIS resources: Citizenship Learners Citizenship Study-Test New York Public Library Citizenship Resources and Programs Beginner to Advance English Speakers
Bronx Library CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Fri, June 7
@ 2 PM
Microsoft Office 2010
This event will be online only. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images, and running your slideshow. 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.…
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center
Online Only
Adults
Fri, June 7
@ 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, June 7
@ 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 Brawlhalla or Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles!
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, June 8
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Join Bronx Library Center and Upper Manhattan Forest Kids for a fun and engaging sensory experience through outdoor play! This program will take place at Poe Park: Grand Concourse ave between E. 192 St. and E. Kingsbridge Rd The program is for children 18 months - 5 years old and their caregivers and is limited to 10 - 12 families. Please dress appropriately for outdoor play. ¡Únase al Bronx Library Center y Upper Manhattan Forest Kids para disfrutar de una experiencia sensorial divertida…
Poe ParkToddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Children
Sat, June 8
@ 2:30 PM
This program will be held in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for our June film series. A British youth and his horse develop a powerful bond that endures even on the front lines of World War I. Rating: PG -13 Runtime: 147 minutes
Bronx Library Center, Auditorium Adults
Mon, June 10
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Want to challenge your brain? Want to listen to some soothing jazz music? Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of puzzles and soothing music.
Bronx Library CenterAdults
Mon, June 10
@ 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, June 10
@ 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.
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren
Mon, June 10
@ 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, June 11
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Express yourself through acrylic painting & sip some juice in the BLC YA programming room! No prior experience is necessary.
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, June 12
@ 4 PM
Book Discussion Group
This is event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Come be part of the YA Book Club at BLC. Come discuss the novels we are currently reading and get a free book when supplies are available. Also, join us to discuss the YA novel in verse "Son of the Mob" by Gordon Korman
Bronx Library CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, June 12
@ 5 PM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in-person at the Bronx Library Center. Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! For children ages 6-12 who love to create and innovate new ideas and techniques. Please Note: Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. No registration is required. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Br…
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, June 13
@ 11 AM
Pride Month
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. The June 13th meeting will be dedicated to Pride Month and feature a rainbow craft.
Bronx Library Center
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults,

50+
Thu, June 13
@ 4 PM
Pride Month
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! For our special June 13th we will discussing censorship in anime, particularly the kind that attempts to render LGBTQ+ characters invisible. To that end, we will be comparing the episodes from Sailor Moon S (1994) and Sailor Moon Crystal (2016) where Sailor U…
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, June 13
@ 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)
Fri, June 14
@ 2 PM
All About Computers
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Learn how to hold, click, and move the mouse and practice your typing/keyboarding skills. *First come, first served.
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training CenterAdults
Fri, June 14
@ 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, June 14
@ 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 Brawlhalla or Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles!
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)