Events

This event is online only. Join us at the Grand Concourse Library for a special book discussion on Rare Flavours, the critically acclaimed graphic novel by Ram V and Filipe Andrade. This lush,lyrical story explores the art of food, memory, and storytelling through the journey of Rakshasa--a demon turned filmaker who travels across India to document the most unique, soulfish dishes and the people behind them. See you there! Rare flavours Dawnrunner You must register with your…

Tap into your inner child and come finger paint at Macomb's Bridge Library! Make, create, destroy, and remake! Dress for a mess. This program incentive is to decompress and tap into your child-like imagination. This program will take place in person. All materials will be provided. Registrations required.

Presented in collaboration with Lincoln Center as part of the Summer for the City programming. Lincoln Center’s free Storytime programming returns at Summer for the City—and, due to continued popular demand, we have scheduled two readings every Wednesday! Curated by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts—which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year—Storytime events feature a children's book reading accompanied by live music, dance, or theater, engaging kids of all ages. As p…

Re-visit the Tolkien-verse with our biweekly bite sized lunch time book discussion of the entire Lord of the Ring series. Each meeting we will be tackling 1 chapter until we eventually get through the entire book series (including The Silmarillion). Open to Tolkien nerds, anyone wanting to revisit the series, and people who are new to the story. This meeting we will be reading the chapter titled "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields" of the The Return of the King. Copies are available from the…

Come challenge your friends in a game of UNO or Magic.

Join us for an exciting hour of games at the Harlem Branch! Whether you're a board game enthusiast or just looking for a casual way to unwind, our Open Games Hour has something for everyone. Drop in and enjoy various games such as checkers, chess, cards, backgammon, Scrabble, dominos, and more! Meet new people and experience the joy of play in a welcoming environment. Bring your friends, or come solo and join a game—it's the perfect way to spend an hour of your day! We look forward to seeing…

Summer Learners Lab is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6-12 available Mondays-Thursdays from 1-4 PM. Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery.

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction.

Summer Learners Lab is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6-12 available Mondays-Thursdays from 1-4 PM. Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery.

Summer Learners Lab is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6-12 available Mondays-Thursdays from 1-4 PM. Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery.

Summer Learners Lab is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6-12 available Mondays-Thursdays from 1-4 PM. Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery.

Are you having trouble with your email? Don't know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance!

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Join us for an hour of screen-free brain exercises like puzzles, sudoku, word searches, and coloring to unwind from the stress and overstimulation of the week. No registration required. As space allows.

This event will take place in person at the Charleston Library. Grab your friends and join other players interested in a game of Mahjong, Canasta, and more! Bring your own supplies!

This program will take place in person at the Charleston Library. Join us for our special storytime to bond with your baby. Reading readiness begins at birth, and we can help with great books, fun songs, silly wiggles, and time to get to know the other babies in your neighborhood. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for infants ages 3 months through pre-walkers or crawlers. If your little one is walking, it's time to graduate them to our Little Movers on Tuesdays or Thursday…

This program series will be held in person at Pelham Bay Library. Join our knitting circle! Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of knitting. Space is limited | Registration is required. Register in person or by calling the branch at 718-792-6744. Dates: Wednesdays from 1pm-3pm:

This event will take place in person at the Great Kills Library. Are you an avid knitter, crocheter, or needlecraft enthusiast? Why work alone when you can join in the company of fellow crafters? Come join our informal needlecraft circle to share ideas, projects, and life! Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services available.

Summer Learners Lab is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6-12 available Mondays-Thursdays from 1-4 PM. Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Come and join the Morningside Heights Library with Nadia Bongo, for a collage and writing workshop. After a short introduction of the art of collage, we will dive hands on to practice for thirty-five minutes. All materials will be provided, however feel free to bring any saved images and or old magazines that can be added to your work. Afterwards, we will have a mini writing session inspired by the collages created with a…

A party about books? Sign us up! Join Todt Hill - Westerleigh Branch Library for Reading Rhythms at NYPL. Book lovers, rejoice! Reading Rhythms and The New York Public Library are teaming up for reading parties across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Meet and mingle with fellow book lovers at Todt Hill - Westerleigh Branch Library at our next reading party. Plus, get custom reading recommendations from librarians, pick up a library card, and more! REGISTRATION Registration is re…

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. Rain Man (1988) A self-centered man learns he has an autistic older brother he never knew about after their father dies and leaves the older brother the bulk of his multi-million dollar estate. Directed by Barry Levinson. 1988 | R | 128 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These fre…

Mercredi français is an advanced French conversation group that meets one afternoon a week to practice speaking the language we love. We start as a whole group, introducing ourselves and answering a silly “question profonde,” such as “What is your favorite color and why?” After about half an hour we break up into groups of three or four to allow for an hour of small, spontaneous group conversations. During our last hour, we break into two groups: an ongoing assigned reading group and a continued…

This program will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join staff from the Throg's Neck Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to creating your own world in our city. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the…

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 will be in person at the Fort Washington Library. Do you love Manga? So do we! Join us for our weekly Manga Club. You pick the books from our Manga Wall and we can talk all about it. We'll provide all the books, you provide the fun.

Join the children's staff from the High Bridge library for an exciting, hands-on program where children will play and make their own musical instrument. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment f…

This event will take place in person at 125th st library. Play on our PS5! We have a variety of games for you to play to test your skills! Bring a friend or visit the library and make new friends.

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for childrens who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 20 households. Advanced registration is required. PLEASE REGISTER UNDER THE CHILD'S/CHILDREN'S NAME. **To register: Please click here and choose the correspo…

This event will take place in person at the 125th Street Library. Make some noise with your own rain stick, a musical instrument that experts believe was used to summon rain during droughts. It’s easy and fun to make! Use it as a sensory toy or to make some music. ​​ Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundat…

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Bronx Library Center (salon C-33). Se sirve en orden de llegada. Aprende sobre los distintos componentes del correo electronicos, incluyendo como redacar correo electronico. Venga pronto de 2pm, depues de la 2:15pm no puede entrar al salon. Fecha: 16 de Julio 2025 Salon: C-33 Hora: 2pm-4pm

Enjoy a fun summer craft every Wednesday afternoon. Recommended for children up to 12 years of age with their caregiver.

This program will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Join staff from the Parkchester Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to creating your own world in our city. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the A…

This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library. Join us in the children's room for an afternoon of laughter, fun, and friendly competition at our family game day. Play classic board games like Connect 4, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, and more. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online

Join staff from the Baychester Library for a hands-on program dedicated to LEGO building.Children will follow prompts to interact and build with LEGO's or make their own structures. All LEGOS wil be provided.

This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. Let's get crafty! Kids will engage in hands-on activities using craft materials and their imagination. What can you create? July 2: American Flag Craft Join us to creat your own Red, White and Blue American flag. July 9: Lanyard Come and learn how to create lanyard key chains or bracelets. July 16: Braclet Making Get creative at the library and make your own beaded bracelets! Children will have fun designing and stringin…

Take a break from playing and enjoy some stories brought to you by the Morris Park Library staff. This event will take place outdoors at the Loreto playground. For children all ages.

Teens will create their own mixed media paintings of fireworks over the New York City skyline. All materials will be provided. For Ages 12-18.

This event takes place in person at Wakefield Library. Join us for an afternoon of fun and building! Come build as a team or work on your own Lego, Marble run, Magnetic or what ever building block creation. We'll provide the materials for building! For ages 5 and up.

Please join us for our adult craft circle: an afternoon of conversation and crafting. You can bring your own project to work on, or you may choose something from our selection of materials. We have materials for painting, drawing, collage, knitting, crochet, coloring, origami, and more! No registration required.