Online Events & Classes Calendar

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. Discover our wide array of free online offerings below. 

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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298 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Mon, March 17
@ 10:15 AM
Online
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.
Online via Google MeetChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Mon, March 17
@ 11 AM
Online
The Inwood Short Story Discussion program is back! We will meeting again in January with a discussion of "The Garden Party" by Katherine Mansfield. This program will be a hybrid program: in-person with a virtual option. Register on this page to receive the links to the story and to the virtual meeting, respectively. Please direct all inquiries to inwood@nypl.org.
Inwood LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Mon, March 17
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Mon, March 17
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
*This event is online only* CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This program will teach you how to harness the power of podcasts to promote your business’s brand and engage with new audiences. Jill Martin Wrenn, broadcast journalist, media coach, and successful podcaster, will cover where to start in a podcasting journey, from idea through to launch and monetization. Jill will also discuss what makes a powerful and profitable podcast, how to present your podcast with prowess, how to understand and reach…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Mon, March 17
@ 1 PM
Online
Join us for a virtual book discussion. Have a book you've read recently and want to talk about? Email ahead of time and we'll make sure you have time to share with the group. Just want to listen to some book recommendations? That's great too, we'll share what we've been reading. This will happen through 'Google Meet'. If you'd like to participate or listen in, register here providing your email address for a link.
OnlineAdults,

Book Lovers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, March 17
@ 3:30 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place in-person. Are you interested in college and want some advice or are you not sure how to get started? Have questions about the college application process? Confused by the new FAFSA? Want to start a new career or get a new job? If you are looking for advice on college or career related matters you can visit us during our in-person 1-on-1 counseling drop-in session with one of our College and Career Pathways experts to help you with: • General information about Coll…
Melrose LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, March 17
@ 3:30 PM
Online
This event is online and in-person. Join the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library for a free screening of "Murders That Matter" . Program Description How would you handle the trauma of losing a loved one? Murders That Matter documents African American Muslim mother Movita Johnson-Harrell over five years as she transforms from a victim of violent trauma into a fierce advocate against gun violence in Black communities. Directed byMarco Williams Run time: 1 hour and 30 minutes This event is…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students,

Teachers,

K-12 Educators,

College/Graduate School Educators,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, March 17
@ 5 PM
Money Matters
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…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Mon, March 17
@ 6 PM
Online
This is an online-only event. Welcome to Seward Park’s Writers' Workshop for Adults. We gather every two weeks to critique writing and exercise. Our next meeting will be held on March 17th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Google Meet. This week we will be doing a writing exercise! We will use the Google Meet platform and you will be emailed the link to join on the day prior to the meeting.
Seward Park Library
Online Only
Adults
Mon, March 17
@ 6:30 PM
Book Discussion Group
Register Play Club is like a book club, but for plays! Whether you are familiar with the art of reading plays, or looking to expand your appreciation for dramatic literature, this book club is an opportunity to read plays you have been meaning to explore or have never considered reading before. Learn about new works, discover new playwrights, and make friends! This group will read one playscript from the Library for the Performing Arts circulating collection every month, and then come together…
OnlineAdults,

Book Lovers
Tue, March 18
@ 9 AM
Money Matters
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…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Tue, March 18
@ 10 AM
Online
This is an online event. This is a virtual fiber art circle where we chat, craft, and create! Join us as we crochet, knit, or sew and share our knowledge and WIPS. AS well as our deep love of YAAAAARRRRN! All the yarn. Nohting but yarn. We will also do our best to give instruction on your knitting, crocheting, or sewing questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! Dont hesitate to virtually browse all of the NYPL titles. If you have any question…
Online via HangoutsBook Lovers
Tue, March 18
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how and when to use Adobe Premiere Pro's editing tools to improve your video editing workflow. 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 the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experien…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Tue, March 18
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event is online only. Children 18-36 months old and their caregivers can join us for songs, early literacy activities, and books! Any child under 5 also welcome! Missed out on family storytimes over the last year? Ready to move and sing and read books together? Catch up with Hal and the children's team as we sing songs, read picture books, and move around together--virtually! This program will be held over Google Meets. After registering, you will receive the link to the program 24 hour…
Online OnlyChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, March 18
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
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…
Columbus Library, Community RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, March 18
@ 11:30 AM
NYPL en Español
This event is online only. Join the Mosholu Branch Library for a Spanish Conversation Class for intermediate levels. Adult learners will have the opportunity to practice Spanish by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world. Meet other people who are practicing Spanish, just like you; in a casual setting. Register now let's have some fun; include your contact information to receive the link to participate.
Mosholu LibraryAdults
Tue, March 18
@ 12 PM
Money Matters
"This event will be online only" Elder Law Attorney Ronald Fatoullah, Esq., discusses the differences and advantages of Wills and Trusts. The discussion includes: What is a Will?; Who are the parties to a Will?; How are basic wills structured? What is a trust?; Who are the parties to a Trust?; How are basic Trusts structured? Gain an understanding of the basics of gift and estate taxes; Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts; Simple vs. Complex Trusts; and Inter Vivos Vs. Testamentary Trusts. P…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Tue, March 18
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Tue, March 18
@ 1 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to get started with creative coding in Processing, a sketchbook software designed to create visual art with programming. This will cover the fundamentals on how to setup, and draw to create simple sketches on the screen. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, March 18
@ 3 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to code in Processing, a sketchbook software designed to create visual art with programming. This class will continue to cover the basics of coding, and will focus on how to make your sketches interactive. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, March 18
@ 4 PM
Online
Join staff from the Battery Park City Library and the Andrew Heiskell Library to talk about what books you've been reading and hear from other book lovers. We'll facilitate with some questions and we'll all leave with new recommendations and thoughts about good reading. Some things to think about: Why do you think the author wrote this book? How long did it take you to get hooked on it? (or did you?) What about this book will stay with you? Who do you recommend it for? You must regi…
Battery Park City Library
Online Only
Adults,

Persons with Disabilities
Tue, March 18
@ 4 PM
Online
*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…
Kingsbridge Library
Online Only
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, March 18
@ 7 PM
Online
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.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, March 19
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event is online only. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home! Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Register and you will receive an email with the link by 9:00 am on the day of the event. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during…
Hudson Park Library
Online
Children,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Wed, March 19
@ 11:15 AM
Early Literacy
"This event will take place in-person at the Castle Hill Library" Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. 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.
Castle Hill LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families
Wed, March 19
@ 11:30 AM
Money Matters
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…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Wed, March 19
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Wed, March 19
@ 12 PM
Money Matters
**This event is online only** Join Charles “Chuck” Failla, CFP®, for a brief presentation on a timely investment news topic followed by an extensive Q&A. Please submit your questions in advance when you register for the program. Click here to Register About the Presenter: Charles “Chuck” Failla, CFP® Charles “Chuck” Failla, CFP®, understands the importance of working as a Fiduciary and uses those standards to oversee the financial planning and investment management work…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Wed, March 19
@ 2 PM
Online
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.
Online via Google MeetAdults
Wed, March 19
@ 3 PM
Online
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…
OnlineAdults
Wed, March 19
@ 3 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event is online only** Involving more than just burgers and donuts, franchise ownership has been quite an attraction for many for decades. Scores of 'wantrepreneurs' have been drawn to it to pursue their entrepreneurial passions, in a risk-mitigated manner. Franchises can offer proven models, brand recognition, training & support, marketing assistance, and much more to help you achieve your goals/wants/needs. Franchises come in all shapes and sizes (i.e., full-time vs. semi-involv…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Wed, March 19
@ 4 PM
NYPL en Español
THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT ¡Hola! ¿Te gusta hablar español? Want to practice your Spanish? Join the staff of the New York Public Library and other fellow Spanish speakers for an hour of Spanish conversation. This group is at the intermediate level, but it's a friendly gathering and everyone is welcome. Registration is required to participate. You don't need a library card to register, only an email address. Visit the Jalapeño Social Hour Agenda webpage to learn about the topic and how to pre…
South Beach Library
Online
Adults
Wed, March 19
@ 5 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session with us! We'll help you look for: General info about College & Career Prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Making a schol list Working on college applic…
Bloomingdale Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, March 19
@ 5 PM
NYPL en Español
This event is Online Only Join West Farms Library Staff for a Spanish Conversation. Come and learn the Spanish language, Learning, listening and repeating with our tutor Melba. We will be developing games and strategies to learn this beautiful Spanish language. Este Evento es solo en Linea Unase al equipo de la Biblioteca de West Farms en sus conversaciones de Español. Venga y aprenda el idioma Español! Aprendiendo, escuchando y repitiendo junto a nuestra tutora Melba. Estaremos desarrol…
West Farms Library
Online
Adults
Thu, March 20
@ 11 AM
Online
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…
Chatham Square Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults
Thu, March 20
@ 11 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
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…
Huguenot Park Library
Online via Google Meet.
Adults,

English Language Learners
Thu, March 20
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, March 20
@ 4 PM
Online
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…
53rd Street Library
Online Only
Children,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, March 20
@ 5 PM
Money Matters
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…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Thu, March 20
@ 6 PM
Online
Athens viewed from the Piraeus, where the action of the ‘Republic’ takes place. This series of ten online lectures seeks to assist the reader and merely curious alike in understanding Plato’s Republic, a work which remains just as controversial today as when it was written. Rejecting the popular interpretation of the dialogue as a political treatise, we will instead find our entrypoint by understanding the Republic in the context of its historical moment, and within Plato’s greater philos…
Seward Park Library
Online
Adults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

College & Graduate Students,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)