Events

Unleash your creativity at our Screen Printing Workshop designed exclusively for teens! Dive into the vibrant world of screen printing and learn the techniques to transform your ideas into wearable art. This hands-on camp will guide you through the entire process, from designing your unique artwork to pulling your first print. Whether you're a budding artist or just looking for a fun and artistic outlet, join us for an unforgettable journey into the colorful realm of screen printing! Registrat…

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

Drop in to the Teen Room to create some art on our 3d printer!

Come celebrate Comic Con at the Library! WIN awesome prizes learn about the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television and so much more! Program Itinerary: Comic Book Crafts (Button Making, Bookmarks and Backpacks) Comic Book Trivia Author Talk with Chris Condon

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library. Teens, come play some board games, video games or hang out with your peers. Express yourself artistically and experience other fun planned activities. For ages 13-18. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services.

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library. Do you want to go to college or start a new 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? Drop in on this 1-on-1 session! We will help you look for: College programs Certification Courses Job Opportunies Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance For ages 13-18 Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates f…

Learn how to keep track of your schedule and get organized while we get together and have fund doodling and creating ideas on ways to simplify your life! Ages 10 -18

Come cool off and chill with the library, we will have some games and art to mess with while you enjoy your vacation!

Embark on epic quests, forge alliances, and unleash your imagination in our Dungeons & Dragons for Teens at the library. Join the adventure!

Want to learn or brush up on your crochet skills? Join us for Crochet Corner! Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided. Snacks will also be provided to participants.

The Dongan Hills Library is proud to announce that we have recieved a 3D Printer as part of the Teen Tech Grant for 2024! To help us celebrate, we will be hosting an unveiling party! Please come and discover what technology and creativity can do! We will be starting with small designs for this first meeting! Light refreshments will also be served, and registration is not required. A chance to win a raffle prize will also be included. Best for ages 13-18.

This program will take place onsite at Jerome Park Library. Join us every Wednesday for an hour of family fun activities. Children, teens and parents will have the opportunity to play Nintendo, board games, Uno, an art & craft activity and/or a STEAM game together as a family. This is a family fun hour for children, teens and parents. Children under six years old must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Join the teens staff in celebrating Immigrants Heritage Month! Dont miss this opportunity to come together, learn and celebrate unity in diversity through Art and Crafts. Snacks will be provided!

Do you enjoy puzzles of all kinds? Jigsaw puzzles, logic problems, word searches, and more will be available for an afternoon of brain teasers! Ages 12-18 welcome!

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Branch Library. Join us for a discussion of our favorite books and help us celebrate National Poetry Month! All titles, genres and recommendations welcome. We will be sharing our favorite books, tropes and characters. Let's talk about it while doing a quick craft activity during our book discussion and... free pizza!! Food, books, and crafting? It's going to be a blast!

Learn to make awesome digital art with Procreate! We will practice making portraits, cartoons, signs, and graphic displays for all occasions. Attendance Will Be Capped 15 Minutes After Start Time

This event is held in person. Hang out with your friends and play games in the community room, or draw and color, or play with LEGOs. Make a button to keep with our button maker. Snacks and drinks allowed. Play some music and relax for an hour. For ages 12 - 18, no registration required.

This event takes place in-person every Wednesday from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Come to the 3rd-floor community room to watch a movie, use a laptop, play games, or simply hang out with your friends and have fun. Snacks will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. No Registration Required - Only for Teens Grades 6-12

Join the Wakefield Young Adult Staff in creating fun and engaging crafts! Teens will be able to learn a new skill and make and take home their designs! All supplies provided, just bring your imagination and willingness to try new things! This event takes place in person. No registration required.

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Please join us for some board games, puzzle games, and card games. Bring your "A" game!

Interested in the arts? Join Arts Ignite and the Yorkville Library for a day of learning the visual art of sculpting with clay. A teaching artist will walk you through the process of creating sculptures with the focus being on creativity, self-identity, and joy.

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Branch Library. Join the Hamilton Grange Young Adult Staff in playing your favorite Playstation 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! No registration is required.

Come and join a session of designing and editing with an iPad with software such as ProCreate, Canva, GarageBand, iMovie, and Stop Motion Studios. You can come and learn the basics of utilizing any of the softwares mentioned or go and create something of your own if you're already proficient at any one of them. This is an in-person program and seats are limited. For Teens ages 13-18

Come in and test your gaming skills against your peers, with games such as Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart for Nintendo Switch. Feel like trying something different try playing on our PS4 with games such as Street Fighter 5 and TMNT, just to name a few. Also laptops will be available for anybody that's just wants to sit down and relax. Open to 10 to 18 year olds

This event will take place in person at the Tremont Library. Join us as we discuss our favorite stories! Chat about the book you are currently reading (manga, GN, fic, non-fic, poetry) and receive a free book. This month we'll focus on The Downstairs Girl by Stacy Lee. "By day, seventeen-year-old Jo Kuan works as a lady’s maid for the cruel daughter of one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. But by night, Jo moonlights as the pseudonymous author of a newspaper advice column for the genteel S…

This spring break, come join us every weekday in the SNFL Teen Center for Spring Break Camp! The Teen Center is inviting teens to come and learn the art of improvisation at the library for free! In this 5-day workshop, participants will learn how to channel their spontaneity into confidence and interpersonal skills thorugh improv games. Teens will lean how to play short and long form games throughout the week, culminating in a closed showcase! Register in-person at the Teen Center circulatio…

This event will take place in person and over Google Meet. To see this event over Google Meet, register at this link. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with comic book writer, Chris Condon, author of the popular series, That Texas Blood, as they talk about his writing and career and also his latest graphic novel,The Enfield Gang Massacre! Although not required to attend the program, feel free to place That Texas Blood on hold with your library card! Author Bios…

Now that we’ve learned how to record and edit audio, let’s get podcasting! Join us weekly for teen chats about daily life, gaming, pop culture and more. This is a chance for you to express yourself, and engage in conversation with your peers. Don’t take it too seriously - just have fun! We’ll record on Mondays using our special podcast recorder, and edit on Macbooks on Wednesday.

This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Join us at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library for mini carrot garden to go and to create garden critters to decorate your mini garden. For Teens and Tweens ages 10-17 No Registration Required - First Come - First Served

This is an Opportunity Network Program. This event will take place online, registration required. Learn the valuable skill of networking. We will review concepts to improve your networking skills, email etiquette and how to write an elevator pitch to impress!

This month for Manga and Anime Club, we're taking over the Community Room and taking an hour out of our day to relax and watch some anime. You will decide what we watch! Old-school stuff? New episodes that just dropped? It's up to you!

Need help deciding on which college fits for your continuing education? Join us as we look into how to create your personal college list to help you make the right choice for your future. For ages 15 & up This program will be held in hybrid format (in-person & virtual).

"This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library." Enjoy an afternoon of retro gaming. Come in and test your skills against your peers while learning and discussing the history of vintage games. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

This event will take place in person at the Charleston Library! Every Wednesday at 4 PM! Registration is NOT required. The mission of the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is to promote and expand the Young Adult (YA) services of the Charleston Library through thoughtful, creative, and inclusive programming. Add a positive experience to your resume and earn service credit! Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is held weekly to brainstorm, organize, and publicize YA programs, services, and books! Members will…

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Create buttons that match your style and personality using the library's button maker. For April, we will make butons to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Want a space to do homework or relax? Join us to chat, work on an art project, read, or just enjoy a chill space. Snacks will be provided! This event will take place in person at the Harlem library. 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 be held in person at the Allerton Branch Join us to challenge yourself and others to a selection of board games and video games! No registration needed!

A chill hangout space for teens to do homework, read, or talk amongst themselves. Please let the atmosphere stay peaceful!

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…

This event is In-Person Join us to learn about Canva, we will show you how to use this free website to create unique resumes for applying for jobs and presentations for school. Ages 13-18