Events

Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.

"This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Branch Library." Do you have the "coolest" gaming moves? Are you the best of the best? Show off your skills with the controller and challenge your friends in gaming matches in the library. Take part in our tournaments!

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Come in, hang out with friends, charge your phones use the computers or just chill!

Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 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. This event will take place over Zoom. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join our teen librarian to help her with projects around the library, socialize with other teens, and learn new and exciting skills to use in the future! This program is for Teens ages 13-18 ONLY. Library volunteers can earn 2 hours of credit for this Saturday Club. Please email southbeach@nypl.org to learn how a teen age 14-18 can earn community service as a volunteer.

This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Game on! Join us at the library to play board games with your family, friends, and librarians! For kids and teens 4-18.

This event takes place in-person every Saturday from 1 PM - 3 PM. Join us at the Teen Center and play chess with other teens. For Teens Only | Grades 6 -12 | No Registration Needed

Closeout National Poetry Month and Books For All Campaign honoring the voice of life's bravest, strongest, and wisest poet, the Phenomenal Woman herself, Maya Angelou with this special poetry writing workshop for teens at Eastchester Library. Participating teens will practice writing expressive poetry, exchanging constructive notes and impressions of each other's works, and have fun during the creative process! Snacks are given to participating teens.

Do you want to learn how to sew but are not sure where to start? Come learn sewing basics on a Singer Heavy Duty 4423 sewing machine. Participating teens will receive light refreshments.

Need to vent about something? Just want to listen to your peers? Join us at the Woodstock Library for an hour of open discussion. The topics can be anything of your choosing, focusing on ways to de-stress and connect with others in the community. Note: This Event has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 27th at 2pm.

This event takes place in person. Every month we will watch a movie in our community room. Enjoy the movie with free snacks and refreshments. Bring your family and friends. Don't forget to vote so you have a say! Vote for the movie we play by filling out this form. For families and children of all ages.

Calling all gamers! I repeat, calling all gamers! Join us every Saturday at the Soundview Library to engage in playing games of all types! Every Saturday will alternate between vibrant video games on the Nintendo Switch and bodacious board games! Show off your best moves against other players while making new friends.

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come and join the young adult staff playing classic board games such as Scrabble, chess and Monopoly.

Come join us and color a hedgehog container. This program is taking place in person in the Teen Room. All materials are provided

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 Parkchester Library. Express yourself, and get creative with our audio recording studio. Learn the basics to music production with your peers using the digital audio Logic Pro software!

If you love puzzles, let us sort words into groups of four. Monday, April 29, 2024 3:00 - 4:00 pm Ages 10 to 18

This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Center. Come and join us as we watch the film Kung Fu Panda (2008) on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. The movie will be screened in the Teen Room. Out-of-shape panda Po dreams of abandoning noodle-making for kung fu fighting. But he has only a few days to become a martial-arts master and fulfill his destiny: defeating evil Tai Lung with his paws of fury. Runtime: 1 hours and 32 minutes. Directors: Mark Osborne…

This program will take place at the Macomb Bridge Library Teen Center. Designated teen time to enjoy board, card and video games with friends.

This program is held in person. Use the program Pixton to create beautiful and fun comic strips. No drawing required, it's all point and click. Your work will be printed out in color at the end. No registration required, for teens 12 - 18.

Who isn't thrilled with receiving a handwritten love letter? We have the materials and you can supply the sentiments. We also have snacks too!

This event will take place in person at Belmont Library. Join us for another anime club as we continue to watch more episodes of comedy titles and discuss series such as Way of the Househusband, Sakamoto Days, Nichijou, and D Frag!

Do you love art and have nothing to do this summer? Come join us weekly at the Columbus branch for summer art fun!

Dive into the lively world of Anime with Crunchyroll! (No ads!) Join us a few times a month to relax, enjoy snax, and get cozy in the Community Room while we discuss our favorite characters from the manga, the anime series, and all the fun storylines! Meet your peers, make some new friends, and support your local library.

This event will take place in the community room of the West New Brighton Library. During our open hours you can take advantage of our various Teen Center resources. Utilize our tech, arts and craft supplies, collection of video games and board games, or just grab a laptop and hangout! Devices such as the 3D printer, cameo cutter, silk screener, and photography equipment may not be available at open hours. Please see our calendar for programs specifically related to these devices or email wes…

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Interested in 3-D printing? Learn some basic skills and design your own 3-D model during this program! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

Teens and young adults who like to write, join us for Camp NaNoWriMo! Mondays at 4PM, come work on your Camp NaNoWriMo project, with focus on a different aspect of writing and planning each week!

Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.

Are you looking to wind down from the stresses of school? Come by the Wakefield Teen Center and listen to some chill beats while playing your favorite board games!

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Get help with writing and formatting your resume. Already have a resume? Then get feedback on how to make your resume stand out.

This program will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Board games, card games, maybe even Nintendo Switch. Try something new, play an old classic, or make your own. Whatever you feel like playing, we've got you covered! This program is for Teens in 7th - 12th Grades. 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 take place in person at 53rd St. It's Animonday in the 53rd St Library's teen zone! Every Monday, we'll be screening a handful of anime episodes on the TVs in our space. Come by and connect with other folks who love anime in a safe & fun enviornment!

Do you have questions about college admissions? FAFSA? Scholarships? College resumes and brag sheets? Our expert team of advisors are ready to help! Bring any questions you have about college and career readiness, or even just "adulting" topics, and we'll do our best to answer them. Our 1:1 counseling is available online or in person. If attending online, pre-registration with your email address is required. There is a strict limit of up to four 15-minute sessions per hour. This program is onl…

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those who would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those who would like to attend in person, just head on up to the Teen Center on the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…

Celebrate nature and spring while making a custom planter pot for starting your own garden.

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

Get creative at Tremont! We have paints, canvas, markers, stickers, button makers, and more. Come get inspired and create a unique piece of art. Grades 7-12 are welcome to attend!

Are you an aspiring writer? Need to get some creativity flowing? Want to test out your writing knowledge and see how well you can write? Come by to the Grand Concourse Library and learn about the different format styles of writing and practice with your friends! Use pen & paper or computer- writing counts in all forms!

This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!

This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. Calling all teens! Come up with an idea and work on your project every week. We'll provide supplies. Some ideas include painting, knitting, 3D printing, and building with Legos. You can also try out our instruments and new recording studio.