Events

This event is taking place in person at the Morris Park Library. The technology of 3D printing right at your fingertips. Use these pens that serve as portable 3D printers to create any miniature models you like and take back home for yourself. For ages 13-18.

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.

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Join us in the teen room for our April craft series: May 2 Open Art Studio, May 9 Mother's Day Mug Decoration, May 16 Open Art Studio, and May 30 Clay Creatures. All materials will be provided,

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for pre-teens in middle school to chill after a long day. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

Come watch your favorite anime and pick up some manga, only at Soundview Library! Attendance will be closed 15 minutes after start time,

Join us for Teen Movie Night. Snacks served upon availabilty. Movies titles subject to change day of event. May 9: Freaky friday (2003) PG & Mother's Day Craft - A stressed-out mother and her sullen daughter magically swap bodies in this charming remake of the 1977 comedy. Based on the novel by Mary Rodgers. Runtime: 97 minutes May 23 Turning Red (2023) PG: Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughte…

This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Come have some friendly competition with your friends on the Nintendo Switch and PS4. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more!

On 4:00 PM Thursdays, it's game time! We are looking to provide a fun and engaging space for you to play video games, hang out with your friends and blow off steam after a long school day. We have a new Nintendo Switch ready to go! We're hoping to engage you in some quick Super Smash Bros Ultimate fun! First come, first served, limited to 10 attendees. When you're done, feel free to check out our big collection of massive gaming books or ask us about our board games and our Dungeons and Drago…

This event is online only. Living on campus is an exciting new experience - but there's lots to make sure you know to be best prepared. Join this webinar to learn all about living on campus for the first time.

This event is online only. Do you leave important tasks to the last minute? Do you wish you had more time to finish all your schoolwork? In this workshop, we will share strategies on how to manage your time and reduce your stress! This program will take place virtually, via Google Meet. Please register using your email address and the link will be sent to you the day of the program. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to connect. For Teens in Grades 7 -…

Join us in person to create your very own jewelry! We will provide the materials, just bring your creativity!!

Join us at Woodstock for a fun filled hour of arts & crafts. Participants will get the chance to explore their creative side by decorating Stained Glass Jars for Mother's Day (all materials to be provided by staff).

Please join us as we get creative during a relaxing free paint watercolor session. We provide the materials, and you provide the creativity! Best for ages 10-15. First come, first served due to limited supplies. Light refreshments will also be served.

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Explore different genres, categories, and eras of Japanese animation in Anime & Manga club! Learn about the history of anime and watch classic, retro, and current anime with your fellow anime fans!

An introduction to chess strategy, suitable for teens just starting out or those wanting to learn the beginnings of how to “open” a chess game. This program will take place in the St. Agnes Community Program Room (3rd Floor). No registration required. Plus, come get FREE SNACKS! Cookies! Soda! And more!

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. You are invited to use the library's iPad to create flyers, social media posts and more. Visit with a friend or particpate and make new friends. Snacks are provided.

Join the Wakefield Young Adult Staff for art, writing, and iced tea! Teens will be able to discover their inner artist regardless of skill level and can take their creations home! All supplies are provided! Iced tea will also be provided but feel free to bring your own (enclosed) teas! 5/2 Ceramic Tea Cup Painting for Mother's Day 5/9 Sneakerhead: 3D Printed Sneaker Keychains 5/16 Bronx Week Bookmarks 5/23 Meditative Pastels 5/30 DI…

Learn how to replicate pixel art from video games using Perler Beads!

Join us as we create art projects using 3D Pens. 3D Pens and materials provided for library use only. *Supplies are limited

"This event will take place in person a Van Cortlandt Library." Come in and test your gaming skills against your peers while playing games such as Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and Street Fighter. Activities include games, gathering with your peers, and chatting with staffs about books and more. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.

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 like A Condition Called Love, Wind Breaker and Kaiju no. 8! We'll discuss the differences between watching anime an…

Game On For Teens is back at The Kingsbridge Library! With popular Nintendo Switch games such as; Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Shredder's Revenge and much more. Join in on the fun, whether you’re a skilled gamer or learning. Meet and Greet Jonathan, where he teaches you all the fun ways to learn through video games.

Join us at Harlem Library every Thursday to game with friends using our Nintendo Switch and PS5 consoles! Test your skills and have some fun! Snacks will be provided, as well as all games and consoles! 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.

Welcome to Youth Tech Club! Explore new technology with us Thursdays at 4 PM including 3D Printing pens, Osmo Genius Kits, Google Chromebooks, and so much more! This program is for ages 11 and up. Space is limited to 10 participants. Advanced registration is not required.

This event will take place in person. Join the Children and YA staff at our Anime Club! We will watch new anime and highlight the manga connected with the show. But also talk about upcoming manga series we hope you will enjoy! Limited volumes of the manga copies will be put aside for checkout leading up to the meeting date. For ages 10-17

This event will take place in person at the 53rd St Library. Are you in need of any assistance related to the college application process? Drop by during our college question hour sessions! We'd be happy to answer any inquiries you may have regarding preparation for planning your postsecondary life.

Celebrate Mother's Day by making your mom some custom chocolates at the Mulberry Street Library! Make fun chocolate candy in spring colors just for Mom! This is an in person program. All materials will be provided. For Teens 13+

Capture the bustling energy of the city in this hands-on outdoor photography workshop! In this outdoor Photography Workshop, teens will learn how to operate our DSLR cameras and adjust the camera’s manual settings to take correctly exposed photos in outdoor environments. No prior experience necessary. Register in-person at the Teen Center circulation desk on the Lower Level of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, or by phone at 212-340-0925. Spots are limited. This program is made possi…

Join us weekly for video games on our Nintendo Switch, board games, and card games. Whatever you feel like playing, we've got you covered.

Come and join us in the teen center to learn how to play chess or to challenge friends and staff. All teens of any skill level are welcome. No Registration Required Teens ages 13 - 18

Join us at the Macomb's Bridge Teen Center to wrap up the ICCAN program.

This event is in person. Join us for a special screening of the documentary, 1.5 Million: A Documentary About the Literacy Crisis in The Bronx Documentary Description: 1.5 Million explores the political and economic forces that have brought about this literacy crisis in The Bronx, specifically, District 7 which is located in the south Bronx. With a lack of school libraries, classroom libraries, books within the community, bookstores, robust marketing by the NYPL in The Bronx and decades of div…

Get ready to light up your creativity with the ultimate teen hobby - candle making! With endless color and fragrance options, you can design and craft your very own personalized candles. Tweens and Teens are welcome! In-Person Program.

Join us online for this virtual event on Thrusday, May 9th at 5:00pm, where we'll be going over the basics of aquiring and using a credit card! Our YA Librarians will guide you through important financial concepts such as minimum payments, interest, and credit scores. Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend. Online registration is requried.

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Join us as artist Ivan Velez showcases the diverse culture of Bronx myths and tales.

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!

Join us at the Soundview Library in crafting a mug as a gift for your mother or grandmother this Mother's Day! Stop by to create your own unique design and be sure to pick up your mug by 5 PM Saturday May 11. Bring your friends and let's show the mothers some love!

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Calling all gamers and video games fanatics! Bring your friends and come join us at the Parkchester Teen Center for an afternoon of your favorite PS5 and Nintendo Switch games! We'll have laptops, video games, and board games available for you and your peers to play.

This event will take place in person. Ready to unwind after a long week of school? Come by the Teen Center to kick back with some chill music. Read a book, chat with your friends, play a board game, or just hang out in a relaxed space.

No-stress, no-fuss relaxation time for kids, teens, and tweens. Laptops, games, activities, and snacks will be available.