Events

This event will take place in person at The 53rd Street Library. Masks are highly recommended. OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We…

This event will take place in person at 53rd St. Join us on Saturday, January 18th in the 53rd St Library community room for a special author talk event. Joining us will be two local, Brazilian, female authors, Larissa Rinaldi (City Echoes: Lessons from New York) & Ladyane Lima (The Waves We Ride). These authors have made their dreams come true by having their own books published, and will be on hand to tell their stories, and talk about how they got their writing goals accomplished. A me…

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…

Join us for a very special author talk with Debbie Fong! In this program, we'll be discussing Debbie’s new book, Next Stop. There will be a Q&A with the author and the audience, then we will do an activity together. The 53rd Street Library will be livestreaming the program in person. If you would like to join remotely via Zoom, you can register here to receive the Zoom link. All attending adults must be accompanied by a child. Recommended for children and teens 8+. ​​…

Join us each week at 4 PM on Tuesday on Google Meets to talk about fiction, stories and writing and freewrite short fiction, poems and more! This is a social writing workshop led by children's librarians Hal and Allison from 53rd St Library. We've been running this workshop since 2020 as a space to talk about stories and experiment with storytelling in a group environment and--most importantly--have fun. Kids ages 5-12 are welcome. We ask that kids have an adult around to troubleshoot issue…

This event will take place in person at 53rd St. Join us at the 53rd St Library for a 10-week introduction to the Japanese language primer, specifically for young adults & teens! Every week we'll progress a little more to the point where you'll feel comofrtable with the basics of Japanese, whether it's reading, writing, or speaking! This series is designed to be taken from start to finish, and will meet every Tuesday from January 7th through March 11th. To attend, please use the 'Regis…

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 event will take place in person at 53rd St. Get ready for some creative writing! Share your writing, bounce ideas off of other writers, and unleash some creative energy! Each week will have a different theme/challenge for aspiring writers to try their hand at. Feel free to share your work at the very end if you'd like! This program is for young adults, and will take place in the teen zone.

Kids ages 4-12 are invited to 53rd St Library to do art from 4-5 PM each Wednesday. We'll work with different materials to create new art each week! No registration is needed for this workshop. Please just show up to our children's floor on the Lower Level by 4 PM and join in. Enough materials will be provided for at least 10 children each week. We will provide books to tie in with our craft themes. Younger children may participate in modified versions of the craft if it is possible. Our wo…

This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. 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 and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. The child must be present with their caregiver in order to recieve a ticket. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Improve your Spanish language proficiency! Drop in at the 53rd Street Library's Spanish Conversation on Thursdays. Spanish Conversation on Thursdays offers a comfortable environment where all participants can engage in casual conversation in small groups. Anyone who feels comfortable conversing in Spanish is welcome. This class is designed for an intermediate level, but advanced beginners are welcome too. Come and practice your…

This event is online only. Join us as three librarians talk about some of our personal favorite comics and manga that we hope you'll check out, plus some titles for the Lunar New Year! Teens who attend and visit any of the three libraries afterwards can get a free comic book to keep. Advanced registration required. The link to the virtual event will be sent one day in advance. Attendees must have a valid email address and a device with an Internet connection and audio and/or video capabilities.…

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.

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…

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library Please come and join us to watch a family friendly Movie, Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024) on Friday, January 24th at 2PM. The movie will be screened in the Theater area. Rating (PG) Runtime: 92 minutes. Director: Carlos Saldanha Starring: Benjamin Bottani, Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel, Lil Rel Howery, Camille Guaty Synopsis : Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After…

Join us to build with legos and other tools and meet other creators at the library! We'll have all our materials out for your engineering projects.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Register via the link above. This workshop is designed to help patrons unlock their creative potential. We will engage in fun idea generating exercises and work together to get results and find joy in the writing process. All writers of any experience level are welcome. If you're curious, come check it out! This workshop, the twenty-fourth in an ongoing series, will continue to explore foundational writing techniques and bes…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one, ages 0-18 months. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills your can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. Tickets will be given out at 11am on the day of the program.

Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections here. This is not a class.

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!

Join us each Monday at 4PM for storytime and crafts with Hal! We'll read a book followed by a craft designed for ages 3-6. No registration needed. We will always have materials for 15 kids to make the craft and usually will have space for more, though more complicated crafts may have limited materials. Our Monday afternoons for December are: January 6: Tote Bag Decoration Join us to design and color canvas tote bags with fabric markers and glitter! Express yourself and create a bag that's al…

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…

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Improve your English language proficiency! Drop in at the 53rd Street Library's ESOL "Conversation Tuesdays," an open dialogue where English language learners and fluent English speakers chat on a variety of topics including art, music, current events, leisure activities, and New York City life. Practice your speaking skills and socialize with other English language learners. No registration required.

Join us each week at 4 PM on Tuesday on Google Meets to talk about fiction, stories and writing and freewrite short fiction, poems and more! This is a social writing workshop led by children's librarians Hal and Allison from 53rd St Library. We've been running this workshop since 2020 as a space to talk about stories and experiment with storytelling in a group environment and--most importantly--have fun. Kids ages 5-12 are welcome. We ask that kids have an adult around to troubleshoot issue…

This event will take place in person at 53rd St. Join us at the 53rd St Library for a 10-week introduction to the Japanese language primer, specifically for young adults & teens! Every week we'll progress a little more to the point where you'll feel comofrtable with the basics of Japanese, whether it's reading, writing, or speaking! This series is designed to be taken from start to finish, and will meet every Tuesday from January 7th through March 11th. To attend, please use the 'Regis…

Come join us for a family storytime in our children's room before the library opens! Let's sing songs and read our favorite books together! Fifteen families first come first serve.

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 Chapter 13 of the Two Towers. Copies are available from the New York Public Library as a physical book, ebook, and au…

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…

Kids ages 4-12 are invited to 53rd St Library to do art from 4-5 PM each Wednesday. We'll work with different materials to create new art each week! No registration is needed for this workshop. Please just show up to our children's floor on the Lower Level by 4 PM and join in. Enough materials will be provided for at least 10 children each week. We will provide books to tie in with our craft themes. Younger children may participate in modified versions of the craft if it is possible. Our wo…

[This event is online only. 이 프로그램은 온라인으로 진행됩니다.] 참여를 원하시는 분은 등록해주시기 바랍니다. 2025년 1월 책은 한강 작가의 <소년이 온다> 입니다. 2025년 북클럽 책 목록이 완성되었습니다. 해당 달의 도서 순서는 도서관 소장 도서의 이용 가능 여부에 따라 변경될 수 있으니 양해 부탁드립니다. The 2025 book club reading list has been finalized. Please note that the order of books for each month may be subject to change depending on the availability of books in the library's collection. 뉴욕공공도서관에서 한국어 북클럽을 진행합니다. 책은 읽고 싶은데 혼자 읽기 힘들고 책을 읽은 후 다른 사람들과 생각을 나눠보고 싶으신…

This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. 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 and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. The child must be present with their caregiver in order to recieve a ticket. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Improve your Spanish language proficiency! Drop in at the 53rd Street Library's Spanish Conversation on Thursdays. Spanish Conversation on Thursdays offers a comfortable environment where all participants can engage in casual conversation in small groups. Anyone who feels comfortable conversing in Spanish is welcome. This class is designed for an intermediate level, but advanced beginners are welcome too. Come and practice your…

This event is online only. This is an Opportunity Network program put on by the 53rd St Library, one of the hub branches for the New York Public Library's College & Career Pathways program. During this virtual program, we'll go over the basics when it comes to professional networking, an important practice that will assist you both in college and beyond! To sign up, please use the registration link above. The Google Meeting link will be emailed to all registrants a few days before the prog…

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.

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…

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library Please come and join us to watch a family friendly Movie, Strange World (2022) on Friday, January 31st at 2PM. The movie will be screened in the Theater area. Rating (PG) Runtime: 102 minutes. Director: Don Hall Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, Dennis Quaid, Lucy Liu Synopsis : A legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a m…

This event is online only. Need a new book for the month? Then come to our Virtual Book Tasting! Get a "taste" of a variety of new and popular books. Come and hear about the great books from our librarians that are in our collection! This event will take place over Google Meet.

Join us to build with legos and other tools and meet other creators at the library! We'll have all our materials out for your engineering projects.

Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections here. This is not a class.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Improve your English language proficiency! Drop in at the 53rd Street Library's ESOL "Conversation Tuesdays," an open dialogue where English language learners and fluent English speakers chat on a variety of topics including art, music, current events, leisure activities, and New York City life. Practice your speaking skills and socialize with other English language learners. No registration required.