Events

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. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

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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243 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Tue, May 7
@ 11:30 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place in person at 96th Street Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak N…
96th Street LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Tue, May 7
@ 12 PM
This program is in person. Shalma will be available to discuss how to deal with daily stress and significant life events.
Westchester Square LibraryAdults,

Immigrants
Tue, May 7
@ 12 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Intermediate Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Tue, May 7
@ 1:30 PM
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.
53rd Street Library, Community RoomAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Tue, May 7
@ 2 PM
Culture Pass
Join Allerton Library and Bronx Music Heritage Center to learn about the history of salsa music and then take an introductory low impact dance lesson with Jose Henriquez to learn all the basic moves to get you on the dance floor. Allerton Library will be hosting Culture Pass organizations for art, music, and dance programs throughout the month of May! Register for upcoming programs below: 5/7/24 from 2-3 PM: Introduction to Salsa Dance with Bronx Music Heritage Center - (Register Above)…
Allerton LibraryAdults,

50+,

English Language Learners,

Families,

Immigrants
Tue, May 7
@ 4 PM
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx Explore shape, color and texture with a variety of materials and techniques! Celebrate Japan's Children's Day during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. ¡Explore la forma, el color y la textura, con una variedad de materiales y técnicas! Disfrute el Día de los Niños del Japón durante el Mes de la Herencia Asiático, Nativa Hawaiana…
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Families,

Immigrants
Tue, May 7
@ 5 PM
Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library. C…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting RoomAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities
Tue, May 7
@ 5 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other…
This event is in the Grand Concourse Library Community Room.Adults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Tue, May 7
@ 6 PM
*THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AT STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION LIBRARY (SNFL) Room 604 Having challenges in your career and not quite sure what to do? Feeling stuck and unmotivated? Looking for support to brainstorm solutions and move you forward? This immersive, interactive career coaching group will provide one-on-one coaching, group coaching, networking and resourcing to supercharge your career. Bring those career challenges and stuck points to hear empowering options. You’ll learn…
Room 604Adults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities
Wed, May 8
@ 11 AM
Career Services
Stop by SNFL Room 624 and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in! PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions: Update your resume, and save in your preferred format…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, May 8
@ 11 AM
Career Services
Come to the BLC Career Services Office (5th Floor) and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in! PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions: Update your resume, and sa…
Bronx Library Center, Career ServicesAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, May 8
@ 2 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event is in-person at Hamilton Grange Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have…
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Wed, May 8
@ 2 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. For adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test in the next 1-2 years, and adult English language learners who want to improve their English by learning about American history and culture. Topic today: Maps and U.S. Geography (Please note: No citizenship classes on Fridays in May or June) A different topic each week! Join us for lively, interactive activities! No registration needed…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Wed, May 8
@ 3 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway Van-Nest Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will have the opportunity to learn English by watchin…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Wed, May 8
@ 4 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! *This Program is in-person* We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will have the opportunity to practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussin…
Macomb's Bridge LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Wed, May 8
@ 5 PM
Join us Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Francis Martin Library for an in person English conversation classes. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced…
Francis Martin Library, Community RoomAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Wed, May 8
@ 5:30 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Thu, May 9
@ 10:30 AM
This workshop will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join us for a four-part workshop in which attendees will learn the Arabic alphabet, with emphasis on the Naskh style. Participants will learn the history and variations of the alphabet, will practice writing Arabic letters, and learn how to write their names. Materials will be provided. No prior drawing or language experience is necessary. Please register for each session separately (dates…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students,

Immigrants
Thu, May 9
@ 11 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! *This Program is in-person* We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will have the opportunity to practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussin…
Macomb's Bridge LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Thu, May 9
@ 11 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at (branch). NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have t…
Allerton LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Thu, May 9
@ 11 AM
Career Services
Stop by SNFL Room 624 and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in! PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions: Update your resume, and save in your preferred format…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, May 9
@ 11 AM
Career Services
Come to the BLC Career Services Office (5th Floor) and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in! PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions: Update your resume, and sa…
Bronx Library Center, Career ServicesAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, May 9
@ 11 AM
Join us for an hour-long session Puzzles (sudoku, crossword, Jigsaw or word search) and Coloring. Request our puzzle or coloring sheet at the front desk. All materials will be provided.
Woodstock LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes
Thu, May 9
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need help understanding your Apple or Android devices? Then come by Van Cortland Library BYOD and enjoy.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+,

Immigrants
Thu, May 9
@ 3 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th floor, Room 602. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Thursdays, 3-5 PM: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20 NO registration needed! Come to the classes! Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Thu, May 9
@ 4:30 PM
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…
Mott Haven Library, Community RoomAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Children,

Families,

Immigrants,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, May 9
@ 6:30 PM
7 Stories Up at SNFL
Critically-acclaimed poet Ilya Kaminsky presents Ukrainian poetry featured in the collection In the Hour of War, joined by fellow poets and translators Yuliya Musakovska and Olena Jennings. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor. At this event, award-winning poet and author of Deaf Republic and Dancing in Odessa Ilya Kaminsky will introduce New Yorkers to Ukrainian poetry. He will be joined by Yuliya Musakovska, a fellow award-winning U…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Event CenterAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Immigrants
Fri, May 10
@ 10 AM
Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.
Bronx Library CenterAdults,

50+,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons Without Homes
Fri, May 10
@ 10 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Seward Park Library. HIGH BEGINNER Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, 10 AM-12 PM: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21 NO registration needed! Come to the classes! Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate!
Seward Park Library, Adult Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Fri, May 10
@ 10:30 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at Tompkins Square Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED. Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in high scho…
Tompkins Square Library, Third FloorAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, May 10
@ 10:30 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Washington Heights Library. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21 NO registration needed! Come to the classes! Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate!
Washington Heights LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Fri, May 10
@ 11 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other…
This event is in the Grand Concourse Library Community Room.Adults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Fri, May 10
@ 11 AM
Career Services
Stop by SNFL Room 624 and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in! PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions: Update your resume, and save in your preferred format…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, May 10
@ 11 AM
Career Services
Come to the BLC Career Services Office (5th Floor) and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in! PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions: Update your resume, and sa…
Bronx Library Center, Career ServicesAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, May 10
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library. Need computer help? Want to practice typing or using the mouse? Get support for any computer task or project.
Woodstock LibraryAdults,

50+,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers
Fri, May 10
@ 12 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Bronx Library Center. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, 12-2 PM: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21 NO registration needed! Come to the classes! Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate!
Bronx Library Center, Adult Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Fri, May 10
@ 1:30 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Harlem Library. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, 1:30-3:30 PM: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21 NO registration needed! Come to the classes! Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate!
Harlem Library, Adult Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Fri, May 10
@ 2 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the St. Agnes Library. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, 2-4 PM: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21 NO registration needed! Come to the classes! Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate!
St. Agnes Library, The Pasculano Foundation Adult Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Fri, May 10
@ 2 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Advanced Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Sat, May 11
@ 11 AM
NYPL en Español
This program will take place at Poe Park: Grand Concourse Ave between E. 192 St. and E. Kingsbridge Rd Experience nature with a variety of outdoor gardening projects!The program is for children 6 - 12 years old and their caregivers and is limited to 12 families. Please dress appropriately for outdoor play. Este programa se llevará a cabo en el Parque Poe : Avenida Grand Concourse entre la calle Este 192 y la calle Este Kingsbridge ¡Disfrute de la naturaleza con diferentes proyectos de jar…
Poe ParkChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Families,

Immigrants