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This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest. Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal class, but a fun and informal discussion - the only requirement is you are ready to have a conversation! Winter / Spring 20…

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how to make beats by sampling, chopping, and manipulating sounds using Logic Pro's Q-Sampler. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using olde…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover alternative lookup methods in Excel - LOOKUP and INDEX MATCH - and discuss the pros and cons of each. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. 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, April 2, 16, 23, 30 (no class April 9). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event is online only. You can join this class session using the following link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/87908085062?pwd=STl1MWw2THdzbVEycWw0QTdzTHN3UT09 Must register with a valid email address. Learn to use Excel to create tools for productivity and task management. This class requires a beginner knowledge of Microsoft Excel. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

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…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Floor 1M. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts in unpacking the layered meanings of poetry through an informal group discussion. Each session focuses around a theme that celebrates the diversity and range of the poetic form and contemporary poetry culture. Tease your mind with poems that make you laugh during April, aka National Poetry Month! This week's readings are: The Earthlings by Matthew Olzmann One Boy T…

Join us for a very special author talk with Roger Mello! In this program, we'll be discussing one of Roger's books Joao by a Thread. There will be a Q&A with the author and the audience, then we will learn to draw in Roger's special style! Register above to receive the Zoom link. All attending adults must be accompanied by a child. KidsLIVE programs are sponsored by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. 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, April 2, 16, 23, 30 (no class April 9). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

Evento híbrido - Sólo necesitas un correo electrónico para inscribirte y participar El círculo de lectura "La comunidad de las letras" te invita a leer: "La Tísica" de Javier de Vania Un médico visita una estancia gauchesca donde vive una niña a la que todos llaman “la tísica”. De aspecto débil y enfermizo, “la tísica” es totalmente marginada por la desconfianza de los peones, por miedo a ser contagiados. Las sesiones son moderadas por Leonor Taiano Campoverde de la universidad Carson…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books. At the end of each storytime, we will have a short craft or activity. For children ages 3-5. Space is limited to 15 children. Registration begins on Thursday, April 18. Registration is full and closed. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest. Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal class, but a fun and informal discussion - the only requirement is you are ready to have a conversation! Winter / Spring 20…

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 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 304. The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join us with your bridge partner, or we will try to match you with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, we can offer some instruction, and you can observe others. This event will be held on the third floor in Room 304. Assistive listening devices and/or hearing loops are available at the…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. OMG! Origami at SNFL 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 meet as a group to teach eac…

Come and join us for a building program. Children will have the opportunity to play with a selection of building toys which may include our LEGO, Rigamajig, Geemo, and wooden blocks collections. Please bring along a camera to take pictures of your creation! For children ages 18 months - 12 years. Space is limited. Registration is not required. First come, first served.

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…

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. Cyrano (2021) Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters. Directed by Joe Wright. 2021 | PG-13 | 124 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picked by librarians, local au…

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: The Declaration of Independence and the Colonial Period A different topic each week! Join us for lively, interactive activities! No registration needed! Just come to the class!

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…

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 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…

Event Details Come join us on Wednesdays for our Collab Lab Meetups -- a dynamic collaboration club designed to foster creative synergy and professional growth for teens who share a passion for music production and the visual arts. Whether you need to find cast and crew for your latest film project or need an Illustrator to draft up an amazing design for your band. During Collab Lab, teens are encouraged to develop their public speaking skills and use visual aids to pitch their ideas to oth…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. 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, April 3, 17, 24 (no class April 10). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

Did you know? The New York Public Library partners with accredited social work colleges across the city to connect you with students who can help you access vital social services, including housing, short-term shelter, food security, healthcare, and more. During the listed hours you can drop-in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). 3rd Floor | Room 305 Final dates for the Spring 2024 semester. Check back in September for a new schedule. Mo…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. Calling all word lovers! Join us in person to play a variety of word-based games, including Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, and Scattergories. Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that regularly playing word-based games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: Improving memory Building vocabula…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn to create simple choice-based games in Twine! Topics include narrative strategies, how to use the flowchart editor, and uploading your game for others to play.

Have you ever wanted to design an app but didn’t know where to start? In this workshop, you will learn about the different types of apps used today before diving into brainstorming, planning, prototyping, and evaluating your app without writing a single line of code!

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library 图书馆的世界语言部门为鼓励大家借阅中文图书，每月举行一次中文书籍讨论会。请您在讨论会中介绍自己喜欢的书籍，与别人分享您阅读的快乐。书籍内容不拘一格，历史，传记，散文，财经，侦探，爱情小说等等，皆在欢迎之列。 討論會將以中文普通話進行，期盼您能登記參加共襄盛舉。若有問題，請跟張先生聯繫：hungyunchang@nypl.org. 我們聚會的地點在三樓的303號房間。 We are now presenting a monthly Chinese Book Discussion program, so we can meet each other to chat about books. All participants are welcome to share their reading experiences on eithe…

This program is in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. This is a series-based program starting January 17 - April 24, 2024. Participants are encouraged to attend from the beginning of the series. We will learn the basics of reading and writing the Arabic alphabet, vocabulary words, phrases, and some basic grammar. No previous language experience required. Instructional materials will be provided. All programs subject to change or cancellation. Image c…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. 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. For new walkers and toddlers. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Friday, April 19. Please arrive on time. The doors…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest. Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal class, but a fun and informal discussion - the only requirement is you are ready to have a conversation! Winter / Spring 20…

This program will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff for our monthly series of computer classes for beginners. This week's topic is: Internet Safety. Participants will: Learn about the basic internets terms. Review standard internet usage. Have time to ask questions and work on personal projects. To join the program: Register online to receive a reminder message 24 hours before t…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. 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. For new walkers and toddlers. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is closed. Registration starts Friday, April 19. Please arrive on time. The doors w…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. 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. For new walkers and toddlers. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Friday, April 19. Please arrive on time. The doors…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Python has four built-in collections—data structures that can contain multiple instances of more basic data forms. Explore how you can use sets, tuples, lists and dictionaries to store, analyze, and manipulate data in Python. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.This class applies knowledge from Class 1 and 2 towards tracking expenses and managing personal finance.T opics include SUMIF/AVERAGEIF/COUNTIF and SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS/COUNTIFS. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04gYou will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

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…