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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.

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 St. George Library Center. Come and join us as we watch the film In the Heights (2021) on Monday, May 20, 2024 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. The movie will be screened in the Teen Room. Usnavi is a bodega owner who longs to go back to his native Dominican Republic. In the meantime, he spends his time in a small neighborhood in Washington Heights pining after Vanessa, a beautiful lady working at the beauty salon and looking after Abuela Claudia, the elde…

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Join us every month for a vibrant and engaging exploration of different genres in our Monthly Music Group: A Genre Showcase. This month we will be covering K-Pop. The Monthly Music Group: A Genre Showcase is an engaging and informative program that explores diverse music genres, delving into their trends and cultural impact. Each month, participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the unique characteristics and evolving trends of a specific music genre. The group meets on t…

Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn the basics of the interface and get started creating your own digital art in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided. Additionally, learn about how you can participate in our Books for All Digital Art Challenge!

Baby Space is a weekly lapsit storytime and play time at the St. George Library. This event will take place in person at St. George Library Center Community Room. For Babies 3* to 23 months and caregivers. (*All babies and their caregivers are welcome. However, around three months, babies can sit up more comfortably for the lap-sit position with their caregivers.) Talking, singing, and playing with your babies is the foundation for reading and writing in the future. Baby Space offers twenty…

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Learn the ins and outs of iPads, iPhones, and the iOS operating system. This class will cover the differences between iPads & iPhones, how to use finger gestures, common applications, and more.

Join us for an 8 week writing workshop every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm beginning May 8th and ending on June 26th with a reading scheduled for July 3rd. Professional writer, Ellen Aug Lytle will teach the free writing method where you will learn how to turn memories, events and ideas into poetry, stories and memoirs. Participants should bring a pad and pen to each session. **Ellen has been a teaching artist on Staten Island for 40+ years in libraries and schools.…

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.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Zoom into the library like a speed racer on Wednesday, May 22, at 3:30 PM, and rev up your creativity by designing your very own race car!

Embrace the beauty of nature with our upcoming pressed flower bookmark crafting event! Join us at the St. George Library on May 22 from 4-5:30 PM for a delightful afternoon of creativity and relaxation as we gather to make stunning bookmarks adorned with real pressed flowers. Limited supplies are available, please register online, in person, or by calling the branch at 718-442-8560! For Adults 18+

Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn how to trace images and use layer masks in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided. Additionally, learn about how you can participate in our Books for All Digital Art Challenge!

St. George Library's weekly storytime on Thursdays. This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Center community room. Picturebook stories, songs, and activities to enhance learning and have fun. Lets stretch our attention spans and engage our imagination together! Designed to get your children ready for 3k & preschool. For children 18 months to 3 years old.

Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.

Meet abstract artist, Helen Levin as she discusses her innovative “accelerated drawing” techniques in the Library Auditorium. Levin’s exhibition, titled “ARCHITECTURE-INSPIRED PAINTINGS MEET ART ADVOCACY II: WORK AND WORDS”, a selection of abstract paintings inspired by contemporary architecture, will be on display in the St. George Library Reference Room from May 15th through July 15th, 2024. Click HERE to learn more about the exhibit *Free Handouts*

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event will take place in-person at St. George Library Center. Do you like to read? Or do you have trouble reading? Let's read together, talk about our favorite parts, and make our own stories! Check out our new St.George Library's Reading Badge Challenge! Perfect for kids who need a little bit more encouragement!

Have you received a new phone, and don't know how to use it? Do you have questions about your phone's settings? Do you need help sending messages? 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 St. George Library Center. Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For Intermediate and Advanced Level English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Friday, May 3, 17, 24 11 AM-1 PM Continues in June! NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Center. Come and join us as we watch the film Turning Red (2022) and color on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. This movie will be screened in the Auditorium. A thirteen-year-old girl named Mei Lee is torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence. And as if the challenges were not enough, whenever she gets overly excited she transforms into a giant red panda. Runtime: 1 hour, 40 mi…

This event will take place in person at St. George Library in Children's Room. Challenge friends in Mario Kart or Smash Brothers on Switch, play board and table games with your friends and family! Be creative with our Lego pieces! For School-age children. No registration required.

Baby Space is a weekly lapsit storytime and play time at the St. George Library. This event will take place in person at St. George Library Center Community Room. For Babies 3* to 23 months and caregivers. (*All babies and their caregivers are welcome. However, around three months, babies can sit up more comfortably for the lap-sit position with their caregivers.) Talking, singing, and playing with your babies is the foundation for reading and writing in the future. Baby Space offers twenty…

This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Center. Come and join us as we watch the film Mean Girls (2024) on Monday, May 28, 2024 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. The movie will be screened in the Teen Room. New student Cady Heron navigates the thorny jungles of teenage and high school drama. Led by Regina George, the elite clique The Plastics welcomes Cady into their exclusive group. When she falls for Regina's ex, Aaron Samuels, Cady risks her social status and faces Regina's…

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Come challenge your friends in some of our board games

Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

Join us for an 8 week writing workshop every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm beginning May 8th and ending on June 26th with a reading scheduled for July 3rd. Professional writer, Ellen Aug Lytle will teach the free writing method where you will learn how to turn memories, events and ideas into poetry, stories and memoirs. Participants should bring a pad and pen to each session. **Ellen has been a teaching artist on Staten Island for 40+ years in libraries and schools.…

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.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Explore advanced features of the Mac operating system, such as creating custom shortcuts, taking screenshots, organizing your open apps with Virtual Desktops, sharing files with AirDrop, and more.

St. George Library's weekly storytime on Thursdays. This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Center community room. Picturebook stories, songs, and activities to enhance learning and have fun. Lets stretch our attention spans and engage our imagination together! Designed to get your children ready for 3k & preschool. For children 18 months to 3 years old.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This is an in-person event at the St. George Library Center! Join the children's room to do cool and fun experiments related to science, tech, engineering, and math!

This event will take place in person at the St. George Library. This program goes over tips and tricks to using Career Cruising to find the perfect job for you.

This event will take place in person at St. George Library in Children's Room. Challenge friends in Mario Kart or Smash Brothers on Switch, play board and table games with your friends and family! Be creative with our Lego pieces! For School-age children. No registration required.

Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for twelve sessions of artistic workshops! The workshops will be held in person at St. George Library. Join us for curated artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Teaching Artists, Carrie Ellman Larsen and Nick Simone will guide participants to create their own piece of original theatre by telling stories and sharing memories with words, movements, and soundscapes. Through the exploration o…