Classes & Workshops

Visit the Riverside Library and get one-on-one assistance on how to download free library e-books onto your Android or Apple device. Requirements: Please bring your electronic devices and have your NYPL library card, Google email, Apple ID and/or Amazon account information and related PIN/passwords available on hand.

This event will take place IN PERSON at New Dorp Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a group! 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…

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Interested in using computers but don't know where to start? Want to learn basic keyboarding? Then this is the class for you! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and REGISTRATION OPENS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS - This Program is Limited to Five Persons.

Learn how to create iPhone apps for Apple from scratch with Xcode, an app-building software. This class will cover the different kinds of projects you can make, along with practice on how to design iOS apps. If you are taking this class online, you will need a Mac computer with Xcode downloaded in order to get the most out of this class. If this class is in-person, Mac computers will be provided for those without them.

Learn email basics such as: creating a Gmail account, signing into your account, compose email, retrieving email, attaching documents, and inserting pictures.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Continue learning the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class continues to cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally. This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment.

[This event will be taking place in-person.] Are you interested in knitting, crafting, sketching, or stitching? Perhaps you are looking for a place to work on your craft, but would also enjoy the company of other adults to share ideas and perspective. This is a weekly meetup group at the library that comes to chat, share tips, and maybe even inspire others. Come on over with your craft project and supplies! We will provide the space! No registration required. Attendees are kindly asked…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Most of the apps and websites that we interact with use web APIs to get their data. In this class, we are going to learn what web APIs are and how to use them in Python. We will also learn about JSON, a common data format that most web APIs use. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

Come join us and color a hedgehog container. This program is taking place in person in the Teen Room. All materials are provided

This program will take place in person at the Charleston Library. Join us for a crafty afternoon! Come paint some fun spring decorations! This activity is best suited for ages 4 and up. No registration is required Supplies are limited. First come, first served.

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center in the PC Lab (Room C33). Do you have trouble with using a mouse or keyboard? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.

Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you're into quilting. Bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of fiber. Invite your fiber-loving friends, or make new connections here. This is not a class.

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technolgy questions? Drop by the libray between 2 and 3 p.m. No appointments needed -- first come, first served! The following are examples of topics with which we can help: Resume and Cover Letter Review Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 10 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most out…

"The Healing Power of Meditation" We are living in times that are stressful, and meditation can be just the tool we need to help us cope with the challenges of everyday life. Join Andrew Vidich, educator, author, international speaker and longtime mediator who has been practicing meditation for over 40 years. He will discuss how meditation can improve our physical, mental, and spiritual health. This afternoon you will have a chance to learn and practice a simple technique that can redu…

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! Mondays, April 1, 15, 22, 29 (no class April 8). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

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.

Are you a new or returning job seeker who needs help formatting your resume? This workshop will teach you the basics of formating a professional looking and sounding resume using Microsoft Word to give you the confidence you need when applying for jobs. Please bring a draft of your resume and a USB drive. Registration is required to attend. To register call (212) 926-2147 or ask at the front desk.

Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for 10 sessions of artistic workshops! The workshops will be held in person at Harlem Library. Join multi-hyphenate artists, Vickie Tanner, and Jennifer Varbalow, curate artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Craft and create your own story, essay, monologue, play, song, poem, speech, and/or theatrical performance pertaining to BIPOC identity: past, present, and future. We will explore pri…

Learn how to create documents, apply formatting, and to save and share your work using Microsoft Word. No prior experience with Microsoft Word is required to take this class. This program will be held in the Computer Lab (3rd Floor). Sessions dates: Monday, April 15, 3PM Monday, April 29, 3PM Registration is required - Sign-up sheet is available at the Information Desk (2nd Floor) . Registrations are at full capacity and now closed.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Fifty-Eighth Street Branch Library Community Room. 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 (1…

This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. Share your creativity! Join us at Belmont for a fun day of building with LEGOS.

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Express yourself, and get creative with our audio recording studio. Learn the basics to music production with your peers using the digital audio Logic Pro software!

This event will take place in person at Morris Park Library. Make a simple and fun science project to take home! 12 kids maximum. For ages 5-12. No registration necessary.

This program is held in person. Use the program Pixton to create beautiful and fun comic strips. No drawing required, it's all point and click. Your work will be printed out in color at the end. No registration required, for teens 12 - 18.

Who isn't thrilled with receiving a handwritten love letter? We have the materials and you can supply the sentiments. We also have snacks too!

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). 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. This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment.

Join our LEGO Club and work with other legoers to build a masterpiece. We’ll provide the LEGOs, while the kids provide the imagination. For ages 3 & up.

Do you love art and have nothing to do this summer? Come join us weekly at the Columbus branch for summer art fun!

This event will be held in person at St. Agnes Library. Learn to use 3D design programs Tinkercad and Dremel, and how they work with our 3D Dremel Printer. Then, explore your creative side and design your own mini creation using Tinkercad! Once the design is complete, we'll print them out for you to keep! Bring your own laptop or borrow one with your library card. Space is limited to the first 5 children. A sign-up sheet will be available at the circulation desk on the day of the event. This pro…

Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler. He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners! For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for…

This event will take place in the community room of the West New Brighton Library. During our open hours you can take advantage of our various Teen Center resources. Utilize our tech, arts and craft supplies, collection of video games and board games, or just grab a laptop and hangout! Devices such as the 3D printer, cameo cutter, silk screener, and photography equipment may not be available at open hours. Please see our calendar for programs specifically related to these devices or email wes…

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Interested in 3-D printing? Learn some basic skills and design your own 3-D model during this program! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

Are you looking to wind down from the stresses of school? Come by the Wakefield Teen Center and listen to some chill beats while playing your favorite board games!

Teens and young adults who like to write, join us for Camp NaNoWriMo! Mondays at 4PM, come work on your Camp NaNoWriMo project, with focus on a different aspect of writing and planning each week!

Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.

Celebrate nature and spring while making a custom planter pot for starting your own garden.

Get creative at Tremont! We have paints, canvas, markers, stickers, button makers, and more. Come get inspired and create a unique piece of art. Grades 7-12 are welcome to attend!

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

Do you have questions about college admissions? FAFSA? Scholarships? College resumes and brag sheets? Our expert team of advisors are ready to help! Bring any questions you have about college and career readiness, or even just "adulting" topics, and we'll do our best to answer them. Our 1:1 counseling is available online or in person. If attending online, pre-registration with your email address is required. There is a strict limit of up to four 15-minute sessions per hour. This program is onl…