Classes & Workshops

Need a second pair of eyes on your cover letter or resume? Want to practice your job interview skills? Need help finding the right career for you? Or just talk through a job search? Sign up for a 1 on 1 counseling session with a librarian. Each session is half an hour and takes place either at the St. George Library Center or online via Google Meet. Fill out this form to register for a session.

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.

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. In this class participants will learn handmade artist book binding techniques. We will create a variety of books from artist zines and accordion books all the way to japanese stab binding! Each artist will create their own handmade books using a variety of beautiful papers. The possibilities for handmade books are endless - they can be used for journaling, sketching, scrapbooking, and w…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. The MyNYCHA Workshop, a collaboration between NYCHA and NYPL, will educate NYCHA residents about MyNYCHA. MyNYCHA enables residents to create, schedule, and manage repair requests; subscribe to outage alerts; view inspection appointments; pay rent; and more through a website or free smartphone app. Participants will learn how to use MyNYCHA, and will also learn about other valuable resources at NYCHA, such as digital kiosk…

Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only schedule appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!

Do you wanna know? Google knows. Google knows who what when where how and why. So if you want to know ask google. Explore the depths, discover the amazing. New to computers? Looking to learn a new software program? Just generally curious about how to use some of the technology around you? Come us at the Allerton Library for our bi-weekly technology classes. Each class will focus on a different set of skills related to a piece of technology. For specific information about the topics o…

This event will take place in the Computer Classroom at the 58th Street Library. 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.

Create art - painting, crochet, writing, drawing, and more - in any way you wish!

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help accessing the internet or any of NYPL's online resources? Bring your questions and get one-on-one assistance.

*IN PERSON ONLY* This program will be held ONSITE - SNFL, 455 5th Avenue (5th floor - Room 504) NY, NY, 10016 This class will cover why you should start planning for retirement, the time value of money, and tax advantaged tools that will help you save, such as a 401k or IRA. This program will not be recorded. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.

This program takes place in person at the West New Brighton Library. Join us in this fun exercise in gratitude and create your very own spring flower. No registration required.

This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour. Please register in advanc…

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Join your friends and librarians to build, shape, sculpt, and play with Kinetic Sand!

Do you want to go to college? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing to apply? The Hamilton Grange Library’s College Club can help you figure it out! We'll help you look for: College Programs Financial Aid Scholarships Student Employment Whether you’re in middle or high school, we’ve got steps that you can take to start preparing for college. If you’ve got questions, we’ll get you the answers! You can schedule a One-On-One Session with one of our YA Staff for…

Create a visual reminder of all the great things about yourself! We'll be using paint and washi tape to create dynamic lined-designs that we'll be filling in with affirmations. No art skills required! Ages 12-18 Welcome!

Banned Book Talk: George Orwell's 1984 FREE in- Person Program welcomes you to a warm and inclusive space where we dive into the fascinating world of banned literature. Join our friendly discussions where we explore the stories, themes, and controversies surrounding these books. Through engaging conversations, we'll challenge censorship, celebrate diverse perspectives, and champion the freedom to read. Come be a part of our vibrant community as we delve into the pages of banned books and uncove…

Spend and enjoy some time with us for some Adult Therapeutic Arts. This creative activity might help you to relax your mind, as well as provide you with a keepsake for the spring. All materials will be provided. Just bring your creative ideas if you can! This program is first-come, first-serve basis. No registration is required! Adult, 18+ ***Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services available during our temporary closure.”…

This event will take place in person. If you have a tech problem, question or would just like individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a staff member and receive their personal attention and instructions.

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 will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood Library.

The Huguenot Park Library presents S.T.E.A.M Community Superheroes Club: Animal Shelter Volunteers for little learners. From animal shelter volunteers to teachers and firefighters; little learners will engage in fun sensory activities and role-playing as they learn about our community superheroes. *STEAM is an interactive program designed for pre-schooler+ and/or children at this development stage. Kids will have many opportunities for skill building and social -emotional learning during the…

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.

Join us for fun, imaginative adventures through a fantasy world where kids are the ultimate heroes! A staff member will play the role of Storyteller, guiding children through an hour-long adventure. This program is for children ages 6-12. Space is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuesdays at 4pm.

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Explore your creative side and design multiple 5-minute crafts! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a career? Need help making a resume? Schedule a 20-minute virtual one-on-one counseling session with staff from the Riverside Library. (Open to the first three teens who make an online reservation). We can help you look for/with: College programs Resume and cover letter assistance Job opportunities No matter what age, we're here to help you reach your college and career goals.

Want to learn how to create digital art? Join Yorkville Library in learning how to use the graphics editor app Procreate using our iPads and Apple Pencils (for use in the library only). Learn how to select different brush styles, how to select colors, how to create layers in your artwork, etc. Supplies are limited.

This event will take place in person at the Great Kills Library. Make your own custom buttons for your backpack or jacket. We will focus on spooky anime and manga-themed buttons, but we will have other designs available. Or, you can make your own! For ages 11 and up. Registration is not required.

If you're looking for a place to bounce off ideas and share what you like to write or what don't, then this is the public funshop group for you. All writers of all styles are welcome to join. For Ages 13-18 only.

Need help creating an email account, or learning how to use Microsoft Word? Want to video chat your family members on Zoom but don’t know how? We’re here to help! FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. This program will take place in the St. Agnes Computer Lab (3rd Floor).

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Looking for a place to go after school? Join us at the Library, where you can hang out with your friends, work on homework, browse the book collections, use our computers, or just charge your phone. We will have board games and craft supplies available in the community room! Drop-in, no registration required.

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! ¡Explore la forma, el color y la textura, con una variedad de materiales y técnicas!

We’ll continue to explore the world of Virtual Reality with the NEW META VR HEADSETS available at the Best Buy Teen Center @ Grand Concourse. Activity release forms are available at the teen center and must be signed by parents/guardians before the program.

Join us each week on Tuesdays at 4 on Google Meets to write stories and share them! Each week, we spend 15-20 minutes talking about concepts and themes, and then have silent writing and sharing time. This is a great program for children who love making up stories. Please register in advance to get the link in the 24 hours before the workshop or email halschrieve@nypl.org for more info. Here are our themes for April: April 2- Stowaways Join us to write stories about people who hide away on s…

Join us at the Washington Heights Library as we get creative with arts and crafts, making anything we can think of with the supplies that are provided! Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Únete a nosotros en la Biblioteca de Washington Heights mientras nos ponemos creativos con las manualidades, ¡haciendo cualquier co…

Join us as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through creative games and toys. Ages 5+ First come, first served. 4/2 - Construct a Marble Run 4/9 - Build with LEGO 4/16 - Design with Geemo and Rigamajig Jr 4/23 - Fun with Magna tiles and Blocks 4/30 - Print Making

Are you looking for a friendly atmosphere to write in, people to bounce ideas off of, or just looking for some feedback? Then this is the place for you! If you like to write and meet people who like writing, bring your creativity and personality to our creative writing meetups. All writers of all styles are welcome to join! This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library

This event is online.This is an Opportunity Network Program. Join us for a discussion as we go over important Skills needed in the Workplace. We will openly discuss tackling challenging work situations and what this can mean for young adults entering the workforce. Registration required. Please use link above to register.

If you are considering a career in the arts, please join us for a College & Career Pathways session on the life of an artist in the modern world. We'll discuss the variety of ways artists support themselves financially, how to turn your passion for music or poetry or filmmaking into a way of life, and where you can be educated in it if you choose that route for higher education.

This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. Try out our new recording studio! Learn the basics of Logic Pro X while making a cool beat.