Discovering classes...
Discovering classes...
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 provide resources about social services -- housing, short-term shelter, food assistance, healthcare, and more -- in your community. During the listed hours you can drop in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). Mondays 9 AM - 12:30 PM Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 PM (no hours 4/7) Wednesdays 5 - 8:30 PM (until 7:30 on 4/8)…
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…
This event will take place in person at Soundview Library. Join us for our knitting circle where you can work with other crafters like yourself. Start a new project or bring a current one. Share tips, ideas, and projects as well. Books on knitting and other related crafts will be available for borrowing from our collection! (Yarn will be provided. Please bring your own knitting needles.)
This program will happen in-person at Woodstock Library. Walk-Ins or by appiontments 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. To book a 30 min in-person session with the intern, email at: wointern@nypl.org Please include your name, what you’d like to focus on in the session, and the best phon…
Join us for the Riverside knitting and crocheting circle every Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Please bring your own materials and get ready to have some crafty good times!
Bring one or more books to swap with other book lovers. Price of admission is one book to swap. Please bring clean books, no ripped pages, and in good condition! Limit to one bag or box of books to trade at a time. All genres and ages accepted. This event will be in person and take place in the YA area.
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.
Memoirs OutLOUD is a free writing studio open to adults 18+ that takes place on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 10am to 12pm. We welcome you whether you’re an experienced writer, or just beginning to explore your writing potential. Participants can read their work to one another for comments, ideas and fun. Remember to bring a pen and notebook or paper. **This Memoirs OutLOUD creative writing workshop is conducted by Staten Island OutLOUD, a part of OutLOUD's continuing Is…
Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test. This class is taking place in person. This study group is for adults preparing to take the United States Citizenship Test. Each workshop will focus on several of the 100 citizenship test civic questions. Students will also learn about library and online resources to continue their practice at home. Open to Adults 18+
This is a 5-week diabetes self-management education and support program for people living with diabetes. In partnership with the NYC Department of Health. All sessions begin at 10:30am Saturday, March 21: Understanding Diabetes Saturday, March 28: Medication and Physical Activity Saturday, April 4: Healthy Eating, Part 1 Saturday, April 11: Healthy Eating, Part 2 Saturday, April 18: Reducing Risks
This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library. Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
This book club is for anyone interested in discussing works of poetry in a friendly virtual setting! We'll discuss a wide range of poetry from classics to contemporary, with a welcoming approach to all perspectives, interpretations and ways of reading. This club meets virtually on the third Saturday of each month at 10:30 am. Our selection for April is Collected Poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay DBC24846 Please register with your email address in order to receive the link to participa…
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Studio40 is a free public recording studio available for patrons of the New York Public Library. In this two-part course, you’ll learn more about Studio40 resources and how to get the most out of your recording sessions. We’ll cover studio best practices, how to safely use the equipment available in our studio, and the practical skills you need to run a successful soundcheck and recording…
Seeking support, guidance, or resources to help you overcome challenges in your life? Greetings, my name is Kadie Brown, a social worker intern here to share your concerns and seek solutions. Through our partnership you will be able to get access to helpful resources, coping strategies and encouragement. Help is available for all types of issues, from personal struggles to mental health issues to community support. My goal is to support you in achieving your goals and achieving your wellb…
This class will be held in-person at Melrose library. Join us to learn the basics of the most used cloud-based spreadsheet program: Google Sheets. We will be making a budget spreadsheet and learn how to collaborate with others. We will also explore some technology based books for you to peruse and check out.
My Sister's Grave by Robert Dugoni. Tracy Crosswhite has spent twenty years questioning the facts surrounding her sister Sarah’s disappearance and the murder trial that followed. She doesn’t believe that Edmund House — a convicted rapist and the man condemned for Sarah’s murder — is the guilty party. Motivated by the opportunity to obtain real justice, Tracy became a homicide detective with the Seattle PD and dedicated her life to tracking down killers. When Sarah’s remains are finally disco…
This is an in person event at the Bloomingdale Library. Relax, Create, Sparkle. Join us for a hands on Diamond Art session where creativity meets calm. All materials will be provided.
Adult English Language & Literacy These English classes last 10 weeks and meet one or two days per week. Each class has three 10-week cycles and one 4-week summer cycle throughout the year. They are for beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level students. Upcoming information session at the Dongan Hills Library: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 11 AM Registration at the St. George Library Center is for classes at the following locations: Dongan Hills Library, Great Kills Library, St. George…
This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. If feeling uplifted and light makes your day, join our class to get your weekly fix of heart pumping exercise. Each week, dance to music to rejuvenate your mind and body while connecting with your community. This class will take place in person and is open to all levels.
Join us for a remote literary lecture on the interaction between paganism and Christianity in the epic poem Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon culture more generally. They seem like polar opposites but they actually do mix! Less like water and oil than peanut butter and jelly. This is a virtual program.
This event will take place in person at the Countee Cullen Library in the TechConnect Lab. 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.
With this walking tour, we celebrate the German heritage of the East Village that brought the Ottendorfer Library to fruition. When the revolutions of 1848 throughout Europe failed, a number of young German-speaking revolutionaries fled to the East Village, which became the largest German-language speaking community in the world after Berlin and Vienna. With the freedoms of the New World, Little Germany or Kleindeutschland as it became known was a crucible for their energies and talents. On this…
This program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. Bringing good vibes and great movement, this cardio dance class blends K-pop beats, funk grooves, and feel-good choreography to help you sweat, smile, and glow. All levels welcome—just bring your energy and start the weekend right! Led by Erica Zhang. The class is free and open to all adults. Please note that the class will be 45 minutes in length and all participants are required to sign a waiver form before the star…
Join Macomb’s Bridge Library for an exciting three-day series: Papier Mache Workshop! In collaboration with KinKa, facilitated by Tom Sebazco. Tom Sebazco is a New York-based designer, artist, and entrepreneur known for his inventive spirit and interdisciplinary approach to creativity. With a background spanning visual arts, product design, and urban aesthetics, Sebazco has consistently pursued work that bridges form, function, and cultural resonance. His artistic repertoire includes painting,…
This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the library every Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for help from New York Cares volunteers. No appointments needed -- first come, first served! The following are examples of topics with which we can help: Resume formatting and review Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 10 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices…
Written by Robbie Saenz de Viteri and Choreographed by Monica Bill Barnes and back for the second year. It's your lunch hour. Step away from your desk and into the working world of the library. Tickets will be released on April 5 at 7 PM ET. Sign up for NYPL e-newsletters to stay updated on the latest programs and events from the Library—plus, visit our website to explore more free events related to dance and the performing arts. The collaborative team of Monica Bill Barnes and Robbie Saenz de…
This event will take place in person at The 53rd Street Library. Masks are highly recommended. OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) 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…
Explore your artistic potential with a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. This program will be held in person at the 58th Street Library. Join us for Acting for the Fun of it! Teaching Artist Frank Ingrasciotta teaches a 8 session acting program. Please attend all 8 if possible. Designed for anyone who wants to “take the stage” – in acting or public speaking! The art of acting is not just about being the next famous actor, but it explores life skills that everyone can utilize…
Join us for a monthly drop-in writing workshop to practice reflection, storytelling, and creative expression. Led by community member, Mx. Je’Jae C. Mizrahi, this community-led group explores the unique energy of the passing months through a series of focused, themed prompts designed to spark your imagination. After a period of quiet writing, there is an invitation to share your work with the group in a supportive, pressure-free environment. Whether you are a practiced writer or just looking fo…
Man fighting a three-headed dragon This workshop is designed to introduce newcomers to the captivating world of Dungeons & Dragons, specifically tailored to guide participants through the basics of gameplay, character creation, and essential rules of D&D 5th Edition. During the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, including creating their first character and participating in a quick game session to familiarize themselves with the mechanic…