New York Public Library — Kids' Classes, Ages & Prices

Teens. use our 3Doodler Start Plus 3D pens to draw and create your own 3D pen designs! For ages 12-18

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…

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Director: Zach Cregger. Running Time:…

Please join us for our September book discussion. We will be reading Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Heathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr. Earnshaw as one of his own children. His son Hindley despises him but his…

You're invited to CREATE! Join us every Wednesday for a fun, hands-on art activity featuring different materials and techniques each week. Kids will explore their creativity while learning new ways to express themselves…

Get creative at Fort Washington during this weekly arts and crafts program! Crafting supplies with be provided. This program is for children 5-12 with caregiver. Create a card of your favorite book characters and trade…

Get creative at Fort Washington during this weekly arts and crafts program! Crafting supplies with be provided. This program is for children 5-12 with caregiver. Create your own “lucky charm” that represents yourself or…

Join us at Fort Washington Library for Fiesta with Flor Bromley. Join GRAMMY® Latin GRAMMY® nominee Flor Bromley in a multicultural musical celebration! Kids and families will join in the fun as they learn about…

This program wil be in person at Allerton Library. No one can tell your summer better than you can, and one of the funnest modes of expression is through poetry! Can you write a poem based on some of these prompts? Can…

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This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. An inexperienced and idealistic teacher invests himself in a group of problem kids at a high school in a slum of London's East End. Staring Sidney Poitier.…

Families can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. This is an in person event. The limit is 10 children and their caregivers. Please note…

This program is for teens who are interested in obtaining their Driving Permit. This practice session allows you to gain the knowledge needed to pass the NYS exam and obtain your NY DMV Driving Permit using DMV and NYPL…

Teens are invited to create their own mini pillows using our sewing machines. Teens must register and all supplies will be provided!! A waiver must be signed to participate. . . .

Join the Parkchester Library for an afternoon movie picked by library staff. 250 Years of the United States at The New York Public Library This year, the New York Public Library joins our nation in commemorating 250…

This event will take place in person at the Spuyten Duyvil Library. No tech allowed in this entertaining after school club! Join library staff as they guide children (and their grown-ups!) through the strategy and fun…

This event will take place in person at Belmont Library. Join us for Anime Gaming where you can play fighting games with some of your favorite characters from manga titles within our library collection such as My Hero…

This event will take place in person at the Tremont Library. Start your week with action, adventure, and all things anime at Animonday, our weekly teen anime screening series! On Monday, the Tremont Library transforms…

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Library. This Summer at the Library, we are challenging teens to use art and writing to put their own stories on paper. Taking inspiration from the art in the…

Join staff from the Grand Concourse Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to Arts & Crafts. Enjoy books about crafts and create a unique art piece to take home. This program encourages children to connect…

Join us in person at Riverdale Library for a celebration of all of the learning and advendturing our students did this summer. Bubbles the Silly Entertainer will have you and your entire family singing, dancing, moving…

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The High Bridge Branch Library invites local tweens caregivers to particpate in our fun and interactive bingo games. Please note that particpants will recieve a complimentary slice of pizza on the fist of each month. We…

This program takes place in person at the Tottenville Library. Feeling sleepy on a Saturday morning while your little one is wide awake? Come wake up at our babies & brew social hour! Coffee will be provided for…

Bring your little artist to the library to explore open-ended ways to promote early learning through art. Baby Art will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. We…

This program will take place indoors at the West New Brighton Library. Join our partners from Literacy in Community (LINC) for a series of interactive caregiver workshops and playtimes to learn ways to support…

Bring your little one to the Port Richmond library for a storytime! We will be singing, dancing, rhyming and picturebook sharing for 30 minutes, followed by 20 minutes of interactive, structured playtime. For babies…

This program will take place in person, at the Pelham Bay Library. Join us for a special baby storytime to bond with your baby. Let's introduce them to the to the joys of movement, books and song. They can begin to…

Note: Summer storytimes will take place outside in Seton Park right behind the library (weather permitting)! This event will take place in person at Spuyten Duyvil Library. Join this special storytime just for…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs! For pre-walkers. Space is limited. First come first served.

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Extend your child’s learning through play! Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials…

This is an in-person event. Teens are invited to join Library staff for a fun teen craft! All materials are supplied. This week's craft is: Decorating Pencil Pouches This program is open to all students First come first…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Join us for a fun and engaging game of Banned Book Bingo! Each teen will receive a bingo card featuring titles of banned books. The first to get five…

Join us for Bilingual storytime. English and Spanish. We will sing songs, share books, and learn some Spanish words and phrases. Ages: 0-5. 20 families first come first served. To guarantee a free ticket to the program…

This event will take place in-person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Are you a maven at Monopoly? Crusher of Candyland? Totally awesome at Ticket to Ride? Dominant at dominoes? Want to dip your toe into…

This event will take place in-person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to play board games and card games like Uno, Jenga, Sorry, Scrabble, and more! For teens ages 13-18.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of board and card games—plus books and reading activities the whole family can enjoy! Bring your friends and family to explore our collection of games and discover great books to read…

Summer Reading has heated up as the 2026 Official Hunger Games Book Club via Scholastic launched mid June. We volunteered as tribute to be your go-to stop for borrowing the series to take part in the reading schedule.…

This program is in person. Join the the discussion with our Summer Book Talk Series! Enjoy a series of curated selections and discussion by NYPL staff spanning different genres. This month we are discussing When i sing,…

This event will take place in person at West Farms Library. Looking for your next obsession? Stop by before on the Teen Center to grab a fresh book recommendation from your YA Staff! In honor of USA 250, we’re going…

TEENS & TWEENS! Join us for an hour of fun, while we discuss and watch our book-to-film-of-the-month! If you're interested in attending our book club, claim a copy at the circulation desk.

Join us as we view a film about a fast-paced psychological thriller about Millie Calloway, a down-on-her-luck ex-convict who lands a live-in housekeeping job for the wealthy Winchester family. Refreshments will be…

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Calling all young readers! Join us at West Farms Library for Word Bingo, where kids ages 6–12 can match words, expand vocabulary, and celebrate the joy of…

Stop by the Todt-Hill Westerleigh library to read a book for ten minutes or talk to the librarian about a book you are reading then make a magnet! Ages 10-17. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens , including our…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library Bookworm Boss Battles is an exciting, interactive program designed to merge the thrill of video games with the fundamental concepts of storytelling.…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Unleash your creativity and connect with fellow teens in this unique program where crafting meets captivating storytelling! Teens will learn to make their…

Join us at the Todt-Hill Westerleigh library after school for our open book discussion. Feel free to bring your own book and discuss what you are currently reading with other teens. No assigned reading required. This…

This program will be in person at the Stapleton Library. Bubbles will have you and your entire family singing, dancing, moving and grooving with her silly antics. Everyone will also walk away with simple facepainting…

This event will take place in person at the Roosevelt Island branch. Do you like to build? If you do, come to the Library every FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH. For children ages 5 to 12.

Books, snacks, and chill vibes? Yes, please. Come hang at Café Hour — where you can kick back with your current read or find a new fave using one of our recommended book lists, munch on snacks, and soak up the cozy café…

We have all been told that the way to get ahead in life and climbup the social ladder is to get a well-paying job and the way to do that is by going to college and becoming a professional. However, the costs associated…

This program will be in person at the St. George Library. Bubbles will have you and your entire family singing, dancing, moving and grooving with her silly antics. Everyone will also walk away with simple facepainting…

This program will be in person at the West New Brighton Library. Join our children’s staff and Mr. Patrick for an end-of-summer dance party!! Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to shake your sillies out with Mr.…

Using his magical talents, slapstick comedy, and zany humor, Magical Matt will have the entire audience amazed and cracking up as he performs his engaging age-appropriate magic show. This Program will take place, in…

This program will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library. When the sun goes down, it becomes a different world! Owls are not the only animals that are active at night – mammals, frogs, and even insects – make…

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Please join us to celebrate our summer with special guest Flor Bromley! During this interactive session, children will become nature detectives on a musical “walk” of…

This program will take place in person at the Westchester Square Library Branch. Start your Friday morning with cartoons, snacks, and good vibes as we watch favorite animated shows like Adventure Time, Gravity Falls,…

Gather in our community room with your friends and other players for a game of Chess! We'll provide the tables and chairs. You may bring in your own boards, and sets. There will be a limited amount of sets available. A…

This event will take place in-person at the Parkchester Library. In these mini lessons kids and teens will learn chess notation, openings, tactics, and simple endgames. You will also have access to dozens of chess books…

Come to the library to learn the basics of chess and checkers and play against others! For ages 8-18.

Want to learn how to play chess? Or brush up on your existing skills? Join us at Edenwald Library for our Children and Teen Chess Club! All skill levels are welcome! Program for ages 7-17.

Join us in the Teen Center on August 18 at 2pm to create fun collages celebrating the end of the summer season! This program is for teens ages 12-18 years old and will take place indoors in the teen center.…

This program will be in person at Baychester Library. Come and join us for simple, hands-on crafts for kids ages 5-12! All supplies needed will made available. All the activity will be first come, first served, and…

Join us at the Mott Haven Library for a fun and creative sand art activity! Children will carefully layer colorful sand in clear bottles to create unique designs and patterns. This hands-on craft encourages creativity,…

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. Help your little ones to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills…

This event will take place in-person at the Soundview Library. We’ll look at crochet books from the collection for inspiration and guidance during the event. These books and more will be available to participants to…

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Calling all graphic novel, manga, and comic book fans! Join us after school to read, draw, and create. Kids ages 6–12 can follow fun tutorials, design…

Join us as we play National Geograghic kid Quiz game, where we’ll explore a fun, creative quiz game that anyone can enjoy. Test your Knowledge.

Tweens & Teens! You're all invited to join Roosevelt Island Library staff in making crafts! Each week, we will craft together and make something new.

Children join the Parkchester Children's team as we supply you with a variety of materials to create your own unique craft. By creating these children will learn the valuable of their own personal uniqueness and…

Join us at Columbus Library for a craft! All supplies will be provided. We'll craft together to make something beautiful! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate. Recommended for ages 8-12.

Children join the Parkchester Children's team as we supply you with a variety of materials to create your own unique craft. By creating these children will learn the valuable of their own personal uniqueness and…

Join us at the Todt-Hill Westerleigh library to create your own comic book about a memorable family vacation to celebrate summer! Participants will get snacks and the opportunity to win a prize. Discover what the…

Join us in the Children’s Department for an afternoon of fun and creativity! Kids can explore their imagination and create their own vision boards, colorful collages, drawings, and easy origami crafts. Whether you love…

This program takes place in person at the St. Agnes Library. Tell Your Story with Photography! Teens can request a Instax Camera kit from the Second Floor Info Desk to use it in the branch or at home. Using the camera,…

ADULTS, TWEENS, & TEENS! Join us for an hour of fun, while we crochet, knit, sew, and more! Bring your own supplies, or use ours! (Limited Supplies)

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Come learn crochet basics or brush up on your skills! Materials are provided for all participating teens, and you’ll get hands-on guidance to create fun,…

Teens are invited to let their self-expression loose by making their own personalized mug. They can create a mug with any other idea they may have! Snacks will be provided . . .

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Want to make something with fellow enthusiasts? Then join us Thursday afternoons beginning at 3:00 p.m.-4:30pm All supplies will be provided. Best for ages 4-12 and caregivers.

Join us for our monthly Daddy & Me Special Storytime program with songs, rhymes, movement activities and your favorite read-aloud picture books designed to help children ages 0-5 years build early learning skills and…

This program will be in person at South Beach Library. Bubbles will have you and your entire family singing, dancing, moving and grooving with her silly antics. Everyone will also walk away with simple facepainting and…

Dance Party with Bubbles the Silly Entertainer. Bubbles will have you and your entirely family singing, dancing, moving and grooving with her silly antics. Everyone will also walk away with simple facepainting and…

This event will take place in the Bronx Library Center Teen Zone. Come and relax and unwind with this destressing activity - stamping words on leather bracelets! Nothing beats hitting metal stamps with hammers and…

Stop by the Todt-Hill Westerleigh branch and roll up your sleeves to create an abstract splatter art craft by blending oil and food coloring. Artistic supplies will be provided. This program is for ages 10-17. Discover…

Join us at the Todt-Hill Westerleigh library to decorate your own pencil case. Materials will be provided. Ages 10-17. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens , including our newly expanded Teen Centers at select…

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Branch. Teens this is your opportunity to expess yourself by making buttons. Materials will be provided. For ages 13 -18. Snacks will be provided.

Join us at Grand Concourse Library as we learn how to make our own hanging wall leaf macrame! Creating summer leaves as a remembrance of what the summer means for you! Supplies will be provided, all you need to bring is…

The High Bridge Branch Library is pleased to invite you to our end of Summer Reading Celebration. This event will feature a presentation of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" a traditional 19th- centery British fairytale.…

This program will take place in person at the Mariners Harbor Branch. Teens join us to celebrate the End of Summer by expressing yourself at a painting party. We will provide the material and you bring the creativity.…

This program will be in person at the Webster Library. Join us for a fun and engaging interactive science show where kids explore the exciting science of air, color, and sound through hands-on experiments and lively…

What better excuse to get out of the house with the kids than a fun afternoon of BINGO -- with prizes! Will it be Super Mario? Moana? Nintendo? Come out to play to find out which board we use. For ages 4 and up and…

Game on! Join us at the library to play board games with your family, friends, and librarians! For kids 6-12.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a fun board game from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

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Family Story Time! Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children, families can enjoy storytime and…

Families can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. This is an in person event. The limit is 10 children and their caregivers. Please note…

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join us for songs, crafts and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. **Ideal for new walkers, toddlers and/or preschoolers.

This event will take place at Poe Park in the Bronx. This summer, join the BLC children's staff at Poe Park every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am for songs, rhymes, and read-alouds as we show you that storytime at the…

This program will take place in person at Stapleton Library. This program will be presented by the community organization Literacy in Community (LINC). Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this…

This event will take place in person. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for…

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children. Our celebration this month is Back to…

This event will take place at Bronx Library Center. Join us for a special family storytime focused on movement, meditation, and mindfulness. Together, we will learn to understand our feelings and move through them.…

Join us for a read-aloud and craft that’s fun for young children ages 4 and up.

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…

Come to the Westchester Square Children's Room for Family Storytime with our puppet friends! Learn early literacy skills, valuable lessons, and share some laughs with friends from the neighborhood. An interactive…

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 in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For…

This program will be in person at Mott Haven Library. Get ready for laughter and wonder! Magical Matt’s Family-Style Magic Show blends incredible magic, slapstick comedy, and zany humor to entertain audiences of all…

Join the Parkchester Library for an afternoon movie picked by library staff. Open to All Ages. ***Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services available…

Attend a screening of the 2026 Ready or Not 2 Sypnosis Moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace discovers she's reached the next level of the nightmarish game and this time with her…

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Library. Now Showing: Matilda Join us at the Tottenville Library as we watch a fun film together as a family via projector on the main floor. Snacks will be…

Get ready for laughter and wonder! Magical Matt’s Family-Style Magic Show blends incredible magic, slapstick comedy, and zany humor to entertain audiences of all ages. Best for ages 4 and up. There is limited seating.…

This program will be in person at the Inwood Library. A 45-minute interactive show combining exciting science experiments with a magical bubble experience. Kids explore the science behind bubbles while enjoying giant…

**This event will be online only** Financial planning for families with neurodivergent children requires a thoughtful and nuanced approach. The therapeutic, medical, and educational needs of these children often extend…

This program will take place at the Bronx Library Center on the second floor in the Children's Story Room. Come enjoy a family friendly movie every Friday at 4 pm.…

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This event takes place in-person at the 125th Street Library. Ready for the weekend? Come to the Teen Center and unwind by watching a cozy movie or just hang out in the space.

Its fun at the library all summer long! Every Wednesday we'll have a fun activity and check in with our Summer Reading Challenge. For children ages 6-12.

Challenge yourself, your friends, and meet other kids in the neighborhood as you play fun games on our Nintendo Switch at this in-person hour! Recommended for children ages 5 and up.

Alternating every weekend between board games and video games, join us at the Soundview library in gaming with your community. Whether you bring friends or family, enjoy various games such as Sorry!, Monopoly,…

Kick back and relax in the programming room of the Van Cortlandt branch at 4:00 pm, where we'll be playing games like Wii Sports and Mario Kart! Games will be on rotation based on popular demand. Library staff will…

Join us for our Gothic Fiction Book Club series as we explore dark atmospheric worlds crafted by some of the greatest authors of all time. From unraveling family secrets, exploring haunted houses, and investigating the…

Join us for our Gothic Fiction Book Club series as we explore dark atmospheric worlds crafted by some of the greatest authors of all time. From unraveling family secrets, exploring haunted houses, and investigating the…

Join us for our Gothic Fiction Book Club series as we explore dark atmospheric worlds crafted by some of the greatest authors of all time. From unraveling family secrets, exploring haunted houses, and investigating the…

Mr. GUY, the son of Master Ben (featured on the Mister Rogers Neighborhood television program) is teaching this all-inclusive workshop in the 3-Dimensional Design form known as “Gu-pit Gu-pit” (“cut-cut” in the Tagalog…

Join us for our monthly Horror book discussion. This month we're reading Maeve Fly by CJ Leede, which is also a Summer Scares title for this year....

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Craft, create, and vibe to your favorite Hispanic & Latinx playlist! Lets unwind and Celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month in style! Join us for an…

This event will take place at the Bronx Library Center Teen Zone. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month here at BLC by playing Dominoes, a classic game with traditional roots in the Caribbean.

Join us at the BLC Teen Center to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making maracas! Maracas are an inconspicuous but ever-present musical instrument in Latin American music whose roots stretch far back into the…

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Calling all crocheters—beginners to experts! Join us for a creative gathering where you can bring your current project, try out new techniques, or even…

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Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come…

This program will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us in the Community Room for some teen crafts and snacks! Today we will be taking instant camera portraits and creating frames for them. For…

Tell a story through instant photos! Pick up an Instax Mini 12 camera bundle and use creative prompts to capture moments, places, and details from your world. Teens will learn basic photography tips and take home an…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 304. Develop your strategies and take your game to the next level with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. All…

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Do you want to improve your research skills? In this workshop we will introduce you to some of the free databases and online homework help resources…

Discover the fascinating journey of your ancestors with our hands-on introduction to ancestry research with Ancestry.com! In this program you will learn how to navigate tools and uncover stories from the past that…

This event will take place in person at 53rd St. Join us at the 53rd St Library for a 5-week introduction to the Japanese language primer, specifically for young adults & teens! Every week we'll progress a little more…

Want to learn a new skill? Juggling is perfect! Join us to learn what can be juggled -- from fruit to scarves to socks. We’ll make take-home juggling balls together, then go through the basics so everyone will be on…

This event will take place in person at the Hunts Point Library. Join us at the Hunts Point Library for a relaxing and enjoyable crafting period in the Children's area of the library. No registration needed; however,…

**This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Branch.** Join us in our community room for our children's film showing. Watch short films based on popular picture books. The perfect way to meet up with friends…

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join us for an afternoon at the movies! Sing 2 Sing-Along Rating: PG Runtime: 110 min Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers…

This event will take place at the Clason's Point libary. Ready to dive into a literary and writing adventure? Join the staff of Clason's Point library as we crack open the most compelling titles in our collection for a…

Join staff from the Grand Concourse Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to Arts & Crafts. Enjoy books about art and make a colorful painting to take home. Children will work with different paint mediums…

This is an in-person event taking place at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library. Join us for Kid's Lounge where socialization and creativity blooms! A variety of materials will be at your disposal for a process-art, create…

Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to encoraging creativity and building critical thinking skills using a variety of matierals to make someting fun!

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library. Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to encoraging creativity and building critical thinking skills using a variety of matierals…

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Please join us for our kids summer book club! We will be reading Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton. This title is featured…

This program will take place in person at the Pelham Bay Library. Join staff from the Pelham Bay Library for an exciting, hands-on CRAFT program! All Materials will be provided.

Crafts will vary month to month and will be available in the children’s section. Make & Take crafts are designed for children ages 5 - 12. All supplies needed will made available. Parental supervision is required.…

This program will take place in person at the Pelham Bay Library. Join staff from the Pelham Bay Library for an exciting, hands-on STEAM program! All Materials will be provided.

This program will take place in person at Westchester Square. Slime-making is back at Westchester Square! Come join us and explore the properties of slime. The program will also be an opportunity for patrons to engage…

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Unlock your inner writer! Join us at Roosevelt Island Library for a lesson on various writing styles. Kids will learn about the different forms of writing and write their own stories, poems, and letters. Finished pieces…

This event will take place in-person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Internationally acclaimed director Jafar Panahi ( This is Not a Film ) drives a yellow cab through the vibrant streets of Tehran, picking up…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home.…

This event will take place in person. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early…

This event will take place at the Clason's Point libary. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home.…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, simple stories, and songs. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Interacting with baby…

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of…

Come to the Mott Haven Teen Center to learn and practice the craft of needlework! We will practice different types of stitches and work on creating a design throughout monthy meetings. No experience is required--all…

Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery. For children ages 6-12.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join our LEGO Club and work with other legoers to build a masterpiece. We’ll provide the LEGOs, while the kids provide the imagination.

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

This program takes place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library. Join us for a fun, exciting way to make Lego creations! Explore new ways to build and work alongside your peers to create a unique Lego…

This event will take place at the Soundview Library This interactive program creates a welcoming space where play becomes a pathway to imagination, movement, and active listening. Through rhythm, guided movement, and…

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Join us for an exciting afternoon of Nintendo Switch games in the Children's Room! Play 1-on-1 or team up to solve complex challenges. Level up your teamwork…

Join us at the BLC Teen Zone for our revamped Library Arcade! While teens can still enjoy an afternoon of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate free-for-all on our good ol' Nintendo Switch, now they can also have some fun playing…

This event will take place in-person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Think you know about all the teen technology resources at the library? Think again! Join our special Library Open House Week STEAM program…

This program will be in person at the Van Cortlandt library. Awesome scientific demonstrations to introduce children to liquid nitrogen that can freeze objects in seconds! It has a boiling point of -195C or -320F! This…

Come build with us! Caregivers and their toddlers are invited to a self-directed event once a month where they can build with blocks and interact with other toddlers. The program will run from 11am-11:45am on the…

This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge 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…

Join us for a fun filled hour of Little Movers Music with all your favorite children's songs. We will incorporate guitar and shakers to have you moving and grooving. Be prepared to move and dance. The finale will be a…

Join Mr. Corvino for open play with toys, music, and fellow little movers! This program is geared toward parents, caregivers, and their young children, ages birth to 5. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be…

*NEW TIME* Join us for a storytime for children who are learning to toddle and talk! We'll be reading our favorite stories, singing songs, practicing our big motor skills with movement, and making new friends!…

This event will take place in person at Hudson Park 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…

This event will take place outdoors at Washington Square Park. Specifically located at the east alcove with park benches across from the Playground for Big Kids. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those…

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Join us to hear stories all about bugs, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills.…

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Join us to hear stories all about camping, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills.…

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Join us to hear stories all about farms and farm animals, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early…

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood.…

This event is in-person at Melrose Library in the teen center (lower level). Come join our low-key arts and crafts group for some quiet time to snack and express your creativity while we enjoy a calming show or music.…

This program will be in person at 53rd Street Library. Join us for a summer celebration with a very funny and interactive juggling magic show for kids 3-10 years old. Looney Louie brings up audience members and…

Got rhymes like dimes? Come hang with us. At Lyrical Lounge our Teen Zone transforms into a cozy safehaven. Chill out, listen to instrumental beats, grab a snack, read some webtoons, study up, or test your knowledge of…

This program will be in person at the Melrose Library. / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca de Melrose. Using his magical talents, slapstick comedy, and zany humor, Magical Matt will have the entire audience…

A hands-on creative studio where teens explore storytelling through visual art, design, and personal expression. Activities include graffiti art, zine making, character design, and collage. Each session connects…

We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming session focused on hands-on engegement and the the joy of reading. This event is open to individuals of all ages.Turn coloring time into reading success!. Our Reading &…

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Designated time for teens to be creative with innovative gadgets.

This event will take place in person at the Tremont Library. Do you love manga? Join us at the library for Manga Monday, a chill space where teens come together to read and talk about their favorite manga series! Each…

This program will be held in person at Bronx Library Center . Join us for our August film series. The riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the…

This program will be held in person at Bronx Library Center . Join us for our Octobe r film series. William Shakespeare falls for the free-spirited Agnes. Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage and three children,…

This program will be held in person at Bronx Library Center . Join us for our October film series. It's l968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind, but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the…

"This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library." Retro Gaming Afternoon! Enjoy an afternoon of classic fun with retro games that bring the past to life! Come in and test your skills against your peers,…

This program will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to do calming activities like puzzles and coloring while listening to lo-fi music. Snacks will be provided.

Think big! Then sculpt it small! In celebration of US250 kids will use Model Magic to create miniature monuments inspired by America's people, places, nature, and history. Whether it's a famous landmark, a national…

This program will take place in person at the Pelham Bay Library community room. Bring the popcorn and some friends for a Monday afternoon movie: Is This Thing On? As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and…

This event takes place in-person at the 125th Street Library. The Summer Movie Series is a program offered during the summer that brings people together to enjoy a curated selection of films. Featuring a mix of…

Synopsis In 1953 Soviet Russia, an exiled secret-police agent hunts a serial killer who targets young boys. His investigation later reveals an unsettling conspiracy, which pits him against the ruthless government…

Synopsis A big-city journalist discovers a terrible secret about her family's past after her estranged mother becomes the prime suspect in the death of the elderly woman for whom she had been caring. Soon the daughter…

Synopsis In this heartrending drama based on a true story, a 5-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after he gets lost in Calcutta. Years later, he struggles with his memories of his birth family, and…

Synopsis In this wondrous fantasy adventure, a boy follows a series of clues that lead him to a mysterious orphanage on a remote Welsh island. There, he discovers a community of children with unusual abilities, and…

Synopsis A homespun newspaper owner aids a youth unjustly convicted of embezzlement. Director: George Marshall, Production Year: 1935, Rating: N/A, Studio: Twentieth Century Fox, Runtime: 85 minutes Cast Will Rogers,…

Relax on a Saturday with popcorn and a good flick! Movies for teens show films geared toward teens at 67th St Branch Library. This month we're showing Project Hail Mary . In the near future, astronaut Ryland Grace wakes…

This event will be in person. Join the staff at the Clason's Point Library and get to know other families in the neighborhood as we move and groove together! Join us for dancing, singing and movement activities for…

This Summer at the Library, we are challenging teens to use art and writing to put their own stories on paper. Taking inspiration from the short, real-life profiles in the Great Immigrants Great Americans Comic Series ,…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. This hands-on workshop is designed for teens and adults who want to learn how to turn fabric into fashion. You will start by learning the basics of hand…

Join librarians from the Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History, and Genealogy and the Dorot Jewish Division as they walk you through the initial steps of Jewish genealogical research.…

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This event is online only. 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! Best for…

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Join us for Summer Open Lab, every Monday and Wednesday in July and August. Teens can drop in to use our digital tools, including laptops, MacBooks, and…

Working on a music, photo, video, or graphic design project? The Media Lab is open! Our workstations are fully equipped for all kinds of projects. Come by the lab to... Create music and edit audio in Logic Pro X or…

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.…

Enjoy a library playdate in our Early Literacy Room and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials and books in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning…

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment.…

This event will take place in person. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s…

Are you ready to get the weekend started with some fun? Come to Westchester Square Friday afternoons so your child to learn through play with available activities. Come color, draw, play board games, enjoy some toys, or…

Join us for at Washington Heights for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through…

This event will take place in-person at the 53rd St. Library. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment.…

This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment.…

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful…

Children can explore the materials and decide for themselves what to make, focusing on the self-directed process of making art and not on the results. Process art builds decision making skills and critical thinking.…

This storytime takes place at Chelsea Green Park (140 W 20th St btw 6th and 7th Ave). Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out in a fun outdoor environment!

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Library. This event is first come, first served. Teens, cool off from the heat and join us at the Teen Center for our Page to Screen series. We will be screening…

This event will take place in-person at Parkchester Library. Come relax and enjoy an hour of free painting! Get in touch with your inner artist and enjoy engagement and conversation all while using our teen art…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Hey Teens and Tweens! Ready for Halloween? Come design your own spooky face mask! We’ll provide the art supplies; you bring the creativity. Whether you…

This event wil take place in-person at Parkchester Libary. Calling all gamers and video games fanatics! Bring your friends and come join us at the Parkchester Teen Center for an afternoon of your favorite Nintendo…

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Create a cool design using Perler beads. When melted together you have a great project to make into a magnet or a key chain! This program is ages 8 - 18.

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This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library. Share your musical talent at the Andrew Heiskell Library’s Piano Hour Open Mic! Our baby grand piano, ukuleles, microphone, and braille sheet music…

This event will take place in-person at Parkchester Library. Join us for a teen movie and board games. After witnessing his parents' death, billionaire Bruce Wayne learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When…

This event will take place in-person at Parkchester Library. Join us for a teen movie and board games. You will also have access to hundreds of martial arts books, graphic novels, manga and more. Available in print and…

This event will take place in-person at Parkchester Library. Join us for a teen movie and board games. When a serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, the Batman is forced to investigate the…

This event will be in person at Allerton Library. Following our storytime, c hildren will squish, roll, and mold play dough! Molding dough supports learning in many ways and strengthens the small muscles in their…

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. We will have books related to the program to help extend your…

Produce your very own interview podcast! Join us for a teen-led conversation with a special guest. Find more podcast types and techniques in our non-fiction collection.

A discussion-based program that explores storytelling across formats, including anime, film, music, and fandoms. Select sessions incorporate podcasting or media review, allowing teens to create and share their…

Come and play at the Mott Haven Pop-Up Playdate! Celebrate the power of play and practice important early literacy skills—all while having fun! Kids ages infant to five years old and their caregivers are invited to…

Join staff from the Woodstock Library for Process Art! Process art emphasizes the process of "making" and focuses on empowering our young artists without step-by-step directions! Process art is about the journey, not…

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Bring your little artist to the library as we explore open-ended ways to promote early learning through picture books and art, and share fun ideas for…

Have you ever wished you could jump in a video game and join in on the adventure? Join us for Questcraft. Questcraft is a tabletop role-playing game for kids. Create a character and go on an adventure! Our new program…

Join us for our monthly Quiet Summer Reading: Open Book Club for Kids! Bring a book or borrow one from our children's collection to read quietly for an hour, then chat and socialize with others. It's a great way to find…

Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual no-pressure reading time with a licensed therapy dog. Children can sign up to read approximately 15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are…

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This event will take place at Muhlenberg Library. Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual, no-pressure reading time with Matilda, a licensed therapy dog.…

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Library. Come to the Mott Haven Teen Center to tell your story with a manga zine. Zines are hand-made mini magazines that are made and published by individuals.…

Looking for somewhere to relax this summer? Come to the Teen Lounge! Hang out with friends, grab a snack, and enjoy the room as a laid-back reading space. For Ages 13-18.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join us for songs, crafts and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family.

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. At West Farms Library, every story sparks an adventure. Kids can enjoy books, then bring their ideas to life with building blocks, Magna Tiles, jigsaw…

This event will be held in person at the Andrew Hesikell Library. Join us as we celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a fun and engaging 45-minute interactive bubble show! A show with white bubbles, regular bubbles…

Join us at the Grand Concourse Library for an hour dedicated to stories of all shapes and sizes. We'll enjoy reading time, book discussions, and literary activities. You are welcome to bring your own book or peruse the…

The end of summer is here, and that means our Summer Reading Challenge is coming to a close! We’re celebrating with our end-of-summer Summer Reading Party on the 7th floor rooftop, and you’re invited. Come by for an…

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Library. Recharge at the Tottenville library! Teens are invited to join library staff as you relax (color, game, and play), snack, and plug in your devices! This…

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Interested in using our Recording Studio? Our Recording Studio Access Workshop provides teens with engaging, beginner-friendly instruction on how to operate…

Join us in-person at the Teen Center for a movie classic, first based on a book! Films were chosen from a list of suggested titles by our Teen Volunteers. No registration required; seats and popcorn are on a first-come…

This event will take place in-person at the morrisania Library. Make every book count this school year! Join our Monthly Reading Adventure Journal sessions to create your own personalized reading journal; a space to…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library Get ready for a summer of discovery, mess-making, and mind-blowing facts! The Summer Science Club invites young explorers to dive into the wonders of the…

Self-care matters! Come join us as we learn what self-care is, and how we can practice it in our every day lives. This month's focus: Back to School Basics. Snacks and a mindfulness craft provided. Our YA librarian will…

This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library. Join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime that encourages movement, promotes literacy, and offers safe sensory input. While open to everyone,…

This program will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Let's get hands-on! Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books followed by sensory play afterward. For young children of all abilities.

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Do you want to learn how to sew but aren’t sure where to start? Join us to learn sewing basics on a Singer Stylist 7258 sewing machine. Teens will practice…

Join Eastchester Library staff for a sidewalk chalk party! Enjoy popsicles, tunes, and the open canvas of the library’s sidewalk as your little one builds the fine and gross motor skills necessary for reading and…

Join us for a special storytime with a focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) at Fort Washington. We will use stories and songs to learn about healthy ways to express our feelings! This program will be presented…

This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off…

Join us for an exciting afternoon of strategy, tactics, and clock-ticking tension. Show off your best moves against fellow players and compete for bragging rights! ***Participants are encouraged to bring in their own…

STEAM - Lego Club! STEAM Lego Club Saturdays, 11 AM to 12 PM I How creative can you be? Can you build a castle or spaceship? If you love being creative and building with Legos, come on in and let your imagination run…

Come join us as we create spoooky funny crafts. Spooky Kids Books for Halloween and Long Nights

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join us for Spooky stories, songs and fun, not-too-scary. Costumes are welcome! **Ideal for new walkers, toddlers and/or preschoolers. Ages 1-5.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to STEAM based activities! For kids 3-12 years old.

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Discover, create, and read at West Farms Library! Join us for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Marth) Adventures, where kids ages 6–12 can…

*This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library.* Join us for a monthly STEAM program for teens, where we will explore all kinds of topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Get ready…

*This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library.* Join us for a monthly STEAM program for teens, where we will explore all kinds of topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Get ready…

Earn your slime degree this summer with Eastchester Library! Visit a slime lab, check out a science book, or borrow our STEAM kits to earn punches toward your very own slime science certificate! To sign up, attend a…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Join us for a hands-on building experience where creativity meets critical thinking! Our LEGO program is a fun, practical way to explore the principles of…

Join us for an afternoon of STEM exploration. We will discuss science, technology, engineering, and math concepts, then conduct experiments or projects relating to the week's topic. Come prepared to assist your child…

Join us for an hour of open play with amazing STEM toys: Rigamajig, Geemo and LEGO! Design, build, and play at our STEM Open Play! What is Rigamajig? The Rigamajig is a building kit used for hands-on free play,…

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us on Saturday morning for stories, songs, and movement activities, followed by open play or arts &…

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join us on a journey of exploration and creation. Each week we'll read a book from the collection and then jump into some crafting, based on or inspired by…

This program will take place in person at Wakefield Library in the Bronx. Calling all Little Artists! Join us for a fun and creative session of coloring! We will have coloring pages of your favorite characters from…

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. At the West Farms Library, storytime leads to playtime! Join us for books, songs, and movement activities that spark early learning, then stay for open…

The Librarian will read a story with themes of adventures, overcoming and be our better self. After the story is ready the children will create a craft theme about the story.…

Join Mr. Corvino for songs, stories, and more during our Little Movers Storytime! This program is geared toward educators and their students, ages birth to 5. Both the educator and the child must be present during the…

This program will take place in person at West Farms Library. Need a quiet, productive space to conquer your schoolwork? Join our Teen Study Hall program and claim the Teen Room as your ultimate afternoon workspace for…

We're kicking off a summer of films at Grand Concourse Library, continuing with the Oscar-nominated drama Rental Family, starring Brendan Fraser. Run time: 110 mins | Rated: PG-13 An American actor in Tokyo struggling…

This event is in-person at Melrose Library in the teen center (lower level). 8 players will face off to determine who is the best at Smash Bros! Pre-registration online or in-person is required to compete. This program…

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Join us in person at West Farms Library for a fun-filled gaming session with friends! Play your favorite games on the Nintendo Switch and share laughs,…

HEAR THE CALL! It's Call of Cthulhu time at Roosevelt island Library! We're fighting monsters, solving mysteries, befriending Bigfoot, running from lake creatures, beinmg suspicious of cultists... all in the THEATER OF…

Looking to give back to the community? Join civic-minded teens just like you in activities to help improve the library and your local community. Ask about volunteer credits for regular participation. This event is held…

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Join us in person at West Farms Library every Tuesday to dive into the exciting world of technology at the Teen Center! Design in 3D and watch your…

Calling all young innovators! Join us at the Parkchester Library for exciting Technology & S.T.E.M. Mondays, where children will explore, experiment, and create through engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark…

*This event is online only* Let your voice be heard in the Kingsbridge Library’s Teen Advisory Group! TAG meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00 PM through Google Meet. Any teens ages 13 - 18 are…

Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts and explore your creative side with us! All materials will be provided!

Have you ever wanted to discuss books with other avid readers? Or are you ready to discover the Best Books of 2025? Join us at the Soundview Library for our Teen Best Books Book Club! We'll read books specifically…

This program will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to discuss popular YA books and share book recommendations! This month we will be reading Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. Extra copies of the book…

Join us for a game of chess. All levels are welcome. Snacks and prizes are provided. Open to Ages 10 – 17 years old! Please note: Participants under 9 years old are welcome to join, as long as they are accompanied by a…

This event will take place in-person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to play chess at the Library! Practice chess and other board games, make some new friends, and check out books about chess strategy and gaming.…

This program will be in-person. Think you’ve got the strategy to be a chess champion, or do you just want to learn the basics? Join us for Teen Chess Club, a weekly meet-up for teens of all skill levels. Whether you're…

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Welcome to Teen Chess Takeover! If you are new to the game and would like to learn how to play, we will teach you how to play. If you already know how to play, find an opponent and go for the checkmate!

This is an in-person event. Teens are invited to join Library staff for a fun teen craft! All materials are supplied. This week's craft is: This program is open to all tweens/teens in grades 6-12. First come first…

Show your creative side and join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts in Teen Zone. No registration needed!

This program will be held in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) Teen Center. Join us at the SNFL Teen Center every Thursday for Summer crafts! We will be creating popular DIY projects to gift to…

Join the Teen Craft Club! Whether you want to work on your own project, get inspired by our supplies, or just hang out in the Teen Lounge, all are welcome.

This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Join us for an afternoon of collaging! Collage is a great way to recycle all the scraps of life like ticket stubs, photos, receipts, old magazines and compile…

This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Join us for an afternoon of crochet! We will be creating a small crochet project to learn the fundamentals of crochet. This week we’ll be making crochet card…

This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Join us for an afternoon of sewing! We will be creating a small sewing project to learn the fundamentals of sewing. This week we’ll be making crochet card holders…

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! All materials provided, just bring yourself and your creativity! Discover what the Library offers NYC teens , including our newly expanded Teen Centers at select branches, TeenLIVE…

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Calling all board gamers! Bring a friend and join us to test you gaming skills. We have a variety of games.

Join us at the library for Teen Game On! Games including Super Smash Bros, NBA 2K, FC CLUB, Street Fighter and more! Connect with fellow gamers, grab some snacks, and join in on the fun!

Enjoy an afternoon of gaming. Play against friends on our Nintendo Switch, our collection of board games or just grab a laptop and hangout!

This program will take place in person at Melrose Library and is intended for teens ages 13-18. Join our video game club to challenge yourself or your friends on selected titles for the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo…

Registration is now closed. Join us this summer for a series of nine guitar classes taught by one of our librarians. This class is for those who've never played guitar before. As part of the class, you’ll receive your…

Unleash your imagination on our LEGO sets! Whether you're inpsired by following the instructions to build a perfect item, or by following your heart to create something unique, LEGO Time is the perfect opportunity to…

Stop by the Todt-Hill Westerleigh branch for our teen lounge gaming program. We will have board games, foosball, pool, & Mario Party Superstars on the Nintendo Switch. This event is for tweens & teens ages 10-17.…

This event will take place in person. If you can dream it you can make it! Come create your own world, or your favorite fictional world, using 3D doodle pens! Create pictures, jewelry and more using this fun technology.

Join us one Saturday each month for Teen Makerspace, a hands-on creative experience where you can explore different forms of digital and physical design. Each session will feature an exciting activity such as screen…

This event will take place in person. Join the YA staff at High Bridge to explore our new 3D printer and create something to print. Anything designed at the program will be printed for pickup at a later date.

This event will take place in person. Come make buttons using old books! We'll have multiple size options and plenty of cool designs for you to make buttons with and corresponding books to check out.

Join us one Saturday each month for Teen Makerspace, a hands-on creative experience where you can explore different forms of digital and physical design. Each session will feature an exciting activity such as screen…

Love anime? Obsessed with manga? Come join the library’s Manga & Anime Club just for teens! Every month we’ll watch anime on the big screen, geek out about our favorite series, and swap recommendations. Plus, you can…

This program will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to watch a Halloween-themed movie! We will also have YA book recommendations inspired by the movie available to browse. Snacks will be…

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. To celebrate US 250 you are invited to watch the true -story of three female African-American mathematicians providing crucial calculations for NASA's…

Join us for an hour of art and conversations in our community room while you create your master piece! Participants will be given supplies and the opportunity to work on a new piece or finish current projects. All…

Ooo I like it, Picasso! Want to be Bob Ross? Need to destress, stop your brain from thinking, struggling to find a way to get that next project or paper right? Come paint and kick back. Pick up a paint brush, markers,…

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Stop by the Teen Area for some crosswords, word searches, sudoku, and more puzzle activities!

This event will take place in-person at the morrisania Library. Make every book count this school year! Join our Monthly Reading Adventure Journal sessions to create your own personalized reading journal; a space to…

This event will take place in-person at Parkchester Library. Looking for a chill space to connect with others, explore your creativity, and have fun? Spend the afternoon at the Teen Center for a laid-back, creative…

Curious? Creative? Ready to explore? The library’s Teen STEAM Club is your place to dive into science, technology, engineering, art, and math through exciting hands-on projects. From coding games to building gadgets to…

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Design and make buttons patriotic buttons in honor of US 250 celebration. Materials are provided.

A relaxed, teen-centered space for socializing through movies, games, music, and themed events. While informal, each program includes subtle connections to books through curated displays and recommendations tied to the…

This event will take place in-person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to explore all the technology we have available for teens to use here at the Library! Use our laptops and iPads, check out ebooks and…

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Join us to use the library's tech to create flyers, social media posts and more using the library's iPads, 3D doodle pens and 3D printer. Visit with a…

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Teen Tech Time is a chance to learn how to use the Teen Center’s 3D printers, digital cameras, iPads, and more! 3D print the magical objects from your…

Think you’ve got the smarts? Show off your skills at the library’s Teen Trivia Night! Team up with friends (or make new ones) and put your knowledge to the test on everything from pop culture and movies to history and…

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Ready for an afternoon brain boost? Join us for an exhilarating Teen Trivia event where we challenge your knowledge across all things pop culture and the…

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Join us to test your knowledge of American History and Government. Visit the library with a friend and compete for bragging rights. Small prizes will…

Learn about digital art with hands-on exploration of Procreate. Books from the collection will guide your artistic hand!

Read, breathe, and create manga! Be ready to discuss your favorites, debate faves, talk about tropes, and learn all about how manga is made. You’ll also get to make manga crafts and art!

Celebrate the end of the summer by working on a collaborative collage to be hung in the Teen Zone!

Reconnect with yourself and your community while relaxing in analog - with board games, word puzzles, and book tastings to sample new YA titles.

This event will take place in-person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Win bragging rights and battle royale with the best of them at our monthly video game hour. Game sign-ups are first come, first served.

Want to be a part of the Teen Center's Volunteer Group for the school year? Join us in-person at the SNFL Teen Center (with the option of going hybrid after your first meeting) every other Friday to hang out with your…

Let's create and meditate! Teens will enjoy a relaxing afternoon creating their own mini tabletop zen garden in a calming but fun environment which will then be displayed in the Teen Center. All materials will be…

Join us as we celebrate the creativity, passion, and unique voices of teen filmmakers! A part of the TeenMADE Cinema Summer Filmmaking Camp, these buddging artist have crafted original short films across varying genres…

This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Learn how to make the beats that bring your favorite songs to life. Join the YA staff and use Garage Band to produce your own music, or work with your friends to…

This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Learn how to script, design, and structure panels to create your own comics! Check out our collection of comics and graphic novels! Materials (and snacks) will be…

*This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library* During this TEENS GET CRAFTY program, teens will use our acrylic painting supplies to create artwork on canvases! All materials will be provided, and…

*This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library* During this TEENS GET CRAFTY program, teens will make bat-shaped artwork to help celebrate Spooky Season! All materials will be provided, and snacks will…

*This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library* During this TEENS GET CRAFTY program, teens will use our button-making machine to design buttons from scratch, use our templates, or use our supply of…

*This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library* During this TEENS GET CRAFTY program, teens will start off the school year by customizing pencil cases using fabric paints! All materials will be…

*This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library* During this TEENS GET CRAFTY program, teens will create mini accordion-fold books to give as gifts, trade with their friends, or keep for themselves! All…

*This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library* During this TEENS GET CRAFTY program, teens will use construction paper, card stock, and glue sticks to create one-of-a-kind mosaics! All materials will…

Check out Alex & Eliza at the library with your library card, read it, and join us to talk about it! Thursday, August 27 | 4:00pm 1777. Albany, New York. As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance,…

Looking to show off your latest creation? Need help starting that knitted baby blanket you’ve been promising yourself you’d make? Want to learn how to crochet? Why not stop by our textile meet-up group! Participants are…

Presented by Damali Abrams. Utilizing The Block , with words by poet Langston Hughes and illustrations from artist Romare Bearden's iconic eponymous collage, participants will create their own colorful collages…

Join us on a magical adventure through the world of books! Jerome Park's first ever Kid's Only Book Club is a fun and friendly group where school-age children can discover exciting stories, make new friends, and grow a…

This event will take place in person at the Charleston Library. Join us one Saturday a month, where we discuss our title pick! For this month we will be discussing: "Sandwich" by Catherine Newman. "For the past two…

The LGBTQ+ Philosophy Forum Every second Saturday of each month at the Jefferson Market Library Saturday, August 8, 2026, 2:30 - 4:30 PM Planning for the September 2026 – June 2027 Season...

Presented by Crazy Science. Join us for a 45-minute interactive show combining exciting science experiments with a magical bubble experience. Kids explore the science behind bubbles while enjoying giant bubbles, bubble…

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. In prose writing, teens will learn how to write scenes, short stories, and novels. Join The Writer's Club for a day of fantasy writing. Fantasy lovers…

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. In prose writing, teens will learn how to write scenes, short stories, and novels. Join The Writer's Club for a day of mystery writing. Mystery writers…

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. In prose writing, teens will learn how to write scenes, short stories, and novels. Join The Writer's Club for a day of sci-fi writing. Sci-fi writers…

This program will take place in person at Bloomingdale Libary. This 45 minute workshop is for kids ages interested in building confidence, being silly, and having fun. This class will feature vocal and movement warm…

Children come and create your unique one of kind Fall/Harvest Craft. Supplies will be provided where each children can created their own style individualize craft. 30 Kids Books to Welcome and Celebrate Fall

Let's take a real summer break and enjoy the sunlight as we create beautiful drawings, themed on the World Cup and show our support on our Grand Concourse Library space! Using Chalk and the outside ramp, we can show off…

Come and join us at the Port Richmond library for Tiny Tots & Tales, an academically enriching, super engaging storytime for little learners aged 18 months to 3 years old, and their caregivers . There will be…

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us on Saturday morning for stories, songs, and movement activities, followed by open play or arts &…

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. At the West Farms Library, storytime leads to playtime! Join us for books, songs, and movement activities that spark early learning, then stay for open…

Parents/Caregivers come join us we focus on singing as a wonderful way for parents and children to bond as we sing with egg shakers and other musical instruments. Ages 0-5 Years old Early Literacy Sing-Along Resources

For babies and their caretakers. Come join us for socializing, sensory and motor skill development. This gives you a chance to get out of the house, meet other local caregivers and bond with your infant.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Library. Now Showing: Episodes of Bluey Join us at the Tottenville Library as we relax and watch some of our favorite Family Friendly TV! Snacks and coloring pages…

The last Friday of the month is Tween and Teen Lounge at Baychester! Drop by the Community Room for games, snacks, music, and chill vibes! Come hang out, charge your phone, and decompress at the end of the school week.…

This program will take place in person at the Mariners Harbor Branch. Join us in creating sun catchers for the summer! We will provide the materials and you will provide the creativity! For ages 13-18 years old.

Join us in-person on Wednesday afternoons for "tween titan" time in the Youth Program Room! From games to crafts -- hang out with each other and library staff after school. For tweens ages 9 - 12.

Ready for some fun in the sun? Make a cyanotype with us! We'll use the sun and special paper to make our own cyanotype art. This program is first come, first served. Please note that while there is no registration,…

Instax Photo Story Zines-August 12 Create a mini photo zine with Instax instant photos! Teens will use photography, captions, and simple design materials to make a small zine that tells a story through images and words.…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Join us at the Morrisania Library every Wednesday afternoon throughout the summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A.! Each week will…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Get ready for a fun and relaxed program where strategic card play meets captivating stories! Teens will enjoy friendly rounds of the classic Uno card game.…

A tale of familial disarray in the rural Deep South, few novels are as challenging yet rewarding as William Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury . In this classic story, moral confusion and corruption haunt the four…

This is an in-person program taking place at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library. Join us as we celebrate 250 years of America by crafting US250 Wands. Children will be encouraged to talk about and write on the back of…

In celebration of our 250th year as an independent nation, we are offering carnival tossing games. Come and throw out some joy! For Teens ages 13-18.

Join our fun and interactive trivia competition where you get to answer trivia questions about Summer as it comes to an end! For teens: ages 13-18.

This event will take place in the Bronx Library Center Teen Zone. As part of the US 250 celebration, we'll be using acrylic paint markers on various mediums to paint murals commemorating the historical milestone.

In honor of America's 250th Birthday, join us to paint a mini flag in honor of your family history and cultural heritage! All supplies will be provided by the library. This program is intended for teens ages 13-18!

In honor of America's 250th Birthday, join us for an hour of decorating t-shirts and tote bags, conversation, and other activities! All supplies will be provided by the library. This program is intended for teens ages…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Celebrate the US 250 with our interactive Word Quest Challenge! We invite teens and tweens to join the Morrisania Teens staff to solve puzzles and discover…

Join us for a Virtual Storytime where we share some stories, songs, & rhymes. For parents/caregivers & their young children. *Must register online for this event.

This event is online only. Join us as two librarians talk about nonfiction comics and books about summer jobs. Teens who attend and visit the Riverside or 53rd St libraries afterwards can get a free comic book to keep.…

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Children will get to flex the strategic part of their brains while playing a variety of board games. Reading themes are included throughout. Participants…

During the month of August, there will be a reading challenge. We'll post a book on display for folks to read in the branch. On Thursday of that week, there will be a game of Jeopardy based on information from the book.…

During this teen program, each participant will use our watercolor paints and paper to create lovely and luminous artwork! All materials will be provided, and snacks will be served.No registration required. First come,…

Join us at Washington Heights this summer as we reintroduce you to our favorite daydreaming literary dog! Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the…

A weekly program inviting teens to expand their minds through science, mystery, creativity, and critical thinking challenges. Programs centered around curiosity, exploration, and inspiring lifelong learning through fun,…

Awesome scientific demonstrations to introduce children to dry ice - a solid form of carbon dioxide CO2 that skips liquid state and sublimes directly into gas! During the show we will perform scientific experiments to…

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