Events

This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library. Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

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 your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to use and navigate the world’s most popular smartphone, the iPhone! You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class.

We provided library services to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. (Computers, printed materials, and research information)

Crochet and Knitting Meetup Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet fellow crafters? Please bring your own supplies. Someone from the NYC Crochet Guild will be able to help you. 2nd and 4th TUESDAY 11AM -1 PM No registration required Open to Adults 18+

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

This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. Join us for our bi-monthly book club that explores themes of love in literarture! About the book: Florence Day is the ghostwriter for one of the most prolific romance authors in the industry, and she has a problem—after a terrible breakup, she no longer believes in love. It’s as good as dead. When her new editor, a too-handsome mountain of a man, won’t give her an extension on her book deadline, Florence prepares to kiss…

This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.

Victorian Rendition of Knights and Ladies by Albert Kretschmer, 1882 The Arthurian Romances of Chrétien de Troyes (1135-1191) have mesmerized readers for centuries. So much more than mere adventure tales or simple love stories, Chrétien's five romances (Erec & Enide, Cligés, Lancelot: the Knight of the Cart, Yvain: the Knight with the Lion, Perceval: the Story of the Grail) written between the years 1170 and 1191, are works of profound psychic depth, exploring the tensions between male a…

Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! **Limited to 16 People**

This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library. Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs. Please note that you must have a Google account and know your password to attend this class. The instructor will not be able to set up an account for you or recover your password during the class. *First come, first served.

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. (Yarn will be provided. Please bring your own knitting needles.)

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!

This event is online. Are you on the hunt for the next great read? Or are you curious to read something new? Never fear, your librarian is here! Tune in for a special presentation from our Adult Librarian who will chat about forthcoming books and give attendees the inside scoop on the latest releases from top publishers. Hear what's new for this month and spark your reading curiosity! Browse and read the latest e-books and e-audiobooks using our made just for you e-reader app SimplyE. D…

This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library. Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

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 your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!

We provided library services to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. (Computers, printed materials, and research information)

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

This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.

Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! **Limited to 16 People**

This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library. Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

This event will be online only. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images, and running your slideshow. You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced issues with receiving emails from TechConnect.…

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. (Yarn will be provided. Please bring your own knitting needles.)

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!

This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library. Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

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 your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!

We provided library services to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. (Computers, printed materials, and research information)

Crochet and Knitting Meetup Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet fellow crafters? Please bring your own supplies. Someone from the NYC Crochet Guild will be able to help you. 2nd and 4th TUESDAY 11AM -1 PM No registration required Open to Adults 18+

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

Palestine, 1990. Seventeen-year-old Isra prefers reading books to entertaining the suitors her father has chosen for her. Over the course of a week, the naïve and dreamy girl finds herself quickly betrothed and married, and is soon living in Brooklyn. There Isra struggles to adapt to the expectations of her oppressive mother-in-law Fareeda and strange new husband Adam, a pressure that intensifies as she begins to have children—four daughters instead of the sons Fareeda tells Isra she must bear.…

This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. Join us for the latest edition of our popular monthly book club! About the book: A young poet tells the story of his harrowing migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine in this memoir. Trip. My parents started using that word about a year ago--"one day, you'll take a trip to be with us. Like an adventure." Javier's adventure is a three-thousand-mile journey from his small town in El Salvador,…

Check out our amazing book sale. Great prices and selection! All materials are donations from friends and neighbors of the library.

This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.

This event is online. Join us for the latest virtual edition of our popular monthly book club! About the book: A young poet tells the story of his harrowing migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine in this memoir. Trip. My parents started using that word about a year ago--"one day, you'll take a trip to be with us. Like an adventure." Javier's adventure is a three-thousand-mile journey from his small town in El Salvador, through Guatemala and Mexico, and…

(This event is online only.) Do you love to read? Interested in reading and discussing popular and interesting books? Then this is the place for you! Join us as we discuss this month’s book: Neruda On The Park: A Novel by Cleyvis Natera Please note: This is a virtual program. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link/call in number to participate. The link with instructions on how to participate will be sent to you via email approximately one day before the…

Victorian Rendition of Knights and Ladies by Albert Kretschmer, 1882 The Arthurian Romances of Chrétien de Troyes (1135-1191) have mesmerized readers for centuries. So much more than mere adventure tales or simple love stories, Chrétien's five romances (Erec & Enide, Cligés, Lancelot: the Knight of the Cart, Yvain: the Knight with the Lion, Perceval: the Story of the Grail) written between the years 1170 and 1191, are works of profound psychic depth, exploring the tensions between male a…

Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! **Limited to 16 People**

This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library. Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Study your choice of 71 available languages using NYPL's online learning Mango Languages. Learn vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture of the language of your choice using fun and interactive learning tools. Library card and headphones needed for this class. *First come, first served.