Events

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. Join us for two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. We have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles, too. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images, and running your slideshow. *First come, first served.

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 Switch games! We'll have laptops, video games, and board games available for you and your peers to play.

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…

Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for twelve sessions of artistic workshops! The workshops will be held in person at St. George Library. Join us for curated artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Teaching Artists, Carrie Ellman Larsen and Nick Simone will guide participants to create their own piece of original theatre by telling stories and sharing memories with words, movements, and soundscapes. Through the exploration o…

Join us to discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Goodreads Choice Award - Winner for Best Fiction (2022) In this exhilarating novel, two friends—often in love, but never lovers—come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality. On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits a subway car and sees, amid the hordes…

“Animal Advocacy and the Arts” is a captivating exploration into the symbiotic relationship between creativity and animal advocacy. The talk spans literature, visual art, and cinema, including works by writers Virginia Woolf and George Orwell, photographer Ravi Agarwal, and ethical discussion of films such as Bong Joon-ho’s “Okja" and Pixar's "Finding Nemo.” The lecture will be followed by a screening of the recently showcased short film “How Do You Milk an Almond?” — a whimsical stick-puppet mu…

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. The Lady Vanishes (1938) While travelling in continental Europe, a rich young playgirl realizes that an elderly lady seems to have disappeared from the train. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. 1938 | PG | 97 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picked by libr…

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. A business man decides that he wants to teach school in the inner city and chooses a tough school in the South Bronx. He teaches the children how to play the game of chess, and along the way they learn a lot about life.

Get in person help with computers, the internet, expand your knowledge, or get help with a specific task or question. We're here to help! This program will be held in the Computer Lab (3rd Floor). Saturdays at 2pm No Registration Required, 18+.

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.

Richmondtown's Gather & Stitch: Knitting & Crocheting Group Join us for an hour of fun as we knit, stitch, and crochet! Monday, Aug.12 at 12:00PM -Supplies Not Included - No Registration Required -

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

This event will take place in person at 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 IN PERSON at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor, Corner Space. Registration is required. All programs are subject to change or cancellation. Are you a fan of WWE Wrestling? Come test your knowledge and join SNFL's Live Trivia Hour. Strap on your thinking cap for our next event in the series, "WWE TriviaMania Edition".

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+

Join us to discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Goodreads Choice Award- Winner for Best Fiction (2022) In this exhilarating novel, two friends—often in love, but never lovers—come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality. On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits a subway car and sees, amid the hordes o…

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 Parkchester Library. Are you a chess champion? Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.

Bibliophiles unite! August’s selection is Viola Davis’ debut memoir, Finding Me. Davis tells her own story from her coming of age in Rhode Island to the stage in New York City and beyond. Copies are available at the front desk. Join us for a good conversation and great company!

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 304. The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join us with your bridge partner, or we will try to match you with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, we can offer some instruction, and you can observe others. This event will be held on the third floor in Room 304. Assistive listening devices and/or hearing loops are available at the…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. OMG! Origami at SNFL is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We meet as a group to teach eac…

This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. Join us for our bi-monthly book club dedicated to the classics! About the book: In post-Arthurian Britain, the wars that once raged between the Saxons and the Britons have finally ceased. Axl and Beatrice, an elderly British couple, set off to visit their son, whom they haven't seen in years. And, because a strange mist has caused mass amnesia throughout the land, they can scarcely remember anything about him. As they are j…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. We will meet on the 1st floor by the water fountain next to the elevators. Discover SNFL! Explore NYPL’s largest circulating branch in a 1-hour guided tour. Designed to inspire, building highlights include: The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown A dramatic “Long Room” with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks Commissioned public art celebrating creati…

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

* IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED THIS PROGRAM ALREADY AND HAVE STARTED A KIT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION, JUST COME ! * * REGISTRATION IS FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS * Join us for 2 hours of Diamond Painting! Diamond Painting is very similar to a Paint-by-Number, except we use hundreds of small diamonds instead of paint. Diamond painting is a somewhat new hobby that was popularized around 2015. Each space on the canvas is numbered, all you have to do is stick the corresponding piece of rh…

This event will take place at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Third Floor, Room 304. 1938 Book Jacket "Der mann, der Shakespeare hiess : roman" NYPL Digital collections image ID 497566 Come join us for an afternoon of live, free-form creative writing at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. No formal writing experience is required - just enthusiasm and curiosity to see where writing takes you. At Free Write Wednesdays, participants are provided with suggested prom…

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. Lady L (1966) An 80-year-old woman recalls her amorous adventures in flashback, from when she worked as a laundress who fell for an anarchist to her marriage to a suave aristocrat. Directed by Peter Ustinov. 1966 | NR | 124 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings,…

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 will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. Calling all word lovers! Join us in person to play a variety of word-based games, including Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and Quiddler. Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that regularly playing word-based games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: Improving memory Buildin…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library 图书馆的世界语言部门为鼓励大家借阅中文图书，每月举行一次中文书籍讨论会。请您在讨论会中介绍自己喜欢的书籍，与别人分享您阅读的快乐。书籍内容不拘一格，历史，传记，散文，财经，侦探，爱情小说等等，皆在欢迎之列。 討論會將以中文普通話進行，期盼您能登記參加共襄盛舉。若有問題，請跟張先生聯繫：hungyunchang@nypl.org. 我們聚會的地點在三樓的303號房間。 We are now presenting a monthly Chinese Book Discussion program, so we can meet each other to chat about books. All participants are welcome to share their reading experiences on eithe…

This program will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 5th Floor, Room 504. Join Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff for our monthly series of computer classes for beginners. This week's topic is: Using a Keyboard. Participants will: Learn about the standard parts of a keyboard. Review standard keyboard usage. Have time to ask questions and work on personal projects. To join the program: Register online to receive a reminder message 24 hours…

Adult Art Studio Richmondtown Library We welcome you to join us for our Adult Art Studio program! Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects or start anew. You can improve your portfolio by creating a drawing, painting, mixed media collage, or more! Supplies will be provided, but participants are welcomed to bring their own. Drop in, share your art, and meet new people! Open to Adults 18+

Synopsis William Humphrey's novel about a wealthy Texas family. Robert Mitchum, Eleanor Parker. Theron: George Hamilton. Rafe: George Peppard. Halstead: Everett Sloane. Libby: Luana Patten. Opal: Constance Ford. Mrs. Halstead: Anne Seymour. Fine acting and direction (Vincente Minnelli). Director: Vincente Minnelli, Production Year: 1960, Rating: TV-PG, Studio: Warner Bros., Runtime: 150 minutes Cast Robert Mitchum, Eleanor Parker, George Peppard, George Hamilton, Everett Sloane

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Want to have an impact on your library? Parkchester Library wants to hear from YOU! Come speak to librarians about what you want to happen at the Teen Center, including programs, books, materials, and other events. Teen Advisory Group meets on the third Thursday of every month. Refreshments will be served to participants.

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 Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. Join us for two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. We have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles, too. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.