The New York Public Library
libraryA major public library system and landmark research library in Manhattan offering historic event spaces (notably the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building) with capacities up to roughly 425 seated and 750 standing; known for its Beaux‑Arts architecture and extensive research collections.
Upcoming Events (50)
We Speak NYC: English Conversation Group (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
In-person ESOL English conversation class (intermediate/advanced) at the New York Public Library; no registration needed, 2-hour sessions for adults.
*In-Person: Microsoft Excel for Beginners
In-person beginner Excel workshop at NYPL teaching data entry, formulas, and basic formatting.
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Baby Lapsit Storytime at the New York Public Library for pre-walkers and new walkers with stories, songs, and open play for caregiver bonding.
Little Movers Storytime: Bitty Book Buddies
Storytime for toddlers at NYPL with stories, songs, and early literacy activities; space is limited to 25 children plus caregivers.
Meet with a Student Social Work Intern
The New York Public Library offers appointments with a student social work intern to help patrons access housing, shelter, food security, healthcare, and other social services.
Process Art
Children and families are invited to a hands-on Process Art workshop at the New York Public Library to explore colors, shapes, and early learning through creative art activities.
Tax Help with Campaign for Working Families
Free, IRS-certified tax preparation help at NYPL Grand Concourse Library; appointment-only session by Campaign for Working Families.
Little Movers Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos bilingües
Join Little Movers for bilingual English–Spanish storytime at NYPL 125th Street Library, with stories, songs, and wiggles for toddlers and new walkers.
Mouse and Keyboarding Workshop
Join New York Public Library's Sedgwick Branch for an in-person Mouse and Keyboarding Workshop to learn basic mouse skills, clicking, and typing in a welcoming library setting designed for beginners.
Preschool Picassos
A process-based art workshop for preschoolers (ages 2–5) and caregivers at the New York Public Library, offering hands-on materials to explore creativity while building early literacy and awareness.
Get Your Game On! Mahjongg Open Play
Join fellow Mahjongg players for open play in the New York Public Library’s community room. Tables and chairs are provided; bring your own boards and tiles. No instruction; wheelchair accessible; ASL on request. A friendly, social brain-teaser session.
Pop Up n Play
Join a cozy library playdate at the New York Public Library where caregivers and kids explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm space, extending learning through joyful, hands-on play.
Little Movers (Registration Required)
Storytime and songs for toddlers with caregivers at the New York Public Library; a Little Movers session to boost early literacy, with registration required.
Tuesday Family Storytime at Seward Park Library
Join librarians from Seward Park Library for a Tuesday family storytime with books, songs, and rhymes for kids up to age 5.
Little Babies, Big Feelings with LINC
Interactive early-literacy storytime for families with young children, featuring LINC at West New Brighton Library.
FAMILY STORYTIME: Ukulele Storytime!
Join us for a live in-person family storytime with songs, rhymes, and read-aloud picture books at the New York Public Library.
Little Picassos
Kids and caregivers explore colors, shapes, and creativity at the New York Public Library in a friendly art workshop that sparks early literacy and imagination; a first-come, first-served session with limited spots for 12 children and their caregivers.
Creative Tuesdays for Adults
Join Creative Tuesdays at NYPL for a relaxed, adults-only crafting workshop (11:30–12:30). Each week brings a new project—watercolors, jewelry, clay, greeting cards—in a friendly, hands-on library studio with up to 10 participants.
Family Storytime
Family Storytime at New York Public Library with songs, rhymes, and read-aloud books for children 5 and under; tickets distributed at 11:00 AM on the day of the event.
Open Play
Open Play at Spuyten Duyvil Library offers a caregiver-and-child play session after storytime, inviting families to socialize, explore, and learn through structured, play-based activities guided by library staff in a warm, welcoming space.
Lapsit Storytime: Baby Storytime
Lapsit Storytime for babies and caregivers at NY Public Library, featuring songs, gentle movement, and simple early-learning activities.
Toddler Time
Toddler Time at the New York Public Library offers stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children ages 0-3.
Open Play - Espacio abierto para el juego
Join Open Play at the New York Public Library for a bilingual, early-learning play session for kids and families.
Crochet and Conversation Club
In-person crochet and conversation club for adults at the New York Public Library; crochet, chat, and shared projects with hooks and yarn provided.
Storytime
Storytime at West Farms Library for little ones (0–5) with stories and songs to spark imagination.
High Beginner English Conversation — We Speak NYC
In-person HIGH BEGINNER English conversation class at NYC's 96th Street Library using We Speak NYC videos for adults, Tuesdays 11:30 AM–1:30 PM in March.
Family Storytime: Puppet Friends!
Join Family Storytime at NYPL’s Westchester Square Children's Room for kids under 5 with a caregiver, featuring puppet friends, stories, songs, and fingerplays.
We Speak NYC
Two-hour in-person ESOL class at the New York Public Library: We Speak NYC helps adult learners (16+) practice practical English through everyday conversations. No registration needed—just show up at a branch.
Advanced Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC
In-person advanced English conversation class at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (NYPL) in NYC. Tuesdays 12–2 PM, using We Speak NYC videos for group discussion with adults from around the world. No registration required; ages 16+, free and open to all.
Trust in Your Trust II
Online lecture from the New York Public Library featuring Elder Law Attorney Ronald Fatoullah, clarifying types and purposes of trusts and key documents for long-term care planning, including Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, and more.
Tech Connect: Internet Basics
In this in-person library class, learn Internet basics, how to browse, use search engines, and find online resources.
Job Search Strategies
In-person workshop at the Bronx Library Center on modern job-search strategies and digital tools.
Craft Circle
Adults gather at the New York Public Library for a craft circle: work on knitting, crochet, or embroidery while reading a book; supplies provided.
Book Discussion
In-person book discussion at NYPL celebrating Women's History Month with Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Book Discussion: What are YOU Reading?!!
Join NYPL online for a casual virtual book discussion about what you're reading, share favorites, and discover new recommendations from library staff.
Internet for Beginners
An in-person beginner-friendly workshop at NYPL on getting online, using a browser, navigating pages, and using search engines; sign-up in person (limit 8 per person).
We Speak NYC Intermediate English Conversation Class
In-person 2-hour ESOL English conversation class at New York Public Library, Hamilton Grange, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 2–4 PM; no registration needed.
The Lost Art of Cursive Writing
Learn to read and write cursive in a beginner-friendly NYPL workshop exploring traditional handwriting and fine motor skills.
Dream in S.T.E.A.M.
In-person STEAM workshop for kids 6-12 at Throg's Neck Library, with hands-on experiments and crafts that connect reading to science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Diamond Painting for Adults
Join a NYPL workshop to learn diamond painting and create sparkly mosaic art as an adults-only craft session.
Gaming on Demand
Teens 13–18 can drop by the Port Richmond Library Teen Center for Gaming on Demand—play Nintendo Switch or board games, with light refreshments.
Adult Board and Card Games
Join adults 18+ for two hours of in-person board and card games at the New York Public Library — first come, first served.
Tea Tuesdays
Join fellow tea lovers at the New York Public Library (67th St) on Mar 10 at 2:30 PM for Tea Tuesdays—tea, snacks, and friendly chat.
STEAM Afternoons
In-person STEAM Afternoons at Spuyten Duyvil Library offer weekly hands-on science, tech, engineering, art, and math activities for kids ages 5+ and their grown-ups, with supplies provided.
Cozy Mystery Book Club! March
Join the Cozy Mystery Book Club at Belmont Library (NYPL) on March 10, 2026, 3–4pm for an in-person discussion of a cozy mystery; no registration required in the 3rd Floor Community Room.
Teen Art!
Teen Art is a drop-in crafting event on the New York Public Library's second floor from 3–5pm, inviting teens aged 10–18. Enjoy art supplies, chill space, games, and snacks in a casual, teen-friendly library setting—no signup.
Teen Unwind: Make Music
Teens explore digital music creation at NYPL using Soundtrap and GarageBand, inspired by short readings from biographies of famous musicians, with guided discussions on how those stories spark creativity and collaboration in a friendly library setting.
The Next Level Coding Club
Join NYPL's Next Level Coding Club to learn block coding with Make Code Arcade. This hands-on program guides young developers through game-building basics, with take-home materials and friendly staff support in a welcoming library setting.
Excel Genius Class 3: Charts and Sparklines
Join in-person at NYPL's Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library PC Lab for Excel Genius Class 3, covering chart customization, formatting, mixed charts, chart analysis tools, and sparklines with practical hands-on guidance.
Movies @ Kips Bay Library Presents New Releases Movie Night: Wicked
Screening of Wicked at the New York Public Library for the Kips Bay Library New Releases Movie Night. This big-screen adaptation stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Oz’s witches, directed by Jon M. Chu, in a NYC library screening.