Events for Seniors in New York City

Discover events and activities for seniors in New York City.

55 events found

Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2:00pm - 4:00pm for the Knitting and Crochet Circle at the local library—a welcoming community of fiber arts enthusiasts who gather to share their passion for knitting, crocheting, and other needlecrafts. This group is open to all skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned crafters, providing a space where members can learn, collaborate, and create together in a warm and inclusive environment. Research has shown that knitting & crocheting can be…
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Countee Cullen Library, Mezzanine Floor
Weekly knitting & crochet circle at Countee Cullen Library every Thursday 2–4pm welcomes crafters of all skill levels to socialize, learn, and work on projects together in a warm, inclusive, and free community setting.
Computer Class: Microsoft Word for Beginners
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
125th Street Library, Community Room
Beginner-friendly Microsoft Word class at the 125th Street Library teaching document creation, formatting, saving and sharing — no prior experience required; first-come, first-served.
Thursday Afternoon Film
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
125th Street Library
Free Thursday afternoon film screening at the 96th Street Library (NYPL) on March 5, 2026—community-friendly event; check the NYPL listing for film title and start time.
Did you know? The New York Public Library partners with accredited social work colleges across the city to connect you with students who can help you access vital social services, including housing, short-term shelter, food security, healthcare, and more. Appointments can be scheduled by phone at 212-534-5050 or by visiting the branch. Hours are subject to change or cancellation.
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
125th Street Library
Free appointments at the 125th Street Library connect you with accredited social work students who can help you access housing, short-term shelter, food security, healthcare and other vital social services; schedule by phone or in person.
The class is structured as a guided meditation, consisting of yoga-inspired poses set into dynamic movement. It is designed to be accessible to those who are not yogis but want a good stretch. We start with dynamic stretches and flow into longer holds that include every muscle group. Please bring a mat since this class will require you to remove your shoes. Registration is recommended. Dynamic Stretching - Mar 5, 2026 : NYC Parks Dynamic Stretching - Mar 12, 2026 : NYC Parks Dynamic Stret…
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Spuyten Duyvil Library
Guided, yoga-inspired dynamic stretching class at Spuyten Duyvil Library on Mar 5, 2026 — an accessible, mat-required full-body mobility session (registration recommended).
Did you know? The New York Public Library partners with accredited social work colleges across the city to connect you with students who can help you access vital social services, including housing, short-term shelter, food security, healthcare, and more. What We Offer: Personalized Support: Our empathetic social work intern is here to provide one-on-one consultations. Whether you're dealing with stress, family issues, or any other challenge, we're here to help. Community Resources: Gain ac…
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
St. George Library Center
NYPL's St. George Library Center hosts social work student interns offering free one-on-one consultations to help visitors access housing, food, healthcare and other vital community resources.
Tax Preparation with Single Stop at Dongan Hills
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Dongan Hills Library
Free IRS-certified, in-person income tax preparation by Single Stop at Dongan Hills Library on a first-come, first-served basis; no registration required—check eligibility and requirements on the NYPL site before attending.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Van Cortlandt Library
Drop into Van Cortlandt Library's BYOD session for free, first-come, first-served help with Apple and Android phones and tablets, troubleshooting, and beginner guides to get more from your device.
This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring. We can chat about current events, hobbies, movies, and books while we color.
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Mosholu Library
In-person adult coloring meetup at Mosholu Library for relaxed conversation about current events, hobbies, books and movies while you color.
This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library. Joint us at our painting program. Coloring promotes wellnes, quietness and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and creativity and of course is fun. Paint on different materials like paper, canvas or fabric. Want to learn more about painting and drawing? Browse our art, painting and drawing book collection. All materials…
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Soundview Library
In-person adult painting program at Soundview Library on Mar 5, 2026 offering guided painting and drawing on paper, canvas and fabric to promote relaxation, motor skills and creativity for community members.
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work one-on-one with a Library staff member to answer questions about computers. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Examples of computer help can include: Learning to use the internet and get help navigating websites (Ex: NYC and NYS agency websit…
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
One-on-one computer help at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library: get personalized assistance from a librarian for tech questions, internet navigation, and individual tutorials.
This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Come learn how to enter and edit text, save files, and more.
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Sedgwick Library
Free in-person beginner Microsoft Word workshop at NYPL Sedgwick Branch covering text entry, editing, saving files and basic word-processing skills.