Intellectual Events & Talks in New York City

Discover thought-provoking lectures, debates, and intellectual events in New York City.

920 events found

We Speak NYC English Conversation Group (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Morris Park Library
Free in-person English conversation meetup at Morris Park Library for intermediate/advanced learners using We Speak NYC stories; Thursdays in March (3/5, 3/12, 3/26) 11:00–12:45 — no registration, just drop in.
*In-Person: Excel Genius Class 2: Conditional Stat Functions
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center Online only via Zoom
In-person NYPL workshop at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library PC Lab teaching conditional Excel functions (SUMIF/AVERAGEIF/COUNTIF and SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS/COUNTIFS); registration required.
*Online: Excel Genius Class 1: Logic Functions
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Online NYPL Excel workshop teaching IF, nested IF, AND/OR logic to build conditional formulas; part of the Excel Genius series via Zoom.
We will work on a writing prompt and discuss an aspect of craft. Share your work in a friendly environment and talk about writing. Open to all adults. No experience necessary. Please bring a notebook. Located in the community room, third floor.
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
St. Agnes Library
Bring a notebook to this free NYPL creative writing session for adults to work on prompts, discuss craft, and share feedback in a friendly community-room setting.
HIGH BEGINNER Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Macomb's Bridge Library
Free in-person High Beginner English conversation classes for adult learners (16+) at Macomb's Bridge Library; Thursdays Mar 5–Apr 2, 11:00–1:00, no registration required.
Searching Bloomberg
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration
NYPL online workshop on the Bloomberg Terminal covering menu navigation, company and securities search, and market/economic data; live session not recorded — registration via Eventbrite.
Teen Movie Day: Women's History Month
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Wakefield Library
Join Wakefield Library's Teen Movie Thursday on Mar 5 for a screening and group discussion celebrating Women's History Month, with weekly 3 PM films aimed at teens.
This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Join us for an afternoon of brain-exercising games and epic stories! Use your problem-solving skills to decipher clues, defeat challenges, and forge ahead in some of the most popular video and board games. Go toe-to-toe with your peers or opt to work together, making friends along the way. In this program, we will debunk the idea that video games are antisocial and lazy, as we conquer challenges using creative thinking and team spiri…
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Hunts Point Library
In-person at Hunts Point Library: an afternoon of cooperative video and board games for kids and families that builds problem-solving, teamwork and storytelling skills.
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.
*Online: JavaScript Basics
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Beginner-friendly online workshop teaching how to add JavaScript to web pages (basic HTML knowledge required); registration via NYPL and held over Zoom.
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 on the second floor of the Battery Park City Library. Teen Open Hours is from 3pm till 15 minutes before the branch closes, Monday through Friday. During our open hours you can take advantage of our various Young Adult resources. Utilize our tech, arts and craft supplies, print collection, online resources, for studying and homework or just grab a laptop and hangout! Librarians will be onsite to assist with any questions you may have! No sign up needed, you can j…
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Battery Park City Library
Drop-in Teen Open Hours at Battery Park City Library offering tech, arts & crafts, study space, print and online resources with librarians on hand—no sign-up required.