Classes & Workshops

The New York Public Library offers more than 93,000 programs annually, serving everyone from toddlers to teens to seniors. Use any or all of the filters below to find a class that interests you. All classes are free unless otherwise noted.

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59 classes found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 1 PM
Career Services
This event is online only. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, Moore Well-Beings and the NYPL Career Services department are joining forces to create a space for you to prioritize your well-being, taking a moment to acknowledge your contributions in keeping yourselves, your households, workplaces, and our nation going. Women are often the caregivers to their friends, family, and even in the workspace. In turn, over-extending ourselves and overlooking the care we may need as an individual.…
OnlineAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes
Today
@ 3:30 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 3:30 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Join us at Westchester Square in person as we go over the usage of A.I. in the workplace. We will openly discuss how this new technology can change our daily lives and how it differs from the past and what this can mean to young adults entering the work force.
Westchester Square LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, April 1
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Francis Martin Library
Online Via Google Meet/Google Hangouts Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, April 1
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all the paperwork? Come join Mosholu Library counseling session! The Teen Librarian will help you look for: College Programs Certification Opportunities Job Opportunities Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, April 1
@ 5 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
New York City Center: Career Panel In this Q&A panel, learn from knowledgeable professionals from the creative side of theater! Do you have questions about directing, producing, or more? Then you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to chat with these experts! Register now to hold your spot and get advice from City Center’s finest. This program will take place in-person and virtually at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center. This program is made possible by the Stavros…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, April 3
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This is an Opportunity Network Program. This event will take place online, registration required. Learn the valuable skill of networking. We will review concepts to improve your networking skills, email etiquette and how to write an elevator pitch to impress!
OnlineTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 4
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
City Island LibraryAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, April 4
@ 1 PM
Career Services
***This event is online via Zoom** Join NYPL Career Services for an interactive and informative workshop, Career Transition Series: Achieving the Good Life After 50. Achieving the good life After 50 includes the ability to focus on maintaining a positive attitude for a happy and productive work and life. It is especially important for conducting an active job search, networking, goal setting and getting back into the workforce. In this informative and interactive session Renee will introduce…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
On-line
Adults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students
Fri, April 5
@ 12 PM
*THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AT STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION LIBRARY (SNFL) Room 604 Have you been looking for a job for month(s) with little response? Are you getting interviews, but have not gotten call backs? Do you want advice and strategies for searching for jobs? Join Career Services for the TGIF Career Coaching Group, an in-person career counseling series, where you can get your questions answered by NYPL Career Coach, Kathy Fanning. This informational group series is designe…
Room 604Adults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities
Fri, April 5
@ 3:30 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, April 8
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Francis Martin Library
Online Via Google Meet/Google Hangouts Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, April 8
@ 5 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place online via Google Meet! Learn some tips and tricks on how to plan your days and increase efficiency. This program is open to teens ages 13-18. Anyone over 18 years of age must be accompanied by a teenager. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The Google Meet link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program. You will need a device with audio, video and internet connection to join. Most onl…
South Beach Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, April 9
@ 1 PM
Job Searching & Resume Writing
This event will take place online via Google Meet. Looking for help with finding employment? We are here to help! Learn about what tools to use to find job vacancies. In this workshop, you will learn how to improve or update your resume and cover letter. Learn different tips to land the job during the interview. Registration required.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

Businesspeople,

Job Seekers
Tue, April 9
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Come by the Bronx Library Center's Teen Zone for this workshop where we will talk about elements you will want to include in your resume in order for it to stand out amongst the rest! This is an in-person event. ----- Ven al Centro para Adolescentes del Centro Bibliotecario del Bronx para este taller donde hablaremos sobre los elementos que querrás incluir en tu currículum para que se destaque entre los demás. ¡Este es un evento presencial!
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 9
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Hey anime and manga fans! Ever wonder how your favorite titles from Japan are brought over to America? Join us and our special guest from Kodansha, one of biggest manga publishing companies in the world, as we learn how publishers acquire the rights of manga to bring to American audiences. This will be part of the Washington Heights Library's Anime & Manga Club, as well as a College & Career Pathways program. For ages 13 & up. This program will be held in hybrid format (in-person…
Washington Heights Library
Online via Google Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 9
@ 6 PM
Career Services
This event is online only via Zoom Join Career Services for Advance In Your Career Series: The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback.. It's all about the Delivery. What does it really take to give and receive feedback with maximum impact? How do your fears and avoidance of giving feedback affect your relationships? At a loss as to how to give/receive feedback in a way that builds trust, connection and collaboration? This immersive, interactive workshop will give you coaching skills to be ope…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
On-line
Adults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students
Wed, April 10
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
What is LinkedIn? How can LinkedIn work for you and your aspirations? Join us as we explore this employment-focused social media platform, & discuss the pros and cons of using LinkedIn. For ages 15 & up This program will be held in hybrid format (virtual & in-person)
Washington Heights Library
Online via Google Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
OnlineAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 3:30 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event is in-person only. Teens, are you looking for a job? This info talk will cover all parts of the job hunt, from creating a resume to preparing for a job interview. Snacks will be provided.
Riverside LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event is online only. In this workshop, we will learn the basics of how to build your online resume and network on LinkedIn! We will show you how you can use LinkedIn to advance your academic and professional goals in high school and beyond. This program will take place virtually, via Google Meet. Please register using your email address and the link will be sent to you the day of the program. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to connect. For Teen…
Clason's Point LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Join us at the branch for this in-person event on Thursday, April 11th at 4:00 pm, to get your graduation headshot taken! Weather permitting, we will be taking these photos outside on our lovely backyard patio. If there is rain, we will be taking the photos inside the programming room. This event is FREE and will not require you to bring any technology. We will be asking those who participate to give us a working email so that we can send the headshots to you virtually as the library will be del…
Van Cortlandt LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 5:30 PM
This event will take in person at Parkchester Library. This is an Opportunity Network program.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, April 12
@ 3 PM
Soundview LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 12
@ 3:30 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, April 15
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place online via Google Meet! Are you a TEEN looking for your first job? Or looking for new employment opportunities? Join the us to receive tips on how to create a new resume or spruce up your outdated one. This program is open to teens ages 13-18. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The Google Meet link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program. You will need a device with audio, video and…
Francis Martin Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, April 15
@ 4 PM
Online
This event will be held in a hybid format; join us in person or online. Looking for a new job? The library can help! Join us for an overview of the job search process, including how to use websites like Indeed and Google to find current openings. We'll also explore library resources that can help you in all stages of the application process, from creating a cover letter and resume to preparing for your interview. If you wish to attend virtually, please register with your email address to rece…
George Bruce LibraryAdults
Thu, April 18
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
OnlineAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, April 18
@ 1 PM
Career Services
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in room 604 Join Career Counselor Renee Lee Rosenberg, author of Achieving the Good Life After 50: Tools and Resources for Making it Happen, in this interactive and informative session. Renee will introduce and debunk the top myths about ageism in job search and discuss strategies for eliminating ageist self-stereotyping beliefs. She will also discuss strategies to eliminate four major challenges that may prevent a…
Room 502Adults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes
Fri, April 19
@ 3:30 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, April 19
@ 3:30 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Join NYPL and GrowNYC to learn about careers in sustainability and urban agriculture. GrowNYC is an environmental nonprofit in NYC - providing essential sustainability services and taking action to make NYC a truly livable city. One where every New Yorker can enjoy a healthier, more sustainable life. This event is online only.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Online only
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 19
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Francis Martin Library
Online Via Google Meet/Google Hangouts Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, April 22
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Francis Martin Library
Online Via Google Meet/Google Hangouts Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 24
@ 1 PM
Job Searching & Resume Writing
This is an online event. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to make the most of Indeed.com. We will learn how to conduct a basic search on Indeed, explore advanced search functions, and participate in a guided search session to demonstrate and practice using the site.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Online
Adults,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Teachers
Wed, April 24
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Join the Woodstock YA Team in this virtual program! We will be discussing the ins and outs of Email Etiquette, and some best practices for emailing in a professional setting. Registration Required This is an Opportunity Network Program
Woodstock LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, April 24
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This is an Opportunity Network Program. This event will take place online, registration required. Learn the valuable skill of networking. We will review concepts to improve your networking skills, email etiquette and how to write an elevator pitch to impress!
OnlineTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 25
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
OnlineAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, April 26
@ 3 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Join us at Westchester Square in person as we go over important skills needed in the workforce. We will openly discuss tackling challenging work situations and what this can mean for young adults entering the work force.
Westchester Square LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 26
@ 3:30 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, April 29
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Francis Martin Library
Online Via Google Meet/Google Hangouts Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)