JUN
2
Kids Coloring
Please grab a coloring sheet new ones available everyday
Paper Cutting Arts
Please join us to learn how to do papercut arts from Master Lu. In this weekly popular program Master Lu will teach you how to be creative with paper cutting arts.
All ages are welcome !
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Teen Art & Music Listening: LGBTQ+ Edition
Wind down from the end of the school week with a music listening party and art session at the Arlington Branch Library!
Join us on Fridays from 3:00-5:00pm in the downstairs meeting room to discover the...
DIY Fridays
Join us in the teen area of the Youth Wing to draw, craft, write, and more!
Kids Create: STEAM Pop-Up
Join us as we wheel out the yellow craft cart for a different, sometimes-messy, sometimes-explosive STEAM activity every Friday afternoon! Get creative, and learn a little something new with the help of your children’s librarian and some crazy...
YA Craft Time: Jewelry and Keychains
Spend an evening creating jewelry, key chains or both. Supplies will be provided.
This event is geared towards teens, 'tweens and young adults; but all are welcome!
For the health and safety of our staff and patrons,...
Kids Create: Origami Donuts
Stop by the Kensington Library on National Donut Day, we will be crafting and decorating origami donuts
Location: Kensington Library Alleyway; weather permitting.
Teen Breakout Room
Hang out at the library!
We will have a variety of games, art supplies, activities, and snacks!
Teen Takeover Spring Spa Social
Are finals stressing you out? Looking for a little rest and relaxation? Join us at Central Library for a night of snacks and spa DIYs to relieve your stress and treat yourself!
4pm to 5:30pm in the Youth Wing Upper Programming Room...
JUN
3
Kids Art Program
Kids/Family art program. Using wet and dry materials.
Embroidery Workshop! All Ages Welcome
Are you interested in embroidery? All are welcome to come learn or practice your existing skills. The agenda is an introduction to some basic stitches and starting a project! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring a piece of...
Create Your Own Folk & Fairytale Characters
*Let your creativity take hold!*
Come join our class. Receive instruction in designing and constructing your own folk and fairytale characters!
Use your imagination to create something unique.
Arts and...
Kicks for Kids
Kicks for Kids (ages 6-12)- Come and get your kid’s creativity flowing by letting them design their own sneaker! Work on developing coordination and motor skills by embellishing and coloring a sneaker design that’s as unique as them. Have even...
BPL Outdoors - Flatbush Region Event
Calling all East Flatbush residents! Get ready to experience the ultimate hip hop event of the year! Come join us for a day of music, good vibes, and civic engagement! Make your vote count for The People's Money ballot projects and...
Macrame Plant Hangers
We will be using jute rope and wooden rings to create macrame planter hangers. We’ll also be using recycled materials to make the actual planter. Participants will be able to choose a plant at the library, be shown how to transplant it into their...
Knitting Circle
Join a social circle where we can learn new skills from each other based on our own expeirences in knitting, crochet and hand-sewing. This program is not led by an instructor.
Meet up with other knitters or crocheters for self-...
Knitting Circle
Join a social circle where we can learn new skills from each other based on our own expeirences in knitting, crochet and hand-sewing. This program is not led by an instructor.
Meet up with other knitters or crocheters for self-...
Celebrate Hip Hop at Brighton Beach - Graffiti Workshop
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop!
Learn about the history of hip-hop and practice your graffiti art style. Designed as a workshop for tweens and teens.
Cortelyou Handmade
Join BPL for a series of free embroidery classes at Cortelyou Library, taught by multimedia artist Natacha Gutierrez of Casa de Tacha.
Over the 12-week program, teens and adults will develop the skills to craft a project from sketch to...
Sip, Paint and Snack
Come into the Canarsie Library and have some fun painting your own canvas while sipping and having a snack. Registration is required.
JUN
4
Sunday Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and play with Ms. Shane!
All ages welcome! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Masks are encouraged.
JUN
5
First Five Years Discovery Table
Our Discovery Table is back! Every Monday, come to the library and explore our discovery table. This is a great activity for toddlers and their caregivers to build social skills and creativity at the library!
Grab & Go: Crafts
Pick up a grab-and-go kit to create at-home crafts.
First Five Years Kids Create
Come to the library and do a craft with us! This program is designed for babies and toddlers under 5 years old and their caregivers. Every week, we'll be doing a craft together made for little hands. Please prepare to get a little messy!
Knitting and Crocheting at Mill Basin
Come to Mill Basin to work on your knitting and crocheting projects! This is a two-hour knitting and crocheting meetup. Attendees will come and work on projects while talking and doing informal skill sharing. For more information, please call the...
Grab and Go: Preschool Artists
For kids age 3-5. Come to the library to gather materials to complete a hands-on art project at home! Each Grab-and-Go kit will include a recommended reading list, songs to sing for inspiration, and materials to create a special project! ...
Kids Arts and Crafts
Come and join us for Arts and Crafts!! There will be a different craft every week!!
Grab & Go: Arts & Crafts
Create something new and all your own! Get a Grab and Go kit to take home and create! For kids age 5-12 years old. Kits available while supplies last.
*Kits contain small parts that are not suitable for young children ages 0-4...
Kids Create: After-School Arts & Crafts
Start your week right with a creative crafternoon.
For ages 4-8
JUN
6
Mandala Tuesdays
Mandala Art: Mandalas, meaning "circles" in Sanskrit, are sacred symbols that are used for meditation, prayer, healing and art therapy for both adults and children. Mandalas have been shown in clinical studies to boost the immune system,...
Mixed Media: Quilting
non-public event
Cypress Hills Knitting and Crochet group
Knitting and Crochet group meet weekly at Cypress Hills Library , the classs is led by LCS Veronica Johnson and volunteer Esther Curry.
Acrylic Painting Series
In these FREE in-person classes, Teaching Artist Edward Oluokun will instruct you in the fundamentals of acrylic painting on canvas through a four-week intensive series. Learn how to transform an idea into a painting! These skills can help you...
Kids Create: Arts and Crafts
Come into the Mapleton Library and create a take-home craft with us! The craft will change each week. Stop by to create fun and easy craft projects!
Masks are strongly encouraged for this program for the health and safety of our...
Branches in Bloom: Gardening Club for Everyone
Welcome to Borough Park Library's Gardening Club! Meeting every Tuesday at 3pm.
Together we'll learn about different aspects of gardening, plant indoor and outdoor plants, care for what we grow, and make our community space beautiful...
Grab & Go: Arts and Crafts
Stop by Williamsburgh Library to nab your very own Grab and Go activity kit!
Each week, mystery packs will contain instructions and supplies for an art, craft, or science experiment, an opportunity for discovery and exploration...
Grab and Go Tuesday
Head into Paerdegat Library every Tuesday afternoon to nab your very own Grab and Go activity kit! Each week, mystery packs will contain instructions and supplies for an art, craft, or science experiment, an opportunity for discovery and...
Kids Create
Create, experiment and have fun! Arts and crafts (and reading) for school age children 5-12 years.
This week, we'll be painting with watercolors!
Children under 6 should be closely supervised by an adult...
Kids Create
Join us on Tuesday's from 3:30-4:30 pm for an arts an crafts or science inspired program. For kids 6 and up. Younger children (4 and up) are welcome when accompanied by an adult for help.
Outdoor Crafternoons
Join us outside every Tuesday (weather permitting) for an afternoon of crafting! We will provide the materials, just come ready to have fun and create. We will have a variety of materials for kids of all ages!
Kids Create: Fun with Fiber Arts
Calling all pint-sized knitters, sewers, and aspiring fiber artists! Join Paerdegat's children's librarian each month to learn kid-friendly techniques for turning yarn and string into supercool artpieces.
Draw What You Want
Draw whatever you want! Bring your own projects, or start one here. Guidence will be provided, along with quality art supplies. Feel free to bring other hobbies to work on, as well. See you there!
Faces & Flowers: Art Decor Workshops
Create unique pieces of art!
Join instructor Oleg Ovcharenko as he guides our class through mastering the skills of creating flower paper panels and art decor! The program begins May 2nd and continues every Tuesday throughout May...
Kids Create
Craft at the library.
Kids Create: Family Projects
Kids!!! Sunday, June 18th is Father's Day!!! Come to the Mill Basin Branch to create project that will honor your dad on his special day or any other special family member.
The Mill Basin Library is located at 2385 Ralph Avenue. For more...
Keep Calm and Carry Yarn
Join a group of like-minded knitters and crocheters (or even cross-stitch or embroidery!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice.
Limited teaching is available for beginning knitting...
JUN
7
Create Your Own Hand Puppet
Let your creativity take hold! Come join our class. Receive instruction in designing and constructing your own Hand Puppet. Use your imagination to create something unique.
Arts and crafts for adults! All are welcomed.
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MASTER CLASS IN JEWELRY MAKING
Enjoy jewelry making under direction of an experienced Instructor provided by the Sheepshead-Nostrand NORC. For more information please call at 718-769-3579. The program is done in partnership with NYC council, NYC Department for the Aging,...
Knit One, Purl One
Join us for this weekly in person knitting and crochet program. All are welcomed from beginners to advance. Come and learn, demonstrate your skills or meet and make friends. No registration required.
Crochet Club
Adults join the Crochet Circle and learn techniques. Come and share tips with new friends.
