All across the five boroughs, we're bringing arts and culture right to your back yard! In addition to providing library cardholders with free passes to museums and theaters, Culture Pass works with partner organizations to bring unique cultural programming to branches across the city. Check out the schedule below to see when and where we'll be next.
OCTOBER 2024
Family Art Workshop
10/5/2024 - 11:30am - NYPL Harry Belafonte Branch, 203 West 115th Street, Manhattan
Presented by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Inspired by Books: Explore how different visual artists use the written word then grab your favorite book from the shelves to get ideas for a work of art of your own. More Info
Ages: Families & Children. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Juan Bobo's Tales | Los Cuentos de Juan Bobo
10/10/2024 - 3:30pm - BPL Marcy Branch, 617 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn
Presented by the Teatro SEA
Join us for a one-man show about a charming character from Puerto Rico learns to value honesty, hard work and friendship while making the most out of his playful adventures. More Info
Un personaje del folklore puertorriqueño, quien a través de sus travesuras y ocurrencias aprende el valor de la honestidad, el trabajo y la amistad. Más información
Ages: Families & Children. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English & Español.
¡Retumba! Afro-Caribbean Music
10/12/2024 - 12:00pm - NYPL City Island Branch, 320 City Island Avenue, The Bronx
Presented by the Bronx Music Heritage Center
Members of ¡Retumba! (Resound!) will present an interactive lecture and demonstration of Caribbean dance and drum traditions. More Info
Ages: All Ages. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English & Español.
Kids PopAction
10/17/2024 - 3:30pm - BPL Marcy Branch, 617 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn
Presented by the STREB Lab for Action Mechanics
Become an action hero with the professional educators of STREB EXTREME ACTION. Kid's PopAction weaves together dance, acrobatics, athletics and Hollywood stunt work – in age-appropriate, safe classes designed for an outdoor learning environment - making for a fun, fitness adventure! STREB operates on a ‘personal best’ principle; with methods that suit all body types, ages, and skill sets. More Info
Ages: All Ages. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Juan Bobo's Tales | Los Cuentos de Juan Bobo
10/17/2024 - 5:00pm - QPL Rochdale Village Branch, 169-09 137th Avenue, Queens
Presented by the Teatro SEA
Join us for a one-man show about a charming character from Puerto Rico learns to value honesty, hard work and friendship while making the most out of his playful adventures. More Info
Un personaje del folklore puertorriqueño, quien a través de sus travesuras y ocurrencias aprende el valor de la honestidad, el trabajo y la amistad. Más información
Ages: Families & Children. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
From Tenements to Stained-Glass
10/23/2024 - 2:00pm - NYPL Chatham Square Branch, 33 East Broadway, Manhattan
Presented by the Museum at Eldridge Street
Join the Museum at Eldridge Street for this family friendly exploration of a hidden gem and New York City landmark.
Built in 1887, the Eldridge Street Synagogue is the first grand synagogue built by Eastern European Jews in the United States and a symbol of immigrant aspiration. The grand building was nearly lost to neglect before the Museum’s massive restoration. Today, it stands as a window into the neighborhood’s past.
This program will explore the history of our synagogue and the history of immigration at the turn of the century. We will also explore the building itself, with a fun stained-glass activity! More Info
Ages: Adults & Older Adults. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Drawing Together
10/24/2024 - 3:30pm - BPL Marcy Branch, 617 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn
Presented by the The Frick Collection
Join an educator from The Frick Collection for a drawing program that centers mindfulness and community. This program begins with short drawing warm-ups, followed by a close look at an Italian painting from the 16th-century by Paolo Veronese for inspiration and open-ended art-making prompts. This program provides a space to make and share in the company of others, welcoming everyone with an interest in cultivating their creativity. Materials will be provided, and no art background is required. More Info
Ages: Families & Children. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Corn Husk Doll Making
10/31/2024 - 3:30pm - BPL Marcy Branch, 617 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn
Presented by the Wyckoff House Museum
Summer at the Wyckoff Farmhouse has come to an end, signaling delicious foods, like corn, are ready to be harvested. Learn about different types of corn, how it was grown in Brooklyn, and its many uses. Create a Corn husk companion to accompany you on a day full of tricksters and treats. Prepare to be a-MAIZE-d! Materials will be provided on a first-come first serve basis up to 40 participants. More Info
Ages: Families & Children. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Additional support for Culture Pass branch programming is provided by the Nissan Foundation.