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.
JUNE
Healing through the Arts by Fiona Harvey
6/4/2026 - 6:00pm - QPL St. Albans Branch, 191-05 Linden Boulevard, Queens
Presented by the Kupferberg Center for the Arts
Did you know coloring has a wealth of health and wellness benefits? Adult coloring books are more than just florals and pencils to paper. Join wellness practitioner Fiona Harvey, MPH for an engaging discussion and activity that focuses on coloring, mindfulness and self-care. We will discuss the benefits of coloring and how you can spark creativity and empower yourself simultaneously. This program is part of Queens Rising-One Borough, Infinite Voices series.
Ages: All Ages. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
DrawNow! DibujaAhora!
6/11/2026 - 3:30pm - NYPL West Farms Branch, 2085 Honeywell Avenue, The Bronx
Rescheduled to: 8/13/2026 - 3:00pm
Presented by the Drawing Center
Join Ada Pilar Cruz, teaching artist with The Drawing Center for an in-person bilingual discussion about The Drawing Center with hands on drawing activity. The workshop will be based on current exhibition: Ceija Stojka: Making Visible, which features her work which is centered on her Roma life and heritage.
Ages: Adults / Older Adults. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English & Spanish.
Rashmi - Songs of Queens: Live Performance + Songwriting Workshop
6/11/2026 - 6:00pm - QPL South Ozone Park Branch, 128-16 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens
Presented by the Kupferberg Center for the Arts
Join multiple award-winning Queens singer-songwriter Rashmi for a live set of original music followed by a fun, welcoming songwriting workshop. No instruments or experience required. Long before stages and studios, people sang while they worked, celebrated, grieved, and gathered. Come reconnect with that natural creative instinct and learn how songs begin. This program is part of Queens Rising-One Borough, Infinite Voices series.
Ages: All Ages. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
DrawNow! DibujaAhora!
6/12/2026 - 11:00am - NYPL Woodlawn Heights, 4355 Katonah Avenue, The Bronx
Presented by the Drawing Center
Join Ada Pilar Cruz, teaching artist with The Drawing Center for an in-person bilingual discussion about The Drawing Center with hands on drawing activity. The workshop will be based on current exhibition: Ceija Stojka: Making Visible, which features her work which is centered on her Roma life and heritage.
Ages: Adults / Older Adults. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English & Spanish.
A Night of Boleros with Yahir Montes
6/18/2026 - 6:00pm - QPL Corona Branch, 38-23 104th Street, Queens
Presented by the Kupferberg Center for the Arts
Join Yahir Montes for an intimate evening celebrating the timeless beauty of the bolero. Through live performances, you’ll sing beloved boleros and explore the rich history of the genre, from iconic composers like Agustín Lara and Armando Manzanero to the emotional storytelling that defines this music and his evolution throughout the history. This program is part of Queens Rising-One Borough, Infinite Voices series.
All Ages
Ages: All Ages. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English & Spanish.
Improv Jam by Katha Cato
6/25/2026 - 6:00pm - QPL Hunters Point Branch, 47-40 Center Boulevard, Queens
Presented by the Kupferberg Center for the Arts
Join us for this free, all-levels-welcome, come-as-you-are-improv-workshop-and-community-jam! Whether you’re improv curious, brand new to the art form or a seasoned improviser, come connect, play, and succeed together in a supportive, joy-filled space. Katha Cato, our facilitator will help you find your comfort level and will make sure we are creating space for all levels of 'Yes AND!" Be ready for 90 minutes of collaborative storytelling. This program is part of Queens Rising-One Borough, Infinite Voices series.
Ages: All Ages. Duration: 1.5 hours. Language: English.