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.
JANUARY
Draw Now! Dibuja Ahora! Voice of Space: UFO and Paranormal Phenomena.
1/10/2026 - 12:00pm - NYPL Harry Belafonte Branch, 203 West 115th Street, Manhattan
Presented by the Drawing Center
Join Ada Pilar Cruz, teaching artist with The Drawing Center for an in-person bilingual discussion and art making workshop presented in Spanish and English for families that will explore the theme of UFO- from The Drawing Center’s exhibition: Voice of Space- UFO and Paranormal Phenomena. Participants will see an overview of this exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity based on ideas from the works.
Ages: Children & Families. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English & Spanish.
Queens Rising Presents: Bollywood Movement for Joyful Minds
1/14/2026 - 11:00am - QPL Arverne Branch, 3-12 Beach 54th Street, Queens
Presented by the Kupferberg Center for the Arts
Participants will experience the uplifting rhythms and expressive energy of Bollywood dance in an easy, beginner-friendly way. This workshop focuses on movement for mental happiness, connection, and self-expression—because dance is for everyone. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a smile!
Ages: Older Adults. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English & Bengali.
Classical Violin Concert
1/17/2026 - 12:00pm - NYPL Harry Belafonte Branch, 203 West 115th Street, Manhattan
Presented by Young Concert Artists
YCA artist Oliver Neubauer presents a program of solo violin music, performing works by Bach, Bartók, Perkinson, Telemann, and Zwilich.
Ages: All Ages. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Mixed-media Collage Portraits
1/24/2026 - 12:00pm - NYPL Harry Belafonte Branch, 203 West 115th Street, Manhattan
Presented by the Sugar Hill Children's Museum
Join artist Elan Cadiz to celebrate Black identity! Using black and white portraits of famous Black people we will embellish and decorate the images with watercolor, pencil, marker and collage./p>
Ages: Children & Families. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Amazing Animals!
1/28/2026 - 1:00pm - BPL Marcy Branch, 617 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn
Presented by the Brooklyn Children's Museum
Whether they can regrow a tail or lift 1,000 times their weight, our animal friends have super powers! All animals, including humans, have unique gifts that help us to survive, grow, solve problems, and live our daily lives. Join Brooklyn Children's Museum to explore the science of adaptation and expert survival skills with reptiles and insects from the Museum's collection and enjoy an animal-inspired hands-on art project.
Ages: Children & Families. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Queens Rising & MOCA Present: Echoes of Arrival
1/29/2026 - 6:00pm - QPL Woodside Branch, 54-22 Skillman Avenue, Queens
Presented by the Museum of Chinese in America
Immerse yourself in a world of storytelling. Echoes of Arrival is a collage of immigrant stories by 5 Asian American performing artists/storytellers. Through music, movement and personal narratives, the ensemble of storytellers will share with you their first encounters of the United States, and how their decision on moving to USA has shaped their ambitions and family relationships.
Ages: All Ages. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Parading Paper Puppets with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
1/31/2026 - 12:00pm - NYPL Harry Belafonte Branch, 203 West 115th Street, Manhattan
Presented by the Museum of Chinese in America
Everyone has a story waiting to be told! Drawing inspiration from your own family history—as well as the rich and layered journeys of Chinese immigrants to the United States—design and assemble a movable paper puppet that shares a story near and dear to you. Bring your puppet to life by adding vibrant colors and props that hint at the places, memories, or traditions that shape your story. Maybe your puppet carries a favorite food, family heirloom, instrument, or personal keepsake. What story will you tell through the puppet you create?!
Ages: 5-12. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English & Chinese.