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.
MARCH
Family Art Workshop with the Guggenheim
3/4/2023 - 11:00am - Ottendorfer Branch, 135 2nd Avenue, Manhattan
Presented by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Join the Guggenheim Museum at the Library to explore the work of the artist Nick Cave. Take inspiration from his creative materials and social justice focus to create your own collaborative sculpture as a family. More Info
Ages: 5-12 (siblings welcome). Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
I'll Go
3/7/2023 - 3:30pm - Jackson Heights Branch, 35-51 81st Street, Queens
Presented by the Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center
Though set in the Reconstruction Era, I’ll Go takes viewers on a short interactive journey through time, capturing snapshots from the lives of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, two very powerful women that helped shape the face and culture of our country and the world during a very difficult time in history. Told through the eyes of former slave, Mae Caldwell, I’ll Go is infused with music, laughter, and historical facts. It was designed to align with state required common core standards and is sure to enlighten audiences of all ages! More Info
Ages: Teens. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Design a Zine
3/9/2023 - 3:00pm - Midwood Branch, 975 East 16th Street, Brooklyn
Presented by the Brooklyn Children's Museum
In this workshop, Teens will explore the process of telling stories with art and learn about curation -- the process of communicating through spaces and experiences. Teens will learn what curation is and think about “traditional” notions of where curation happens- like in museum and gallery spaces. Through this hands-on, inquiry-based workshop participants will design a zine and will imagine new ways and spaces for curation around art, objects and history. More Info
Ages: Teens. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
18th Century Tea Party
3/11/2023 - 3:00pm - Rochdale Village Branch, 169-09 137th Avenue, Queens
Presented by the King Manor Museum
Tea is such a big part of American Revolution history, as well as a major export during the time. Children will design, cut out, and assemble their own 18th century paper tea cup. We will also discuss the history of tea as an import/export, what types of tea were popular at the time, and provide some popular tea samples of the era for participants to identify. More Info
Ages: All Ages. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Posters on Coasters
3/16/2023 - 3:30pm - DeKalb Branch, 790 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklync
Presented by the Poster House
Bring out your inner designer for Poster House’s inaugural Posters on Coasters teen event. Inspired by the travel posters featured in our exhibition Air India’s Maharaja: Advertising Gone Rogue, this program will allow you to highlight your favorite far-off destination through the creation of a pair of stylish coasters. Gift them to a worthy friend or make them the perfect accent piece for your coffee table. Posters on Coasters is designed for attendees between the ages of 13-18. More Info
Ages: Teens. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
DibujoAhora!DrawNow!
3/18/2023 - 1:00pm - Francis Martin Branch, 2150 University Avenue, The Bronx
Presented by the 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, participants will explore the works from the exhibition, Of Mythic Worlds: Works From the Distant Past to the Present, currently on view at The Drawing Center. This exhibition brings together over 50 works that "explores the ways that rituals, myths, traditions, ideologies and beliefs can intersect across cultures, histories and time periods." The discussion will be followed by drawing activities that are based on some of these themes and techniques. All materials will be provided.
La educadora y artista Ada Pilar Cruz, de The Drawing Center presentará un taller de arte. Presentado en español e inglés, los participantes explorarán las obras de la exposición, "Of Mythic Worlds: Works From the Distant Past to the Present" actualmente presentándose en The Drawing Center. Esta exposición reúne más de 50 obras que "exploran las formas en que los rituales, los mitos, las tradiciones, las ideologías y las creencias pueden cruzarse entre culturas, historias y periódos de tiempo". La discusión será seguida por actividades de dibujo que se basan en algunos de estos temas y técnicas. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados.. More Info
Ages: Teens & Young Adults. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English & Spanish.
I'll Go
3/21/2023 6:00pm - Eastern Parkway Branch, 1044 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Presented by the Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center
Though set in the Reconstruction Era, I’ll Go takes viewers on a short interactive journey through time, capturing snapshots from the lives of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, two very powerful women that helped shape the face and culture of our country and the world during a very difficult time in history. Told through the eyes of former slave, Mae Caldwell, I’ll Go is infused with music, laughter, and historical facts. It was designed to align with state required common core standards and is sure to enlighten audiences of all ages! More Info
Ages: Teens. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Family Art Workshop with the Guggenheim
3/25/2023 - 1:00pm - Kingsbridge Branch, 291 W 231st Street, The Bronx
Presented by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Join the Guggenheim Museum at the Library to explore the work of the artist Nick Cave. Take inspiration from his creative materials and social justice focus to create your own collaborative sculpture as a family. More Info
Ages: 5-12 (siblings welcome). Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
APRIL
Touch Objects from King Manor Museum | কিং ম্যানর মিউজিয়াম থেকে বস্তু স্পর্শ করুন
4/1/2023 - 3:00pm - Briarwood, 85-12 Main Street, Queens
Presented by the King Manor Museum
When visiting a museum, the number one rule is always “no touching.” While this is true, King Manor Museum has dozens of objects, some over 200 years old, that visitors can touch and interact with! These are the objects we bring along for our Touch Objects Workshop, when we bring the museum to you. Objects include a small wooden gavel, a book from 1781, a piece of pottery found in our backyard, and an actual cannonball left by the British during their occupation of Manhattan and its neighboring boroughs during the American Revolution! More Info
িং ম্যানর মিউজিয়াম থেকে ঐতিহাসিক বস্তুর সাথে যোগাযোগ করুন! আমাদের কিছুবস্তু 200 বছরেরও বেশি পুরানো, কিন্তু সেগুলি অংশগ্রহণকারীদের দ্বারা পরিচালনা করা যেতে পারে৷ অধিক তথ্য
Ages: All Ages. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English & Bengali.
Beautiful Us
4/3/2023 - 3:30pm - Arlington Branch, 203 Arlington Avenue, Brooklyn
Presented by the Brooklyn Children's Museum
People around the world use different materials to adorn our bodies and to tell stories about who we are. In this program, families investigate cultural adornments from Brooklyn Children's Museum's collection and explore the unique and universal reasons we adorn ourselves, then make their very own body adornment. More Info
Ages: Families. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
The Colors Of Frida
4/19/2023 - 4:30pm - Westchester Square Branch, 2521 Glebe Avenue, The Bronx
Presented by the Teatro SEA
A bilingual, one-woman show about the great Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, which combines storytelling, music, visual arts, puppets and audience participation. More Info
Un espectáculo unipersonal bilingüe sobre la gran pintora mexicana Frida Kahlo, que combina la narración de cuentos, la música, las artes visuales, los títeres y la participación del público. Mas información.
Ages: All Ages. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English & Spanish.
Then and Now: Jewish Lower East Side & the Historic Eldridge Street Synagogue
4/24/2023 - 3:00pm - Hamilton Fish Branch, 415 E Houston Street, Manhattan
Presented by the Museum at Eldridge Street
Join the Museum at Eldridge Street, Culture Pass, [and the New York Public Library] to learn about this hidden gem and New York City Landmark. Built in 1887, the Eldridge Street Synagogue was the first grand Synagogue built by Eastern European Jews in the United States and a symbol of immigrant aspirations realized. The grand building was nearly lost to neglect in the mid-20th century before the Museum’s massive restoration. It stands today as a window into the neighborhood's past. Join us as we explore the history of this national landmark and the stories and people that bring it to life.
Ages: Adults & Older Adults. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Genealogy Basics
4/25/2023 - 6:00pm - Kensington Branch, 4207 18th Avenue, Brooklyn
Presented by the Center for Jewish History
Are you curious about your family’s past? These days, you can find a wealth of information online about your ancestors’ lives and the places where they lived. Join the Center for Jewish History's Genealogy Division for a free 1 hour workshop with Q&A on Genealogy Basics. Led by a CJH genealogy librarian, you’ll learn how you can get started with or broaden your online family history search and have the opportunity to ask questions. Additionally, all participants will receive a resource guide containing links and information on the featured websites. Participants of all backgrounds are welcome and will find this program useful. More Info
Ages: Adults & Older Adults. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Stained Glass for Kids!
4/26/2023 - 4:00pm - Seward Park Branch, 192 East Broadway, Manhattan
Presented by the Museum at Eldridge Street
Did you know that stained glass can be used to make everyday objects, like windows and lamps? It can also educate people and be used to tell stories. At the Eldridge Street Synagogue, our sixty-seven stained glass windows depict geometric shapes and add color and light to the historic space. Join the Museum at Eldridge Street as we learn more about stained glass and make a colorful paper-stained glass creation to take home and hang in your window.
Ages: Families. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.
Genealogy Basics
4/30/2023 - 2:00pm - Kew Gardens Hills Branch, 72-33 Vleigh Place, Queens
Presented by the Center for Jewish History
Are you curious about your family’s past? These days, you can find a wealth of information online about your ancestors’ lives and the places where they lived. Join the Center for Jewish History's Genealogy Division for a free 1 hour workshop with Q&A on Genealogy Basics. Led by a CJH genealogy librarian, you’ll learn how you can get started with or broaden your online family history search and have the opportunity to ask questions. Additionally, all participants will receive a resource guide containing links and information on the featured websites. Participants of all backgrounds are welcome and will find this program useful. More Info
Ages: Adults & Older Adults. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English.