Free courses in New York City (Events archive)
September 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
We Speak NYC English Conversation Groups
We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English.
July 25, 2024 (Thursday)
Course “Email Marketing”
This course will teach you the key types and components of effective marketing emails.
July 5, 2024 (Friday)
Computer Basics
Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.
July 1, 2024 (Monday)
Informal Creative Writing for Adults
This is an informal creative writing workshop for adults.
Beginners One on One Computer Sessions
This event will take place in person at Throg`s Neck Library. Do you want to learn about computers? Do you want to be a techie? Here is a list of possible one-on-one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about.
June 20, 2024 (Thursday)
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation Course
Ready to take your real estate career to the next level? Join us for the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation Course.
June 9, 2024 (Sunday)
AWS&DevOps Course Info: Become a Certified Professional in Cloud & DevOps
Launch Your Career in Cloud & DevOps.
Beginner Salsa Classes
Looking for a new hobby or new activity? Why not learn how to dance??? This Classes are fun, friendly, and easy to learn.
June 8, 2024 (Saturday)
Course “Educated Filmmakers 2024”
An 8-week crash course.16 Workshops. Learn The Business of Filmmaking, while making a short film. A Unique Experience
June 3, 2024 (Monday)
English Conversation Classes
The highly interactive class focuses on improving confidence and fluency through listening and group interaction. Vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar will be covered within the context of conversation.
Soundview Chess Club: Chess for Beginners
Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers!
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Real Estate CE Course on the “New York City Human Rights Law and Housing Protections”
Join us for a Real Estate CE Course on NYC Human Rights Law and Housing Protections—learn everything you need to know in person!
We Speak NYC: English Conversation Class
We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English.
May 10, 2024 (Friday)
Childbirth Education 3-Class Series
During our 3-week series, we will cover the physical and emotional signs of labor, so you can recognize when it’s time to head to the hospit
April 8, 2024 (Monday)
Generative AI Course
This is a 2-day course that earns a certificate from Zicklin
March 31, 2024 (Sunday)
The Invisible World of Truth — 2-day Meditation Course
This course aims to uncover the beauty of the real you, the soul.
March 24, 2024 (Sunday)
Discover the Power of Breath — An Introduction to Art of Living Part 1 Course
Come join us for “Beyond Breath” — a fun and Interactive introductory session to the Art of Living Part 1 course!
March 23, 2024 (Saturday)
Entrepreneur Crash Course — Manhattan
Discover how to smoothly transition from a successful professional to a successful entrepreneur and replace your salary as quickly as possible.
March 21, 2024 (Thursday)
Doggie Agility Course & Romp
Bring your pup to this interactive workshop! There will be an opportunity to seek advice from a PUPS dog trainer about training challenges!
February 24, 2024 (Saturday)
Free Introduction to Tango, Crash Course
Get ready to dive into the passionate world of Tango with our free crash course, where you’ll learn the basics and unleash your inner dancer
February 13, 2024 (Tuesday)
Digital Solutions for Small Businesses Course
Learn how to leverage digital solutions to grow your small business in this hands-on course designed just for you!
February 12, 2024 (Monday)
Labor Comfort & Birth Partner Support Course
Designed for expectant mothers and their labor support partners. Hosted by the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center
January 29, 2024 (Monday)
In-person Career Coaching Services Course
Meet in person with our amazing Career Coaches, who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, and interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes.
January 27, 2024 (Saturday)
BJJ White Belt Crash Course
Get ready to dive into the basics of martial arts with our White Belt Crash Course, where you’ll learn in a positive environment.
January 23, 2024 (Tuesday)
Radiant Resilience! A 5-Day Stress Cycle Mastery Online Challenge
Discover how to create space for more pleasure, joy, and radiance in your busy life by actively dislodging the effects of chronic stress.
January 9, 2024 (Tuesday)
Recording Studio Basics: Three Week Course
Recording Studio Basics is a course series where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. At the end of the series, teens are eligible to take the Recording Studio assessment, and when they pass, they will receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently.
English as a Second Language Conversation Classes — Level 1
English as a second language classes are open to adults (over age 18) who would like to practice their English-speaking Skills.
After-School Computer Science Classes for Grades K-5
Get ready to expand your child’s mind with the DGI Computer Science Classes!
December 15, 2023 (Friday)
Beginners One on One Computer Sessions
This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. Do you want to learn about the computers? Do you want to be a techie? Here is a list of possible one-on-one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about.
December 1, 2023 (Friday)
Adult Photography Classes
This beginner digital photography course is meant to help you master your digital camera.
November 4, 2023 (Saturday)
Modeling Classes
It’s time to shine! Modeling Classes and Technique Ages 11yrs — 18yrs
November 1, 2023 (Wednesday)
Visiting Artist Lecture — Magge Gagliardi, Illustrator
WCSU MFA Visiting Artist Lecture with Magge Gagliardi, Illustrator
October 1, 2023 (Sunday)
Course “Advanced Data Analytics & Data Science Bootcamp”
In this 12-week course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to use data to drive informed decisions.
September 25, 2023 (Monday)
Free trial music lesson! All ages! Guitar, piano, voice
Columbia University Maison Française 2023 Film Festival Across Generations Alain Kassanda, 2022, 89 min.
September 21, 2023 (Thursday)
Dance-theater classes “Let’s Dance Jersey City”
Let’s dance Jersey City! Join choreographer Morgaine de Leonardis for a series of drop-in dance theater classes.
September 11, 2023 (Monday)
EMT Training Course
Learn to save a life today! Join the NEW Temple EMT course in Ambler, PA.
August 30, 2023 (Wednesday)
Succeeding in Writing Courses
First Year Writing offers a workshop on helping students succeed at college writing courses!
August 29, 2023 (Tuesday)
Commercial Course for Residential Realtors
This is an event for residential Realtors looking to expand their knowledge of transacting commercial real estate.
August 21, 2023 (Monday)
Lifeguard Training Course Blended Learning
This class is for Employees of American Pool Management only.
August 18, 2023 (Friday)
Course “Adult Mental Health First Aid”
Free 8-hour training split into two sessions for all New Yorkers. August 18 and 22 from 1 PM-4:30 PM. Registration is Required on the link provided
August 17, 2023 (Thursday)
Class “Eat Healthy Be Active Thursday’s”
Join City Harvest for a fun class to learn more nutrition and cooking tips!
August 14, 2023 (Monday)
Full CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Course (8/14) Nanuet
This class is for Employees of American Pool Management ONLY.
August 10, 2023 (Thursday)
History of Long Island Golf & Harbor Links Golf Course Lecture
For Harbor Links’ 25th Anniversary, the Roslyn Landmark Society celebrates the history of golf on Long Island!
August 9, 2023 (Wednesday)
In-Person Course: Applying for Loans and Grants
Attend this in-person course to learn more about loan and grant programs and get tips to help you.
August 8, 2023 (Tuesday)
City Harvest: Food Smarts Nutrition and Cooking Course Series
Join Morningside Heights Library on a Food Smarts nutrition and cooking course in partnership with City Harvest.
August 5, 2023 (Saturday)
Free 21 Day Course for Inner Peace & Joy
Are you joyous and at peace? Let the 21-day meditation course awaken the inner energy to rejuvenate to provide joy & balance. Book now!
July 12, 2023 (Wednesday)
Classes “Midtown Dance: Mucho(s) Estilo(s)”
Free weekly dance classes in the heart of Midtown Manhattan hosted and produced by Talia Castro-Pozo.
July 10, 2023 (Monday)
“Making Theatre Together” with Roundabout Theatre Company
Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company’s Artists-in-Residence for artistic workshops!
June 24, 2023 (Saturday)
Semi-annual program “Across a Crowded Room 2023”
A workshop where musical theatre writers meet each other and create a 20 minute musical over the summer.
June 6, 2023 (Tuesday)
Course “Business of Fashion”
Empower Children’s Futures with YTC’s Clothing Assistance Pilot Program! Join our Business of Fashion course and make a difference.
June 2, 2023 (Friday)
Uptown Collective — Get It Write: Writing Foundations Course
Join The Uptown Collective at The Dream Center for a script writing course to learn the basics of character development and story structure
May 30, 2023 (Tuesday)
Online: Microsoft Powerpoint for Beginners
Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.
WeSpeakNYC English Conversation Class
This event will take place in person at the Clason’s Point Library. No registration is needed! Just come to a class!
May 18, 2023 (Thursday)
Spanish Class
Spanish Class will occur every Saturday from 2 pm to 4 pm. The classes are free. We are only taking 10 students.
May 11, 2023 (Thursday)
Photo/Video Basics: Three Week Course
Photo/Video Basics is a course series where teens learn how to operate our DSLR cameras and edit their work in our Media Lab.
May 9, 2023 (Tuesday)
Recording Studio Basics: Three Week Course
Recording Studio Basics is a course series where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. At the end of the series, teens are eligible to take the Recording Studio assessment, and when they pass, they will receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently.
April 27, 2023 (Thursday)
Maternal Child Health Continuing Education Course
A health professionals community Meet and Greet with our MCH department leadership
April 26, 2023 (Wednesday)
Real Estate Investing Courses
Join local seasoned Real Estate Investors as we introduce how to create multiple paths to creating more wealth through Real Estate Investing
April 6, 2023 (Thursday)
Salsa Thursdays
Get your salsa on for free every Thursday from 6-9 pm on the fifth floor of the Time Out Market.
March 31, 2023 (Friday)
Free Acting Class
Learn to act while overcoming stage fright. Meet people from across the nation and participate in improvisation, monologue and scene study.
Free Introductory Creative & Performing Arts Class
A fun and informal introductory session of our classes, events, and offerings.
Free Self Defense Classes
Free Self-Defense Classes for Women’s History Month!
March 29, 2023 (Wednesday)
Free After School Arts program
Phoebe Legere + a team of amazing art & music teachers offer free art & performance classes
Development Activities for Pre-Crawlers
A small group class designed for pre-crawling babies (starting around 4 months) led by developmental specialist Alana, M.S., OTR/L NTMC.
March 28, 2023 (Tuesday)
Practice Public Speaking Free Online — Table Topics Tuesday
Join our weekly table topics sessions! Practice your public speaking by answering fun & entertaining questions in a supportive environment.
March 8, 2023 (Wednesday)
Childbirth Education Course — Haitian Creole
Organisé par le Brownsville Neighbourhood Health Action Center.
March 2, 2023 (Thursday)
KOTA Alliance Financial Literacy Program Session I
Start your New Year’s Eve goal and join the FREE Financial Literacy Program for Women! Build Your Credit! And budget like a boss!
March 1, 2023 (Wednesday)
Newborn Care Course — Tremont
Newborn Care Course hosted by the Tremont Neighborhood Health Action Center.
February 15, 2023 (Wednesday)
ESL Conversational Classes
Practice English in a friendly and conversational setting with our instructor Mary.
February 10, 2023 (Friday)
Taikoza band concert
Join NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun for a performance by Taikoza featuring thunderous drums and magical bamboo flutes.
February 7, 2023 (Tuesday)
Course “Project Code Info and Testing Session”
Want to learn how to code but unsure of where to start? TechConnect’s 12-week Front-end Web Development course will teach you how to create dynamic web pages using HTML and CSS.
January 14, 2023 (Saturday)
Curso de Meditación Gratis
New York: ¿Por que un curso de Meditación por 21 días? Para descubrir el Poder del Silencio Interior.
December 28, 2022 (Wednesday)
Breathwork Free Weekly Class
You are invited every Wednesday to experience the great benefits of the Joy of Breathing technique. Learn how to breathe naturally and thoroughly with this simple and effective method. Start your journey to more excellent health, vitality, peace, and joy!
Healing Pathways to Parenting
Healing Pathways to Parenting is a free 9-week compassionate parenting class
December 27, 2022 (Tuesday)
Microsoft Word for Beginners
Come learn how to enter and edit text, save files, and more.
December 25, 2022 (Sunday)
Online meditation classes
Meditation, spirituality, and socialization Welcome to free guided ’Sahaja Yoga’ online meditation classes that help you achieve meditation benefits in quick and easy steps and discover its healing power. No prior experience is needed.
December 24, 2022 (Saturday)
Free 7 Days Course “Read Better Faster”
Have the need for speed!?
December 21, 2022 (Wednesday)
Course “How to Improve Your Memory”
Looking to improve your memory and remember longer? Check out this memory course! Learn how to memorize information in practical ways!
December 20, 2022 (Tuesday)
Speed Reading Crash Course
The same speed-reading workshop has helped employees at NASA, Amazon, and Microsoft improve their reading. Read more books faster!
December 19, 2022 (Monday)
Class “TechConnect: Basic Keyboarding”
Interested in using computers but don’t know where to start? Want to learn essential keyboarding?
December 17, 2022 (Saturday)
Online Workshop “Learn Latin with Aequora”
Aequora is a weekly introductory Latin course run through the Paideia Institute.
December 8, 2022 (Thursday)
MS Excel Basics Class
Join Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff for an overview of MS Excel.
Online-class “Social Media Account Hacks”
In this class, learn the knowledge and skills needed to prevent your social media accounts from being hacked, or how to handle an attack in the event that your account is compromised.
December 7, 2022 (Wednesday)
Online-class “Intro to TikTok”
Learn about the short-form video-sharing platform TikTok.
Online-class “Intro to Ableton Live”
Get started producing your own digital music with this introductory session on Ableton Live.
Class “iMovie for iPads”
iMovie is a free video creation software available on Mac platforms, including your own personal phones and tablets.
Online-class “Web Scraping with Python, Part 1”
Learn how to use the Python programming language to extract data from websites using the Beautiful Soup and Requests libraries.
December 6, 2022 (Tuesday)
Spanish Conversation Class
This event is online only. Join the Mosholu Branch Library for a Spanish Conversation Class for beginners and intermediate levels.
Class “Pro Tools 101: The Basics”
Explore the interface and learn how to record, edit, and export your audio project. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40.
Class “Adobe Premiere 101: The Basics”
Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry-leading video editing program and part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software collection.
Online-class “Intro to Instagram”
Learn about the popular photo-sharing app for smartphones.
November 26, 2022 (Saturday)
Online-class “Create Your Own Website With Google Sites”
Learn how to create your own website using Google Sites
November 22, 2022 (Tuesday)
Online-class “Intro to Google Sheets”
Learn about Google Sheets, Google`s free online spreadsheet-based software.
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Class “Make Music With Soundtrap”
Join the Francis Martn Library as a chance for you to explore the music-making platform, Soundtrap, and learn at your own pace.
November 16, 2022 (Wednesday)
Mandarin Conversation Class
If you want to improve your Mandarin Speaking Skills, join us on Wednesday at 3 pm!
November 14, 2022 (Monday)
English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC
These classes are for Intermediate/Advanced Level English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice.
Japanese Conversation Class
This event is online only. Join the Hudson Park Library for a Japanese Conversation Class for those of any level wishing to practice.
November 8, 2022 (Tuesday)
Online class “Intermediate Excel”
You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class.
November 7, 2022 (Monday)
Adult Art Class
The Crafter’s Guild at Francis Martin Library meets on the first three Mondays of the month. Here you can learn about all kinds of art. Whether it’s painting, sculpting, clay, and more! Our goal is to learn and grow together while tapping into our artistic sides as a community.
Online class “Microsoft Word for Beginners”
Learn how to create documents, apply good formatting, and save and share your work using Microsoft Word.
October 12, 2022 (Wednesday)
We Speak NYC English Conversation Classes
We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child’s teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly.
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Computer Basics: One-on-One Session
This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you want to learn more about computers?
September 28, 2022 (Wednesday)
Studio Showing: A Language of What May Not Be Said by Lundahl & Seitl
Come to the Library and meet other people who are practicing English, just like you!
September 20, 2022 (Tuesday)
Irish Speakers Club “Pop-up Gaeltacht”
Join the New York Irish Center for an evening in celebration of the Irish Language!
September 11, 2022 (Sunday)
Cuban Salsa social dancing + free class
Salsa free outdoor class at 5 pm. Social dancing afterward!
Langroops Brooklyn Language Exchange
Anyone who is learning a language and wants to practice speaking with native speakers and get tips from other learners!
September 10, 2022 (Saturday)
Weekend Yoga Flow in Bella Abzug Park
Every week the sequence will be different from the week prior making each class a unique explorative experience.
September 8, 2022 (Thursday)
Zumba in the Garden With Frances M
Join us at El Cataño Community Garden for outdoor Zumba classes with certified instructor Frances M!
August 26, 2022 (Friday)
Free pastry courses
This time we will make an old fashioned slavic bun.
August 25, 2022 (Thursday)
Brain Games
Join us twice a month for an hour of brain games! Spend an hour with some Library friends from Webster, Westchester Square, New Amsterdam, West New Brighton, Todt Hill, and Riverside stretching our mental muscles with different cranial activities.
August 15, 2022 (Monday)
Free Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
This is a one-day training class designed to teach students ages 17 — 26 years old information needed for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED trainings.
August 12, 2022 (Friday)
English Conversation Club
Come to the Library and meet other people who are practicing English, just like you!
August 10, 2022 (Wednesday)
Free High School Equivalency (GED) Classes
Free High School Equivalency (GED) Prep Classes (18 — 20 Years Old) in La Casa de Don Pedro.
August 4, 2022 (Thursday)
3-Day Intensive SAMI-X Panantukan Instructor Course
Intensive Training for Students and Instructors
August 3, 2022 (Wednesday)
Computational Thinking “Problem Solving Across the Curriculum”
Understand how CT can support you and your students in strengthening and elevating problem solving skills across lessons and units.
July 28, 2022 (Thursday)
FREE Adult First Aid/CPR/AED — Blended Learning
This is a one-day training class designed to teach students ages 17 — 26 years old information needed for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED training.
July 26, 2022 (Tuesday)
Digital Accessibility Day 1: Basics — Recommended Supports
As the world becomes increasingly digital, educators are using and creating more digital content.
July 19, 2022 (Tuesday)
The Data School New York — Hybrid Meet & Greet
Meet The Data School New York team and learn about opportunities we have available to start your career in data analytics consulting.
June 28, 2022 (Tuesday)
SummerTech Internship and Development Course Information Session
Move your child to the front of the class with this intensive and transformational internship and development program.
June 25, 2022 (Saturday)
NYRR Open Run Pop-Up Yoga Class
Join an NYRR yoga instructor for a free and fun yoga class open to participants of all experience levels.
June 9, 2022 (Thursday)
Free Online Paint Nite For Adults
Art education is just as imp as math or science. It improves critical thinking, encourages innovation, and strengthens your connection with the community.
June 3, 2022 (Friday)
Hindi Language Class
Learn a new language for life- Hindi. Open doors to a new world of global networking, social fulfillment, and cultural upliftment.
June 2, 2022 (Thursday)
Free class “Mandarin Learn & Play For Kids”
Back by popular demand, we are happy to announce 6 weeks of “Learn and Play” language classes.
May 23, 2022 (Monday)
Series of lessons “Creative Gains: Becoming a Creative Entrepreneur”
Newark’s creative entrepreneurs share tips and advice for newbies in this speaker series at the Newark Public Library.
May 14, 2022 (Saturday)
Beginner Rhythmic Gymnastics Dance & Ballet Class
Scouting New Talent to join Fitness Dance Studio. This is a combination class that includes, rhythmic Gymnastics, dance, and ballet.
May 12, 2022 (Thursday)
First Course NYC Information Session
Learn more about First Course NYC, a program that teaches the skills necessary for a career as a line cook.
March 29, 2022 (Tuesday)
Free Speed Reading Course
Learn speed-reading techniques and how to improve comprehension. This class is ideal for students, professionals and lifelong learners.
March 28, 2022 (Monday)
Free course “How To Improve Your Memory”
Learn tips, strategies and techniques to help you remember more. This class is ideal for students, professionals and lifelong learners.
March 26, 2022 (Saturday)
Free House Dance Class
Even though we are spending more time at home than ’normal’, that doesnt mean we still can’t dance every once in a while! With this masterclass we continue our series on keeping you active during these challenging times.
March 24, 2022 (Thursday)
Free Kids In Person Break Dance Class
Come Join Us in our Free Trial Class and experience the basics of Breaking with Bboy Indio
Upskill in 2022: Modern Password Cracking — Cybersecurity 101
How secure are your passwords? Discover how hackers crack passwords and learn to protect your privacy with our free workshop.
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