Wednesday, January 29 at 10:45 am

Roosevelt Island Library

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play!

Wednesday, January 29 at 11:15 am

Roosevelt Island Library

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Suggested for toddlers/little walkers and their caregivers.

Wednesday, January 29 at 11:45 am

Roosevelt Island Library

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play!

Wednesday, January 29 at 3:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Join us to learn some basics of robotics through the Hummingbird Robtoics Platform. We will use different sensors, motors and lights to build fun robots! Drop-in to put your creativity to the test. Best for ages 8 and up!

Wednesday, January 29 at 4:15 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Attention, budding musicians, DJs, rappers, and producers! Join us for a free music workshop with experienced producers. Students will learn music production and performance skills using Logic Pro software, production equipment, and more!For children and teens. This program is presented by Vincent Pierce and OPEN DOORS.

Wednesday, January 29 at 6:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Learn how to conduct research using the databases available atNYPL. Our databases cover a wide range of subjects includingliterature, the hard and soft sciences, music and much more.

Thursday, January 30 at 11:00 am

Roosevelt Island Library

Julia Gu brings you popular Chinese rhyme songs, both the ones from her childhood and the current ones in China. Children and their caretakers will be encouraged to express themselves through their physical movements, their own voices (using Chinese or English words or just sounds), and any other expression they have responding to the rhymes. The songs will be in Chinese, while the sessions are conducted in English. Join us to learn some Chinese! Best for children ages 0-5 years with parent/care…

Thursday, January 30 at 4:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Kids Chess Club for all levels and players.Beginners, Intermediate, and rated players.

Thursday, January 30 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp. (RIOC)

http://rioc.ny.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=274

Thursday, January 30 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

New York State Senator Jose M. Serrano

Come share your priorities for the 2020 New York State budget with Senator Alessandra Biaggi, Senator Gustavo Rivera, Senator José Serrano, and Senator Luis Sepúlveda. Anyone is welcome to offer oral or written testimony. Each speaker will have up to two (2) minutes to speak. Sign up for oral testimony will open at 6PM. Written testimony can be submitted via email ahead of or after the event to Senator Biaggi's Office at biaggi@nysenate.gov, Senator Rivera's Office at healthcommittee@nysenate.gov, Senator Serrano's Office at serrano@nysenate.gov, or to Senator Sepulveda's Office at royees@nysenate.gov.

Friday, January 31 at 10:30 am

Roosevelt Island Library

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play!

Monday, February 3 All Day

PS/IS 217 PTA - Roosevelt Island

Monday, February 3 at 4:30 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

The Chinese Zodiac assigns an animal and it's reputed attributes to each year. In this workshop, we will introduce the Chinese Zodiac to teens to help them understand more about their specific animal and what is the best strategy for year 2020- the year of the rat. We will also cut and design red paper rat cutouts for good luck. For 13-18 years old. Presented by Wall Street Chinese.

Monday, February 3 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

Join us for Andrea's Open Level Belly Dance for adult dancers. Each class breaks down classic Arabic technique clarifies body isolations builds strength increases flexibility & combines what you learn into a fun combination. The Winter/Spring combination will include dancing with wings (bring a pair if you have them or borrow from the instructor). Sign up for the 18 weekly sessions or DROP IN anytime for $25. Sign up for the Winter/Spring series here: https://app.mainstreetsites.com/dmn2218/register.aspx #nycbellydanceclasses #bellydanceclass #rooseveltisland #mainstreettheatedancealliance

Tuesday, February 4 at 11:00 am

Roosevelt Island Library

Come to the library and relax by coloring some beautiful artwork. Feel your troubles and bitter cares melt away at each stroke of your pencil!

Tuesday, February 4 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney

Flu season is in full swing. Make sure to stop by the Campos Plaza Community Center to receive your free flu shot, courtesy of Ryan Health. Event is co-sponsored by State Senator Brad Hoylman, Assemblyman Harvey Epstein, and Councilwoman Carlina Rivera.

Tuesday, February 4 at 4:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Calling all elves, hobbits, orcs and dragons! Join us for a 7-part discussion of the epic poems of J.R.R. Tolkien at the library!

Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

In honor of NYPL’s 125th Anniversary, the Roosevelt Island Library will be screening a collection of Buster Keaton’s silent film shorts. Buster Keaton was born in 1895, the same year that the New York Public Library was founded.

Wednesday, February 5 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

iDig2Learn

Engaged Roosevelt Island: Eco-Ambassadors Meet Up + Guest Speaker from Dept. of Sanitation for Sustainable Planning DSNY expert, Sem Sepulveda, conveys the latest tips to keep waste out of the landfill. Join us for updates on the survey and to finalize our Eco-Ambassadors plan. Let's design the neighborhood we want, one that's healthy for us and earth. Share your ideas for next step solutions to issues important to you. An Opportunity Grant from Cornell University's Office of Engagement Initiatives funded this community-engaged workshop to promote environmental understanding and boost sustainable practices on Roosevelt Island.

Wednesday, February 5 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Residents Association

Friday, February 7 from 7:30 am to 8:15 am

PS/IS 217 PTA - Roosevelt Island

Friday, February 7 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on the stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.

Saturday, February 8 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on the stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.

Saturday, February 8 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

PS/IS 217 PTA - Roosevelt Island

Buy Discounted Tickets Online by 2/6: https://www.aplos.com/aws/events/international_dinner_2020

Saturday, February 8 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp. (RIOC)

http://rioc.ny.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=289

Saturday, February 8 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on the stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.

Sunday, February 9 from 3:30 am to 6:30 am

East River Catholics - St. Frances X. Cabrini

Monday, February 10 from 8:40 am to 9:30 am

PS/IS 217 PTA - Roosevelt Island

K001: Rm 119K002: Rm 218K003: Rm 219K004: Rm 121

Monday, February 10 at 5:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Explore the world through the works of international authors. This stop takes us to Columbia, where you can join in on the conversation of the book Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez. Copies of the book will be available to borrow at the circulation desk with your library card.

Monday, February 10 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

Join us for Andrea's Open Level Belly Dance for adult dancers. Each class breaks down classic Arabic technique clarifies body isolations builds strength increases flexibility & combines what you learn into a fun combination. The Winter/Spring combination will include dancing with wings (bring a pair if you have them or borrow from the instructor). Sign up for the 18 weekly sessions or DROP IN anytime for $25. Sign up for the Winter/Spring series here: https://app.mainstreetsites.com/dmn2218/register.aspx #nycbellydanceclasses #bellydanceclass #rooseveltisland #mainstreettheatedancealliance

Tuesday, February 11 at 11:00 am

Roosevelt Island Library

Come to the library and relax by coloring some beautiful artwork. Feel your troubles and bitter cares melt away at each stroke of your pencil!

Tuesday, February 11 at 4:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Calling all elves, hobbits, orcs and dragons! Join us for a 7-part discussion of the epic poems of J.R.R. Tolkien at the library!

Wednesday, February 12 from 8:40 am to 9:15 am

PS/IS 217 PTA - Roosevelt Island

Wednesday, February 12 from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

PS/IS 217 PTA - Roosevelt Island

Class 101: Rm 221Class 102: Rm 222Class 104: Rm 214

Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

iDig2Learn

Acknowledge, discover and learn more about nature and green spaces on Roosevelt Island. Join island groups as this Opportunity Grant from Cornell University's Office of Engagement Initiatives funds community-engaged workshops to promote environmental understanding and boost sustainable practices on Roosevelt Island.

Thursday, February 13 from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm

Roosevelt Island Historical Society

Join Matthew Goodman and learn that these two intrepid women set off around-the-world in 1889.

Thursday, February 13 at 6:30 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

New York Times bestselling author Matthew Goodman discusses his book “Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s History-Making Race Around the World”, the true story of two female journalists and their competition against time and the globe.

Friday, February 14 All Day

PS/IS 217 PTA - Roosevelt Island

Saturday, February 15 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

East River Catholics - St. Frances X. Cabrini

Saturday, February 15 at 10:30 am

Roosevelt Island Library

FREE chess tutorials for beginner to intermediate players and US Chess Federation rated players under 1000.Register online Monday, January 27 at 1 pm. This registration is for the Saturday, February 15, 10:30 AM session.Register for only 2 sessions per month.

Saturday, February 15 at 11:00 am

Roosevelt Island Library

FREE chess tutorials for beginner to intermediate players and US Chess Federation rated players under 1000.Register online Monday, January 27 at 1 pm. This registration is for the Saturday, February 15, 11 AM session.Register for only 2 sessions per month.

Saturday, February 15 at 2:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

FREE chess tutorials for beginner to intermediate players and US Chess Federation rated players under 1000.Register online Monday, January 27 at 1 pm. This registration is for the Saturday, February 15, 2 PM session.Register for only 2 sessions per month.

Saturday, February 15 at 2:30 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Free Math tutorial for grades 2-9. Please register online for two 45-minute sessions per month. Registration for February opens Monday, January 27 at 1 pm.

Saturday, February 15 at 2:30 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

FREE chess tutorials for beginner to intermediate players and US Chess Federation rated players under 1000.Register online Monday, January 27 at 1 pm. This registration is for the Saturday, February 15, 2:30 PM session.Register for only 2 sessions per month.

Saturday, February 15 at 3:30 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Free Math tutorial for grades 2-9. Please register online for two 45-minute sessions per month. Registration for February opens Monday, January 27 at 1 pm.

Monday, February 17 through February21

PS/IS 217 PTA - Roosevelt Island

Tuesday, February 18 at 11:00 am

Roosevelt Island Library

Come to the library and relax by coloring some beautiful artwork. Feel your troubles and bitter cares melt away at each stroke of your pencil!

Tuesday, February 18 at 4:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Calling all elves, hobbits, orcs and dragons! Join us for a 7-part discussion of the epic poems of J.R.R. Tolkien at the library!

Tuesday, February 18 at 6:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman, and her quest to lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.Rating: PG-13Studio: Focus FeaturesRuntime: 125 minutes

Wednesday, February 19 at 4:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Join your peers for a discussion of "Inheritance: A Memoir of Geneology, Paternity, and Love" by Dani Shapiro! From the acclaimed, best-selling memoirist, novelist and host of the hit podcast Family Secrets, comes a memoir about the staggering family secret uncovered by a genealogy test: an exploration of the urgent ethical questions surrounding fertility treatments and DNA testing, and a profound inquiry of paternity, identity, and love.The meeting will be held at the Carter Burden Senior C…

Thursday, February 20 at 11:00 am

Roosevelt Island Library

Come to the library and relax by coloring some beautiful artwork. Feel your troubles and bitter cares melt away at each stroke of your pencil!

Monday, February 24 at 5:00 pm

Roosevelt Island Library

Come and join the Controversial Classics Book Club in on the conversation of the book Carrie by Stephen King. Copies of the book will be available to borrow at the circulation desk with your library card.

Monday, February 24 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

Join us for Andrea's Open Level Belly Dance for adult dancers. Each class breaks down classic Arabic technique clarifies body isolations builds strength increases flexibility & combines what you learn into a fun combination. The Winter/Spring combination will include dancing with wings (bring a pair if you have them or borrow from the instructor). Sign up for the 18 weekly sessions or DROP IN anytime for $25. Sign up for the Winter/Spring series here: https://app.mainstreetsites.com/dmn2218/register.aspx #nycbellydanceclasses #bellydanceclass #rooseveltisland #mainstreettheatedancealliance