About this Event
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space.
Join us in person to play a variety of board games, including Scrabble, Chess, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and more! Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels are welcome.
Studies have shown that playing board games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including:
• Improving memory and focus
• Enhancing critical thinking skills
• Making connections
• Reducing stress (and screen time!)
Registration is recommended for this event. All programs are subject to change or cancellation. This event is for Adults 18+.
Reading Recommendations
Board Games in 100 Moves
Livingstone, Ian (794 L)
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess
Fischer, Bobby (794.1077 F)
The Everything Tabletop Games Book: From Settlers of Catan to Pandemic, Find Out Which Games to Choose, How to Play, and the Best Ways to Win!
Bebo (794 B)
The Puzzler: One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, From Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life
A. J. Jacobs (793.73 J)
Vintage Board Games: History and Entertainment From the Late 18th to the Beginning of the 20th Century
Seville, Adrian (794.0903 S)
Assistive Listening and ASL
ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 455 5th Avenue, New York, United States
