About this Event
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space.
Registration on the is recommended for this event. All programs are subject to change or cancellation. This event is for Adults 18+.
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!)
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
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 455 5th Avenue, New York, United States
