Manhattan Anti-Prom

Come hang out and dance the night away at Manhattan Anti-Prom, the Library's annual celebration for teens, featuring music, art activities, snacks, and more. Special outfits are optional… but always encouraged! Anti-Prom welcomes and celebrates young people of all sexualities and gender identities and expressions.

Featuring a special fashion show by student designers from the High School of Fashion Industries!

This event is TOTALLY FREE, although you do have to be between the ages of 12 and 18 to RSVP. (Proof of age is required and you must check any bags on arrival.)

This year we are celebrating 20 years of Anti-Prom at The New York Library with events in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Learn more and RSVP!

This is a smoke-free event. Attendees smoking on premises will be asked to leave.

This summer, visit NYPL branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island to find out what we offer teens all year round. Explore one of our enhanced Teen Centers at select locations, featuring state-of-the-art tech, 3-D printers, recording equipment, and more. Join us for free programs and events, including author talks, gaming, and movies. And, of course, discover millions of books, comics, manga, DVDs, and more—all free to borrow with a library card. We don't charge late fines! Learn more.

Major support for children's and young adult programming is provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

These programs and initiatives are part of the Library's overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Avenue, New York, United States