Manhattan Anti-Prom

Get ready to dance the night away and hang out at The New York Public Library’s free annual summer party! 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!

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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.)

Teens at NYPL

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.

Yahoo is the Lead Sponsor of the 2026 Anti-Prom.

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.

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