This Friday, The New York Public Library will kick off Anti-Prom at Clason’s Point Library, closing out Bronx Week with an evening of fun. The free, annual party for young people ages 12-18 prides itself on inclusivity, welcoming people from all sexualities, gender identities, and backgrounds. This after-hours event will involve a DJ, dancing, snacks, free book giveaway, and arts activities. In addition, local community orgs will table the event including NYC Votes, NYC Teen Connection, and Bronx Documentary Center. Learn more here.
The event will take plase on Friday, May 16, 2025, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., at Clason’s Point Library at 1215 Morrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472.
Anti-Prom is one of NYPL’s highest profile events for young adults and recently celebrated its 20-year anniversary. The program series is an important part of the Library’s efforts to reach New York youth alongside its growing number of Teen Centers, robust Banned Book Club, and empowering Teen Voices Magazine.
About The New York Public Library
For over 125 years, The New York Public Library has been a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming, and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars. The New York Public Library receives millions visits through its doors annually and millions more around the globe use its resources at nypl.org. To offer this wide array of free programming, The New York Public Library relies on both public and private funding. Learn more about how to support the Library at nypl.org/support.
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