Monthly First Wednesdays Book Signing Event
The Bronx Museum of the Arts presents a monthly First Wednesdays book signing event in conjunction with BCA's Bronx Culture Trolley. For information on the Bronx Museum Book signings, its exhibitions, and its many other events and activities, call 718-681-6000 or visit www.bronxmuseum.org. The Bronx Museum of the Arts is located at 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street.

ONGOING Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza
Barnes & Noble, located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Avenue in the Co-op City section of the Bronx, offers a number of free literary activities for children and adults including book groups, children’s craft & story times, poetry nights, writers’ workshops, and special book signings and author events. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. To find out what’s happening at Barnes & Noble, please call 718-862-3945 or visit Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza.

ONGOING Bronx River Art Center (BRAC)
Bronx River Art Center* offers a variety of classes for youth, teens, and adults including ceramics (beginning and advanced), painting, graphic design, stop animation, drawing and printmaking, drawing and painting (advanced), photography, digital filmmaking, poetry and spoken word workshops, and museum trips. BRAC is located at 1087 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460. For further information, call 718-589-5819, e-mail info@bronxriverart.org or visit www.bronxriverart.org.

ONGOING Bronx Museum of the Arts' Art Classes
The Bronx Museum of the Arts* offers art classes, from 12 years of age to adults. Classes offered: Web Design (Dreamweaver and Photoshop); Fine Cut Pro (editing video); Draw It, Design It, Rock It! (fashion design); Urban Tales: Comic Culture Extreme (independent cartooning and comic book writing); Animation (using computers), Music Video (audio production); and Mixed Media (includes drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking). For additional information and to register, call Charlotte Gapp at 718-681-6000 x133 or e-mail cgapp@bronxmuseum.org. Educator Workshops for Teachers & Teaching Artists are also available. For information, call Petra Riviere at 718-681-6000 x132 or e-mail priviere@bronxmuseum.org.

ONGOING The Bronx YMCA
The Bronx YMCA* offers a number of children's programs and activities that include arts & crafts, music, sports, photography, reading, social skills, computer skills, and more. Click here for more information on the Bronx YMCA's programs and activities or call 718-792-9736. The Bronx YMCA is located at 2 Castle Hill Avenue.

ONGOING Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center
Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center* provides affordable rates and dynamic instructors in the performing arts for students from ages 3 to adult in a friendly family atmosphere. Mind-Builders is located in the Northeast Bronx at 3415 Olinville Avenue (Near Gunhill Road & White Plains Road). For further information, call 718-652-6256, e-mail mindbuilders@hotmail.com, or visit www.mind-builders.org.

ONGOING New York Public Library
The New York Public Library offers a variety of free events, exhibitions, tours and classes for children, adults, and young adults at its many branch locations. Activities include books & poetry, computer classes, exhibitions, film, lectures, music, picture book hours, special programs, story hours, theater, video, and workshops. Click here to find out about the New York Public Library's free offerings at a branch near you.

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*These organizations accept BCA's Bronx Cultural Card. An additional number of Bronx dining and business establishments also accept the Cultural Card. For a list of those who accept the card and the discounts they offer, please visit www.bronxarts.org/gp_bcc_participants.asp.