Friendship often grows from doing something regularly with the same people. Structured groups, friendship programs and shared-interest clubs make that easier—especially after school ends and built-in social contact disappears.
NYPL branches in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island
Who it is for
Adult programs; confirm each event’s minimum age
Book discussions, creative sessions and technology learning offer a repeatable activity around a chosen interest.
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Pick the exact branch and ask about group size, materials and a quiet break. Brooklyn and Queens have separate library systems. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Try a book group, art workshop or adult technology/literacy help.
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Confirm the branch and whether assistance is drop-in or booked. Ask about class pace and accommodation requests. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Chicago branches, including Harold Washington Library Center
Who it is for
Adult programs; confirm each event’s minimum age
Book discussions, creative activities and learning sessions provide a shared-interest outing.
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Ask which activities are beginner-friendly and whether registration or reading beforehand is needed. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Explore learning, conversation and creative activities around a shared interest.
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Check registration, materials, room location and the exact age range. Ask about accommodations and quieter sessions. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Adult conversation circles, book clubs, computer classes and sewing workshops offer different ways to connect.
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Choose adult sessions rather than teen or senior-only listings. Ask about orientation, equipment and quiet breaks. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Explore reading groups, language conversation or practical learning with others.
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Confirm branch, audience and registration. Ask whether a beginner can join and what to prepare. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Try a creative, learning or discussion event with a clear start and finish.
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Ask for accommodations in advance. Check whether a program is restricted to ages 50+ before selecting it for a younger adult. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Denver branches and city venues; check event location
Who it is for
Adult programs; confirm each event’s minimum age
Literary and creative programming provides ways to learn and meet around an interest.
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Some featured programs occur away from a branch. Confirm venue, transport, duration and beginner suitability. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
San Francisco branches; choose an in-person location
Who it is for
Adult programs; confirm each event’s minimum age
Adult workshops, discussion groups and skill-building offer interest-led social time.
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Confirm in-person location, reading or equipment prerequisites and space. Ask about accessibility or quieter participation. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Book clubs, exhibitions and cultural programs offer a starting point for an interest-led outing.
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Confirm adult eligibility and the branch. Ask about preparation, accommodations and beginner-friendly options. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Explore making, reading, writing or beginner technology around an interest.
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Check branch, registration and whether materials are supplied. Choose the activity together; not every adult event is a daytime event. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
San Antonio library branches; confirm selected location
Who it is for
Adult programs; confirm each event’s minimum age
Explore a silent book club, group discussion or individualized computer-learning session.
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Check branch, registration and skill level. Some adult-tagged events are family activities; read the event description. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Explore adult crafts, books, technology or practical learning.
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Select an adult rather than senior-only or youth session. Confirm branch, beginner level and accommodations. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Explore crafts, cooking, games, books or technology learning.
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Adults 50+ is a separate audience filter. Confirm actual age criteria, branch and materials before selecting a session. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Book clubs, art sessions, games and computer learning offer a range of shared-interest activities.
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The directory includes suburban branches and senior-only events. Confirm location, minimum age and support needs. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Choose a practical skill or creative activity that can become a regular outing.
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Use the Adults filter and check details: gaming and sensory-story sessions may be children-only. Confirm class location and capacity. General public activity; arrange any individual support and transport separately.
Adult options; confirm the selected program’s minimum age
Explore reading discussions, writing, games and creative sessions.
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Confirm the branch is open and ask about registration, group size and a quiet break. General public activity; arrange individual support and transport separately.
Adult options; confirm the selected program’s minimum age
Explore book clubs, computer learning, art and gardening-related programs.
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Confirm age and branch. Request disability accommodations at least 48 hours ahead; some arrangements need longer. General public activity; arrange individual support and transport separately.
Adult options; confirm the selected program’s minimum age
Book groups, writing, language practice and technology tutoring offer different ways to participate.
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Confirm the branch, booking requirements and whether a group or one-to-one appointment best fits the person. General public activity; arrange individual support and transport separately.
Mecklenburg County recreation sites; confirm the selected location
Who it is for
Adult options available; confirm each program’s age and eligibility
County staff offer disability-focused recreation and support inclusion in other recreation programs.
Good to know before you contact them
Annual assessment is required for therapeutic recreation. Ask about staff support and request modifications at registration or at least 48 hours ahead.
Adult options; confirm the selected program’s minimum age
Explore adult book discussions, technology learning or leisure programs in the library calendar.
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If the calendar shows no results, reset the date filters or ask a branch for current adult options. General public activity; arrange individual support and transport separately.
Adult options; confirm the selected program’s minimum age
Explore a book discussion or one-to-one job-search and computer help.
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Choose the branch and confirm whether registration or an appointment is required. Some book groups meet in the evening. General public activity; arrange individual support and transport separately.
UCLA’s evidence-based friendship program: teens practice conversation, finding common interests, get-togethers, handling teasing and disagreements—while parents learn to coach in parallel. Offered through locally trained agencies.
Good to know before you contact them
FAU CARD can tell you which agency is running the next group.
A monthly social group: online games, trivia, escape rooms and creative activities, plus a few in-person meetups a year like mini golf and pizza nights.
One-to-one friendships, a Citizens program for adults out of high school, leadership training, and Best Buddies Jobs, which matches people with an employment consultant for job search, training and ongoing support.
Autistic teens and adults registered with UCF CARD
Providing Autism Links & Support partners with UCF CARD on social and educational programs for autistic people, including adult social opportunities such as ASPIRE.
Adults with mental health needs; program eligibility to confirm
Fern Street and Glades clubhouse model with community and skill-building.
Free
Good to know before you contact them
No doctor referral is required according to the Clubhouse FAQ. Call 561-832-3755 to arrange a tour and ask about Fern Street Clubhouse, Glades Clubhouse and Peer Place. Fern Street and Glades clubhouse model with community and skill-building. Ask about membership, daily schedule, employment supports and clinical coordination.
Voluntary, non-clinical Clubhouse community where adults can build routine, relationships, work/education skills and connections to housing, healthcare and benefits.
Good to know before you contact them
Membership requires a clinician-completed referral form. This is community/recovery support, not therapy or crisis treatment.