109 places to learn and play American Mahjong across 72 cities: 55 open play nights, 39 classes, 5 clubs, 7 instructors and 3 tournaments. Most groups meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
New York 15Dix Hills 3Glen Cove 3Long Island 3Rochester 3Scarsdale 3
109 places
Open playMTWTFSSHouse of the Redeemer (with Carnegie Hill Neighbors and DSF Home)
House of the Redeemer (Fabbri Mansion) · New York, NY
Guided open play Thu Oct 15 and Tue Oct 20, 2026, 12-2pm; Friendsgiving Mahjong Thu Nov 19, 7pm
Open playMTWTFSSCongregation Rodeph Sholom
Congregation Rodeph Sholom · New York, NY
Weekly Thursdays 11:30am-2:30pm; plus a monthly Thursday evening game from 6pm; pre-registration required
Open playMTWTFSSGOLDA Events
Breads Bakery (Upper East Side); venues vary · New York, NY
Periodic mahjong evenings; next: Mon Oct 26, 2026, 6pm nosh, 6:30pm open play
Open playMTWTFSSCongregation Habonim
Congregation Habonim · New York, NY
Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons; sign up via the synagogue's SignUpGenius sheet
Open playMTWTFSSMontauk Mahj
Physical Equilibrium (PHYSEQ) · New York, NY
Sunday Oct 25, 2026, 2-4pm hosted open play
Open playMTWTFSSMoshava
The Living Room · New York, NY
Every other Monday 6:30-8:30pm
Open playMTWTFSSSo Bam Fun
Time Out Market Union Square · New York, NY
Mondays 7-9pm at Time Out Market Union Square; also open play and guided play at other Manhattan venues
ClassCongregation Habonim
Congregation Habonim · New York, NY
Four-session beginner course; new classes added monthly, dates sent after an interest survey
ClassMTWTFSSSawyer Plays Mahjong
Chaotic Good Cafe · New York, NY
Follow-up lesson Sat Oct 24, 2026, 10am-12pm (limited to 12); private lessons by arrangement
ClassMTWTFSSCongregation Rodeph Sholom
Congregation Rodeph Sholom · New York, NY
Roughly monthly series, Sept-June: three consecutive weekday classes (10am-12pm or 6:30-8:30pm) plus a fourth-day game; 2026-27 series begin Oct 5, 2026
ClassMTWTFSSMontauk Mahj
Physical Equilibrium (PHYSEQ) · New York, NY
Sunday Oct 25, 2026, 11am-1pm; limited to 8
ClassMTWTFSSSo Bam Fun
Various Manhattan venues (Time Out Market Union Square, Sullaluna, Bibliotheque, Burger Joint, Soho Diner, Sadie's Seaport) · New York, NY
Evening beginner lessons 7-9pm, Mon-Thu at rotating Manhattan venues; private group lessons on request
ClubMTWTFSSMahj NYC
Honors Bridge Club · New York, NY
Tuesdays Oct 13 and Oct 20, 2026, 7-9pm (doors 6:30pm); one ticket covers both nights
InstructorOK Let's Mahjong
New York, NY
Private 2-hour lessons for groups of 4 or 8 at your location; periodic NYC social nights (e.g. Pennsylvania 6, Tue Sept 22, 2026)
TournamentMTWTFSSLenox Hill Neighborhood House
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House · New York, NY
2nd annual benefit tournament, Wed Oct 14, 2026, 11am-2pm (play from 11:30am)
Open playMTWTFSSDix Hills Mahjong (community group)
Half Hollow Hills Community Library – Dix Hills · Dix Hills, NY
Wednesday afternoons, Meeting Room 314 (Oct 14 1–4pm; Oct 21 2:45–5pm; times vary)
ClassMTWTFSSHalf Hollow Hills Community Library
Half Hollow Hills Community Library – Dix Hills · Dix Hills, NY
Thursdays 10am–12pm, Oct 29–Nov 19, 2026 (4 sessions)
ClassMTWTFSSNY Mahjong Corp
Art League of Long Island · Dix Hills, NY
Wed Oct 21, 2026: Mahjong 101 6:30–8:30pm; separate Social Play 6:30–8:15pm
Open playMTWTFSSGlen Cove Public Library
Glen Cove Public Library · Glen Cove, NY
Tuesdays 1–4pm, Community Room (dates listed through Dec 29, 2026)
ClassMTWTFSSGlen Cove Public Library
Glen Cove Public Library · Glen Cove, NY
Thursdays 1–3pm: Nov 12, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 10, 2026
ClassMTWTFSSThe Mansion at Glen Cove (with Mahjong Living)
The Mansion at Glen Cove · Glen Cove, NY
Wed Oct 21, 2026, 6–9pm (doors 6:15pm)
InstructorLong Island, NY
Small-group lessons by booking; public lesson and open-play events at cafes, bars and studios across Long Island
InstructorLong Island, NY
Private lessons by booking; classes and events at local venues (Harborfields Library, Mid-Island Y JCC, Northport Books, a board game cafe)
InstructorLong Island, NY
Lessons, social play nights and private party bookings; Oct 2026 events in Dix Hills and Northport
Open playMTWTFSSJCC of Greater Rochester
JCC of Greater Rochester, Levine Building (Erdle Lounge) · Rochester, NY
Tuesdays 10am-12pm; no registration, sign in on arrival
ClassMTWTFSSJCC of Greater Rochester
JCC of Greater Rochester, Levine Building (TechAge Room) · Rochester, NY
Thursdays Oct 1-22, 2026, 10am-12pm (4 weeks); class full
ClassMTWTFSSJCC of Greater Rochester
JCC of Greater Rochester, Levine Building · Rochester, NY
Wed Oct 14, 2026, 6-8pm; class full
Open playMTWTFSSScarsdale Public Library
Scarsdale Public Library · Scarsdale, NY
Select Fridays 10am-12pm (e.g. Oct 2, Oct 16, Nov 6, 2026); registration required, sessions often full
ClassMTWTFSSJCC of Mid-Westchester
JCC of Mid-Westchester · Scarsdale, NY
Thursdays Oct 22-Nov 12, 2026, 10am-12pm
ClassMTWTFSSJCC of Mid-Westchester
JCC of Mid-Westchester · Scarsdale, NY
Four Wednesdays Oct 21-Nov 18, 2026 (no class Nov 11), 6:30-8:30pm
Open playMTWTFSSSidney Albert Albany JCC
Albany JCC, Massry Family Senior Center lounge · Albany, NY
Mondays and Fridays 12:30-4pm; one-time yearly registration
ClassMTWTFSSSidney Albert Albany JCC
Albany JCC · Albany, NY
Tuesdays Oct 6-27, 2026, 1-2:30pm (4 sessions)
Open playMTWTFSSBaldwinsville Public Library
Baldwinsville Public Library (Community Room Two) · Baldwinsville, NY
Mondays 2-5pm (most Mondays through Dec 2026)
TournamentMTWTFSSBaldwinsville Public Library (benefits Friends of the Library)
Baldwinsville Public Library (Community Room) · Baldwinsville, NY
Sun Oct 25, 2026, 9am-5pm (annual); registration required, no walk-ins
ClassMTWTFSSSid Jacobson JCC
Sid Jacobson JCC · East Hills, NY
8-week sections: Tue 7–9:30pm (Oct 13–Dec 8), Thu 4–6:30pm (Oct 15–Dec 10), Mon 10am–12:30pm (Oct 19–Dec 14, full)
ClassMTWTFSSSid Jacobson JCC
Sid Jacobson JCC · East Hills, NY
Thursdays 10am–12:30pm, Oct 15–Dec 10, 2026 (8 sessions; drop-in option)
Open playMTWTFSSSachem Public Library
Sachem Public Library · Holbrook, NY
Mondays 9:30am–2:30pm, Community Room A
ClassMTWTFSSSachem Public Library
Sachem Public Library · Holbrook, NY
Tuesdays 10am–12pm, Jan 5–Feb 2, 2027 (5 sessions)
Open playMTWTFSSIsland Trees Public Library
Island Trees Public Library · Levittown, NY
Tuesdays 12:15–2:15pm, plus 2nd and 4th Fridays
ClassMTWTFSSIsland Trees Public Library
Island Trees Public Library · Levittown, NY
Thursdays 1–2:30pm: Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 2027 (4 classes)
Open playMTWTFSSWilliam K. Sanford Town Library (Colonie)
William K. Sanford Town Library (Activity Room) · Loudonville, NY
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 3-5pm (Oct 7, 21; Nov 4, 18, 2026); registration required (waitlist)
ClassMTWTFSSWilliam K. Sanford Town Library (Colonie)
William K. Sanford Town Library (Activity Room) · Loudonville, NY
Nov 9, 12, 16, 19, 2026, 1-3pm; registration opens Oct 13, must attend all four
Open playMTWTFSSMontauk Library
Montauk Library · Montauk, NY
Tuesdays 1–3pm, Mar 3–Nov 24, 2026
InstructorMontauk Mahj
Montauk, NY
Hosted open play, beginner lessons and private events from Montauk to NYC
Open playMTWTFSSOceanside Library
Oceanside Library · Oceanside, NY
Tuesdays 11am–2pm (Community 2); Wednesdays 6:30–8:30pm (Community 3)
ClassMTWTFSSBarry & Florence Friedberg JCC
Friedberg JCC · Oceanside, NY
6 Sundays 10am–12pm: Sep 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, Nov 1, 8, 2026
Open playMTWTFSSPort Jefferson Free Library
Port Jefferson Free Library · Port Jefferson, NY
Fridays 10am–1pm, Conference Room
ClassMTWTFSSPort Jefferson Free Library
Port Jefferson Free Library · Port Jefferson, NY
Wednesdays 11am–12:30pm, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, 2026
Open playMTWTFSSNorthwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine
The Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine · Roslyn, NY
Tue Oct 27, 2026, 1:30–4pm
ClassMTWTFSSThe Bryant Library
The Bryant Library · Roslyn, NY
Tuesdays 3–5pm, Sep 8–Oct 27, 2026 (8 sessions)
Open playMTWTFSSSaratoga Senior Center
Saratoga Senior Center · Saratoga Springs, NY
American Mahjong Tuesdays 12:30-3:30pm; Chinese and American Mahjong Thursdays 12:30-3:30pm
Open playMTWTFSSSaratoga Springs Public Library
Saratoga Springs Public Library (Dutcher Community Room) · Saratoga Springs, NY
Tue Nov 17, 2026, 9:30-11:30am; registration required (waitlist)
Open playMTWTFSSMontauk Mahj
LUNCH Lobster Roll Southampton · Southampton, NY
Mon Oct 19, 2026, 11am–1pm
Open playMTWTFSSRogers Memorial Library
Rogers Memorial Library · Southampton, NY
Tuesdays 1–3:15pm, Morris Meeting Room
Open playMTWTFSSFairmount Community Library
Fairmount Community Library (Community Room) · Syracuse, NY
Thu Nov 5, 2026, 5-7pm; registration opens Oct 20
Open playMTWTFSSOnondaga Free Library
Onondaga Free Library (Community Room) · Syracuse, NY
Monthly Friday 1:30-3:30pm (next Oct 16, 2026); registration required
Open playMTWTFSSShelter Rock Public Library
Shelter Rock Public Library · Albertson, NY
Selected Wednesdays 1–3:30pm: Oct 14, 21; Nov 4, 18; Dec 2, 16, 2026
Open playMTWTFSSJCC of Greater Buffalo
JCC Benderson Family Building (Lippman Lounge) · Amherst, NY
Mondays 1-3pm and 6:30-8pm (Sep 14-Dec 7); Fridays 10-11:30am (Sep 11-Dec 11), fall 2026
Open playMTWTFSSBedford Free Library
Bedford Free Library · Bedford, NY
Thursdays and Fridays 10am-12pm; register once via the library's online form, then come when you like
ClassMTWTFSSLong Island Mahj
Lunchbox Brewing Company · Bellmore, NY
Sun Oct 18, 2026, 12–2:30pm (also held Aug 30, 2026)
ClubMTWTFSSSouth Country Library
South Country Library · Bellport, NY
Wednesdays 10am–12pm, Community Room B
Open playMTWTFSSBrentwood Public Library
Brentwood Public Library · Brentwood, NY
Thu Nov 5 and Tue Dec 1, 2026, 11:30am–1:30pm, Room 5
Open playMTWTFSSThe Hampton Library in Bridgehampton
Hampton Library · Bridgehampton, NY
Mondays 1–3pm, Sep 28–Nov 30, 2026
Open playMTWTFSSBrooklyn Public Library
Brooklyn Heights Library · Brooklyn, NY
American Mahjong on 2nd and 4th Mondays, 11:30am-3pm, with instruction at the start (Chinese on 1st and 3rd Mondays)
Open playMTWTFSSJCC of Greater Buffalo
JCC Holland Family Building (Holland Conference Room) · Buffalo, NY
Tuesdays 11:30am-2pm (Sep 1-Dec 8, 2026)
Open playMTWTFSSMaxwell Memorial Library
Maxwell Memorial Library (Community Room) · Camillus, NY
First two Mondays of the month, 11am-1pm; register individually
ClassMTWTFSSMoxologie
Moxologie · Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Tue Oct 13, 2026, 6–8pm (titled Masterclass 2; sold out)
Open playMTWTFSSEast Hampton Library
East Hampton Library · East Hampton, NY
Fridays 1–4pm (Mar 27–Dec 18, 2026)
Open playMTWTFSSEast Meadow Public Library
East Meadow Public Library · East Meadow, NY
Wednesdays 12–4pm, Makerspace Rooms A/B
ClassMTWTFSSLong Island Mahj
MOTW Coffee & Pastries · Farmingdale, NY
Tue Oct 20, 2026, 10am–12:30pm
ClassMTWTFSSGold Coast Public Library
Gold Coast Public Library · Glen Head, NY
Thursdays 10am–12pm, Oct 8, 15, 22, 2026 (3 classes)
ClubMTWTFSSGreat Neck Library
Great Neck Library – Station Branch · Great Neck, NY
Tuesdays 10:30am–1:30pm, Station Branch Community Room (listed Sep 1–Oct 27, 2026)
ClassMTWTFSSHarborfields Public Library
Harborfields Public Library · Greenlawn, NY
Tuesdays 3–4:30pm: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 10, 2026
Open playMTWTFSSFloyd Memorial Library
Floyd Memorial Library · Greenport, NY
Thursdays 1–4pm, Community Room (listed Sep 3–Oct 29, 2026)
Open playMTWTFSSHampton Bays Public Library
Hampton Bays Public Library · Hampton Bays, NY
Wednesdays 10am–1pm, Lower Level Program Room (Jan 7–Dec 30, 2026)
Open playMTWTFSSHauppauge Public Library
Hauppauge Public Library · Hauppauge, NY
Wednesdays and Fridays 12–4pm, Classroom C (listed Oct 14 and Oct 16, 2026)
ClubMTWTFSSHicksville Public Library
Hicksville Public Library · Hicksville, NY
Thursdays 10:30am–12:30pm, Training Room
ClassMTWTFSSLong Island Mahj
Beehive Espresso Bar · Huntington, NY
Wednesdays 10am–12:30pm, Oct 7–21, 2026
Open playMTWTFSSIslip Public Library
Islip Public Library · Islip, NY
Fridays 10am–1pm, Jan 15–Feb 5, 2027
ClassMTWTFSSSmithtown Library
Smithtown Library – Kings Park Building · Kings Park, NY
Wednesdays 1–3pm, Oct 7–28, 2026
Open playMTWTFSSLindenhurst Memorial Library
Lindenhurst Memorial Library · Lindenhurst, NY
Thursdays 10am–12pm, Wellwood Room
ClassMTWTFSSLyons Public Library (OWWL Library System)
Lyons Public Library · Lyons, NY
Wednesdays Oct 14, 21 and 28, 2026, 1:30-3:30pm; registration required (25 seats)
ClassMTWTFSSManhasset Public Library
Manhasset Public Library · Manhasset, NY
Tuesdays 11:15am–1:15pm, Sep 22–Oct 20, 2026 (5 classes)
ClassMTWTFSSPatchogue-Medford Library
Patchogue-Medford Library – Medford Branch · Medford, NY
Tue Nov 17, 2026, 1–3pm (registration opens Oct 28)
Open playMTWTFSSMastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library
MMS Community Library – Moriches Branch · Moriches, NY
Fridays 9:30am–12:30pm
Open playMTWTFSSMount Kisco Public Library
Mount Kisco Public Library · Mount Kisco, NY
Thursdays 1-4pm, Oct 15-Dec 31, 2026 (no session Nov 26)
Open playMTWTFSSNassau Free Library
Nassau Free Library · Nassau, NY
Thursdays 2-4pm (Sep 17-Oct 29, 2026); registration required, 4 players
InstructorNassau County, NY
Private lessons at your location in Nassau County/NYC metro; 3-lesson 'Master the Game' series; guided play; league play in Garden City announced for fall
ClassMTWTFSSHillside Public Library
Hillside Public Library · New Hyde Park, NY
6 Tuesdays 10:30am–12pm, Jan 5–Feb 9, 2027
ClassMTWTFSSNorth Merrick Public Library
North Merrick Public Library · North Merrick, NY
Thursdays 6:30–8:30pm: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 12, 2026 (4 lessons)
ClassMTWTFSSNorthport Books
Northport Books · Northport, NY
6-week series, Tuesdays 6–7:30pm, Mar 24–Apr 28 (2026); no newer dates posted
Open playMTWTFSSPalmyra Community Library (OWWL Library System)
Palmyra Community Library · Palmyra, NY
Mondays 2-4pm (Oct 19-Dec 28, 2026)
Open playMTWTFSSPittsford Community Library
Pittsford Community Library (Fisher Meeting Room) · Pittsford, NY
Tue Nov 10, 2026, 1:30-3:30pm; registration required (waitlist)
Open playMTWTFSSComsewogue Public Library
Comsewogue Public Library · Port Jefferson Station, NY
First Fridays 11am–4pm (Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, 2026), Community Room B
Open playMTWTFSSPort Washington Public Library
Port Washington Public Library · Port Washington, NY
Thursdays 7–8:45pm, Mezzanine Meeting Room
ClubMTWTFSSRiverhead Free Library
Riverhead Free Library · Riverhead, NY
Wednesdays 12–3pm, Browsing Room (listed Sep 2–Oct 28, 2026)
ClassMTWTFSSRockville Centre Public Library
Rockville Centre Public Library · Rockville Centre, NY
Fridays 10am–12pm, Oct 2, 9, 16, 2026 (3 sessions)
InstructorWainwright House (events) · Rye, NY
Private Mahj 101-103 lessons for groups of 4-8 at the client's chosen location; periodic Learn and Play and open play events
Open playMTWTFSSSalina Library
Salina Library (Community Room) · Salina, NY
Tuesdays 12-3pm (next Oct 13, 2026); registration required, 9 seats
Open playMTWTFSSSkaneateles Library
Skaneateles Library (Library Hall) · Skaneateles, NY
Fridays 1-3pm
ClassMTWTFSSSmithtown Library
Smithtown Library – Smithtown Building · Smithtown, NY
Mondays 6–8pm, Oct 26–Nov 30, 2026 (6 sessions)
Open playMTWTFSSBuffalo & Erie County Public Library
Eggertsville-Snyder Branch Library · Snyder, NY
Alternate Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm (e.g., Oct 13 and 27, 2026); sign up at the desk, space limited
Open playMTWTFSSLewisboro Library
Lewisboro Library · South Salem, NY
Tuesdays 6-8pm, weekly through Dec 15, 2026; register by emailing the library (not drop-in). A separate Tuesday 1pm intermediate group is full (waitlist).
Open playMTWTFSSSouthold Free Library
Southold Free Library · Southold, NY
Mondays 12–3pm, Community Room (Sep 14–Dec 28, 2026, some weeks skipped)
ClassMTWTFSSSyosset Public Library
Syosset Public Library · Syosset, NY
Wednesdays 1–3pm: Sep 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, 2026 (4 sessions)
TournamentMTWTFSSHarold and Elaine Shames JCC on the Hudson
Shames JCC on the Hudson · Tarrytown, NY
Sunday Nov 8, 2026, 12:45-5:30pm; register by Nov 2
Open playMTWTFSSWestchester County Parks
Kensico Dam Plaza · Valhalla, NY
Summer Saturdays 10am-noon: Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 1, 15, 22 and 29, 2026
Open playMTWTFSSVoorheesville Public Library
Voorheesville Public Library (Community Room) · Voorheesville, NY
Mon Oct 19, 2026, 1-3pm; registration required (waitlist)
ClassMTWTFSSCongregation Shir Shalom
Congregation Shir Shalom · Williamsville, NY
Tuesdays Oct 20-Nov 24, 2026, 2-4pm (6 weeks)
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