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Zen Kids: A Sound Bath Adventure

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Midlevel Children's Program Room at Main Library

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 5-11. Please register.

SOUND BATHS FOR KIDS

In this program we will cover:

•History & Fun Facts of sound baths 

•Show video of how bowls are made 

KIDS DOING SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS

Science in Action - Bubble Science

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

STEM Program, Technology Class

Age Group:

Children, Ages 8-12
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Children, Ages 8-12
Program Type: STEM Program, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science in Action - For ages 8-12

Participate in fun chemistry, physics and technology experiments to discover more about the world around you! Registration required.

pokemon

Pokémon Party

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Pop Culture

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Pop Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pokémon Party for ages 5-15. Please register.

Choosing the Right College

Choosing the Right College

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

College Information

Age Group:

Adult 18+, Teens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Teens
Program Type: College Information
Registration Required
Event Details:

Joshua Marber, MS.Ed., will advise teens and their families on the college admissions process. He will provide helpful information on how to apply to colleges; when to visit them; and how to write a great college essay.

Friday Night Movie

Friday Night Movie for Teens

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies, Teens

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens! Join us for a movie after the library is closed! You can even decide what we watch.

pokemon

Pokémon Party

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Pop Culture

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Pop Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pokémon Party for ages 5-15. Please register.

Defensive Driving

Empire Safety Defensive Driving - in the library

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Educational, Workshop

Age Group:

Adult 18+
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Registration required. $35 fee is due at time of reservation. Checks or credit cards only, please.

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Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 1/12–2/28
Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors
Program Type: Drop-in
Event Details:

Read and complete challenges to fill in Winter-themed Bingo cards! Each completed card grants one entry into a grand prize raffle. Complete all four cards to earn a bonus fifth entry.

Art Exhibit - Licuado Tropical

All Day 2/19–3/22
Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery - Lower Level
Purpose of Meeting

Art Exhibit - Licuado Tropical

Acrylic, Oil, Stone 

Giant Game Night @ the Village Branch

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Village Branch
Library Branch: Village Branch
Room: Village Branch Program Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For ages 6 -12. Giant checkers, giant Connect 4, giant fun! No registration. 

 

AARP Tax Aide

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult 18+, Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Teens
Program Type: Community Partner
Registration Required
Event Details:

AARP Tax prep help. Reservation required.

AARP Tax Aide

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adult 18+, Teens
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Teens
Program Type: Community Partner
Registration Required
Event Details:

AARP Tax prep. Reservations required.

Zen Kids: A Sound Bath Adventure

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 5-11. Please register.

SOUND BATHS FOR KIDS

In this program we will cover:

•History & Fun Facts of sound baths 

•Show video of how bowls are made 

Homeschoolers of Haverstraw - STEAM Stations

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Ages 5-8, Ages 8-12
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Children, Ages 5-8, Ages 8-12
Program Type: STEM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

For families who are homeschooling children ages 5-12. Fun activities for the kids! Registration begins the month before for everyone. Call (845) 786-3800 x 25 to register.

Science in Action - Bubble Science

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Ages 8-12
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Children, Ages 8-12
Program Type: STEM Program, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science in Action - For ages 8-12

Participate in fun chemistry, physics and technology experiments to discover more about the world around you! Registration required.

Sensory Play @ the VILLAGE BRANCH

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Infants (0-18 months), Toddlers (18-35 months)
Village Branch
Library Branch: Village Branch
Room: Village Branch Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infants (0-18 months), Toddlers (18-35 months)
Program Type: STEM Program
Event Details:

Sensory fun with explorative and interactive play for ages 0-6!  Families welcome, no registration.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Please note - parent or guardian remains in the room during this program. Siblings will be allowed to stay in the room.

AARP Tax Aide

10:30am–12:30pm
Everyone
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Partner, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

AARP tax assistance, by appointment only.

AARP Tax Aide

12:30pm–2:30pm
Everyone
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Partner
Registration Required
Event Details:

AARP Tax Prep, by appointment only

Character Spotlight Series featuring ROBLOX

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Pop Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Character Spotlight Series featuring ROBLOX!

Let's Draw with Rick Stromoski - Virtual Cartooning Class

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Virtual Events
Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

For all ages. Virtual Cartooning Class - Let's Draw! Award winning Cartoonist and Humorous Illustrator Rick Stromoski will teach you how to create your own cartoon characters. Registration is open now for everyone!

Chair Yoga - in the library (Hybrid)

1:30pm–2:15pm
Adult 18+, Adult 21+, Seniors
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Health & Wellness, Hybrid, New Age/Metaphysical
Registration Required
Event Details:

Marla Caplan returns to Haverstraw Library to do in-person and virtual chair yoga classes. You may come into the library or participate from home! All levels welcome, please bring a mat and a water bottle.

Builders Club for ages 5-12

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Ages 5-8, Ages 8-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 5-8, Ages 8-12
Program Type: STEM Program
Event Details:

For ages 5-12. Builders Club – Have fun with LEGOs and more!  No registration.

 

Zumba!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult 18+
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+
Program Type: Exercise, Instructional, Music & Movement, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vanessa is back to lead you in Zumba!

Registration required and opens for Haverstraw patrons only on January 15 and will open on February 1 for everyone else, space permitting.

Mahjong for Beginners

10:00am–11:00am
Adult 18+, Seniors
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301 B
Age Group: Adult 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for beginners only. Please make sure you are available to attend the 1st class as this is where you'll be taught how to play.

Paint and Sip with Bob Ross

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Follow along with The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. One glass of wine (21+) or non-alcoholic beverage served. 90 minutes.

Zumbini with Miss Tina

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 6 mos. to 4 years. Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26. Zumbini is where the science of child development meets the magic of Zumba with Miss Tina! Registration opens January 29.

History of Western Art Part 2

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors, Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Art, Educational, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Adult Services Librarian, Tim for an exploration of art of the western world. View amazing works of art and learn the cultural significance as we touch on all the major movements from cave painting to Abstract Expressionism. S

Playtime Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement
Event Details:

Come and make crafts, play with toys and make new friends!  For babies and toddlers-families welcome!  No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Please note - parent or guardian remains in the room during this program. Siblings will be allowed to stay in the room.

Friday Matinee: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

1:00pm–3:15pm
Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

February: Go Indy!

February 27 – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny [2023]: PG-13, 154m

Giant Games

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For ages 6 -12. Giant checkers, giant Connect 4, giant fun! No registration. 

Giant Game Night @ the Village Branch

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Village Branch
Library Branch: Village Branch
Room: Village Branch Program Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For ages 6 -12. Giant checkers, giant Connect 4, giant fun! No registration.