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Mad Science

Mad Science - Chem-Mystery Workshop for ages 8-12

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

STEM Program

Age Group:

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

Mad Science Workshop. Designed for kids ages 8-12. Eliminate the mystery in chemistry! Grow a crystal garden and make your own "chemical" soda pop! Have fun with chemical reactions. Registration for everyone begins March 2.

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.

FHJC

FHJC - Know Your Fair Housing Rights Workshop

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Age Group:

Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) is a civil rights nonprofit working to eliminate housing discrimination in NYC and the 7 surrounding counties.

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.

Loar

Sunday Concert - Rosemary Loar

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Concert/Music, Performance

Age Group:

Adult 18+, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Concert/Music, Performance
Event Details:

Rosemary Loar, now in her fourth decade as a Broadway and Cabaret artist, is celebrating her success in both genres in her cabaret show, EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSIE, where she delivers iconic songs from classic Broadway Musicals.

CIA

Bus Trip - The Culinary Institute - Tour & Lunch

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 8:30am - 3:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Off-site, Other, Social Gathering

Age Group:

Adult 18+
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult 18+
Program Type: Off-site, Other, Social Gathering
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Tour the beautiful campus of the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, followed by a delicious meal in the Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici. 

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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Monthly Saturday Crafternoon

12:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in anytime between 12pm- 4pm to make a fun craft. Every 4th Saturday of the month will be something new. We will use recycled materials as well as paper, paint, and glue so dress accordingly.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Village Branch, Virtual Events, Off Site

Book Buddies

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel by Children's Tutor Rooms
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Description TBA.

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.

Book Buddies @ the Village Branch

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Teens
Village Branch
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Village Branch
Room: Village Branch Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Games, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Description TBD.

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.

Character Spotlight Series featuring...

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...

Teen Room Window Painting

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint our windows and leave your mark. Approved designs only. Email teens@haverstrawlibrary.org with your name and a sketch/idea to register.

Book Buddies

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel by Children's Tutor Rooms
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Description TBA.

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.

Paint and Sip

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

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

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

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

Teen Advisory Board Interest Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion, Other
Event Details:

Join a regular volunteer group at HKDPL for the school year! Great for college applications and your community! The TAB will meet once a month, September through May.

Video Game Hang Out

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

For ages 6 -12. Hang out and have fun playing video games on the Big Screen! No registration. 

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Village Branch, Virtual Events, Off Site

Teen Game Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Tables
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Nostalgia, Social Gathering, Technology, Teens
Event Details:

Bring some friends to play video and board games.

Pokemon Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Ages 5-8, Ages 7-12, Ages 8-12, Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 5-8, Ages 7-12, Ages 8-12, Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens
Program Type: Club, Pop Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Official Pokémon Club and enjoy exclusive Club activities! Learn how to play the official trading card game with other club members.

Bridges of Rockland County

11:00am–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby - Entry Level
Purpose of Meeting

Informational Tabling Event 

Friday Matinee

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Village Branch, Virtual Events, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Village Branch, Virtual Events, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Village Branch, Virtual Events, Off Site

Fictional Time Machine Book Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult 18+
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult 18+
Program Type: Book Club, Adult Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join Adult Services librarian Eileen for a trip in our fictional time machine by reading modern books about the fictional past and dystopian future! Themed refreshments based on the book selection will be provided.

Pokémon Party

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

7:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Board of Trustees Meeting 

Friday Matinee

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