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Mad Science

Mad Science - Science of Magic Workshop for ages 8-12

Monday, April 20, 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. Magic? No... it's Science! Learn the secrets behind famous magic that you can recreate for yourself! Registration for everyone opens April 6.

Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with our Plant Exchange!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lobby - Entry Level at Main Library

Program Type:

Gardening, Special Event

Age Group:

Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby - Entry Level
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors
Program Type: Gardening, Special Event
Event Details:

Patrons are invited to drop off a plant or clipping and pick up a new one! 

Stop by the Circulation Desk to drop off your plant or clipping donation any time after April 20.

Friday Night Movie

Friday Night Movie for Teens

Friday, April 24, 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:

Join us for a movie after the library is closed. Hang out, snack and have fun! Vote for the next movie in the teen room. Registration suggested. Doors close promptly at 5:30pm so you must in the Community Room before then.

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Star Wars Event - May the 4th Be With You!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For ages 5-12. Channel the force on National Star Wars Day and join us for our Star Wars Party! Take part in outer-galactic games and crafts, and create your own Jedi Lightsaber. Costumes welcome, though not required. No registration required.

pokemon

Pokémon Party

Tuesday, May 12, 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, June 6, 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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Pokémon Party

Tuesday, June 9, 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.

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Friday Night Movie for Teens

5:30pm–8:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a movie after the library is closed. Hang out, snack and have fun! Vote for the next movie in the teen room. Registration suggested. Doors close promptly at 5:30pm so you must in the Community Room before then.

SAT/ACT Self-Guided Prep

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep, Drop-in, Teens
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to prep for the SAT or ACT? Drop in for a snack and have a productive study session.

Teen Room Window Painting

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

Leave your mark on the teen room for the month and paint on our windows. Clean designs only, please.

Mother’s Day Origami

3:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teens, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an origami necklace for your mom, grandmother, or another woman in your life with artist Kamila Agi-Mejias. 90 minutes.

Resume Building

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep, Drop-in, Instructional, Teens, Workshop, Writing Group
Event Details:

If you’re looking for a summer job or applying to college soon, drop into the teen room to build a resume with help from Librarian Eileen.

OPEN at 12:00 PM - facility updates

10:00am–12:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Village Branch, Virtual Events, Off Site

Musician Spotlight: Sabrina Carpenter

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Concert/Music, Music & Movement, Pop Culture, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate your favorite artist by listening to music, watching tour highlights and music videos, dancing and having themed snacks. Registration suggested.

Tiny Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use a mini canvas and create your own piece of tiny art to be displayed in the Library. Registration required.

Teens Unplugged

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-in, New Age/Metaphysical, Other, Social Gathering, Teens
Event Details:

Looking for time away from your screens? Drop in and spend two hours doing something tech-free of your choice.

Friday Night Movie for Teens

5:30pm–8:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a movie after the library is closed. Hang out, snack and have fun! Vote for the next movie in the teen room. Registration suggested. Doors close promptly at 5:30pm so you must in the Community Room before then.

LIBRARY CLOSED - Holiday

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

SAT/ACT Self-Guided Prep

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep, Drop-in, Teens
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to prep for the SAT or ACT? Drop in for a snack and have a productive study session.

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:

Leave your mark on the teen room for the month and paint on our windows. Clean designs only, please.

Express Yourself: Pride Buttons

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social Gathering, Teens, Workshop
Event Details:

Create your own button to wear for Pride or use one of our pre-made flag templates!

Just Dance!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Dance, Exercise, Games, Teens
Event Details:

Dance and exercise along to Just Dance 2026!

Esthetics with Camille

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teens, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join esthetician Camille Rosa for a rundown of all things beauty and a hands-on demonstration of eyebrow mapping and shaping. Registration required. For teens and tweens.

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.

Teen Summer Reading Kickoff: Build a Dinosaur

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Tables
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-in, Games, Special Event, Teens
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with a (big) bang! Collaborate with other teens and build LEGO dinosaur sets, to be displayed in the teen room all summer. Enter a raffle to bring one home!

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

Video 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.

USA 250: Oregon Trail

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, History, Nostalgia, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take part in the Western expansion of the USA, to celebrate the 250th anniversary, by playing the classic computer game Oregon Trail! Computers provided.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

Independence Day

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