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pokemon

Pokémon Party

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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, December 13, 2025 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
KIDS DOING SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS

Science in Action - Ocean in a Bottle

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

Better Than Therapy

Better Than Therapy - A "New Adult" Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Main Library

Program Type:

"New Adult" Book Club

Age Group:

New Adult 18-30
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: New Adult 18-30
Program Type: "New Adult" Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our book club for "New Adults" ( ages 18-30). We will be reading a variety of different genres ranging from Romance to Fantasy to Contemporary and beyond.

drive-in

Drive-in Movie Night

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Grab your blankets and your treats and head to a fun family movie night! For ages 5-12. No registration.

 

Blood Drive

Holiday Blood Drive

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Community Partner, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adult 18+, Teens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Teens
Program Type: Community Partner, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us with our annual Holiday Blood Drive. Please call or stop by to make a reservation. You can also sign up at www.nybc.org - Walk-ins welcome!

drive-in

Drive-in Movie Night

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Grab your blankets and your treats and head to a fun family movie night! For ages 5-12. No registration.

 

drive-in

Drive-in Movie Night

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Grab your blankets and your treats and head to a fun family movie night! For ages 5-12. No registration.

 

pokemon

Pokémon Party

Tuesday, January 13, 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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Age Group

Movie Club

5:00pm–8:00pm
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: Adult Book Clubs, Discussion, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Eileen to watch and discuss a movie each month. Ages 18+. Registration suggested. This month, we will be watching Meet Me in St. Louis (1945).

Holiday Card Creation Station

All Day 12/10–12/17
Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors, Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Adult Services - Entry Level
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-in
Event Details:

Drop in at the Reference Desk to create holiday cards for your friends and family! For Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Years, or any other holiday you celebrate!

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.

Digital Drop In - Learn about Hoopla, Libby, Mango & So Much More!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors, Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby - Entry Level
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Digital Assistance, Educational, Library Apps
Event Details:

Read, listen, watch, learn, and enjoy! Access thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and videos anywhere and at any time for free through Libby and Hoopla!

Do you want to learn how to speak a new language? We've got Mango!

Zumba!

6:30pm–7:15pm
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: Exercise, Health & Wellness, Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vanessa is back to lead you in Zumba!

Registration required and opens for Haverstraw patrons only on November 3 and will open on November 10th for everyone else, space permitting.

Let's Get Crafty

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult 18+
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join in on our monthly craft for Adults. Every 2nd Thursday in the Winter. This month, we are making Holiday Wreaths! Registration opens one month prior to each craft.

Friday Matinee: All the President's Men

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

December: We Miss Robert Redford

December 12  – All the President's Men [1976]: PG, 138m

Empire Safety Defensive Driving - in the library

10:00am–4:45pm
Adult 18+
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required

Empire Safety Defensive Driving

Program fee: $35 fee. Make checks or money orders payable to Ian Prastien or pay via credit card. Registration now open.

Watercolors with Joy - Postponed from November 4

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult 18+
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join artist Joy Buckhout for this 8-part watercolor series. The class meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from April 1 - November 4. Materials will be provided. Registration required and opens March 3. 

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.

Zumba!

6:30pm–7:15pm
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: Exercise, Health & Wellness, Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vanessa is back to lead you in Zumba!

Registration required and opens for Haverstraw patrons only on November 3 and will open on November 10th for everyone else, space permitting.

Friday Matinee: The Sting

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

December: We Miss Robert Redford

December 19 – The Sting [1973]: PG 13, 129m

Jewelry Making with Janet Baskerville

11:00am–1:00pm
Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors, Teens
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration opens on November 6 for Haverstraw cardholders only. Registration for everyone else, space permitting, on November 13.

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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

Christmas 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

Friday Matinee: All is Lost

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

December: We Miss Robert Redford

December 26 – All is Lost [2013]: PG 13, 104m

Holiday Blood Drive

1:00pm–7:00pm
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, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us with our annual Holiday Blood Drive. Please call or stop by to make a reservation. You can also sign up at www.nybc.org - Walk-ins welcome!

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

New Year's Day

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

Friday Matinee: Casablanca

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:

January: Around the World: 5 Continents

January 2: AFRICA – Casablanca [1942]: PG, 102m

Fictional Time Machine Book Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult 18+
Main Library
Cancelled
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.

Dick Clark's American Bandstand - Philadelphia 1957-1964

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult 18+, Seniors
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Educational, History, Music History, Nostalgia, Pop Culture, Television
Registration Required
Event Details:

American Bandstand began in 1957 as a weekday afternoon show featuring teenagers dancing to the Top 40 records introduced by Dick Clark. It became a cultural phenomenon.