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Art Show

Junior Art Show Reception

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Exhibit

Age Group:

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

Junior Art Show reception. Come celebrate the artists! Join in the fun with crafts and watch The Red Balloon. Light refreshments will be served. No registration.

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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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!

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. 

Gourmet Series- Holiday Bubbles & Bites

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult 21+, Seniors
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Culinary Program, Educational
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Taste some olive oils with some fresh-baked breads, cheese and sparkling wines to help kick off the holiday season. A nonrefundable fee of $5 is required at registration. Ages 21+.

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.

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Christmas Day

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New Year's Day

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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.

Mahjong for Beginners

10:00am–11:00am
Adult 18+, Seniors
Main Library
Register Now
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.

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!

Mahjong for Beginners

10:00am–11:00am
Adult 18+, Seniors
Main Library
Register Now
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.

Mahjong for Beginners

10:00am–11:00am
Adult 18+, Seniors
Main Library
Register Now
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.

History of Western Art Part 1

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30, Seniors, Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
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

Mahjong for Beginners

10:00am–11:00am
Adult 18+, Seniors
Main Library
Register Now
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.

Mahjong for Beginners

10:00am–11:00am
Adult 18+, Seniors
Main Library
Register Now
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED - Holiday

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
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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!

Mahjong for Beginners

10:00am–11:00am
Adult 18+, Seniors
Main Library
Register Now
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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LIBRARY CLOSED

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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
Event Details:

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.

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