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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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Junior Art Show Reception

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children
Main Library
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.

Glass Painting - Teen Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens! Join us in creating a unique piece of art of one of your favorite characters. For grades 7-12. Registration required.

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!

Stories & Crafts

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For ages 3 - 5. Stories, craft and more! No registration is required.

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.

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.

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!

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. 

Stories & Crafts

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For ages 3 - 5. Stories, craft and more! No registration is required.

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.

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

Christmas Day

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
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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

New Year's Day

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

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.

Stories & Crafts

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschool (ages 3-5)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For ages 3 - 5. Stories, craft and more! No registration is required.

Let's Get Crafty

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult 18+
Main Library
Upcoming
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 Winter Wooden Coasters! Registration opens one month prior to each craft.

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.

Stories & Crafts

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschool (ages 3-5)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For ages 3 - 5. Stories, craft and more! No registration is required.

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.

Stories & Crafts

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschool (ages 3-5)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For ages 3 - 5. Stories, craft and more! No registration is required.

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.