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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.

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.

Learn to Hip Hop

Learn to Hip Hop - Teen

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Dance Instruction

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Dance Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Francesca from Powerhouse Dance Center will show you how to pop and lock with style! This is a 3-part class and students should attend all three lessons. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring a water bottle.

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.

Learn to Hip Hop

Learn to Hip Hop - Teen

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Dance Instruction

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Dance Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Francesca from Powerhouse Dance Center will show you how to pop and lock with style! This is a 3-part class and students should attend all three lessons. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring a water bottle.

star wars 2

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.

Learn to Hip Hop

Learn to Hip Hop - Teen

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room 301 at Main Library

Program Type:

Dance Instruction

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Dance Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Francesca from Powerhouse Dance Center will show you how to pop and lock with style! This is a 3-part class and students should attend all three lessons. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring a water bottle.

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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.

Jurassic Park Junior Rangers

4:00pm–5:30pm
Ages 5-8, Ages 7-12, Ages 8-12
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 7-12, Ages 8-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever excavated a dinosaur fossil? Here is your chance to free mini dinosaurs from ice! Part STEAM experiment and all fun, you will receive a special certificate at the end of the program!

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.

Sensory Play @ the VILLAGE BRANCH

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Village Branch
Library Branch: Village Branch
Room: Village Branch Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Program
Event Details:

Sensory fun with explorative and interactive play for ages 2-5!  Families welcome, no registration.

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.

Literary Lounge for Tweens

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

TBA

Reconstructed Pottery (Teen Summer Reading)

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Tables
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, History, Museum, Special Event, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put smashed pottery back together like an archaeologist! Registration required. Part of the teen summer reading program.

Jurassic Park Junior Rangers @ the Village Branch

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Ages 5-8, Ages 7-12, Ages 8-12
Village Branch
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Village Branch
Room: Village Branch Program Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 5-8, Ages 7-12, Ages 8-12
Registration 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.

Friday Matinee: Marty Supreme

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:

July: Best of 2025

July 3: CLOSED- HAPPY 4TH!.

July 30 – Marty Supreme [2025]: R, 150m

Book Buddies

12:00pm–4:00pm
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, Teens
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.

Video Game Hang Out

2:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

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

Sensory Play

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Sensory fun with explorative and interactive play for ages 2-5!  Families welcome, no registration.

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

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.

Mad Science Show - Big Top Science

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Program
Event Details:

Children ages 6-12 will be dazzled and entertained by Mad Scientists!

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.

Tales & Tunes

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Toddlers (18-35 months)
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (18-35 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For walkers only under 36 mos. old and their adults.  Stories, fingerplays, songs & bubbles!  Registration begins on June 23.  Parent/Caregiver participation 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.

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.

Imagination Station

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. Each week we'll have a fun activity just for you! We might use our imaginations to make a craft, use puppets or listen to some fun stories. No registration is required.

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.

Jurassic Park Junior Rangers

4:00pm–5:30pm
Ages 5-8, Ages 7-12, Ages 8-12
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 7-12, Ages 8-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever excavated a dinosaur fossil? Here is your chance to free mini dinosaurs from ice! Part STEAM experiment and all fun, you will receive a special certificate at the end of the program!

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.

Painting Nature with Maribeth

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to paint a nature scene with acrylics with Artist Maribeth. 90 minutes. Registration required.