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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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: The Apostle

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:

August: Great performances: Robert Duvall

August 28 – The Apostle [1997]: PG, 134m

Teen Advisory Board Interest Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion, Other
Event Details:

Join a regular volunteer group at HKDPL for the school year! Great for college applications and your community! The TAB will meet once a month, September through May.

Video Game Hang Out

4:00pm–5:00pm
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. 

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

Video Game Hang Out

6:00pm–7:00pm
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. 

Teen 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.

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.

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.

Bridges of Rockland County

11:00am–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby - Entry Level
Purpose of Meeting

Informational Tabling Event 

Friday Matinee

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

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.

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.

Pokémon Party

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Register Now
Registration Required
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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

7:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Board of Trustees Meeting 

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.

Friday Matinee

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

Sunday Concert - Rosemary Loar

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult 18+, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Concert/Music, Performance
Event Details:

Rosemary Loar, now in her fourth decade as a Broadway and Cabaret artist, is celebrating her success in both genres in her cabaret show, EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSIE, where she delivers iconic songs from classic Broadway Musicals.

Drive-in Family Movie Night @ the Village Branch

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Village Branch
Library Branch: Village Branch
Room: Village Branch Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family movie! Families welcome. No registration. Your child is your ticket. 

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.

Trivia Night with Ant the Trivia Guy

6:30pm–8:00pm
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: Trivia
Event Details:

Put your thinking caps on! A fun night of general knowledge trivia and tunes awaits. Topics can range from literature to music to history to sports and much more, so be sure to study up!