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Bus Trip - The Culinary Institute - Tour & Lunch

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 8:30am - 3:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Off-site, Other, Social Gathering

Age Group:

Adult 18+
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult 18+
Program Type: Off-site, Other, Social Gathering
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Tour the beautiful campus of the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, followed by a delicious meal in the Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici. 

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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.

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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.

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Teen Room Window Painting

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint our windows and leave your mark. Approved designs only. Email teens@haverstrawlibrary.org with your name and a sketch/idea to register.

Melt & Pour Soaps

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness, Instructional, New Age/Metaphysical

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.

Teen Summer Reading Kickoff: Build a Dinosaur

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Tables
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-in, Games, Special Event, Teens
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with a (big) bang! Collaborate with other teens and build LEGO dinosaur sets, to be displayed in the teen room all summer. Enter a raffle to bring one home!

Monthly Saturday Crafternoon

12:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in anytime between 12pm- 4pm to make a fun craft. Every 4th Saturday of the month will be something new. We will use recycled materials as well as paper, paint, and glue so dress accordingly.

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

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!

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

Independence Day

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

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Main Library, Village Branch, Virtual Events, Off Site

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.

Let's Get Crafty!

11:00am–12:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make something fun and meet fellow crafters. Ages 13+. Registration required.

 

This month, we're making mini Adirondack chairs!

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.

Gemstone Mining (Teen Summer Reading)

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Patio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History, Special Event, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dig and clean gems and fossils, and keep what you find. Maybe there will be some dino bones too! Registration required. Part of the teen summer reading program.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

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.

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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

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.

Supporting Good Sleep Habits

7:30pm–8:45pm
Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 301
Age Group: Adult 18+, Adult 21+, New Adult 18-30
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness, Instructional, New Age/Metaphysical

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.

Teen Room Window Painting

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint our windows and leave your mark. Approved designs only. Email teens@haverstrawlibrary.org with your name and a sketch/idea to register.

Monthly Saturday Crafternoon

12:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Midlevel Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in anytime between 12pm- 4pm to make a fun craft. Every 4th Saturday of the month will be something new. We will use recycled materials as well as paper, paint, and glue so dress accordingly.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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