Meet the Presidents with the New York Historical Society

Discover the evolution of the presidency and executive branch. Highlights include the actual Bible used during George Washington’s inauguration in 1789 and a student scrapbook from 1962 chronicling John F. Kennedy’s leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This program is being hosted on Zoom. Registration is required. Please register here.

Wednesday July 6, 7 to 8pm

Discovery of a Rodin

Learn how a simple art cataloging project evolved into a search for a mysterious piece’s provenance, and became one of the biggest art finds in recent history.
Mallory Mortillaro serves as the Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation in Madison, NJ and uncovered a Rodin masterpiece that had been lost to the art world since the 1930’s. This event will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. Please register here.

Thursday July 7, 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Pre-Retirement Seminar presented by the Social Security Administration

Navigating and planning for the next chapter of life can be confusing. This pre-retirement seminar, led by a Social Security Administration staff member, provides an overview of the types of benefits that social security offers. This interactive program ends with plenty of time for Q & A. This event takes place on Zoom, and registration is required. Please register here.

Tuesday July 26, 12 to 1:30 pm

Adult Summer Reading Bingo Game Now Live

Reading contests for children have been a staple of the Library’s summer reading program for years. But why let kids have all the fun? Adults and teens in 9th grade and up can play our Reading BINGO game for adults and enter a raffle to win a brand-new Kindle! You can get the instructions and download a BINGO board by clicking here. Or stop by the library reference desk to pick up a form.

Adult Book Clubs Continue on Zoom!

The After-Dark Book Club will meet on Thursday, July 7 to discuss The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner and on Thursday, August 11 to discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
The 2nd-Friday Book Club meets on Friday, July 8 to discuss The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer and on Friday, August 19 to discuss Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedman.

To join, email [email protected]. For more information about the 2nd-Friday book club click here and for the After-Dark Book Club click here. Book Clubs are still meeting on Zoom but this is subject to change. Please check our website for updates.

Kids Summer Reading Program

Join the Library’s Summer Reading Program. Register on our website or come to the Library and we’ll register for you. You can even click here to watch a YouTube video that explains how to register. Read or listen to any book(s) you like and earn points to redeem for the following prizes:

• 60 points or 1 hour = one cookie from Little Bird Cookie Co.
• 180 points or 3 hours = one slice of pizza from 4 Corners Pizza
• 300 points or 5 hours = one ice cream cone from Flour Power

For more information call 914-738-1234 or email Kathy: ([email protected])

From now until our wrap up party on August 19 featuring the Pelicones Ice Cream Truck.

So Let’s Sew!

Join us for a sewing class just for kids, with a new project every week! Solange Bitol Hansen will have sewing machines on hand and projects at the ready. This class is capped at 6 people, and participants may only register for one session. We will keep a waitlist for each session. For more information about each session as well as requirements, click on the dates below. If you are interested, please email Tasha at [email protected]. You will receive a confirmation. Register soon, as space and supplies are limited!

Thursday July 7, 5-6:30pm: Ages 6-8

Thursday July 14, 5-6:30pm: Ages 9-13

Saturday July 16, 12-1:30pm: Ages 9-13

Thursday July 21, 5-6:30pm: Ages 14 and up

Maritime Aquarium Touch Tank

Dive into “oceans of possibility,” and discover crabs, whelks, clams, and more when the Maritime Aquarium visits with their tidepool Touch Tank! This event will be held outdoors. Bring the whole family!

Saturday July 9, 11am to 1pm

In-Person Coding for Tweens

Learn the basics of coding with a different activity each week. No previous coding experience required. For grades 3 to 6. This program is in-person at the library so please bring your own fully-charged laptop. Registration is required. To register, please email [email protected].

Fridays July 15th through August 19th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Kids’ Craft Studio: Cork Sailing

Join us for some ship-building at the library! Take to the seas (or the kiddie pool) with your own cork sailboat. This craft is for kids ages 4 and up. This event will take place outside. In case of inclement weather, we will move indoors.

Friday July 22, 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Pirate (Treasure) Scavenger Hunt

Ahoy-mateys! What better way to bring in the summer season than with pirates? Visit the reference desk to pick up your pirate-themed scavenger hunt! Search high and low throughout the Library to find all the hidden tools of the pirate trade. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the reference desk to exchange for your share of pirate booty! Aaaargh you up for the challenge?

Friday July 1 to Wednesday August 31

Outdoor Story Time

Join us for our popular story time for infants and toddlers outside on our front lawn. Story time is designed to enhance early literacy skills and features diverse children’s books in which all children can see themselves represented… plus we have a lot of fun! In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled. Please call the Library or check our website that morning.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30 am