June 2026

Garden Club

Saturday, June 13, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

For further information, contact Deborah Nelson at dnelson@mvplibray.org or call 914.668.1840 ext. 231.

Library is Closed.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Unstructured free play with Legos provided by the library. This program encourages children to embrace their creative side and imagination with Lego’s. They make their own designs and embark on a unique adventure with stories they create. Lego Adventures builds cooperation and teamwork in a fun and constructive manner.Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Open to all ages, though anyone younger than 5 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
1^st and 3rd Tue 4:15-5:00pm

Google Sheets

Monday, June 15, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn how to use a Google Sheets account.

Summer Fun at Hartley Park

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A FREE Early Learning Playgroup For Parents and Caregivers and their Children from Birth to 5 years old
A WJCS, Parent-Child Program In collaboration with City of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Parks & Recreation Dept. and Mount Vernon Public Library Enjoy Playing and Learning Together with Toys, Games, Music, Story time, Special Guests, Water Play, & Arts & Crafts.

Where: Hartley Park (Gramatan & East Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon)
Rain / Inclement weather update: call (914) 949-7699 ext. 479
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 AM — 12:00 Noon

COME ANY DAY…COME EVERY DAY! No Pre-registration needed!* *Family Child Care Providers must pre register, please call Miriam

*Sorry, but we cannot accommodate children over 5 years old.

HARTLEY PARK MAP

Robert the Guitar Guy

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

10:15 am - 10:45 am

For ages 1 to 8 years

Robert’s musical program engages children and gets them up and moving! He creates an interactive experience that is fun for both children and caregivers.

Adult and Teens Summer Reading Kick-Off

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sign up begins for Mount Vernon Public Library Summer Reading program, UNEARTH A STORY.
Librarians can help with sign up for adult and teen patrons in the library rotunda.

Win raffle tickets and prizes for reading!

Children’s Summer Reading Kick-Off

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Children’s SUMMER READING KICK-OFF

Read or listen to books! to earn prizes, badges, books and a chance to win a grand prize!
For Mt. Vernon Public Library patrons; Infants and up to those entering the 6th grade.

Come to our Kick-off on June 17!

Scotty’s Bubbles N’ Balloons Show.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

He is a riot! Kids of all ages have a great time. Scotty loves to be silly as he performs his amazing twisting skills as well as awesome bubble tricks. The kids will be on the edge of their seats waiting for what comes next!

Summer Fun at Hartley Park

Thursday, June 18, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Hartley Park (Gramatan & East Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon)
Rain / Inclement weather update: call (914) 949-7699 ext. 479
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 AM — 12:00 Noon

COME ANY DAY…COME EVERY DAY! No Pre-registration needed!* *Family Child Care Providers must pre register, please call Miriam

*Sorry, but we cannot accommodate children over 5 years old.

HARTLEY PARK MAP

Crochet Group

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Come to the library to work on your crochet project.
The group meets every Thursday between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the Fiction Room.

Beginners are welcome.
Light refreshments are served.

Teen Advisory Meeting

Thursday, June 18, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Meet with other teens to discuss teen programs at the Mount Vernon Public Library.
Earn community service hours.
Meet new people.
Develop teen programs at the library.
Recommend books, films, and music for the collection.

Juneteenth Library Closed

Friday, June 19, 2026

All Day

Happy Juneteenth

Freedom Day

Library is Closed.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Lego Adventures

Monday, June 22, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Open to all ages, though anyone younger than 5 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
1^st and 3rd Tue 4:15-5:00pm

Google Slides and Google Forms Class

Monday, June 22, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn to use a free slideshow program and database program.

Summer Fun at Hartley Park

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Hartley Park (Gramatan & East Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon)
Rain / Inclement weather update: call (914) 949-7699 ext. 479
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 AM — 12:00 Noon

COME ANY DAY…COME EVERY DAY! No Pre-registration needed!* *Family Child Care Providers must pre register, please call Miriam

*Sorry, but we cannot accommodate children over 5 years old.

HARTLEY PARK MAP

Tales for Toddlers.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

10:30 am - 11:00 am

A lively mix of stories, songs, and rhythmic activities that encourage learning, listening and love of reading for preschool age children. Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30 am. to 11:00 am.

Face Painting

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Annual Meeting / Regular Meeting

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Annual meeting and the Regular Board meeting of the Board of Trustees has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:30pm.
The Mount Vernon Public Library Board of Trustees meets in the J. Gary Pretlow Community Room.