Events

Chess 4 Kids

Thursday, July 9, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

First grade – sixth grade
For several years, our chess instructor, John Gallagher, has taught our children the basics of chess, beginning strategies, and advanced strategies for more experienced players at our library. 

Open to players of all levels.

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Library is Closed.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

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Lego Adventures

Monday, July 13, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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

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Google Docs

Monday, July 13, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn to use a free word processing program. Google Docs

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Summer Fun at Hartley Park

Tuesday, July 14, 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

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Drop-in and Draw

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Explore artworks through drawing in relaxed drop-in sessions for all ages. Materials and seating are provided. Drop-in Drawing is free with admission and open to all, with no experience or ability required.

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Teen Craft: Petroglyphs

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Teen’s Summer Craft: Petroglyphs

Petroglyphs are ancient rock carvings created by chipping, incising, or pecking
away the dark outer layer (desert varnish or patina) of a rock to reveal the lighter
stone beneath. They serve as vital historical and cultural records of indigenous peoples
worldwide, depicting animals, humans, geometric patterns, and spiritual symbols.

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Summer Fun at Hartley Park

Thursday, July 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

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Teen Advisory Meeting

Thursday, July 16, 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.

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Library is Closed.

Sunday, July 19, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

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Lego Adventures

Monday, July 20, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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

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Google Sheets

Monday, July 20, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn how to use a Google Sheets account.

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Summer Fun at Hartley Park

Tuesday, July 21, 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

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Drop-in and Draw

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Explore artworks through drawing in relaxed drop-in sessions for all ages. Materials and seating are provided. Drop-in Drawing is free with admission and open to all, with no experience or ability required.

Read more...

Summer Fun at Hartley Park

Thursday, July 23, 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

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KIDS CROCHET CLUB

Thursday, July 23, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Come and learn crochet basics! Recommended
for ages 5 and up, all materials provided.

¡Ven y aprende los conceptos básicos de crochet! Recomendado
Para edades de 5 años en adelante, todos los materiales incluidos.

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Chess 4 Kids

Thursday, July 23, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

First grade – sixth grade
For several years, our chess instructor, John Gallagher, has taught our children the basics of chess, beginning strategies, and advanced strategies for more experienced players at our library. 

Open to players of all levels.

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Garden Club

Saturday, July 25, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Come to the library and meet your fellow gardeners.  We will meet briefly before we go outdoors to enjoy our garden.

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

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Library is Closed.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

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Lego Adventures

Monday, July 27, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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

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