June 2026

Happy Juneteenth

Freedom Day

Library is Closed.

Sunday, June 21, 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 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

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

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 Reorganizational Meeting / Regular Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Annual Reorganizational 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.

Summer Fun at Hartley Park

Thursday, June 25, 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 25, 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.

KIDS CROCHET CLUB

Thursday, June 25, 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.

Chess 4 Kids

Thursday, June 25, 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.

Stay and Play

Friday, June 26, 2026

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize.
Adults interact with their kids and also network with other parents and caregivers. For all ages.

Prep. for Citizenship Test

Friday, June 26, 2026

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Adult Citizenship Naturalization Preparation Class with Mr. Ben Anthony, BIA/DOJ Accredited Representative, BFPA Immigration Legal Services will teach skills needed for the US Citizenship Test, including reading, writing and civics.

Preparation and representation forms are available.

Free legal advice in any immigration matter.
SPACE IS LIMITED—SIGN UP AT THE REFERENCE DESK

For questions please contact:
Nishan Stepak nstepak@mvplibrary.org

Bingo

Friday, June 26, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Kids and their caregivers play BINGO together.
Kids win prizes and each kid takes home a free book.

Younger children may play but need to be supervised by an adult.
Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Library is Closed.

Sunday, June 28, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Lego Adventures

Monday, June 29, 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

Summer Fun at Hartley Park

Tuesday, June 30, 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

July 2026

Tales for Toddlers.

Wednesday, July 1, 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.

Read-A-Round

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud. After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.