Events

September 2026

Prep. for Citizenship Test

Friday, September 11, 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.
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For questions please contact:
Nishan Stepak nstepak@mvplibrary.org

Bingo

Friday, September 11, 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, September 13, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Lego Adventures

Monday, September 14, 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.

Google Docs

Monday, September 14, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn how to use a Google Docs account.

Puzzles & Play

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Teen Afternoon Drawing

Tuesday, September 15, 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.

Tales for Toddlers.

Wednesday, September 16, 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.

Poetry Workshop

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Write fun poems and share ideas.
Listen, share, and be inspired.

All writers welcome
All voices matter.

Bring a pen.Bring a poem.Bring Yourself!

Held in the Children’s Room

Teen Advisory Meeting

Thursday, September 17, 2026

3:00 pm - 4:00 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.

PIZZA REFRESHMENT SERVED AT MEETINGS END.

Seasonal Craft

Thursday, September 17, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Children and caregivers enjoy making a fun and seasonal craft to take home.
This is a great way to build social skills and to develop imagination and creativity.

For ages 7 and up.

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

Stay and Play

Friday, September 18, 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.