Events

August 2026

Read-A-Round

Wednesday, August 12, 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.

Teen Book Club

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Read and discuss Treasure Island

Free Summer Meals for Youth: Breakfast

Thursday, August 13, 2026

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Free Summer Meals for Youth: Breakfast
Monday through Friday
July 6th 2026 until August 28, 2026
Breakfast 9:00 am until 10:00 am
Lunch 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm

Keyboarding and Mouse Practice for Seniors

Thursday, August 13, 2026

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Learn basic mouse and keyboarding skills and gmail account.

Please bring a thumb drive if you wish to save your work.

Free Summer Meals for Youth: Lunch

Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free Summer Meals for Youth
Lunch
Monday through Friday
July 6th 2026 until August 28, 2026
12:00 pm until 1:00 pm

Chess 4 Kids

Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

First grade – sixth grade. Teens welcome (13-18).
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.

Line Dance Class

Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Line Dance Class We invite you to join the fun.
Learn beginning and intermediate dances with instructor, Ms. Denise.
For more information email : cwebb@mvplibrary.org

Free Summer Meals for Youth: Breakfast

Friday, August 14, 2026

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Free Summer Meals for Youth: Breakfast
Monday through Friday
July 6th 2026 until August 28, 2026
Breakfast 9:00 am until 10:00 am
Lunch 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm

Smartphones for Seniors.

Friday, August 14, 2026

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Learn basic mouse and keyboarding skills and gmail account.
Please bring a thumb drive if you wish to save your work.

Willey Valentin, Instructor

Stay and Play

Friday, August 14, 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.

Free Summer Meals for Youth: Lunch

Friday, August 14, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free Summer Meals for Youth
Lunch
Monday through Friday
July 6th 2026 until August 28, 2026
12:00 pm until 1:00 pm

Prep. for Citizenship Test

Friday, August 14, 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, August 14, 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.

Garden Club

Saturday, August 15, 2026

11:00 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.

Library is Closed.

Sunday, August 16, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Lego Adventures

Monday, August 17, 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

Google Sheets

Monday, August 17, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn about Google Sheets, Google’s free online spreadsheet based software. Explore creating spreadsheets as well as common spreadsheet functions, including sorting, filtering and other common data operations. Learn how to share your work and collaborate with others online.

Puzzles & Play

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Drop-in and Draw

Tuesday, August 18, 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.

Robert the Guitar Guy

Wednesday, August 19, 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.