October 2026

Stay and Play

Friday, October 23, 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.

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, October 23, 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, October 25, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Lego Adventures

Monday, October 26, 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.

Teen Halloween Pumpkin Decorating

Monday, October 26, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Children and caregivers enjoy decorating pumpkins.

For ages 7 and up.

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

Google Slides and Google Forms Class

Monday, October 26, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn to use a free slideshow program and database program.

Paper Puppet Fun

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Teen Afternoon Drawing

Tuesday, October 27, 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, October 28, 2026

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Come and experience the musical talent of Robert the Guitar Guy while you clap and dance along to the beat!

Read-A-Round

Wednesday, October 28, 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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Board of Trustees meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:30pm.
The Mount Vernon Public Library Board of Trustees meets in the J. Gary Pretlow Community Room.

Crochet Group

Thursday, October 29, 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.

Halloween Craft

Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:15 pm - 5:00 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, October 30, 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, October 30, 2026

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

Halloween Bingo

Friday, October 30, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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

For ages 7 and up. Younger children may play but need to be supervised by an adult. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

HAVE A HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Saturday, October 31, 2026

All Day

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

November 2026

Library is Closed.

Sunday, November 1, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Grab-N-Go

Monday, November 2, 2026

10:00 am

Pick up a kit each month to make a craft at home. We provide the materials and instructions. Limited quantities are available. First come, first served.