Events

August 2026

Poetry Workshop

Wednesday, August 19, 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

Keyboarding and Mouse Practice for Seniors

Thursday, August 20, 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.

KIDS CROCHET CLUB

Thursday, August 20, 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.

Line Dance Class

Thursday, August 20, 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

Smartphones for Seniors.

Friday, August 21, 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 21, 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, August 21, 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, August 23, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Paper Puppet Fun

Monday, August 24, 2026

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Lego Adventures

Monday, August 24, 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 Slides and Google Forms Class

Monday, August 24, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn to use a free slideshow program and database program.

Puzzles & Play

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Drop-in and Draw

Tuesday, August 25, 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, August 26, 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.

Let’s Paint Rocks!

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Let’s paint some rocks in the Community Room! Make a beautiful or funny rock to give away, use as a paperweight or hide for someone to find. Bring a rock or use one of ours. Supplies will be provided by the library. For further information, contact Deborah Nelson at dnelson@mvplibrary.org or call (914) 668-1840 ext. 231.

Keyboarding and Mouse Practice for Seniors

Thursday, August 27, 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.

Chess 4 Kids

Thursday, August 27, 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 27, 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