Events

August 2026

Stay and Play

Friday, August 28, 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 28, 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 30, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Lego Adventures

Monday, August 31, 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

September 2026

Tales for Toddlers.

Wednesday, September 2, 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, September 2, 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.

Stay and Play

Friday, September 4, 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, September 4, 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

Bingo

Friday, September 4, 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 6, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Grab-N-Go

Monday, September 7, 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.

Lego Adventures

Monday, September 7, 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

Gmail and Google Drive Class

Monday, September 7, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn to use a free email program and Cloud storage.

Tales for Toddlers.

Wednesday, September 9, 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, September 9, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

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

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 9, 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.

Chess 4 Kids

Thursday, September 10, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

First grade – sixth grade, teen welcome(13-17).
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. You will need a chess board and chess pieces to play. Open to players of all levels.

Stay and Play

Friday, September 11, 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.