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This event is in the "Children" group.

Let's Go Legos!

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (1st Floor) at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Childhood Learning & Development, Hobbies/ Special Interests, Language Learning
Age Group:
Baby/Toddler, Children
Event Details:

For ages 2 to 12 yrs. It’s a free-build block party with the ever-popular Legos! Larger Duplo building blocks will also be provided for smaller children.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Childhood Learning & Development, Hobbies/ Special Interests, Language Learning
Event Details:

For ages 2 to 12 yrs.

Additional Information

Children and Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Assistance

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
HELP & Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Human Services
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center A library staff member is in the 2nd Floor HELP & Learning Center, ready to help you with completing on-line applications, findin...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: HELP & Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Human Services
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center

This event is in the "Children" group.

Gingerbread House Workshop

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (1st Floor) at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Childhood Learning & Development, Language Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For children ages 5 to 12 yrs. Build your own candy home with sweets and treats you’ll be tempted to eat!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Childhood Learning & Development, Language Learning
Event Details:

For children ages 5 to 12 yrs.

Additional Information

Children and Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game & Watch

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12!  Stop by the Teen Room and play with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X!  Bring a friend!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12!  Stop by the Teen Room and play with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X!  Bring a friend!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

VR Game Night

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Stop by the Teen Room and play with our Quest 3 VR headset!  Bring a friend!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Stop by the Teen Room and play with our Quest 3 VR headset!  Bring a friend!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

LEGO Building Night

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Hobbies/ Special Interests
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Unwind from technology and work on building a LEGO set with your friends or teen staff. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies/ Special Interests
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Unwind from technology and work on building a LEGO set with your friends or teen staff. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Assistance

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
HELP & Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Human Services
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center A library staff member is in the 2nd Floor HELP & Learning Center, ready to help you with completing on-line applications, findin...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: HELP & Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Human Services
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Assistance

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
HELP & Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Human Services
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center A library staff member is in the 2nd Floor HELP & Learning Center, ready to help you with completing on-line applications, findin...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: HELP & Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Human Services
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center

This event is in the "Baby/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Live Performance for Children: Nutcracker Tap Dance Special!

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Ossie Davis Theater at Main Library
Program Type:
Bilingual Program, Childhood Learning & Development, Language Learning, Live Performance, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Baby/Toddler, Children
Event Details:

For ages 3 to 11 yrs. Musical duo Musiquita brings a fresh, jazzy twist to Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday masterpiece. This unique show blends tap dance, violin and piano playing...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ossie Davis Theater
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Bilingual Program, Childhood Learning & Development, Language Learning, Live Performance, Performing Arts
Event Details:

For ages 3 to 11 yrs.

Additional Information

Children and Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Movie: "Wonka"

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ossie Davis Theater at Main Library
Program Type:
Childhood Learning & Development, Film/ Cinema, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For children and their caregivers; Rated PG Wonka (2023) This fantasy musical prequel follows the rise to the top of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier from Ro...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ossie Davis Theater
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Childhood Learning & Development, Film/ Cinema, Performing Arts
Event Details:

For children and their caregivers; Rated PG

Additional Information

Children and Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Assistance

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
HELP & Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Human Services
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center A library staff member is in the 2nd Floor HELP & Learning Center, ready to help you with completing on-line applications, findin...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: HELP & Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Human Services
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game & Watch

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12!  Stop by the Teen Room and play with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X!  Bring a friend!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12!  Stop by the Teen Room and play with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X!  Bring a friend!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

VR Game Night

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Stop by the Teen Room and play with our Quest 3 VR headset!  Bring a friend!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Stop by the Teen Room and play with our Quest 3 VR headset!  Bring a friend!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Class: Social Media

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab (3rd Floor) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computers/ Digital Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Understand basics and functions of social media platforms such as Meta, Instagram ad Linkedin. *Registration is required. Register online, or call (914) 813-3737, or r...

Register
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Computer Lab (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers/ Digital Literacy
Encouraged
Event Details:

Understand basics and functions of social media platforms such as Meta, Instagram ad Linkedin.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of NRPL Book Store

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends of NRPL Book Store at Main Library
Program Type:
Hobbies/ Special Interests
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

See what bargain treasures you can find in the Friends Book Store! You can always browse and purchase gently-used hardcover and paperback books of every genre - including best s...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Friends of NRPL Book Store
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Hobbies/ Special Interests
Event Details:

See what bargain treasures you can find in the Friends Book Store!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Children's Live Nature Program: Meet Live Owls!

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Ossie Davis Theater at Main Library
Program Type:
Childhood Learning & Development, Language Learning, Lecture/ Presentation, Live Performance, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For children ages 6 yrs. and older Join us for an owl discovery program and get an in-depth look into the fascinating world of these common - but seldom seen - local inhabitants...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ossie Davis Theater
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Childhood Learning & Development, Language Learning, Lecture/ Presentation, Live Performance, Science & Nature
Event Details:

For children ages 6 yrs. and older

Additional Information

Children and Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Assistance

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
HELP & Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Human Services
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center A library staff member is in the 2nd Floor HELP & Learning Center, ready to help you with completing on-line applications, findin...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: HELP & Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Human Services
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center

This event is in the "Baby/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Children's Live Puppet Show: Snow Buddies Puppet Fun!

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room (1st Floor) at Main Library
Program Type:
Childhood Learning & Development, Live Performance, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Baby/Toddler, Children
Event Details:

For ages 2 to 5 yrs. A winter wonderland of animal friends abound in this special snow-themed puppet performance.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Childhood Learning & Development, Live Performance, Performing Arts
Event Details:

For ages 2 to 5 yrs.

A winter wonderland of animal friends abound in this special snow-themed puppet performance.

Additional Information

Children and Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Baby/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Children's Program: Jungle Jim's Air Raising Journey

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Ossie Davis Theater at Main Library
Program Type:
Childhood Learning & Development, Live Performance, Performing Arts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby/Toddler, Children
Event Details:

For ages 2 to 5 yrs. Questing for treasure, witness never before-seen balloon art along with the stories of Jungle Jim, inspiring kids to explore the books at your library. ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ossie Davis Theater
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Childhood Learning & Development, Live Performance, Performing Arts, Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 2 to 5 yrs.

Additional Information

Children and Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Assistance

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
HELP & Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Human Services
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center A library staff member is in the 2nd Floor HELP & Learning Center, ready to help you with completing on-line applications, findin...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: HELP & Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Human Services
Event Details:

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game & Watch

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12!  Stop by the Teen Room and play with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X!  Bring a friend!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12!  Stop by the Teen Room and play with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X!  Bring a friend!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

VR Game Night

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Stop by the Teen Room and play with our Quest 3 VR headset!  Bring a friend!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Stop by the Teen Room and play with our Quest 3 VR headset!  Bring a friend!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

3D Pen Night

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Use our 3D Pens to make any object you want!  Create something for yourself or give it to a friend! If you are interested in our 3D P...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Use our 3D Pens to make any object you want!  Create something for yourself or give it to a friend!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Job Search Coach

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
HELP & Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Human Services
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you searching for a job and don’t know where to start? Have you been applying for lots of jobs but not getting responses? Our experienced Job Readiness Coach, Rebecca M...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: HELP & Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Human Services
Event Details:

Are you searching for a job and don’t know where to start? Have you been applying for lots of jobs but not getting responses?