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Friends of NRPL Book Store

Friends of NRPL Book Store

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends of NRPL Book Store at Main Library

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Friends of NRPL Book Store
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

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

Qi Gong (Nov - December 2025)

Qi-gong

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (1st Floor) at Main Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Games

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Games
Event Details:

Energy (chee) and gentle body movement (gong) for healing the body, mind and emotions.

Gentle exercises are easy to learn. Drop in. FREE.

Live Performance: Winter Concert presented by Concerts in Motion

Winter Concert presented by Concerts in Motion

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ossie Davis Theater at Main Library

Program Type:

Performing Arts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ossie Davis Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Concerts in Motion presents: A Winter Concert featuring Jordan Shapiro and Ric Becker

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Tween Book Club Discussion: "Plain Jane and the Mermaid" by Vera Brosgol

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Language Learning, Learning & Development, Reading & Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for snacks, trivia, and to chat about this month’s book club pick! Registration required.      

MAIN LIBRARY & HCL OPEN at 12:00 PM

10:00am–12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Huguenot Children's Library, Offsite Outreach
Description:

The Main Library and HCL Library will open at 12:00 pm.

Math in Action!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hobbies & Games, Learning & Development, STEM
Event Details:

Thursdays, Sep. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20 & Dec. 18; 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.

Kids Yoga

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music & Movement
Event Details:

Saturdays, Sep. 20 through December 20 (no session on Sat., Nov. 29); for children ages 3 to 8 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.

Christmas Eve - EARLY CLOSING at 12:00 pm

12:00pm–6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Huguenot Children's Library, Online, Offsite Outreach
Description:

Happy Holidays!

The New Rochelle Public Library will close at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve.

LIBRARIES CLOSED - Christmas Day Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Huguenot Children's Library, Online, Offsite Outreach
Description:

The New Rochelle Public Library is closed on Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day Holiday.

Children's Winter Vacation: Gingerbread House Workshop (AM Session)

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

Children's Winter Vacation: Gingerbread House Workshop (PM Session)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

Children's Winter Vacation: Meet Live Owls!

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ossie Davis Theater
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEM
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.

Children's Winter Vacation: Nutcracker Tap Dance Special!

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ossie Davis Theater
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Bilingual Program, Music & Movement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

For children 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.

Children's Winter Vacation: Winter Ornament Making

2:00pm–3:00pm
Baby/Toddler, Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For children ages 3 to 8 yrs.

Add a little sparkle to your home with this seasonal craft! Select from a wide variety of shapes to create some winter holiday cheer for you and your family.

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.

Children's Winter Vacation: Snow Buddies Puppet Fun!

11:00am–11:45am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime
Event Details:

For children 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.

Children's Winter Vacation: Make Your Own Snow Globe

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For children ages 4 to 11 yrs.

Have yourself a flurry of fun when you design your own winter wonderland in a jar.

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.

Children's Winter Vacation: Noon Year's Eve Magic w/ Omar Olusion

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ossie Davis Theater
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

For children ages 4 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.

New Year's Eve - EARLY CLOSING at 1:00 pm

1:00pm–6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Huguenot Children's Library, Online, Offsite Outreach
Description:

Happy Holidays!

The New Rochelle Public Library will close at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31 for New Year's Eve.

LIBRARIES CLOSED - New Year's Day Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Huguenot Children's Library, Online, Offsite Outreach
Description:

The New Rochelle Public Library is closed on Thu., January 1 for New Year's Day Holiday.

Tween Book Club Discussion: "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Language Learning, Learning & Development, Reading & Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for snacks, trivia, and to chat about this month’s book club pick! Registration required.                     

Bokandeye African Dance Workshop

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Register
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ossie Davis Theater
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music & Movement, Performing Arts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a 6 -week African Dance workshop where participants will learn basic traditional West African dance movements, some which date back to the 13th century Old Mali Empire.

LIBRARIES CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

All Day 1/18–1/19
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Huguenot Children's Library, Offsite Outreach
Description:

The New Rochelle Public Library is closed in Sunday, Jan. 18 & Mon., Jan. 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

MAIN LIBRARY & HCL OPEN at 12:00 PM

10:00am–12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Huguenot Children's Library, Offsite Outreach
Description:

The Main Library and HCL Library will open at 12:00 pm.

Bokandeye African Dance Workshop

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Register
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ossie Davis Theater
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music & Movement, Performing Arts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a 6 -week African Dance workshop where participants will learn basic traditional West African dance movements, some which date back to the 13th century Old Mali Empire.

Crayola Creativity Week: Maraca Making

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement
Event Details:

For children ages 4 to 11 yrs.

Come and make your very own maracas!

Wag Your Tale!: Read to a Dog

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading & Literacy
Event Details:

Mondays, January 26 - April 27 (except Mon., Feb. 16 & Mon., Mar. 30); for ages 4 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.

Baby Fingers: Signs, Stories & Songs!

11:30am–12:00pm
Baby/Toddler, Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Language Learning, Music & Movement, Storytime
Event Details:

Tuesdays, January 27 - April 28; for ages newborn through 5 yrs.

Learn American Sign Language through music, books & more!

 

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.