May the Fourth Celebration

Saturday, May 4, 12:30 – 1:30PM Register kids ages 8 and older for a celebration of all things Star Wars®! There will be trivia, snacks, and the creation of pool noodle lightsabers. The force, and the fun, will be with us- don’t miss out!

Lego Club

First Friday of the month, 4:30 – 5:30PM May 3, Jun. 7 For summer, 2nd Fridays: July 12 and August 9 Kids aged 5 – 12 can drop by for an hour of Lego building with our Lego fanatic (and Library Clerk) Jack!  

Spring Storytimes

Join us for our Spring session, running April 2 through May 29. (No storytimes May 14 and 15.) Stories, songs and a craft to be enjoyed by children and a caregiver (siblings always welcomed!). Storytimes are drop in, so no registration is necessary. Toddler Time : 10:15 – 11AM Ages 2 and 3. Tuesdays and… Continue Reading Spring Storytimes

Food Pantries at the Library

In an effort to help provide for our neighbors in need, the library has two pantries available. Take if you need, and please give if you can. Our lobby houses our larger shelving unit, and our parking lot houses our little pantry. Use is completely anonymous, and thanks to the outdoor location, available 24/7. We… Continue Reading Food Pantries at the Library

Read with Anita – Thursdays

Anita, a German Shepherd, guided by her owner Barbara Rainieri, will be with us Thursdays from 5 – 6PM. Anita is certified as a “Tail Waggin’ Tutor” by Therapy Dogs International. Anita enjoy cuddles while listening to children read. Literacy skills, especially fluency, tempo and expression, are worked on in these supportive and stress free… Continue Reading Read with Anita – Thursdays

Homework Help

Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:30PM; starting October 3. Students in grades K – 6 from any school can receive one-on-one help in any subject! Our Homework Helpers are all student members of John Jay High School’s Math Honor Society who volunteer their time to assist younger students academically. No registration- just stop by. Bring along any… Continue Reading Homework Help

Student and Scout Group Visits

If you run a school group, scout troop, preschool, or homeschool group, you can reach out to plan a free “field trip” to the library! As part of our Community Outreach, we will work with you to organize a visit that meets your needs. Visits can include stories, a tour, a craft, and more. We’ve… Continue Reading Student and Scout Group Visits

Community Service/Virtual Volunteering

Teens – earn community service hours on your schedule!

Meet n’ Play

Bring the 5 and unders to our Children’s Area each Monday between 10am and 12 Noon to play and socialize. Meet n’ Play is open, unguided play; the toys and manipulatives provided differ from those normally in the room. This weekly event does not require registration.    

Google Classroom How-Tos

Here are some quick “how to” videos prepared by Ms. Teri Richardson, Reference Librarian and School Media Specialist. How to join a Classroom, find assignments and classmates, and comment: How to find, fill out, and submit worksheets: Extra Google Classroom features (notifications, to-dos, and more!)

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