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Family Fun - Noon Years' Eve Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Caregiver and Child
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join your neighbors for a family-friendly celebration to welcome the year 2026!  Enjoy snacks, crafts, and a countdown to Noon Year's Eve! Please only register the child/ren attending, as we expect adults to bring them.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Caregiver and Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your neighbors for a family-friendly celebration to welcome the year 2026!  Enjoy snacks, crafts, and a countdown to Noon Year's Eve! Please only register the child/ren attending, as we expect adults to bring them.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

Please be advised that food at this event may contain allergens such as eggs, wheat, dairy, soybeans, peanuts or tree nuts. 

Closing Early for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 9:00pm
New City Library

The library will close early for New Year's Eve. 

Closing
Branches:
New City Library
Description:

The library will close early for New Year's Eve. 

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
New City Library

The library is closed for New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
New City Library
Description:

The library is closed for New Year's Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Book Buzz

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Schoolhouse at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we chat about books we've read and love.  You tell us your favorites and we'll tell you ours.  Light refreshments will be served.  No registration required.

Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Schoolhouse
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we chat about books we've read and love.  You tell us your favorites and we'll tell you ours.  Light refreshments will be served.  No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digital Drop-in

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Science and Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with your smartphone, laptop, tablet? 
Want to learn more about eBooks and digital audiobooks? 
Our digital navigators are here to help.  

Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science and Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your smartphone, laptop, tablet? 
Want to learn more about eBooks and digital audiobooks? 
Our digital navigators are here to help.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Snap Circuits

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Science and Technology
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 8-12 may join us to explore simple circuitry using Snap Circuits.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 8-12 may join us to explore simple circuitry using Snap Circuits.

This event is in the "Children" group

Slime+ Saturdays

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Science and Technology
Age Group:
Children

Calling all slime lovers! Join Miss Cathy to connect with other kids who love creating and playing with slime! Learn how to make a fun new slime or dough each month!  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all slime lovers! Join Miss Cathy to connect with other kids who love creating and playing with slime! Learn how to make a fun new slime or dough each month!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi Chih

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a meditative session of slow movements and gentle exercise. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a meditative session of slow movements and gentle exercise. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Memoir Book Group discusses Spare by Prince Harry

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The He Said / She Said Memoir Book Club discusses Spare by Prince Harry.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The He Said / She Said Memoir Book Club discusses Spare by Prince Harry.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Imagination Station

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Imagination Station:

Preschoolers ages 3-5--it's time to visit the Imagination Station. Each week we'll have a fun activity just for you! We might use our imaginations to play dress up, play some music...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Imagination Station

Preschoolers ages 3-5--it's time to visit the Imagination Station. Each week we'll have a fun activity just for you! We might use our imaginations to play dress up, play some music, see a movie, make a craft, use puppets or listen to some fun stories. The activity will change each week.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D printing for Beginners

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn to design 3D objects and see how the 3D printer works.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to design 3D objects and see how the 3D printer works.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Find what community service hours are available this month.  We will have sign-up sheets.  No need to register.  This meeting counts as an hour of community service.

Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Find what community service hours are available this month.  We will have sign-up sheets.  No need to register.  This meeting counts as an hour of community service.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Zumbini with Tina

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Little Tor - Half-Room Children's Side at New City Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Music and movement class for you and your child together.  Zumbini is where the science of child development meets the magic of Zumba!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Half-Room Children's Side
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Music and movement class for you and your child together.  Zumbini is where the science of child development meets the magic of Zumba!

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Land of Fire & Ice: Iceland

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten-5th Grades" group
This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grades)" group

Coloring Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Kindergarten-5th Grades, Tweens (5th-8th Grades)

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. We will provide coloring sheets, colored pencils and crayons, and some relaxing tunes. We can't wait to see what you create!
 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Kindergarten-5th Grades, Tweens (5th-8th Grades)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. We will provide coloring sheets, colored pencils and crayons, and some relaxing tunes. We can't wait to see what you create!
 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Teams of up to four players are invited to try their hand at speed puzzling! Each team will be given a 500 piece puzzle.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teams of up to four players are invited to try their hand at speed puzzling! Each team will be given a 500 piece puzzle.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Game Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
High Tor at New City Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group

Patty Cake Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Caregiver and Child
Age Group:
Children, Infant & Toddler

Come spend some time getting to know your neighbors while the little ones play and learn socialization skills! Parents are responsible for supervising their children.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Caregiver and Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come spend some time getting to know your neighbors while the little ones play and learn socialization skills! Parents are responsible for supervising their children.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to eBooks & digital audiobooks from your Library

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Science and Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to find, borrow, read eBooks and listen to digital audiobooks via two services from the library: Libby by Overdrive and Hoopla Digital

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to find, borrow, read eBooks and listen to digital audiobooks via two services from the library: Libby by Overdrive and Hoopla Digital

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Afternoon at the Movies:

Join us for popcorn, a hot drink, and a great film! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies

Join us for popcorn, a hot drink, and a great film! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digital Drop-in

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Science and Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with your smartphone, laptop, tablet? 
Want to learn more about eBooks and digital audiobooks? 
Our digital navigators are here to help.  

Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science and Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your smartphone, laptop, tablet? 
Want to learn more about eBooks and digital audiobooks? 
Our digital navigators are here to help.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Terrific Twos

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

A 30 minute program for a two-year-old and an adult working together.  Learn finger plays, songs and listen to a fun book, play the matching game and enjoy a simple craft together.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 30 minute program for a two-year-old and an adult working together.  Learn finger plays, songs and listen to a fun book, play the matching game and enjoy a simple craft together.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Community Group, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come visit the Maker Space and see what offerings we have. For anyone who wants help on a makerspace project, wants to see our offerings or has questions about our 3D printing, vinyl cutting, or coding classes.

Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Group, Workshop
Event Details:

Come visit the Maker Space and see what offerings we have. For anyone who wants help on a makerspace project, wants to see our offerings or has questions about our 3D printing, vinyl cutting, or coding classes.

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess for Kids

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

If you are age 7 & up, join us for Chess! We supply the boards and some basic instruction.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are age 7 & up, join us for Chess! We supply the boards and some basic instruction.