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Maker Space writted over a purple background with a jumble of tools.

Maker Space Open Hours

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
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
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.

Chess for Kids

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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.

Open
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.

Family Storytime-CANCELLED

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Kindergarten-5th Grades

Join Miss Janet for a traditional family friendly storytime.  We'll read some books, sing some songs and have some fun together!

Parents are encouraged to sit with their children and audience participation is expected!  

Cancelled
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Kindergarten-5th Grades
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Janet for a traditional family friendly storytime.  We'll read some books, sing some songs and have some fun together!

Parents are encouraged to sit with their children and audience participation is expected!  

Art Reception: Karen Erlich

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Little Tor - Half-Room Park Side at New City Library
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Half-Room Park Side
Robin's nest

Paint Party for Teens

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Paint this colorful robin's nest or do your own original work.  Remember to wear your paint clothes, since acrylics can stain.  Please allow full workshop time to complete your picture.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint this colorful robin's nest or do your own original work.  Remember to wear your paint clothes, since acrylics can stain.  Please allow full workshop time to complete your picture.

Musical notes in a spiral.

Concert: All Seasons Chamber Players

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Concert/Music
Age Group:
Adults

The ensemble performs music from the baroque to contemporary periods in mixed ensembles using flute, violin, cello, harpsichord and piano.

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

The ensemble performs music from the baroque to contemporary periods in mixed ensembles using flute, violin, cello, harpsichord and piano.

Romper Room

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Caregiver and Child, Concert/Music
Age Group:
Children, Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled session of music, action songs and bubbles! Open to newborns through preschoolers.

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

Join us for a fun-filled session of music, action songs and bubbles! Open to newborns through preschoolers.

Romper Room

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Caregiver and Child, Concert/Music
Age Group:
Children, Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled session of music, action songs and bubbles! Open to newborns through preschoolers.

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

Join us for a fun-filled session of music, action songs and bubbles! Open to newborns through preschoolers.

color illustration of a basket filled with balls of yarn, knitting needles and a pair of scissors

Introduction to Knitting: Session Two

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get a brief introduction into the world of knitting and get started with a colorful scarf. 

Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get a brief introduction into the world of knitting and get started with a colorful scarf. 

Imagination Station - Birds!

Tuesday, April 14, 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...

Open
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.

Painting the American Revolution

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

The founding of our country through the fine arts Paintings, Poems, Portraits, Sculptures, Music, and more Learn about the importance of the Fine Arts during The American Revolution, and how those same Fine Arts help define us as a nation today.&n

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

The founding of our country through the fine arts Paintings, Poems, Portraits, Sculptures, Music, and more Learn about the importance of the Fine Arts during The American Revolution, and how those same Fine Arts help define us as a nation today.&n

Stoner by John Williams

Chapters Book Club discusses Stoner

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Schoolhouse at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Chapters Book group discusses Stoner by John Williams.

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

The Chapters Book group discusses Stoner by John Williams.

pile of stones

Chair Yoga

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

Learn to still the mind and stretch the body with yoga instructer Rochelle Spooner. 

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

Learn to still the mind and stretch the body with yoga instructer Rochelle Spooner. 

Colorful paints and tools surround the word 'create!'.

Craft: Psychedlic Glitter Painting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Using simple outlines, add paint and glitter to make a fun and unique artwork.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using simple outlines, add paint and glitter to make a fun and unique artwork.

Abundance by Ezra Klein

The Facts book group discusses Abundance by Ezra Klein

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Schoolhouse at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Facts book group discusses  Abundance by Ezra Klein.

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

The Facts book group discusses  Abundance by Ezra Klein.

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Kindergarten-5th Grades, Tweens (5th-8th Grades)

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts! Bring your Pokemon cards, games, and devices! Come share your love of Pokemon with others and make some friends. This is an unstructured time for kids to play, trade, and do all things Pokemon.

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

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts! Bring your Pokemon cards, games, and devices! Come share your love of Pokemon with others and make some friends. This is an unstructured time for kids to play, trade, and do all things Pokemon.

Open Game Time

Thursday, April 16, 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

Patty Cake Club

Thursday, April 16, 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.

Open
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.

cover art for the lion women of tehran

Rise and Read Book Club: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Schoolhouse at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join a lively discussion of a monthly title! This month's title is: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali.

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

Join a lively discussion of a monthly title! This month's title is: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali.

Maker Space writted over a purple background with a jumble of tools.

Introduction to 3D Design with Blender

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

For those who have no experience with Blender and are looking for an introduction and resources to explore more. 

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

For those who have no experience with Blender and are looking for an introduction and resources to explore more. 

A strip of film.

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies!

Thursday, April 16, 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! 

View this month's film selections on the library's website by clicking here.

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! 

View this month's film selections on the library's website by clicking here.

Not A Box

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Science and Technology
Age Group:
Children

When is a box not a box? When you add your imagination!  Join us to build and create using cardboard boxes.  Boxes and tools supplied.  Just bring your creativity!  

 

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:

When is a box not a box? When you add your imagination!  Join us to build and create using cardboard boxes.  Boxes and tools supplied.  Just bring your creativity!  

 

New City Library Logo

NCL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
A laptop with a blue screen.

Digital Drop-in

Friday, April 17, 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.  

Drop by on a Friday between 11-1 and meet our team.

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.  

Drop by on a Friday between 11-1 and meet our team.