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Imagination Station

Tuesday, January 27, 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 "Adults" group

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: Painter & Printmaker of the Parisian Demi-Monde

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a post-Impressionist painter, printmaker, and illustrator who immersed himself in the colorful and sometimes decadent world of Paris’s circuses, theaters, cabarets, and brothels.

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

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a post-Impressionist painter, printmaker, and illustrator who immersed himself in the colorful and sometimes decadent world of Paris’s circuses, theaters, cabarets, and brothels.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Romper Room

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Romper Room

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Glass Plate Decoupage

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Wow your company with a decorative serving plate that you’ve created! Beautifully colored, pre-cut flower papers are yours for the choosing! 

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

Wow your company with a decorative serving plate that you’ve created! Beautifully colored, pre-cut flower papers are yours for the choosing! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Mr. Kurt Family Concert

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Concert/Music
Age Group:
Children, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, Family

Children ages 12 months and up are invited to sing and dance along with every toddler's favorite performer. Sing along with Kurt or maybe take the mic yourself!  Of course there are always the bubbles to pop!

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

Children ages 12 months and up are invited to sing and dance along with every toddler's favorite performer. Sing along with Kurt or maybe take the mic yourself!  Of course there are always the bubbles to pop!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Painting Workshop: Cardinal in the Snow

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

With a pre-sketched image, you will be guided in painting a beautiful winter bird! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

With a pre-sketched image, you will be guided in painting a beautiful winter bird! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Game Time

Thursday, January 29, 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 29, 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

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies!

Thursday, January 29, 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 "Children" group

Learn to play the Ukulele with Mr. Kurt

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Did you receive a ukulele for a birthday? holiday gift? Do you want to learn how to play it?  Join Kurt Gallagher for this 6 week session to get a good start on learning to play your Ukulele.

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

Did you receive a ukulele for a birthday? holiday gift? Do you want to learn how to play it?  Join Kurt Gallagher for this 6 week session to get a good start on learning to play your Ukulele.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digital Drop-in

Friday, January 30, 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
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Bendy Bookworm Yoga & Stories

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Little Tor - Half-Room Children's Side at New City Library
Program Type:
Caregiver and Child
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Come explore the wondrous world of stories with Bendy
Bookworm Yoga. Feed your child’s curiosity and joyful energy
as we play, imagine, and learn together! With an extra bit of

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

Come explore the wondrous world of stories with Bendy
Bookworm Yoga. Feed your child’s curiosity and joyful energy
as we play, imagine, and learn together! With an extra bit of

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

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, January 30, 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
This event is in the "Kindergarten-5th Grades" group
This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grades)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Magical Winter Wonderland

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Concert/Music
Age Group:
Children, Kindergarten-5th Grades, Tweens (5th-8th Grades), Family

Join us in the children's room for a Magical Winter Wonderland!  Have a (snow)ball with our winter themed crafts, games and snacks!

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

Join us in the children's room for a Magical Winter Wonderland!  Have a (snow)ball with our winter themed crafts, games and snacks!

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Babysitting for Teens

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

A one day workshop for baby-sitters.  Instruction includes safety, child development and care, first aid, and life and business skills.  We will have snacks and drinks available  and students can bring a lunch.

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

A one day workshop for baby-sitters.  Instruction includes safety, child development and care, first aid, and life and business skills.  We will have snacks and drinks available  and students can bring a lunch.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi Chih

Monday, February 2, 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. 

Waitlist
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 "Children" group

Never Stop Moving 365

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Combining exercise with fun activities, Never Stop Moving 365 helps to develop children's muscles, coordination and

 listening abilities in an active, fun class.

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

Combining exercise with fun activities, Never Stop Moving 365 helps to develop children's muscles, coordination and

 listening abilities in an active, fun class.

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

Introduction to Coding

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

If you have no experience with coding, come get an brief overview of computer programming, ask any questions you have, and get resources to dive into after class

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

If you have no experience with coding, come get an brief overview of computer programming, ask any questions you have, and get resources to dive into after class

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Memoir Book Group discusses The Only Girl in the World

Monday, February 2, 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 The Only Girl in the World by Maude Julien.

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 The Only Girl in the World by Maude Julien.

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

Imagination Station - Big Foot!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Ever hear of a Yeti? The Abominable Snowman? Surely you've heard of Bigfoot....no? Time to come hear some stories about these imaginary creatures and take a walk in their shoes....or should we say feet?

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

Ever hear of a Yeti? The Abominable Snowman? Surely you've heard of Bigfoot....no? Time to come hear some stories about these imaginary creatures and take a walk in their shoes....or should we say feet?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Boston: The Freedom Trail

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Walk the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail with this lecturer from the comfort of your own chair. Discover historically significant sites — each one an authentic treasure.

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

Walk the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail with this lecturer from the comfort of your own chair. Discover historically significant sites — each one an authentic treasure.

This event is in the "Children" group

Not A Box

Tuesday, February 3, 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!  

 

Upcoming
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!  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mount Moor Cemetery: Neglected Narrative Now Preserved in Perpetuity

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:15pm - 8:30pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults
Bill Batson, artist, historian and activist is the current President of the Friends of Mount Moor Cemetery.
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Event Details:
Bill Batson, artist, historian and activist is the current President of the Friends of Mount Moor Cemetery.