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Kids Create...Pollock!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
The Lawn (Outside) at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Inspired by a famous artist, kids will create their own work of art.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: The Lawn (Outside)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by a famous artist, kids will create their own work of art.

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

Introduction HTML/CSS

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A brief introduction to what HTML and CSS are and how they can be used to create websites. 

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

A brief introduction to what HTML and CSS are and how they can be used to create websites. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cleopatra: Her Cunning Intelligence, Extraordinary Life, and Tragic Death

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we explore who Cleopatra Ptolemy XII truly was.  We’ll learn about her family, her military brilliance, her marriage and children with Julius Caesar, and how she ruled as the very last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.

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

Join us as we explore who Cleopatra Ptolemy XII truly was.  We’ll learn about her family, her military brilliance, her marriage and children with Julius Caesar, and how she ruled as the very last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.

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, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Caregiver and Child, 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: Caregiver and Child, 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.

Turning Clay into Gold: The King, the Alchemist, and the Birth of Porcelain

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Dive into the extraordinary story of King Augustus the Strong, who dreamed of opulence, and Johann Friedrich Böttger, the alchemist he tasked with making gold—but who instead discovered something even more valuable: porcelain.

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

Dive into the extraordinary story of King Augustus the Strong, who dreamed of opulence, and Johann Friedrich Böttger, the alchemist he tasked with making gold—but who instead discovered something even more valuable: porcelain.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Game Time

Thursday, July 10, 2025 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, July 10, 2025 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, July 10, 2025 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.

Color Me Mine Pottery workshop

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Create a beautiful dinner plate with non-toxic glazes.  Projects will be fired and returned to the library the following week.

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

Create a beautiful dinner plate with non-toxic glazes.  Projects will be fired and returned to the library the following week.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grades)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

40 Years of Studio Ghibli!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (5th-8th Grades), Teens, Family

Studio Ghibli has been producing amazing animated films for more than 40 years, earning praise from audiences around the globe. Each movie is a masterpiece of detail, color, and atmosphere.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens (5th-8th Grades), Teens, Family
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Studio Ghibli has been producing amazing animated films for more than 40 years, earning praise from audiences around the globe. Each movie is a masterpiece of detail, color, and atmosphere.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Shark Cupcake -Teen Cupcake Decorating

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate Shark Week and make your own Shark cupcake.

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

Celebrate Shark Week and make your own Shark cupcake.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Book Buzz

Friday, July 11, 2025 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 enjoyed.  You tell  us your favorites and we'll tell you ours.  Light refreshments will be served.  No registration required.

Event date changed due to holiday closing.

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 enjoyed.  You tell  us your favorites and we'll tell you ours.  Light refreshments will be served.  No registration required.

Event date changed due to holiday closing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Digital Drop-in

Friday, July 11, 2025 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, July 11, 2025 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, July 11, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grades)" group.

Chess for Kids

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (5th-8th Grades)

Kids 7-12 years old are invited to a game of Chess.

 Chess boards and basic instruction will be provided.

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

Kids 7-12 years old are invited to a game of Chess.

 Chess boards and basic instruction will be provided.

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

Teen Movie : Sharknado

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Proudly, shamelessly, and gloriously brainless, Sharknado redefines "so bad it's good".  Popcorn and soda available.

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

Proudly, shamelessly, and gloriously brainless, Sharknado redefines "so bad it's good".  Popcorn and soda available.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten-5th Grades" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, July 12, 2025 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!  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Kindergarten-5th Grades
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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!  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Concert: VFS Jazz International Music

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The Lawn (Outside) at New City Library
Program Type:
Concert/Music
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a tour around the world with a lively instrumental band. 

 

Library Branch: New City Library
Room: The Lawn (Outside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concert/Music
Event Details:

Enjoy a tour around the world with a lively instrumental band. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Shark Painting Party for Teens

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

In honor of Shark Week, you can paint this shark or choose to do your own original work.  Acrylics can stain, so wear your old clothers.

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

In honor of Shark Week, you can paint this shark or choose to do your own original work.  Acrylics can stain, so wear your old clothers.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Never Stop Moving 365

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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 "Adults" group.

Tai Chi Chih

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy slow, meditative exercise that will leave you feeling relaxed. 

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

Enjoy slow, meditative exercise that will leave you feeling relaxed. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to eBooks & digital audiobooks from your Library

Monday, July 14, 2025 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten-5th Grades" group.

Petite Picassos- Process Art!

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Caregiver and Child
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Kindergarten-5th Grades

Come explore art literacy in a creative and opened way! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. 

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

Come explore art literacy in a creative and opened way! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination.