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Tommy Gardner & the Uncle Brothers band

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
The Lawn (Outside) at New City Library
Program Type:
Concert/Music
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us on the front lawn for a rockin' good time!  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and don't forget the sunscreen and water! Be prepared to dance and act out the song moveme...

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

Join us on the front lawn for a rockin' good time!  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and don't forget the sunscreen and water!

Be prepared to dance and act out the song movements with your children!

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

Patty Cake Club

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Caregiver and Child
Age Group:
Children, Infant & Toddler
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.

Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Caregiver and Child
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, August 1, 2024 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! 

Event Details:

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

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

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies

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

Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten-5th Grades" group.

Wallaby Tales live animal show

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Kindergarten-5th Grades
Event Details:

Come meet and learn about some exotic wild animals who currently live at the Eyes Wild Sanctuary. Absolutely no food or drink will be allowed in the room.

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

Come meet and learn about some exotic wild animals who currently live at the Eyes Wild Sanctuary.

Absolutely no food or drink will be allowed in the room.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Making Boba Tea for Teens

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to make classic original boba / bubble tea.  We will be making tea, simple syrup and cooking black tapioca pearls and combining them with milk.  You will get to...

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

Learn how to make classic original boba / bubble tea.  We will be making tea, simple syrup and cooking black tapioca pearls and combining them with milk.  You will get to enjoy your own drink as the finished product.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Book Buzz

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schoolhouse at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for light refreshments as we chat about books we loved and recommend.  No registration required.

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

Join us for light refreshments as we chat about books we loved and recommend.  No registration required.

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

Math in Motion

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

This 6 week course for adults and their preschoolers explores early math concepts.  Join retired elementary math interventionist, Leslie Feiner for a series of interactive gam...

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

This 6 week course for adults and their preschoolers explores early math concepts.  Join retired elementary math interventionist, Leslie Feiner for a series of interactive games.  Attendance at all sessions is strongly suggested as each

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

Traveling Lantern Theater Company

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Kindergarten-5th Grades
Event Details:

Crikey! Join the Caterpillar Hunter on a new and exciting adventure as he travels around the world to rescue a rare endangered parrot known as the Kakapo, from New Zealand. His glo...

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

Crikey! Join the Caterpillar Hunter on a new and exciting adventure as he travels around the world to rescue a rare endangered parrot known as the Kakapo, from New Zealand.

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

Summer Blockbuster Matinee

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat and enjoy a recent blockbuster hit!  Coffee and tea will be served along with popcorn or cookies.    

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

Take a break from the heat and enjoy a recent blockbuster hit!  Coffee and tea will be served along with popcorn or cookies.  

 

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

Mr. Kurt Family Concert

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Concert/Music
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
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 the...

Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Concert/Music
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.

Introduction to Canasta

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take a six week course and learn the ins and outs of the great game of canasta.  It is mandatory that you attend the first class.   Please note that due to populari...

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

Take a six week course and learn the ins and outs of the great game of canasta.  It is mandatory that you attend the first class.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft: Nautical Coasters

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Go down to the beach and set your cool drink on something cool that you made! Create unique coasters with decoupage. 

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

Go down to the beach and set your cool drink on something cool that you made! Create unique coasters with decoupage. 

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.

Lego Builders

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science and Technology
Age Group:
Children, Kindergarten-5th Grades, Tweens (5th-8th Grades)
Event Details:

Lego builders!  Bring your imagination and meet our building challenge! We supply the bricks and a new challenge at each session. 

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

Lego builders!  Bring your imagination and meet our building challenge! We supply the bricks and a new challenge at each session. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Embroidery for Teens

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Beginners will learn some basic stitches.  Other teens will be working on their projects.  All levels welcome.

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

Beginners will learn some basic stitches.  Other teens will be working on their projects.  All levels welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

He Said / She Said Memoir Book Group

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The memoir book group discusses Hurry down Sunshine: A Father's Memoir of Love and Madness by Michael Greenberg. Learn more about the memoir book group on their web si...

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

The memoir book group discusses Hurry down Sunshine: A Father's Memoir of Love and Madness by Michael Greenberg.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Meditation

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Imagination Station

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 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...

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

1919: Post WWI and Beyond

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The year that started just seven weeks after the end of World War I and the world was a mess. There was the Spanish Flu, the war’s aftermath, race riots, a red scare, the American ...

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

The year that started just seven weeks after the end of World War I and the world was a mess.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Tuesday Movie for Kids

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Tor - Full Room at New City Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Family
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movie
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Jester Jim

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
The Lawn (Outside) at New City Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us on the front lawn for some crazy antics by Jester Jim.  Beatboxing, comedy, juggling, he does it all! Please note: in case of inclement weather only those registere...

Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: The Lawn (Outside)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Performance
Required
Event Details:

Join us on the front lawn for some crazy antics by Jester Jim.  Beatboxing, comedy, juggling, he does it all!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Discussion: The Lightning Thief

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

You can pick up the book starting July 29 at the Circulation Counter.  Discussion with snacks.

Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

You can pick up the book starting July 29 at the Circulation Counter.  Discussion with snacks.

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

Pre-Pool Storytime @ Congers Lake Memorial Park

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Offsite Event Location at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Kindergarten-5th Grades
Event Details:

Join us before you go swimming for a fun story time! We'll be set up outside the pool entry, so feel free to bring along some lunch or snacks and nibble while we read our stories. ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Offsite Event Location
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Kindergarten-5th Grades
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Join us before you go swimming for a fun story time! We'll be set up outside the pool entry, so feel free to bring along some lunch or snacks and nibble while we read our stories.

Dance Workshop

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:

Join choreographer and professor Dr. Debra Weiss  for two 1-hour dance workshops on the Cuban Mambo.  No partner is necessary, as the workshops will f...

Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join choreographer and professor Dr.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Nature Walk @ Demarest Kill Park

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite Event Location at Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a nature scavenger hunt along the trails of Demarest Kill Park! Be sure to apply any insect repellent before you start the hike. Remember to bring water to drink along ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Offsite Event Location
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a nature scavenger hunt along the trails of Demarest Kill Park! Be sure to apply any insect repellent before you start the hike. Remember to bring water to drink along the way.

 

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Walking and/or Hiking

This program may contain walking over difficult terrain or long distances.