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Closing Early for Christmas Eve

1:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
New City Library
Description:

The library will close at 1 PM for Christmas Eve. 

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
New City Library
Description:

The library is closed for Christmas Day. 

Open Game Time

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults
High Tor
Cancelled
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults

PAWS for Reading

11:00am–12:30pm
Children, Kindergarten-5th Grades
Little Tor - Full Room
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Little Tor - Full Room
Age Group: Children, Kindergarten-5th Grades
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

 Certified therapy dogs and their handlers will be on hand to help new readers, struggling readers and those children who just want to read to the dogs.  Therapy dogs don't judge how well you read, they are just happy to listen--which is

Family Fun - Noon Years' Eve Celebration

11:15am–12:00pm
Children, Family
High Tor
Open
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

12:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
New City Library
Description:

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

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
New City Library
Description:

The library is closed for New Year's Day.

Community Book Buzz

11:00am–12:15pm
Adults
Schoolhouse
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.

Digital Drop-in

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Create Space
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.  

Snap Circuits

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Little Tor - Full Room
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:

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

Slime+ Saturdays

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Create Space
Upcoming
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!  

Tai Chi Chih

10:00am–11:15am
Adults
High Tor
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. 

The Memoir Book Group discusses Spare by Prince Harry

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Zoom
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.

Imagination Station

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschool
Little Tor - Full Room
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.

3D printing for Beginners

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Create Space
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.

Teen Volunteer Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
High Tor
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.

Zumbini with Tina

9:30am–10:15am
Children, Preschool
Little Tor - Half-Room Children's Side
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!

The Land of Fire & Ice: Iceland

2:00pm–3:15pm
Adults
High Tor
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required

Coloring Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Preschool, Kindergarten-5th Grades, Tweens (5th-8th Grades)
Little Tor - Full Room
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!
 

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Family
High Tor
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.

Open Game Time

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults
High Tor
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults

Patty Cake Club

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Infant & Toddler
Little Tor - Full Room
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.

Introduction to eBooks & digital audiobooks from your Library

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Create Space
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

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
High Tor
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.