August 2023
Adult Summer Experience
For Adults and Teens 16+
Sign up for our Summer Reading program for Adults & Teens!
There's a Whole Summer of FUN planned. Stop by the Adult Reference Desk for more information.
Teen Summer Experience
For Teens
Earn two hours community service for each book review you submit. Accepted reviews will be posted on the Teen Page of the Library website. Submit your reviews HERE
Children's Summer Reading Program
Finale Date: Wednesday, August 16
Jester Jim - Juggler, Beatboxer, Comedian!
For Summer Reading Challenge members ages 5-12
4:30 - 5:30pm at the Village Branch
7:00 - 8:00pm at the Main Library in Garnerville
Get your ticket the last week of the Challenge - August 14-16
Read To Me Club
For Children under 5
Keep track of all the books you read or someone reads to you. Get a weekly sticker picture to decorate and attend our weekly craft programs!
Summer Reading Challenge
For Children ages 5 and up  
Keep track of all the time you spend reading this summer and earn weekly prizes.
Events for Adults
Bailes Latinos: Fitness Dance Classes
Tuesdays, August 1, 8 & 15, 6:30-7:30pm
These classes will include a warm-up, core work, stretching, and cardio dance moves. Please wear athletic shoes or sneakers.
For Adults & Teens. REGISTER HERE
Friday Matinee Series - Garnerville
Fridays, 1:00pm - Great NY Movies - Refreshments served
August 4 - When Harry Met Sally (R, 1h 36m) 
August 11 - Wall Street (R, 2h 6mins)
August 18 - Manhattan (R, 1h 36m)
August 25 - Serpico (R, 2h 9m)
Zumba on ZOOM
Mondays, August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 6:30-7:30pm - Virtual
Zumba fitness classes are a great way to lose weight, stay in shape and stay healthy! REGISTER HERE
Adult Trivia Night: Adult Summer Experience
Wednesday, August 9, 6:00-8:30pm
Are you a fan of Jeopardy? Do you know a little bit about everything? Join us for Trivia Night!  REGISTER HERE
Defensive Driving
Saturday, August 12, 10:00am-4:45pm
Registration required. $30 registration fee due at sign up by check, money order or credit card.
REGISTER HERE or at the adult reference desk.
An Interview with Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Wednesday, August 30, 7:00-8:30pm - Virtual
Join us for a virtual interview with author and Rockland County native, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. For Adults & Teens
REGISTER HERE
VIEW THE FULL CALENDAR OF ADULT EVENTS HERE

Events for Teens
Events for Children
Tween Craft - Paint Your Own Tote Bag
Saturday, August 5, 2:30-4:00pm
For grades 4-7
Create your own fun design on a tote bag with acrylic paints.
REGISTER HERE
Science in Action: More Makey Makey
Monday, August 7, 6:00-7:00pm. For ages 7-12
Participate in fun chemistry, physics and technology experiments to discover more about the world around you!
Have fun with Makey Makey! REGISTER HERE
Let's Draw with Rick Stromoski - Zoom
Tuesday, August 8, 6:00-7:00pm - Virtual
For all ages
Learn to create your own cartoon characters with cartoonist Rick Stromoski. REGISTER HERE
Pint-Sized Science
The Science of Slime: Monday, August,14, 6:00-7:00pm
Color Science: Monday, August 21, 6:00-7:00pm
For ages 3-5. Part storytime and part science lab, explore science through stories, games and fun activities.
Registration begins 2 weeks before each program, for HKDPL district residents only.
Intro to Opera for Children
Saturday, August 19, For ages 3-13
Main Library, 11:00am & Village Branch, 2:00pm
Children are encouraged to volunteer & participate by acting (not singing) in supporting roles in four classic opera scenes. Parents and teens are welcome to participate. Free tickets available in Children's Services at both libraries.
No registration required
Play Games at Game On
Board games, video games and more!  For ages 5-15
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00-5:00pm
Family Movie
For ages 5-12, families are welcome. Your child is your ticket.
Mondays, 5:00-7:00pm
VIEW THE FULL CALENDAR OF CHILDREN'S EVENTS HERE

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Main Library
10 W. Ramapo Road
Garnerville, NY 10923
Monday-Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm
Friday - 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: Closed
(845) 786-3800
Village Branch
85 Main Street
Haverstraw, NY 10927
Monday: 12 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: Closed
(845) 429-3445
haverstrawlibrary.org/