Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library: *Haverstraw Library eNewsletter: Haverstraw Library eNewsletter July 2023

July 2023

Special Library Hours

Closed - Tuesday, July 4

Adult Summer Experience

For Adults and Teens 16+

There's a Whole Summer of FUN planned. Stop by the Adult Reference Desk for more information.

Children's Summer Reading Program

Kickoff Date: Wednesday, July 5

Wonka's Wondershow: A World of Pure Imagination!

4:00 - 5:00pm at the Village Branch

7:30 - 8:30pm at the Main Library in Garnerville

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! Sign up begins

in-person & online on July 5.

Summer Reading Challenge

For Children ages 5 and up

Keep track of all the time you spend reading this summer and earn weekly prizes.

online on July 5.

Events for Adults

Let's Get Crafty
Thursdays, 2:00-3:30pm

Adults & Teens 14+.

For Adult Summer Experience participants. Registration required.

July 6: Tea Cup Succulents July 13: Mini Paintings

July 20: Tea Cup Succulents July 27: Mini Paintings

Bee Friendly Backyards
Monday, July 10, 6:00-7:30pm
Presented by Cornell Cooperative. Learn how to attract native bees and insects to backyards and gardens by creating beautifully designed, pollinator-friendly habitats. REGISTER HERE

Friday Matinee Series - Garnerville
Fridays, 1:00 pm

We All Love Tom Hanks - Refreshments served

July 7 - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG, 108 mins)
July 14 - A Man Called Otto (PG-13, 126 mins)

July 21 - Catch Me if You Can (PG-13, 140 mins)

July 28 - The Post (PG-13, 116 mins)

Defensive Driving
Monday & Tuesday, July 17-18, 5:45-8:45pm

Registration required. $30 registration fee due at sign up by check, money order or credit card. Must attend both sessions.

REGISTER HERE or at the adult reference desk.

Adult Trivia Night: Adult Summer Experience

Wednesday, July 26, 6:00-7:30pm

Are you a fan of Jeopardy? Do you know a little bit about everything? Do you want to win prizes and bragging rights?

Join us for Trivia Night! REGISTER HERE

VIEW THE FULL CALENDAR OF ADULT EVENTS HERE

Events for Children

Pint-Sized Science

For ages 3-5. Part storytime and part science lab, explore science through stories, games and fun activities.

Bubble Science: Monday, July 10, 6:00-7:00pm

Excellent Explosions: Monday, July 17, 6:00-7:00pm

Registration begins 2 weeks before each program, for HKDPL district residents only.

Tween Writer's Workshop
Tuesday, July 18, 7:30 - 8:30 pm.

For grades 4-7

Work with the group to create your own short story. Registration begins July 1 for everyone.

REGISTER HERE

Stories & Crafts with Miss Cheryl
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15am

For ages 3-5

Stories, crafts & more!

No registration required.

Builder's Club
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

For ages 5-12
Have fun with LEGOs, board games, and more! No registration required.

Science in Action: Coding Kids

Mondays, July 24 & 31, 6:00-7:00pm. For ages 8-12

Learn the basics of coding by snapping together blocks of code to build a program using Scratch. Come to both sessions and build on what you learn. REGISTER HERE for this two-session class.