LibraryAware September 2025

Holiday Closing:

Saturday, August 30 & Monday, September 1

Happy Labor Day!

NEW: Movie Club

Second Monday of the month, beginning October 13, 5:00 PM

Watch and discuss a movie each month. With Librarian Eileen. Ages 18+.

Registration suggested.

Bus Trip: Winery Tours & Tastings

Thursday, October 16, 10:15 AM - 5 PM

Visit 3 Orange County wineries for flights of wine, lunch and a tour of America's oldest winery. All wine, food, souvenir glasses and transportation included. $90 per person payable at registration. Haverstraw cardholders only at this time. Ages 21+.

Pick up and drop off at the Main Library in Garnerville.

Holiday Craft Sale

Saturday, November 22, 10 AM - 4 PM

Browse an array of local vendors just in time for the holidays. Refreshments served.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Call for information: 845-786-3800 x 18

Friday Matinees - Everybody's Favorite Spy: James Bond

Fridays, 1:00 PM

September 5 - Goldfinger, PG, 1 hr 50 min

September 12 - The Spy Who Loved Me, PG, 2 hr 5 min

September 19 - GoldenEye, PG13, 2 hr 10 min

September 26 - Casino Royale, R, 2 hr 18 min

Freelancing for Fun & Profit

Mondays, September 8, 15, 22 and 29, 6:30 PM

Join this 4-part workshop and learn the basics of freelance writing and publishing. With Tom Riley. Registration required.

Great Museums of the World Series: Uffizi Gallery

Wednesday, September 10, 6:30 PM

Explore Florence, Italy's Uffizi Gallery, its history and how the collection came to be. With Librarian Tim. Refreshments served. Registration required.

Let's Get Crafty

Thursday, September 11, 11:00 AM

Join in on our monthly craft. This month, we are making air-dry Halloween sculptures! Registration required.

Hike with Haverstraw: Hook Mountain

Saturday, September 27, 9:00 AM

Join us for a hike and a bag lunch as we explore a trail along Hook Mountain. Along the way we'll learn about the area's rich history of ice harvesting during the 19th century.

$5 fee required at registration, when registering please specify sandwich choice.

Informed consent waiver and registration required.

GPS Location: 86 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989

Paint and Sip with Bob Ross

Thursday, September 30, 3:00 PM

Follow along with The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. One glass of wine (21+) or non-alcoholic beverage served. 90 minutes. Registration opens 30 days prior to each session for Haverstraw cardholders and one week later for all others.

Hike with Haverstraw Book Club

Saturday, October 4, 9:00 AM

The Lorax by Dr. Suess

Read a book, hike the Long Path and discuss. Led by Librarian Elyse. Pick up your titles at the adult reference desk one month before each hike.

Registration and participation waiver required.

Distance: 2 miles

GPS Location: Central Highway at the entrance to the Long Path.

For Grades 7-12

Teen Game Night

Wednesday, September 17, 6:00 PM

Playing video games: check! Playing board games: check! Hanging out and having fun: BIG check! Registration required.

Bad Art Night

Thursday, September 25, 6:00 PM

Do you have trouble drawing stick figures? Great! Then you're perfect for Bad Art Night. Create the most atrocious art you can with the most goofy supplies available. One teen will be awarded with a prize for the "Most Awful" art. Registration required.

Babysitting Workshop

Saturday, September 27, 11:00 AM

Learn vital skills for the safe and responsible care of children. Bring a notebook and a pencil. Registration required.

Choosing the Right College

Tuesday, September 30, 7:00 PM

Gain helpful information about how to apply to colleges, when to visit and how to write a great college essay. With Advisor Joshua Marber, for students and their caregivers. Registration required.

Builders Club

Wednesdays, 5:00 PM

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

Science in Action - The Marshmallow Challenge

Saturday, September 6, 2:00 PM

For ages 8-12. Participate in fun chemistry, physics and technology experiments to discover more about the world around you!. Registration required.

Easy Origami for Kids

Sundays, September 14, 21 and 28, 2:00 PM

For ages 6-12. Create fun paper crafts with Damien. Registration required.

Yoga for Kids

Sundays, September 14, 21 and 28, 3:30 PM

For ages 8-12. A fun, playful and engaging way to introduce children to the benefits of yoga. Registration required.

Character Spotlight Series

Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 PM

For ages 6-12. Phineas and Ferb are back! Join us as we celebrate their return. Play games. Win prizes. Eat snacks. Registration required.

Toy Exchange in honor of Climate Preparedness Week

Tuesday, September 23, 5:00 PM

Please bring a gently used toy or game to exchange. Please ensure items are in good condition, with no missing parts or broken pieces. Only toys and games appropriate for ages 0-12, please.