Battle of the Books
Sign-ups due by May 15, Competition on August 23
Join the HKDPL Battle of the Books team! Read 8 books and battle against other libraries in a game-show style tournament at SUNY Orange. For more information, email teens@haverstrawlibrary.org.
 
Summer Reading!
From June to August at the Main Library and Village Branch
"Unearth a Story" with our summer reading programs this year! Keep an eye out for the Children's, Teen and Adult calendars to see tasks and programs to win prizes.
 
Book Buddies
Mondays, Wednesdays and some Saturdays, July 6 through August 26
For teens and children. Sign up for a mutually beneficial reading skills program, where teens earn community service hours by helping children sharpen their reading skills. Application required.

 
Walking and Running Club
Fridays, April 10 through June 12, 10:00 AM
Join Librarian Tim at Peck's Pond to get some weekly exercise! Registration and participation waiver required.
GPS Location: Intersection of Railroad Avenue and Beach Road, West Haverstraw.
 
Friday Matinees - May: The Best of Michael Douglas
Fridays, 1:00 PM
May 1: The American President, PG13, 1 hr 56 min
May 8: The Game, R, 2 hr 9 min
May 15: Wonder Boys, R, 1 hr 47 min
May 22: Romancing the Stone, PG, 1 hr 46 min
May 29: Falling Down, R, 1 hr 53 min
 
Special Screening: Star Wars: A New Hope
Monday, May 4, 2:30 PM
Watch a screening of the film that started it all on National Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you!
 
Gourmet Series: Summer's Almost Here
Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 PM
Join us as spring winds down for a tasting of chilled wines and cheeses perfect for the upcoming summer season. Ages 21+. A $5 non-refundable fee is due at the time of registration. Registration required. 
 
Dealing with Pain
Thursday, May 21, 6:30 PM
Learn about natural remedies to help manage pain, including general health, supplements and exercise. With Joy Buckholdt. Registration required.
 
Surrealism: Unraveling the Mystery
Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 PM
Join Librarian Tim to explore the early 20th Century philosophical, literary and art movement known as Surrealism. Delve into key artworks and the fascinating lives of some of the movement's main players. Refreshments served.
 

 
For Grades 7-12
 
Mother's Day Origami
Wednesday, May 3, 3:00 PM
Create an origami necklace for an important woman in your life. With Artist Kamila Agi-Mejias. 90 Minutes. Registration required.
 
Resume Building
Thursday, May 7, 3:00 PM
Build your resume for a summer job or college application. In the teen room, with Librarian Eileen.
 
Tiny Art
Wednesday, May 13, 4:00 PM
Use a mini canvas and create a unique painting to be displayed in the library. Registration required.
 
Friday Night Movie Lock In
Friday, May 22, 5:30 PM
Hang out, have pizza and have fun after the Library is closed! Vote for the movie in the teen room. Registration required.
 
Teen Room Window Painting
Friday, May 29, 3:00 PM
Paint our windows and leave your mark. Registration suggested.

 
Star Wars - May the 4th Be With You!
Monday, May 4, 6:00 PM
Ages 5-12. Channel the force and join us for our Star Wars Party! Take part in outer-galactic games and crafts, and create your own Jedi Lightsaber.
 
Easy Origami for Kids
Sundays, May 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2:00 PM
Ages 6-12.  Create fun paper crafts with Damien. Registration required.
 
Yoga for Kids
Sundays, May 10, 17, 24 and 31, 3:30 PM
Ages 5-8. Damien has a fun, playful and engaging way to introduce children to the benefits of yoga. Registration required.
 
Mad Science: Super Structures Workshop
Monday, May 18, 6:00 PM
Ages 8-12. Discover the strengths of triangles, cylinders and arches and use teamwork to build super structures as well as an earth-quake-proof building. Registration required.
 
Let's Draw! Virtual Cartooning Class
Tuesday, May 19, 6:00 PM
All ages. Create cartoon characters with award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski. Registration required.
Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics with Li Liu
Saturday, May 23, 11:00 AM
Ages 3-12. Experience traditional Chinese acrobatics by Li Liu. Don't miss this gravity defying show!
 
 

 
Giant Games
Fridays, May 1, 15, 22 and 29, 4:00 PM
For ages 6-12. Giant checkers, giant Connect 4, giant fun!
 
Drive-In Family Movie
Mondays, May 4 and 18, 5:00 PM
For all ages. Join us for a family movie. Your child is your ticket.
May 4: Smurfs
May 18: Finnick
 
Sensory Play
Tuesdays, May 12 and 26, 10:30 AM
For ages 0-6. Sensory fun with explorative and interactive play. Families welcome.
 
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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: 1-5
(845) 786-3800
Village Branch
85 Main Street
Haverstraw, NY 10927
Monday: 12 - 8 pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: Closed
(845) 429-3445
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