Events

In this weekly series, Esther and her handmade puppets encourage kids to explore and imagine different environments through movement and music. Each interactive session opens with Esther’s “Where in the World” theme song, and rotating locations include a city park, a farm, a forest and even an apartment building. This fun and educational series prepares young children for real-life scenarios and incorporates mindfulness, sustainability and the importance of community. Advanced in-person registr…

Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects us from spiritual darkness. It is also marks the start of New Year in the Hindu calendar. Join us for bi-lingual (Hindi English) Diwali storytime with author Anu Sehgal, in which she will read a couple of beautiful books on Diwali: Kahaani Purani and A Kids Book Abou…

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a college/career counseling session with us. We'll help you look for: General info about college & career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college app…

This event is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a college/career counseling session with us. We'll help you look for: General info about college & career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college app…

This is an online program. Life in today’s world is stressful. People are anxious about their health, their finances, their relationships, their safety and their work. Doctors and medical practitioners are promoting the benefits of meditation to relieve stress and anxiety. By sitting in meditation, we can calm the body and the mind. We can slow our brain waves to states of relaxation. When we are in a state of physical and mental calmness, we can make better decisions. Once we connect to a…

Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! **Limited to 16 People**

Drop by the Riverside Children's Room to socialize with others in our community while we color together. Coloring is a great educational tool to engage children of any age; coloring and drawing improves fine motor skills, encourages and improves focus, assists with language development, and helps relieve stress while nurturing a child's creativity. Kids will be able to use an assortment of coloring pages, crayons and coloring pencils to create their own art. Supplies provided by the library, in…

Join us for the Riverside knitting and crocheting circle every Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Please bring your own materials and get ready to have some crafty good times!

In this weekly series, Esther and her handmade puppets encourage kids to explore and imagine different environments through movement and music. Each interactive session opens with Esther’s “Where in the World” theme song, and rotating locations include a city park, a farm, a forest and even an apartment building. This fun and educational series prepares young children for real-life scenarios and incorporates mindfulness, sustainability and the importance of community. Advanced in-person registr…

Is your indoor jungle overgrowing your space? Do you have cuttings to give away? Do you want to trade for something new or just adopt a new little plant friend? Join us on the first Tuesday of every month and meet new plant friends, both human and vegetation! Come on down to the Riverside Library and get your swap on! Meet other plant friends! Trade plants, tips, and stories. You may find that wishlist plant you've been looking for or try something entirely new. This is a free plant swap. Ther…

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. ADVANCE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration begins on Monday before each event at the Children's Room Information Desk. On the day of the event, please plan to arrive 15 minutes early t…

Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. ADVANCE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration begins on Monday before each event at the Children's Room Information Desk. On the day o…

The title for this month's Book Club: Eastbound

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event is in-person only. Teens, are you looking for a job? This info talk will cover all parts of the job hunt, from creating a resume to preparing for a job interview. Snacks will be provided.

This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a college/career counseling session with us. We'll help you look for: General info about college & career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college app…

This event is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a college/career counseling session with us. We'll help you look for: General info about college & career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college app…

Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! **Limited to 16 People**

Join us for the Riverside knitting and crocheting circle every Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Please bring your own materials and get ready to have some crafty good times!

R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah. Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun! Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. sessio…

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Join us for a screening of Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998). In this sequel to the Disney classic, Pocahontas travels to England after hearing rumors of John Smith's death. She meets with the King of England to approach talks of peace between the two lands, but Governor Ratcliffe will stop at nothing to get his own way. Cast: Irene Bedard, Billy Zane, Jean Stapleton, David Ogden Stiers, Linda Hunt Director(s): Tom Ellery Rating: G Runtime: 1h 12min Open to all, no registration…

In this weekly series, Esther and her handmade puppets encourage kids to explore and imagine different environments through movement and music. Each interactive session opens with Esther’s “Where in the World” theme song, and rotating locations include a city park, a farm, a forest and even an apartment building. This fun and educational series prepares young children for real-life scenarios and incorporates mindfulness, sustainability and the importance of community. Advanced in-person registr…

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play!

This program is in-person only. Come and make some paper crafts to celebrate Thanksgiving. The limited supplies and snacks will be provided on a first-come basis.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a college/career counseling session with us. We'll help you look for: General info about college & career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college app…

This event is online only. Join us as three librarians talk about some of our personal favorite comics for Native American Heritage Month, Veteran's Day and about war that we hope you'll check out! Teens who attend and visit any of the three libraries afterwards can get a free comic book to keep. Advanced registration required. The link to the virtual event will be sent one day in advance. Attendees must have a valid email address and a device with an Internet connection and audio and/or video…

This event is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a college/career counseling session with us. We'll help you look for: General info about college & career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college app…

Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! **Limited to 16 People**

Join us for the Riverside knitting and crocheting circle every Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Please bring your own materials and get ready to have some crafty good times!