Storytimes near Howland Public Library

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Recommended for ages 0-5| No registration requiredCome play, learn, and connect at our weekly drop-in playgroup! Children and caregivers can explore a variety of educational toys, enjoy social play, and wind down with a cozy storytime.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

SUMMER SESSON 1 | Grades 5-12Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons mini-campaign! Please bring a prepared character to the first meeting so we can jump right into gameplay. Our Dungeon Master is often available before meetings to help with character creation.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

AFTER HOURS @ THE LIBRARY | Grades 6-12Test your knowledge across two wildly different worlds—dinosaurs and democracy! In this fun and fast-paced trivia competition, tweens and teens will answer questions about prehistoric creatures and how our government works.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

No registration necessaryJoin us for our monthly New Parents Support Group Saturday Socials at the Howland Public Library. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly meet-up—moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, and caregivers are all welcome! You bring the babies, and we’ll bring the baked goods (courtesy of the Friends of the Library).

Community Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Are you on the path to U. S. citizenship? Join us for a Naturalization Workshop designed to assist you in completing the N-400 application, an important step in your journey. Participants will have the opportunity to receive a free legal review of their application from an experienced immigration attorney.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Mondays, 4-5 PM | Recommended for Grades K-12| No registration requiredDrop in for a weekly chess and board game meet‑up! Play chess or try other fun board games. All skill levels are welcome. Chess coach Doug Donaldson will be here on July 12 and August 10 to offer tips and friendly guidance.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Ages 18 months - 3 years w/ caregiver.   Siblings are welcome, but please choose only one class (Music Makers or Little Movers & Shakers) to allow more families to participate.  Explore music through playful activities and songs that support early development.

Community Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Come to join our friendly group and bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting or other handwork. New to fiber arts? No problem! All levels of experience are welcome. Some supplies provided.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Ages 6-17 months w/ caregiver. Siblings are welcome, but please choose only one class (Music Makers or Little Movers & Shakers) to allow more families to participate. Enjoy music and movement designed to nurture early cognitive and musical growth.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Grades K-5Young paleontologists will chip, brush, and excavate their very own dinosaur egg to uncover the surprise hidden inside. What will your dino egg reveal—a fierce predator, a gentle giant, or something totally unexpected? Join us for a hands‑on

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Quiet Hours offers a calm, low‑sensory environment in the Youth Services Program Room, with soft lighting, minimal noise, and space for quiet reading or a soothing retreat for children. Puzzles, coloring sheets, fidgets, and other sensory supports will be available.

311 Learning Annex, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Howland Public Library. Open to the public. 311 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Board Packet

Community Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Free Language Class through Dutchess BOCES.   Stop by the library for more information. Interested students please contact Dutchess BOCES at: 845-483-3640 to register.  

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Recommended for ages 0-8; siblings welcomeStomp on in for storytime! Kids are invited to wear their favorite dino-themed clothes or accessories as we enjoy some fun prehistoric stories and playful activities together. Afterward, we’ll show off our amazing dino duds with a cheerful runway-style parade through the room.

Community Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Spend a relaxing afternoon creating art with paint-by-number kits. Enjoy a calming, low-pressure craft activity and take home a completed masterpiece. All supplies will be provided.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

This meeting is for members of the Beacon Battle of the Books team.

Community Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Join representatives from the Dutchess County Department of Mental Health and the Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services for an informative discussion on available mental health services and public assistance programs for county residents.

Community Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Free Language Class through Dutchess BOCES.   Stop by the library for more information. Interested students please contact Dutchess BOCES at: 845-483-3640 to register.  

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

SUMMER SESSON 1 | Grades 5-12Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons mini-campaign! Please bring a prepared character to the first meeting so we can jump right into gameplay. Our Dungeon Master is often available before meetings to help with character creation.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Ages 3-12Reading to Dogs helps children build confidence in reading. Pre-readers can also practice narrative skills by talking about book pictures. Please register only one child per 15-minute session.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Ages 3-12Reading to Dogs helps children build confidence in reading. Pre-readers can also practice narrative skills by talking about book pictures. Please register only one child per 15-minute session.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Ages 3-12Reading to Dogs helps children build confidence in reading. Pre-readers can also practice narrative skills by talking about book pictures. Please register only one child per 15-minute session.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Ages 3-12Reading to Dogs helps children build confidence in reading. Pre-readers can also practice narrative skills by talking about book pictures. Please register only one child per 15-minute session.

Community Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

For Ages 2-12 w/caregiverJoin us for a roaring good time with Tea Rex by Molly Idle! We'll read this delightful story about hosting a very proper tea party for a dinosaur, then enjoy themes activities like dinosaur crafts, pretend tea play, and dino-manners game.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

 Ages 0-3 w/caregiver A welcoming space for caregivers and children, particularly those navigating developmental differences. Each session features activities led by a licensed pediatric Speech Therapist and a pediatric Occupational Therapist.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Mondays, 4-5 PM | Recommended for Grades K-12| No registration requiredDrop in for a weekly chess and board game meet‑up! Play chess or try other fun board games. All skill levels are welcome. Chess coach Doug Donaldson will be here on July 12 and August 10 to offer tips and friendly guidance.

Community Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Come to join our friendly group and bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting or other handwork. New to fiber arts? No problem! All levels of experience are welcome. Some supplies provided.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

For Early Walkers & Toddlers with caregiver, siblings welcome. Meredith Casimiro, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Board-Certified Dance and Movement Therapist, guides you through developmentally appropriate movement to encourage bonding, connection, and play.

Youth Services Program Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

For pre-walkers with caregiver, siblings welcome. Meredith Casimiro, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Board-Certified Dance and Movement Therapist, guides you through developmentally appropriate movement to encourage bonding, connection, and play.

Community Room, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

Join moderator Dan Fisherman in a Socratic dialog that explores a philosophical, ethical, or socio-political issue using questions that probe underlying assumptions and statements. The goal is not to come out on top in an argument, but to arrive at a deeper appreciation for a subject’s richness and complexity.