Storytimes near NEWBURGH FREE LIBRARY

Lobby-Café

Storyhour Room

Babies birth through 17 months are invited to enjoy sunny stories, bright songs, and fun rhymes followed by playtime with a caregiver. We hope to see you there! (Register for a reminder email.)

Lobby-Café

Storyhour Room

For ages 3-5 with caregiver. In this program series, presented by the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, we'll explore animals and the natural world around us by meeting live animals and enjoying a story and a craft! Register for a reminder email

Newburgh Free Library Plaza

Join us for an afternoon filled with outdoor games. For children ages 5-10. Register for a reminder email.

Riverview Meeting Room

Stop by and watch today's afternoon World Cup Match.

Storyhour Room

Kings, Queens and anyone in between, come join us for a friendly game of chess at the Newburgh Checkmates Chess Club. Whether you are a beginner or a grand master come and have some fun. There will be instruction and free play. For ages 5-10.

Off-Site

Join us at Newburgh Brewing Company for a ‘bring your own book’ club! In this low commitment, no homework bookish meetup, we chat about what we’re reading and get recommendations from other book lovers. Make friends and discover your new favorite book over drinks at the brewery on the second Thursday of each month. Registration is not required, but is preferred so that we can contact you in the event of a cancellation. Questions? Email librarian Taylor Beach: tbeach@rcls.org *This program will take place at Newburgh Brewing Company @ 88 South Colden St.*

BOE Auditorium

“I HEAR AMERICA SINGING!” Children will learn American history through music and dance by creating a living timeline of songs and stories dressed as their favorite American Heroes. Participants will sing, march, stomp, etc. and play rhythm instruments to a variety of Native American, patriotic, gospel, folk, freedom, and peace tunes.

Storyhour Room

Get creative with a tiny canvas to participate in our End of Summer Reading Tiny Art Show! We'll have supplies to paint a tiny canvas which will be collected at the end of the program to be featured in our Tiny Art Show on August 17. Join us for the show and pick up your art at the end of the night. Registration is required as canvases are limited to one per person. All ages welcome!

The Hub

Stop by and watch today's afternoon World Cup Match.

Town Branch

Teens and tweens are invited to learn the basics of knitting and crochet with instructor Cathy! All experience levels are welcome. For ages 11-17, register for a reminder email!

e-Learning Center

Join the Hudson River Poets on the first Saturday of each month for poetry readings of your own work or a favorite poem. Or, just come to listen! New members are always welcome. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Genie Abrams: genieabrams@gmail.com.

Riverview Meeting Room

Children 4-10 years old are invited to join Miss Susan from Rae of Light for a morning full of music, stretching, and movement! Register for a reminder email.

Riverview Meeting Room

Join us for this free chair yoga class with Rae of Light Yoga Studio. Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair for support. This makes the benefits of yoga more accessible to beginners or those with health or mobility issues. Adults of all ages, body types, and skill levels are welcome! Registration is required as space is limited; if you do not register and space is full you will not be able to attend.

Riverview Meeting Room

Adaptive Chair Yoga is designed to meet the needs of individuals with physical limitations or disabilities. This class moves at a slower pace. The instructor will be available to offer hands-on assistance with poses as needed, ensuring students receive guidance and support. Registration is required as space is limited.

Storyhour Room

For families with children up to 10 years old Bring a blanket, a treat and get out of the heat! Enjoy a weekly movie in the Storyhour Room. This week's movie: Brave Little Toaster (1989) Rated TV-G Duration: 1h 31m

Storyhour Room

Join Brian in a Dungeons & Dragons session that will involve one day campaigns. For beginners and experts. Come to battle and have fun. There may even be a dungeon or dragon or two. You have to come to find out.

Riverview Meeting Room

Bring your own project to work on in a social setting. This is an informal drop in event for people who knit, crochet, needle felt, sew, cross stitch, embroider, or create with fabric. Adults and teens welcome. Snacks provided.

The Hub

🎓 Everyday English Level: Intermediate to Advanced Who it's for: Adults building on basic skills for work or education. 🗣️ What you’ll learn: Speak confidently in everyday situations. Understand simple conversations and short texts 📚 How we learn: Build vocabulary for daily life (shopping, routines, directions) Practice grammar like present and past tenses Fun role-plays and group activities Real-life topics and visuals 🎓Inglés Cotidiano Nivel: Intermedio a Avanzado Para quién: Adultos que desarrollan habilidades básicas para el trabajo o la educación. ️ 🗣️️ Lo que aprenderás: Habla con confianza en situaciones cotidianas. Comprender conversaciones simples y textos cortos. 📚 Cómo aprendemos: Desarrolle vocabulario para la vida diaria (compras, rutinas, direcciones) Practica la gramática como los tiempos presente y pasado. Juegos de rol divertidos y actividades grupales Temas y visuales de la vida real

Storyhour Room

For ages 8-14 Pokémon enthusiasts are welcome to join us at the library to learn the exciting art of trading Pokémon cards! Space is limited, please register in advance.

Lobby-Café

Storyhour Room

Join us for a fun introduction to the French language through songs, games, movement, storytelling, and simple crafts. Children will discover French in a playful and supportive environment while building vocabulary and confidence. Designed for children ages 5–11 and their caregivers. No prior French experience is needed—just come ready to learn and have fun! Registration is required, and space is limited to ensure every child can fully participate. Únase a nosotros para una divertida introducción al idioma francés a través de canciones, juegos, movimiento, cuentos y manualidades sencillas. Los niños descubrirán el francés en un ambiente dinámico y acogedor mientras desarrollan vocabulario y confianza. Diseñado para niños de 5 a 11 años y sus cuidadores. No se requiere experiencia previa en francés; ¡solo venga con ganas de aprender y divertirse! Se requiere inscripción y el cupo es limitado para garantizar que cada niño pueda participar plenamente.

The Hub

Stop by and watch today's afternoon World Cup Match.

e-Learning Center

Join us for our Battle of the Books discussion! Please read House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland before this meeting. This program is for students that registered for the Battle of the Books team.

Storyhour Room

Meet the artist behind some of the Baby-Sitters Little Sister graphic novels! Join us at the library to hear about Shauna's journey as an artist, get a sneak peak of the behind the scenes work that goes into creating a graphic novel, and even see a live drawing! Shauna will answer questions and sign copies of her novels. Registration required, copies of her graphic novel will be provided while supplies last. Ages 6-10

Riverview Meeting Room

Join fellow book lovers at the library for an hour of silent reading time, then chat about your current read with the group! Registration is not required. Questions? Email tbeach@rcls.org.

e-Learning Center

This class covers vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills for ESL students with some English skills.

The Hub

Get creative and transform old clothing into something completely new! In this hands-on workshop, students will learn basic sewing and fashion design techniques while redesigning and upcycling garments into a stylish headband. A fun and creative class focused on sustainability, self-expression, and fashion creativity! Registration is required. ✨ Presented by Creative Threads Fashion Studio 🪡 All materials provided | 🧷 Library sewing machines will be used

BOE/Library Lobby

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