Events

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited. First come will be first served. No pre-registration required.*

Looking for a creative and relaxing hour with clay? We will provide the materials and you supply the inspiration.

Kids and teens are welcome to perform their talent in our community room! Whether you sing, play an instrument, dance, act, write poetry or other genres, or have any other kind of performance, our talent show is for you to shine. For all children and teens up to age 18. Please make sure your performance is about 8 minutes long or less so we can fit everyone in. Piano is available. This event will be first come, first served; sign-up sheet for performers will be at first floor service desk st…

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

Hey Teens! Are you looking for a personal and practical gift for someone special? Come join us for this opportunity to express your creativity. All materials will be provided by NYPL.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library. Get creative and paint with us! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in, or you may bring your own painting smock from home. This event is first come first served, please sign up at the children's information desk when you arrive the day of the event after 2:00pm. For children ages 5-12 with caregivers.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited. First come will be first served. No pre-registration required.*

Hey teens! Did you know coloring is a great stress reliever? Join us to relax and partake in some coloring. All materials will be provided by NYPL.

Build with us and make anything you can imagine! This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library This event is first come first served, please sign up at the children's information desk when you arrive the day of the event after 2:00pm For children ages 5-12 with caregivers.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

Come join to find out all the fun things you can do at the Library this summer, Tons of books to read and fun craft programs too! We are giving away free books!

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited. First come will be first served. No pre-registration required.*

Hey Teens! Everyone has a favorite book. Come join us for an opportunity to draw the cover of your favorite book. We will supply all materials Because supplies are limited, please preregister online

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

Open Book Hour @ Richmondtown Library - 12:00pm Join us for an hour of recommendations and conversations about your favorite recent reads! This is a casual discussion session that will focus on what you're currently reading and your favorties from the past. Together, we will discover new books, authors, titles, and genres! Additional books will be displayed at the discussion and will be available to check-out! Pick your next favorite read off of our Free Book Giveaway bookcart *No Regist…

Richmondtown's Gather & Stitch: Knitting & Crocheting Group Join us for an hour of fun as we knit, stitch, and crochet! Monday, July.8 at 12:00PM -Supplies Not Included - No Registration Required -

* IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED THIS PROGRAM ALREADY AND HAVE STARTED A KIT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION, JUST COME ! * * REGISTRATION IS FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS * Join us for 2 hours of Diamond Painting! Diamond Painting is very similar to a Paint-by-Number, except we use hundreds of small diamonds instead of paint. Diamond painting is a somewhat new hobby that was popularized around 2015. Each space on the canvas is numbered, all you have to do is stick the corresponding piece of rh…

Adult Art Studio Richmondtown Library We welcome you to join us for our Adult Art Studio program! Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects or start anew. You can improve your portfolio by creating a drawing, painting, mixed media collage, or more! Supplies will be provided, but participants are welcomed to bring their own. Drop in, share your art, and meet new people! Open to Adults 18+

Join us for an hour of Teen Keychain Designing! We have keychains that you can create to make your own! All supplies will be provided. Registration is Required - Supplies are Limited! Ages 12 and up

Open Book Hour @ Richmondtown Library - 12:00pm Join us for an hour of recommendations and conversations about your favorite recent reads! This is a casual discussion session that will focus on what you're currently reading and your favorties from the past. Together, we will discover new books, authors, titles, and genres! Additional books will be displayed at the discussion and will be available to check-out! Pick your next favorite read off of our Free Book Giveaway bookcart *No Regist…

Richmondtown's Gather & Stitch: Knitting & Crocheting Group Join us for an hour of fun as we knit, stitch, and crochet! Monday, Aug.12 at 12:00PM -Supplies Not Included - No Registration Required -

* IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED THIS PROGRAM ALREADY AND HAVE STARTED A KIT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION, JUST COME ! * * REGISTRATION IS FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS * Join us for 2 hours of Diamond Painting! Diamond Painting is very similar to a Paint-by-Number, except we use hundreds of small diamonds instead of paint. Diamond painting is a somewhat new hobby that was popularized around 2015. Each space on the canvas is numbered, all you have to do is stick the corresponding piece of rh…

Adult Art Studio Richmondtown Library We welcome you to join us for our Adult Art Studio program! Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects or start anew. You can improve your portfolio by creating a drawing, painting, mixed media collage, or more! Supplies will be provided, but participants are welcomed to bring their own. Drop in, share your art, and meet new people! Open to Adults 18+

Hey teens! We hope you had a great summer! To help you cherish some memories, we are having a picture frame decorating program, this way you can put a picture of your favorite summer memory in it, or any picture that you want! Registration is Required - Supplies are Limited Ages 12 and up

Happy Fall, Teens! Stop by the Richmondtown Library and decorate your own Fall and Halloween themed bookmarks! All supplies are provided, no registration required. This program will be held in our Young Adult section on the first floor.