Summer Reading at the Library!

logo Join us for our annual summer reading program for children, teens and adults.  This year's theme is Color Your World.

Children & Teens:  Starting on June 2nd, visit the Children's Room to register and receive a reading log.

Adults:  Starting on June 2nd, sign up in person at the Reference Desk to receive a packet.  Click here for the Nonfiction and Fiction reading lists relating to the theme.

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Color Our World Creative

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens/Teens, Teens
Tweens/Teens:

Mandala Coloring for Grades 6 & up, Middle/High School in the Teen room.

Look for supplies at the teen makers cart or ask at the Children's desk.

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens/Teens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:
Mandala Coloring for Grades 6 & up, Middle/High School in the Teen room.

Look for supplies at the teen makers cart or ask at the Children's desk.

Disclaimer(s)

Space & Materials limited, when they gone, they gone.

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Meditation Group

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Board Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Meditation Group:

This event takes place in person in the Board Room located on the lower level of the Library.First come, first served, with a maximum of eight people.Recharge and refresh with 90 m...

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

This event takes place in person in the Board Room located on the lower level of the Library.

First come, first served, with a maximum of eight people.

Recharge and refresh with 90 minutes of meditation and light yoga.  Reconnect with your body, recharge your vitality, develop inner peace, and leave feeling relaxed, empowered and revitalized.

Group leader Norma Nathan has over thirty years experience facilitating meditation and personal growth events.

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 Finding Your Dream Colleges

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual College Bound
Age Group:
College Bound
College Bound / Parent Event:

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Admissions: Getting Into College

Virtual Event
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: College Bound
Program Type: Virtual College Bound
Event Details:

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Admissions: Getting Into College

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ACT: Practice Tests

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual College Bound
Age Group:
College Bound
College Bound / Parent Event:

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Practice Tests

Virtual Event
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: College Bound
Program Type: Virtual College Bound
Event Details:

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Practice Tests

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Practice ACT

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual College Bound
Age Group:
Teens, College Bound
College Bound / Parent Event:

PRACTICE ACT TEST, Receive Results, See if this is the Test for you!

Virtual Event
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, College Bound
Program Type: Virtual College Bound
Event Details:

PRACTICE ACT TEST, Receive Results, See if this is the Test for you!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required to attend this program

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Preschool Film: Elmo in Grouchland

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Yeager Community Room at Bronxville Public Library
Age Group:
PreK / Kindergarten
Preschool Program:

Elmo in Grouchland

When his blanket is transported to a distant world inhabited by Grouches following a feud between a friend of his, Elmo sets off on an adventure to retrieve it back.

1999 ‧ Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 17m

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Yeager Community Room
Age Group: PreK / Kindergarten
Event Details:

Elmo in Grouchland

When his blanket is transported to a distant world inhabited by Grouches following a feud between a friend of his, Elmo sets off on an adventure to retrieve it back.

1999 ‧ Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 17m

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Mah Jongg Open Play

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Patio at Bronxville Public Library
Age Group:
Self-directed, Adults

Join us outside on our patio for open play of Mah Jongg.  Sets will be available to use.  Some prior knowledge of the game is necessary as there will be no formal instruction.

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Self-directed, Adults
Event Details:

Join us outside on our patio for open play of Mah Jongg.  Sets will be available to use.  Some prior knowledge of the game is necessary as there will be no formal instruction.

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The Bauhaus School: Modern Architecture & Design in Germany During the 1920's and 1930's

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Yeager Community Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

The Bauhaus was the most influential school of art, architecture, design and craft of the twentieth century. Founded in 1919 following the defeat of Germany in World War I, the Bauhaus attracted a distinguished international faculty.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Yeager Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Bauhaus was the most influential school of art, architecture, design and craft of the twentieth century. Founded in 1919 following the defeat of Germany in World War I, the Bauhaus attracted a distinguished international faculty.

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Summer of Strings

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Teen Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Music, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Youth Programs, Children
Registration Only Event:

Summer of Strings is a mini music camp for kids entering Grades 3 -5 in the fall of 2025.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth Programs, Children
Program Type: Children's Music, Summer Reading, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer of Strings is a mini music camp for kids entering Grades 3 -5 in the fall of 2025.

Disclaimer(s)

Must be able to attend all sessions

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Adult Coloring Group

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Board Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Coloring Group:

Join us for an in-person coloring group.  Coloring sheets will be provided along with colored pencils and pens.  You are also welcome to bring your own supplies with you ...

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Join us for an in-person coloring group.  Coloring sheets will be provided along with colored pencils and pens.  You are also welcome to bring your own supplies with you from home.

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Charlie and the Bubble Factory

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Patio at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Outdoor Event, Special Event, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth Programs, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens
Outdoor Event:

Bubbles, bubbles everywhere!

All ages welcome!

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Youth Programs, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens
Program Type: Family Event, Outdoor Event, Special Event, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bubbles, bubbles everywhere!

All ages welcome!

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Social Needlers

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Social Needlers:

Join us for a knitting and crochet hour every Wednesday.  We chat and socialize while making beautiful items which we donate to the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Join us for a knitting and crochet hour every Wednesday.  We chat and socialize while making beautiful items which we donate to the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.

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Little Harmoninas

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Patio at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Music, Family Event, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Babies, PreK / Kindergarten, Children

Sing &  Dance with Miss Cristina and your friends on the library patio.

All ages welcome!

If weather is poor, this event will be held in the Yeager room.

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Babies, PreK / Kindergarten, Children
Program Type: Children's Music, Family Event, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Sing &  Dance with Miss Cristina and your friends on the library patio.

All ages welcome!

If weather is poor, this event will be held in the Yeager room.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Wednesday Matinee: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (Color Your World Series)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Yeager Community Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Movie
Age Group:
Adults

This film stars John Wayne in a standout performance as Captain Nathan Brittles, an aging cavalry officer on the eve of retirement, grappling with his final mission amidst looming Native American hostilities. 

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Yeager Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Movie
Event Details:

This film stars John Wayne in a standout performance as Captain Nathan Brittles, an aging cavalry officer on the eve of retirement, grappling with his final mission amidst looming Native American hostilities. 

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Neil Diamond: An American Classic

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual-Zoom
Age Group:
Adults

Few American songwriters and vocalists have contributed more to the world of popular music over the last half-century than Neil Diamond.  Ten of his songs have reached the #1 position on the Billboard charts with 28 others reaching top ten st

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual-Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:

Few American songwriters and vocalists have contributed more to the world of popular music over the last half-century than Neil Diamond.  Ten of his songs have reached the #1 position on the Billboard charts with 28 others reaching top ten st

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required to attend this program

Book Donation Drop-Off

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Front Reading Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Other

Donations will be limited to 10 books per patron, during the designated hours only.  Books will be screened for suitability before being accepted.
Here are a few things to consider:

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Front Reading Room
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Donations will be limited to 10 books per patron, during the designated hours only.  Books will be screened for suitability before being accepted.
Here are a few things to consider:

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Meditation Group

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Board Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Meditation Group:

This event takes place in person in the Board Room located on the lower level of the Library.First come, first served, with a maximum of eight people.Recharge and refresh with 90 m...

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

This event takes place in person in the Board Room located on the lower level of the Library.

First come, first served, with a maximum of eight people.

Recharge and refresh with 90 minutes of meditation and light yoga.  Reconnect with your body, recharge your vitality, develop inner peace, and leave feeling relaxed, empowered and revitalized.

Group leader Norma Nathan has over thirty years experience facilitating meditation and personal growth events.

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Construction Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Yeager Community Room at Bronxville Public Library
Age Group:
Self-directed, Youth Programs, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens

Keva Planks, Legos, Lincoln Logs & Magna Tiles.

This is a program for all ages, suitable for Grades K-6.

Please supervise and monitor your child's behavior while attending the program.

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Yeager Community Room
Age Group: Self-directed, Youth Programs, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Keva Planks, Legos, Lincoln Logs & Magna Tiles.

This is a program for all ages, suitable for Grades K-6.

Please supervise and monitor your child's behavior while attending the program.

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Children's Movie: Paddington in Peru

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Yeager Community Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Movie (G/PG)
Age Group:
Children
Children's Movie (G/PG):

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Yeager Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children's Movie (G/PG)
Event Details:

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.

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Student Leadership Opportunity for High School Students

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
2025 Summer Leadership Institute is taking place in Yonkers July 28th-August 1st!

There are 3 easy ways to get your ticket:

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
2025 Summer Leadership Institute is taking place in Yonkers July 28th-August 1st!

There are 3 easy ways to get your ticket:

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Rainbow Fish: Preschool Craft

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Sunroom at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
PreK / Kindergarten
Preschool Program:

Simple Crafts for Small Hands.

First come, first served / while supplies last.

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Children's Sunroom
Age Group: PreK / Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Simple Crafts for Small Hands.

First come, first served / while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Space & Materials limited, when they gone, they gone.

mah jongg tiles

Mah Jongg Open Play

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Patio at Bronxville Public Library
Age Group:
Self-directed, Adults

Join us outside on our patio for open play of Mah Jongg.  Sets will be available to use.  Some prior knowledge of the game is necessary as there will be no formal instruction.

Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Self-directed, Adults
Event Details:

Join us outside on our patio for open play of Mah Jongg.  Sets will be available to use.  Some prior knowledge of the game is necessary as there will be no formal instruction.

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Out of Rushmore's Shadow

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Yeager Community Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Parents Choice award winning storyteller Lou Del Bianco portrays his grandfather Luigi Del Bianco and tells the story of his unique contribution as chief carver on our nation’s greatest memorial.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Yeager Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parents Choice award winning storyteller Lou Del Bianco portrays his grandfather Luigi Del Bianco and tells the story of his unique contribution as chief carver on our nation’s greatest memorial.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required to attend this program

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Summer of Strings

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Teen Room at Bronxville Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Music, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Youth Programs, Children
Registration Only Event:

Summer of Strings is a mini music camp for kids entering Grades 3 -5 in the fall of 2025.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth Programs, Children
Program Type: Children's Music, Summer Reading, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer of Strings is a mini music camp for kids entering Grades 3 -5 in the fall of 2025.

Disclaimer(s)

Must be able to attend all sessions