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.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Turtle Dance on the BIG Screen

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Age Group:

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

https://bit.ly/Turtle-Dance-Music-Classes-General-Admission-Click-Here-To-Join-The-Fun

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"Who Am I" Trivia

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Yeager Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy some really fun "Who Am I?" Trivia with us.

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SUMMER READING GAME HAS BEGUN!

All Day 7/15

Program Type:

Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth Programs, Babies, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens, Teens
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Children's Sunroom
Age Group: Youth Programs, Babies, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Summer Reading Challenge has begun!

Stop by the Bronxville Library's Children's Desk to sign-up for your reading log, category card, library card, Boundless account & more!

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Water Pistol Painting

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Event, Outdoor Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth Programs, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Lawn: Crow's Nest Hill
Age Group: Youth Programs, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Event, Outdoor Event, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come have a BLAST, literally, with your friends at the Bronxville Library!

Wear something you don't mind getting messy and join us for family pistol painting on the Crow's Nest hill library lawn!

All Ages are welcome. 

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Preschool Playdate

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Age Group:

PreK / Kindergarten
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Lawn: Crow's Nest Hill
Age Group: PreK / Kindergarten
Event Details:

Come play with us on the library lawn

weather permitting, otherwise meet us inside in the Yeager Room.

Suitable for Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

 

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 Finding Your Dream Colleges

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Virtual College Bound

Age Group:

College Bound
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

Program Type:

Virtual College Bound

Age Group:

College Bound
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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Preschool Film: Elmo in Grouchland

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

PreK / Kindergarten
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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Charlie and the Bubble Factory

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Family Event, Outdoor Event, Special Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth Programs, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens
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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Little Harmoninas

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Program Type:

Children's Music, Family Event, Outdoor Event

Age Group:

Babies, PreK / Kindergarten, Children
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.

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Age Group

Little Harmoninas

11:30am–12:30pm
Babies, PreK / Kindergarten, Children
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.

Neil Diamond: An American Classic

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
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

2:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Meditation Group

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
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.

Construction Club

3:45pm–4:45pm
Self-directed, Youth Programs, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens
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.

Children's Movie: Paddington in Peru

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children
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.

Student Leadership Opportunity for High School Students

All Day
Teens
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:

Rainbow Fish: Preschool Craft

10:30am–11:30am
PreK / Kindergarten
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 Open Play

1:30pm–2:45pm
Self-directed, Adults
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.

Out of Rushmore's Shadow

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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

Summer of Strings

4:00pm–5:15pm
Youth Programs, Children
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

SUMMER READING GAME HAS BEGUN!

All Day
Youth Programs, Babies, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens, Teens
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Children's Sunroom
Age Group: Youth Programs, Babies, PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the Summer Reading Challenge!

Stop by the Bronxville Library's Children's Desk to sign-up for your reading log, category card, library card, Boundless account & more!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required to attend this program

Adult Coloring Group

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
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.

Social Needlers

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Rob the Guitar Guy

11:30am–12:30pm
Babies, PreK / Kindergarten, Children
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Babies, PreK / Kindergarten, Children
Program Type: Children's Music
Event Details:

Dance to the music of Rob the Guitar Guy!

Performance on Patio, weather permitting, otherwise 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.

PRACTICE SUMMER READING to LUCY

1:30pm–2:30pm
PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Children's Sunroom
Age Group: PreK / Kindergarten, Children, Tweens/Teens
Program Type: Therapy Dog
Event Details:

Practice your summer reading skills with LUCY a specially trained through the Good Dog Foundation, and her owner Jeri.  Choose to read a picture book, easy reader, or from a chapter of a longer book.

Puzzles & Games Day

1:00pm–5:00pm
Self-directed, Youth Programs
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Children's Sunroom
Age Group: Self-directed, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Self-directed in library program.

Ask at the desk to see what games are available.

Meditation Group

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
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.

Adult Painting Class

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Yeager Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Erica Soto from Enjoy Erica Studios will lead us step-by-step in painting this bridge scene on canvas.

Preschool Film: We're Back! A Dinosaur Story

10:30am–12:00pm
PreK / Kindergarten, Children
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Yeager Community Room
Age Group: PreK / Kindergarten, Children
Program Type: Children's Movie (G/PG)
Event Details:

We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

Alexander Hamilton: The Musical and the Duel

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Yeager Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hamilton, a ground-breaking musical featuring Black and Latino actors playing the founding fathers won 11 Tony awards. Hamilton, who as an immigrant became the first Secretary of the Treasury and founded the U.S.

Adult Coloring Group

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
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.

After Camp Magna Tiles & Legos

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth Programs
Location: Bronxville Public Library
Room: Yeager Community Room
Age Group: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Stop by after camp to build something extraordinary!

 

Social Needlers

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.