Events for Young People
The Library is a gateway to literacy, and introduces children to the attendant skills of storytelling and listening. Our programs, for even the youngest patrons, develop an appreciation for those skills, as well as for the value of sharing. All the Library’s offerings, including art workshops, robotics classes, book clubs, and more, strive to provide the safe and fertile ground from which flights of imagination are launched and young lives are otherwise enriched.
To register for our children’s programs, which are free but have limited enrollment, please email us at amanning@hastingslibrary.org with your child’s name and grade.
Children attending library programs should have a caregiver present in the building if they are not yet in first grade. Caregivers of children in grades 1-4 attending library programs should leave a contact number if they leave the building.
Please give a 24-hour cancellation notice to allow others on the waiting list to attend.
The Introverts Book Club (Offsite at The Good Witch)
October 2 (First Friday of the month)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Allee hosts an independent reading/book discussion group. (There is about 20 minutes of discussion for every 40 minutes of quiet reading.)
There is no required reading; simply bring whatever book you’re currently reading.
This group is typically attended by adults, but all ages are welcome. No registration (or purchase) necessary.
A Special Saturday Storytime
October 3
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Join local authors Pamela Paul and Roni Schotter for a special readaloud program!
Roni Schotter will read “Bibi Steps Out!” (Candlewick, 2026) and Pamela Paul will read “The Path” (Penguin Random House, 2026). Both picture books draw inspiration from local Westchester County trails and celebrate nature, community, and working together to make something beautiful.
No registration required.
Teen Advisory Board
October 4 (First Sunday of the month)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Help us plan future programs, book purchases, and changes to the Teen Space!
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org for more information on how to join.
Kids LEGO Club
October 7 (First Wednesday of the month)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
For grades K-3.
Each session, attendees will be invited to work on a new LEGO set or theme or simply free play. Some sessions will feature LEGO videos.
Registration is appreciated but not required. Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register or for more information.
New Parents* Club: Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits for Your Little One
October 9 (Second Friday of the month)
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Are you a first time parent of a baby or toddler? Want to meet other local families? Are there parenting topics you’d like to learn about through free workshops led by experts?
Join the Library’s New Parents & Primary Caregivers Club! Drop-ins are welcome, registration not required. Babies are always welcome!
*This is a club for parents, including foster parents, or anyone else serving as a child’s primary guardian. It is not a baby social group that you should send your child to along with a babysitter, nanny, or other paid childcare worker.
Best for parents/caregivers of children ages birth-2 years.
At this month’s meeting, child and infant sleep consultant Angie Rothing will present and take questions.
The newborn months through early toddlerhood can present unique challenges as your child is developing rapidly and so is their sleep! It can be overwhelming trying to figure out how to best support your child during this ever-changing time of growth and development. Knowing what to expect and what you can do as they go through these different stages can make a world of difference for their sleep….and yours!
In this interactive discussion, we will focus on when and how to incorporate healthy sleep habits into your child’s daily routine. We will discuss the different sleep milestones your child will reach and how to best support your little one as their sleep develops and matures.
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org with any questions.
Family Bingo Night
October 14
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Come join us for Bingo and refreshments in the Library’s spacious Orr Room!
Small prizes available. Snacks served.
Registration is not required but helps us know how much food to have available. Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Kids Craft Club for Ages 9-13
October 28 (Last Wednesday of the month)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m
Join us for our monthly crafting program!
Each month we will embark on a new crafting project together.
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register. Registration is required by the Wednesday prior so that we can ensure there are enough materials.
Young Readers Book Club
Returning November 11
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m
This book club is for grades 3-5.
Each month we discuss a book we’ve read over the course of the last month.
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Toddler Time with Allee
Mondays
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Will not take place on October 26
Ideal for toddlers (2+) and their caregiver/s.
Join us for stories and sing alongs in the Picture Book Room!
No registration required.
Music Time With Adam Hart
Tuesdays
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
For ages 10 months-5 years and their caretakers.
Adam Hart invites kids to sing a little song with him. He will perform familiar songs, and new ones too!
No registration required.
Fingerplay Fun
Wednesdays
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For babies – 10 months to 2 years – and their caregivers.
Join us for songs and fingerplays in the Barnes Room to build your babies’ fine motor and social skills!
No registration required.