Week Calendar

Meeting of the Finance Committee of the Ossining Public Library Board of Trustees

This is a registered class. 

If you are interested in your child participating, please reach out to Ignayra Lopez at ilopez@ossininglibrary.org.

Visit the OPL Table at the Ossining Farmers' Market on Saturday Sept. 28 from 9:00am to 1:00pm! We'll have info, bookmarks, and giveaways...need a library card?

Escape the everyday stresses, relax and breathe in our yoga program.  Don't forget your yoga mat!

For children ages 1-2 1/2, with a grownup

Mother Goose rhymes and songs with lots of participation!

Westchester County Department of Health Navigators are available for appointments in the Library.  Call 914-995-6350 or email HNAV@westchestergov.com.

For children ages 1-3, with a grownup

Songs, stories, rhymes, and bubbles, followed by sensory play.

Westchester County Department of Health Navigators are available for appointments in the Library.  Call 914-995-6350 or email HQT1@westchestercountyny.gov.

Join us for a ten session ESOL class for adults on Friday mornings. ESOL teacher Laura Doty will teach the class in person from *10:30 AM to 12:30 PM* from September 20 through November 22, 2024. 

Do you want to learn the basics of knitting and how to knit?  Is knitting your hobby?  Interested in meeting fellow knitters?  Then this is the group for you!  

Whether you are a first-time worker, returning to the workforce, or an established executive, our individual career coaching will ensure you take the right steps toward success.

Our coaches can support you with:

Join us for a morning book chat and enjoy fresh bagels and a lively discussion.

The next book is titled "The Glass Castle" by Jeanette Walls.

Copies of the book can be found on the Book Group Shelves on the first floor.

For pre-walkers and their caregivers

A special time to bond with your infant and meet other caregivers. Enjoy movement, books, and nursery rhymes.

For children of all ages

Storytime fun for the whole family.

Michael Goodman is presenting three special SAT review sessions to help you prepare for the October SAT.

All three sessions will cover both Math and English.

Meet the Trustees of the Ossining Public Library!  Learn about the role of our Library Trustees and share your thoughts about the library.  

For children of all ages

Practice and build upon your reading skills with a trained and certified dog.

Join us on Friday afternoons to play Mahjong with other local players.  Attendees must have some knowledge of the game.  

For preschoolers, with a grownup

Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish.

In the 1830s, New York City took on the planning and construction of its first public water supply system, tapping the waters of the Croton River in Westchester County and delivering it via a 40-mile brick aqueduct to Manhattan.

 For more information on campaigns, come speak with James in the Teen Room. 

Improve your Spanish or English conversation skills by practicing in small groups in this friendly online learning experience. Your listening and speaking skills will improve, and your vocabulary will grow.

Learn the basics of expressing yourself through art, writing, doodling, collage, music and more.  This two-part class gives you the opportunity to experiment with writing and visual arts and tools for healing.

Come hang out and play games on the Switch and PlayStation 5!

The League of Women Voters of Northwest Westchester invites you to join us for an informative discussion about the NY Equal Rights Amendment, which will appear as Proposal 1 on the November ballot.

Take your Spanish language skills to the next level with our Intermediate Spanish Conversation Course.

Join Guillermo for a weekly session of Beginner Spanish.

Come learn about an Indian staple and learn to make Pakora: Indian style fritters with chickpea flour and vegetables! 

Registration is required as space is limited to 10 participants. See you there!

For children 8-12 

Celebrate the spooky season by turning a doll into a Zombie. Materials will be provided. Limited to the first 20 participants. 

For ages 8-12+

Challenge your knowledge with fast-paced questions on different topics and win sweet rewards for your efforts.

School is back in session, but the battle for cupcake supremacy is in full swing! 

Registration is required. 

Let the library help make schoolwork a little less stressful. 

For students in grades Kindergarten to 6th. This program only meets when school is in session. Children must have school work to complete. 

For kids ages 6-12.

Learn to play the Pokémon card game. Find opponents, try new decks, and get advice to improve your game. 

Let the library help make schoolwork a little less stressful. 

For students in grades Kindergarten to 6th. This program only meets when school is in session. Children must have school work to complete. 

Join us for this exciting meditation workshop, "Qigong."  Qigong is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing, and movement exercise.  This workshop will be taught by certified and t

For children ages 6-12

In an afternoon rut? Switch it up, Nintendo Style! Hang out and play all your favorite games with other kids in the library.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we'll delve into the world of printmaking with inspiration from Cuban artist Wilfredo Lam. After exploring his techniques, you'll have the chance to create your own artwork. All materials will be provided.

Let the library help make schoolwork a little less stressful. 

For students in grades Kindergarten to 6th. This program only meets when school is in session. Children must have school work to complete. 

Whether you are a first-time worker, returning to the workforce, or an established executive, our individual career coaching will ensure you take the right steps toward success.

Our coaches can support you with:

Let the library help make schoolwork a little less stressful. 

For students in grades Kindergarten to 6th. This program only meets when school is in session. Children must have school work to complete. 

Enjoy playing Magic or looking to learn how to play the game? Join us in the Cafe Area on Thursdays for Magic: the Gathering. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your own deck or create your own to play using our collection of cards.

For ages 4-12.  Children 6 and under with an adult.

Let's get creative and have fun with art!

Join us for weekly silent meditation hosted by Yorktown Zen and the Ossining Public Library.

Participants will have two 25-minute silent meditation periods, separated by a brief walking meditation.  Cushions and chairs are provided.

For children ages 5-8

Children can practice their Spanish through activities and games. Children must have some prior knowledge of the language to participate.

Children may practice and build upon their reading skills with Mason, a trained and certified therapy dog. 

For readers up to 12 years old. 

Join us for yoga in person or on Zoom -- it's a hybrid class!

Practice for Westchester Libraries Battle of the Books Compeition. 

For Team Members only. 

An exciting roleplaying game, just for kids!  Join us on our campaign "Basilisks Don't Blink", filled with monsters, traps, intrigue, and treasure!

Join us for a screening of the short documentary The ABC's of Book Banning, which highlights the experiences of  students affected by book bans in their school districts.

Sailing the South Pacific and boldly going where Sparta Artist Alfred Agate and the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842 has gone before.

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the recent changes.

The world is filled with amazing books to read, cool sculptures of book characters, and fantastic book festivals. As a passionate reader, your bucket list is filled with ideas of places to visit that are related to books.

Do you need to practice speaking and understanding English? Come to our English Conversation Group to improve your skills with native speakers and others learning English in a supportive and relaxed atmosphere.