January 2025

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Wednesday, January 1Library Closed

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Monday, January 61:00—2:00 PMLocated in the Program Room

Senior Monday! Hot Chocolate on a Stick

Hot Chocolate on a StickIt’s winter and what is the best drink in winter? Hot chocolate!! We will be making hot chocolate on a stick which once you pour hot milk over them makes amazing hot chocolate. There will be lots of toppings to make the most delicious drink and gift bags in case you want to make it a present.…Learn More

Monday, January 63:45—4:45 PMLocated in the Program Room

Teens Hot Chocolate on a Stick

Hot Chocolate on a StickIt’s winter and what is the best drink in winter? Hot chocolate!! We will be making hot chocolate on a stick which once you pour hot milk over them makes amazing hot chocolate. Our programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through our patrons' generous contributions.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 710:30—11:00 AMLocated in the Program Room

Shake Your Sillies Out!

Shake Your Sillies Out!Come children ages 18 – 48 months and get your body in gear to feel energized and have lots of fun with songs, musical instruments, stories and parachute fun!Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the building. Our programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through our patrons' generous contributions.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 8All DayGo to the Reference Desk

Spice and Herb of the Month Kit

Spices and HerbsThis month is. .. Thyme!Pick up starts January 8th at the Reference DeskEvery month the Somers Library will showcase a different spice or herb for patrons to try. Each kit contains three recipes and enough spice or herb to try all three recipes. No registration required, see the reference desk.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 810:30—11:30 AMLocated in the Program Room

Playdates at the Library

Playdates at the LibraryJoin us at the library for a playdate! We’ll have toys, arts and crafts (self-guided), books & music for children to enjoy while parents/guardians get a chance to meet and mingle. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the building.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 83:45—4:45 PMLocated in the Conference Room

3rd Grade Book Club

3rd Grade Book ClubSecond Wednesday of the monthStudents meet once a month after school to discuss a book that they’ve read in advance, make a craft or play a game. This Club will be led by Renee Rauch. Children must be in the grade they register for. This month we will be reading White Fur Flying by Patricia MacLachlan.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 93:45—5:00 PMLocated in the Program Room

Teens Asian Culture Club – Fan Painting

Teen Asian Culture ClubLocal artist, Jahyun will be in the library as an event for our Teens Asian Club, to teach fan painting. Using plain paper fans and examples of traditional art, the teens are encouraged to create their own visions of fan art. Asian Club is usually a drop-in program learning about food, cuisine, television shows and crafts from all over Asia.…Learn More

Thursday, January 94:00—5:00 PMIn the Children's Room

Kids' LEGO Club

Kids' LEGO ClubOur popular Drop-In LEGO club continues! Come to the Children’s Room and make a themed creation or get creative and use your imagination. Your creations will go on display in the library for all to see until the next club meeting for your next LEGO build! DUPLO & LEGOs - Great for ages 3 & up.…Learn More
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Monday, January 131:00—2:00 PMLocated in the Program Room

Senior Monday! Bingo!

Senior Monday! Bingo!Come and join us for a few games of bingo, meet new friends and win some prizes!Our programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through our patrons' generous contributions. The Somers Library ~ (914) 232-5717 ~ www. somerslibrary. orgPrograms subject to change.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 1410:30—11:00 AMLocated in the Program Room

Shake Your Sillies Out!

Shake Your Sillies Out!Come children ages 18 – 48 months and get your body in gear to feel energized and have lots of fun with songs, musical instruments, stories and parachute fun!Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the building. Our programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through our patrons' generous contributions.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 1510:30—11:30 AMLocated in the Program Room

Playdates at the Library

Playdates at the LibraryJoin us at the library for a playdate! We’ll have toys, arts and crafts (self-guided), books & music for children to enjoy while parents/guardians get a chance to meet and mingle. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the building.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 153:45—4:45 PMLocated in the Conference Room

4th & 5th Grade Book Club

4th & 5th Grade Book ClubThird Wednesday of the monthStudents meet once a month after school to discuss a book that they’ve read in advance, make a craft or play a game. This Club will be led by Alan Briones. Children must be in the grade they register for. This month we will be reading The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker & Stacy Davidowitz.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 163:45—5:00 PMLocated in the Teen Room

Teens Asian Culture Club

Teen Asian Culture ClubWe will meet weekly and have fun watching anime, crafting, cooking Asian food or sampling Asian snacks. Once a month we will have a guest presenter to teach about Japan, Korea, China and other countries in Asia. Register or walk-in for regular meetings.…Learn More
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Friday, January 172:30—4:00 PMLocated in the Program Room
A Zoom Presentation

Somers Library Book Group “Huck Finn” and “James”

Huckleberry Finn and JamesAvailable to attend either in person or virtual via Zoom. A departure from our one book per meeting practice, we discuss two: Mark Twain’s classic “Huck Finn,” the nineteenth-century boy from a Mississippi River town who recounts his adventures down the river with a runaway slave, and Percival Everett’s “James,” an action-packed reimagining of Huck’s adventures from the enslaved James’ point of view.…Learn More
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Monday, January 20Library Closed

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Tuesday, January 2110:30—11:00 AMLocated in the Program Room

Shake Your Sillies Out!

Shake Your Sillies Out!Come children ages 18 – 48 months and get your body in gear to feel energized and have lots of fun with songs, musical instruments, stories and parachute fun!Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the building. Our programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through our patrons' generous contributions.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 213:45—4:45 PMLocated in the Program Room

Kids Snacks Around the World - TBA

Kids Snacks Around the World - TBAThe very popular kids program returns! In this program, you can sample the cookies, chips, crackers and candy that kids are eating in other parts of the world. At this meeting, we will be sampling snacks from TBA! We cannot take responsibility for any food allergies.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 216:00—7:00 PMLocated in the Program Room
A Zoom Presentation

Visiting College Campuses and What to Expect

Visiting College Campuses and What to ExpectHybrid, Available to attend In-Person or Virtually via ZoomAs Winter and Spring break approach, high school students and their parents start to think about visiting colleges on their list. Join Deborah Hardy of GuidED Consulting, LLC as she discusses the ins and outs of those visits and what to expect.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 2210:30—11:30 AMLocated in the Program Room

Playdates at the Library

Playdates at the LibraryJoin us at the library for a playdate! We’ll have toys, arts and crafts (self-guided), books & music for children to enjoy while parents/guardians get a chance to meet and mingle. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the building.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 232:00—3:30 PMLocated in the Program Room

Getting to Know E-Mail

Know nothing about E-mail? Then this is for you! Staff member Juan Carlos welcomes you to this presentation to get answers for your questions like,How do I tell which emails are scams?Why do I get so many emails?How do I stop this?Why do they still keep sending me messages?Where are the attachments?This is your chance to better understand and hopefully clear some frustrations about the chaotic world of emails.…Learn More

Thursday, January 233:45—5:00 PMLocated in the Teen Room

Teens Asian Culture Club

Teen Asian Culture ClubWe will meet weekly and have fun watching anime, crafting, cooking Asian food or sampling Asian snacks. Once a month we will have a guest presenter to teach about Japan, Korea, China and other countries in Asia. Register or walk-in for regular meetings.…Learn More

Thursday, January 234:00—5:00 PMIn the Children's Room

Kids' LEGO Club

Kids' LEGO ClubOur popular Drop-In LEGO club continues! Come to the Children’s Room and make a themed creation or get creative and use your imagination. Your creations will go on display in the library for all to see until the next club meeting for your next LEGO build! DUPLO & LEGOs - Great for ages 3 & up.…Learn More
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Friday, January 2410:30 AM—1:30 PMLocated in the Program Room

Homeschool Presentations

You must be a current homeschooler with school aged children to attend. This is not a drop off event. Contact: Aubry Backer at RambleonRose914@gmail. com to register.
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Monday, January 2712:30—2:00 PMLocated in the Program Room

Senior Monday! Trivia

Senior Monday! TriviaStretch your brain, have some fun and make new friends. We welcome individuals and teams up to four people to participate in a traditional trivia game. If you come by yourself we will add you to a team, so don’t be shy. Our programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through our patrons' generous contributions.…Learn More

Monday, January 276:30—7:45 PMLocated in the Program Room
A Zoom Presentation

Somers Library Classic Book Group “Watership Down”

Watership Down by Richard AdamsAvailable to attend either in person or virtual via Zoom. Set in England’s Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage and survival follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 2810:30—11:00 AMLocated in the Program Room

Shake Your Sillies Out!

Shake Your Sillies Out!Come children ages 18 – 48 months and get your body in gear to feel energized and have lots of fun with songs, musical instruments, stories and parachute fun!Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the building. Our programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through our patrons' generous contributions.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 283:45—5:00 PMLocated in the Program Room

Teens Cook! Makarna Pizza

Teens CookingBased on the Turkish Makarna pasta dish, we will be making pasta pizza but not quite the way we do it in NY! Come along and learn how to make this tasty treat. Our programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through our patrons' generous contributions.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 2910:30—11:30 AMLocated in the Program Room

Playdates at the Library

Playdates at the LibraryJoin us at the library for a playdate! We’ll have toys, arts and crafts (self-guided), books & music for children to enjoy while parents/guardians get a chance to meet and mingle. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the building.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 293:45—4:45 PMLocated in the Program Room

STEM – Build a Piggy Bank

STEMSimple Machines – Build a Piggy Bank For Grades 4 – 7. Storing money in a safe place has been an age-old worry. Way back when clay pots were used to store money, a clay called pygg was used from which the name piggy bank came. This time we are building a simple machine version of a piggy bank.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 303:45—5:00 PMLocated in the Teen Room

Teens Asian Culture Club

Teen Asian Culture ClubWe will meet weekly and have fun watching anime, crafting, cooking Asian food or sampling Asian snacks. Once a month we will have a guest presenter to teach about Japan, Korea, China and other countries in Asia. Register or walk-in for regular meetings.…Learn More

Thursday, January 306:00—7:30 PMLocated in the Program Room

Getting to Know Libby

Getting to Know LibbyLibby is your library on the go! Available on smartphones, tablets, and computers! Whether you are new to Libby or just in need of a refresher, this program is for you. We are here to help you understand Libby and enjoy your borrows wherever you go. Loaded with eBooks and audiobooks, your digital library is waiting for you!Our programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through our patrons' generous contributions.…Learn More
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