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Homework Help

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Learning & Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Students in grades K-8 are invited to stop by the Library on Wednesday afternoons for low-stress, one-on-one tutoring in a variety of academic & social/emotional areas.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess for Kids & Teens

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Learning & Education, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join USCF Rated Coach Kenaya Massaline to practice the timeless game of chess in a welcoming environment!

Participants will learn strategies and techniques, improve problem-solving skills, and play friendly matches.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

How to Be an Upstander

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ottinger Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Local Interest, Non-Library Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

"How to Be an Upstander" talk with the Human Rights Commissioner.

This event is in the "Tweens (grades 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Caldecott Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Learning & Education
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens, Adults

Love children's lit and want to learn about the best books of 2025? 

Join the Library to read & discuss the newest candidates for the Caldecott Medal — an annual award given to the most distinguished picture book for children!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice of the Month Kit Pickup

02/02/2026 @ 1:00pm to 02/04/2026 @ 5:30pm
Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Spice of the Month
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get cooking with the Library with our fourth year of Spice of the Month! Together, we explore new spices, new cuisines, and new cultures.

Every month, pick up a kit that includes:

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Short Story Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Curious about short stories, or already love them? Interested in a book club but don’t have time for a whole book? This group is for you!

This event is in the "Big Kids (grades K-4)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (grades 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:45pm - 4:30pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Learning & Education, Technology
Age Group:
Big Kids (grades K-4), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens

For anyone age 8-18.

We provide the LEGO; you provide the imagination! Come to the Library and use our extensive LEGO collection to build anything your heart desires based on weekly themes.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Help

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Learning & Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Students in grades K-8 are invited to stop by the Library on Wednesday afternoons for low-stress, one-on-one tutoring in a variety of academic & social/emotional areas.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess for Kids & Teens

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Learning & Education, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join USCF Rated Coach Kenaya Massaline to practice the timeless game of chess in a welcoming environment!

Participants will learn strategies and techniques, improve problem-solving skills, and play friendly matches.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Unhired Hands: Slavery in Queens & Massachusetts

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottinger Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community Events, History, Learning & Education, Local Interest
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Join us for a talk with David Mills, winner of the North American Book Award for his work on northern slavery and Cullman Center Fellow at the New York Public Library. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Aaron Copland Tribute: Riverview Jazz Concert

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ottinger Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Concerts, Films & Performances, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Join us for an enchanting afternoon music tribute to Aaron Copland -- American composer, critic, writer, teacher, pianist, and conductor -- featuring Joyce Hammann on violin and Bari Mort on piano.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Short Story Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottinger Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Curious about short stories, or already love them? Interested in a book club but don’t have time for a whole book? This group is for you!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Zoom talk: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Concerts, Films & Performances, Learning & Education, Online Only
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Join Eddi Khaytman, MBA, for an engaging and informative presentation that introduces attendees to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is a live talk on Zoom.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Big Kids (grades K-4)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (grades 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:45pm - 4:30pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Learning & Education, Technology
Age Group:
Big Kids (grades K-4), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens

For anyone age 8-18.

We provide the LEGO; you provide the imagination! Come to the Library and use our extensive LEGO collection to build anything your heart desires based on weekly themes.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Help

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Learning & Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Students in grades K-8 are invited to stop by the Library on Wednesday afternoons for low-stress, one-on-one tutoring in a variety of academic & social/emotional areas.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess for Kids & Teens

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Learning & Education, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join USCF Rated Coach Kenaya Massaline to practice the timeless game of chess in a welcoming environment!

Participants will learn strategies and techniques, improve problem-solving skills, and play friendly matches.

This event is in the "Tweens (grades 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Visible Mending 101

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Learning & Education
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens, Adults

Express your creativity while practicing sustainability! 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Short Story Group

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Curious about short stories, or already love them? Interested in a book club but don’t have time for a whole book? This group is for you!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Director's Cut

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottinger Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Concerts, Films & Performances, Learning & Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you ever wanted to join a book club for films?

Director's Cut is a monthly gathering and open discussion for film enthusiasts.

This event is in the "Big Kids (grades K-4)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (grades 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:45pm - 4:30pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Learning & Education, Technology
Age Group:
Big Kids (grades K-4), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens

For anyone age 8-18.

We provide the LEGO; you provide the imagination! Come to the Library and use our extensive LEGO collection to build anything your heart desires based on weekly themes.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Help

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Learning & Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Students in grades K-8 are invited to stop by the Library on Wednesday afternoons for low-stress, one-on-one tutoring in a variety of academic & social/emotional areas.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice of the Month Kit Pickup

03/02/2026 @ 1:00pm to 03/04/2026 @ 5:30pm
Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Spice of the Month
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get cooking with the Library with our fourth year of Spice of the Month! Together, we explore new spices, new cuisines, and new cultures.

Every month, pick up a kit that includes:

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Short Story Group

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Curious about short stories, or already love them? Interested in a book club but don’t have time for a whole book? This group is for you!