New Rochelle Public Library Foundation

August 9th is National Book Lovers Day!

What a fun way to spend the morning re-imagining what the library can do and offer!

It's Summer which means our weekend hours are changing! The main library will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm through August 29, and closed on Sundays through August 30. The Huguenot Children's Library will be closed both Saturdays and Sundays through August 30. You can still access all of our online services and our catalog at the link in our bio!

📚 Introducing the 2026 New York State Literacy Trail!

Dive into 14 picture books at 14 of New York's beautiful state parks and DEC education centers! Each location has partnered with a picture book that highlights the important relationships between children, their communities, and the outdoors.

Find a featured location near you: https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/literacy/

The New York State Literacy Trail is brought to you by New York State Office of Children and Family Services, NY State Parks & Historic Sites, and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

Libraries are changing!

Come for the Books, Stay for the Power Tools (Gift Article) Libraries across the country are lending American Girl dolls, original artwork, musical instruments and ghost-hunting kits to help patrons save money and share resources.

Take a Brief Survey to Help Shape the Future of New Rochelle Public Library!

NRPL is working to better understand and serve the needs of our community. Your insights will directly influence how we design spaces, expand services, and show up for New Rochelle now and in the future.

Please take 5 minutes to complete the survey at bit.ly/NRPL_Survey2026

It's a Pollinator Party! Celebrate Butterflies, Bees and Plants

On Saturday, Jun 27 from 11 am to 1 pm join the Garden Club of New Rochelle and Healthy Yards New Rochelle in the Children's Garden at the NRPL for National Pollinator Week!

Activities include:
- Meet a beekeeper and see live honey bees!
- Native planting project!
- Live painted lady butterflies!
- Butterfly wings craft!
- Seed packet, magnet, & sticker giveaways!

Space is limited and tickets are required. Please pick up a ticket in the Children’s Room the morning of the program.

On Saturday, June 20th join the Garden Club of New Rochelle for a day of garden clean-up and planting at the Huguenot Children's Library. Volunteers will be reshaping the gardens and planting new plants. Please wear gloves, bring your favorite gardening tools, and wear gardening clothes and closed-toe shoes.

Saturday, June 20th from 11 am to 1 pm at the Huguenot Children's Library, 794 North Ave, New Rochelle. For more information check out

Happy Pride Month! Check out events this weekend!

June is Pride Month, and on Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 am we're hosting a fabulous, fun-filled storytime with Drag Story Hour - Hudson Valley! Special guest Angel Elektra is back with books, songs and a craft that celebrates inclusion, diversity and individuality.

For children 3-12 years old and their families. Tickets are required to attend. One ticket per family. A child must be present to receive a ticket and to participate in the program. Tickets can be picked up from the Children’s Room the morning of the program. Space is limited. First come, first served.

🇺🇸 What’s your wish for America’s future?

The America 250 Wish Project opens tomorrow at the New Rochelle Public Library

As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, community members of all ages are invited to write or draw their hopes, dreams, and wishes for America’s future.

Wishes gathered in New Rochelle will join thousands more being collected across the country through the national Wish Wall initiative coordinated by Made By Us .

📍 New Rochelle Public Library
📅 June 4–23, 2026
🎟 Free and open to all ages during regular library hours

Presented by the New Rochelle Downtown BID in partnership with the New Rochelle Public Library and the of New Rochelle, NY - New Rochelle 250 Committee.

What is your wish for America?

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