Closed for Easter

The Library is closed for Easter on Sunday, April 20. We reopen as usual on Monday, April 21 at 1pm.

Event List

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

Earth Day Craft Kits for Teens & Adults

All Day 4/15 - 4/18
Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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In preparation for Earth Day, teens and adults can create your own mini-herb garden!

Stop by the Library and pick up a kit that contains supplies to start your own tiny herb garden in an egg carton. All you need to add is the dirt.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Croton Free Library

The Croton Free Library is closed for Easter.

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

Short Story Group

Monday, April 21, 2025 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, April 22, 2025 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Small Program Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Learning & Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
:

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, quilt — or do anything involving fiber crafts? Drop in for a weekly stitching group! 

Bring your own project and chat with other crafters. 

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

Homework Help

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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.

Write Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Learning & Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Check out the Library's Write Club!

Based on the idea of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), High-Intensity Interval Writing pumps the creative mind and helps develop speed, response time, and stamina. 

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

Celebration of Local Authors

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ottinger Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community Events, Learning & Education, Local Interest
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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Each year, Croton Free Library holds an event to feature our talented local writers. We highlight published authors hailing from, working in, and/or writing about Croton-on-Hudson and its neighboring towns and villages. 

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

Director's Cut

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Program Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Concerts, Films & Performances, Learning & Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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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 "Tweens (grades 5-8)" group.

Mother-Daughter Book Club II

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottinger Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Learning & Education
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8)
:

Join us on the last Monday of each month for a lively discussion and activities related to the books we choose for a YA-centered Mother-Daughter Book Club!

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

Short Story Group

Monday, April 28, 2025 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, April 29, 2025 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Small Program Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Learning & Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
:

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, quilt — or do anything involving fiber crafts? Drop in for a weekly stitching group! 

Bring your own project and chat with other crafters. 

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

Homework Help

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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.

Train the Tutors

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Learning & Education
Age Group:
Teens
:

High-school students: Learn to help kids with their schoolwork as a volunteer opportunity or a paid job! 

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

Zoom: Chinese Calligraphy with Jojo Liu

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, History, Learning & Education, Online Only
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Join us for a virtual workshop on Chinese calligraphy in celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month! 

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spice of the Month Kit Pickup

05/05/2025 @ 1:00pm to 05/07/2025 @ 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 "Tweens (grades 5-8)" group.

Mother-Daughter Book Club

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Program Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Learning & Education
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8)
:

Join us on the first Monday of each month for a lively discussion and activities related to the books we choose.

Open to girls in grades 5-7 and their moms (or favorite female grown-up)!

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

Short Story Group

Monday, May 5, 2025 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, May 6, 2025 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Small Program Room at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Learning & Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
:

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, quilt — or do anything involving fiber crafts? Drop in for a weekly stitching group! 

Bring your own project and chat with other crafters. 

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

Homework Help

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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, May 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creative Space at Croton Free Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Crafts & Hobbies, Learning & Education, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
:

Join us for a monthly chess workshop with USCF Rated Coach Kenaya Massaline! 

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

Short Story Group

Monday, May 12, 2025 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!