📍Harrison Public Library · 2 Bruce Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Get directions ↗
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Ages 8-11. Stop by for an afternoon of board games at the library! We'll have games from the library's circulating collection and more! Not sure how to play? Library Assistant Kenji will be available to teach the games.
Manga Club (Grades 7–12) Calling all manga fans! Join us at the library for Manga Club, a fun and welcoming space for students in grades 7–12 to connect over their favorite series, discover new titles, and share recommendations. Each meeting features lively discussions, manga-themed activities, games, and opportunities to explore the library's manga collection. Whether you're a longtime reader or just getting started, everyone is welcome! Come make new friends, celebrate your favorite characters and stories, and dive into the exciting world of manga.
Ages 12–18
FREE
Breaking the Waste Cycle: Environmental Superheroes
Harrison Public Library · Harrison
Suit up, planet protectors, ages 8–12! In this hands-on four-part series, participants will explore plastics, composting, textiles, and electronic waste while learning simple ways to reduce waste and protect the planet. Workshop Lineup: • Unpacking the Backpack – Explore school favorites like water bottles and notebooks through life-cycle mapping and group debates. Master the basics of reduce, reuse, and recycle. • Plastics & Metals – Uncover how plastics pollute oceans and metals can be recycled to save energy. Kids sort real items, role-play journeys, and brainstorm reusable swaps. • Food & Clothing – Learn composting magic with food scraps and give old T-shirts new life. Design zero-waste lunch plans and explore sustainable textile ideas. • Electronics & Zero Waste Future – Dive into e-waste dangers, safely explore gadget parts, and build cool recycled models while planning real recycling drives. By the end of the series, children will gain confidence, creativity, and practical eco-skills that last a lifetime — turning “trash” into real solutions! Presented by Livia Fleming, environmental educator and food scientist. This program is offered through a Westchester Library System environmental literacy grant, funded by Con Edison Strategic Partnerships.
Ages 8–12
FREE
Kid Baking Ages 6-10
Harrison Public Library · Harrison
Ages 6-10. 15 participants will be able to participate. Tickets will be given out, first come, first serve. We will be making No-Bake Apple Crisp Cups — diced apples with cinnamon, granola, and yogurt. Allergy concerns please email soulshiningwellness@gmail.com
Ages 6–10
FREE
Code & Fright: Spooky Scratch Jr. Game Studio
Harrison Public Library · Harrison
Get ready for a spooky digital adventure! In this hands-on coding workshop, young creators will step into the shoes of a video game designer to build their very own interactive Halloween video game using Scratch Jr.
Ages 6–11
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Train Time
Harrison Public Library — West Harrison Branch · Harrison
Ages 1 - 5 Come and play with our sets of toy trains and tracks. Make new friends. A fun sensory program!
Ages 12 mo–5 yr
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All Levels BJJ (Any Color Gi)
Chokelab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy · Harrison
All Levels BJJ (Any Color Gi) is a recurring drop-in Brazilian jiu-jitsu session at Chokelab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Participants train in any color gi across all skill levels.
Weekly
FREE
Board Game Saturday
Harrison Public Library — West Harrison Branch · Harrison
Get ready for maximum table-top chaos at the library's Board Game Saturday , where we’re unleashing a wild lineup of games for kids, adults, and everyone brave enough to roll the dice! Bring your friends! Every Saturday in September Children's and family games in the Children's Room (such as Candyland, Jenga, Monopoly Jr, Connect Four), adult games (such as Monopoly, Scattergories, playing cards ) on the main floor, all day
Ages 6–11
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Open Mat All Levels Jiu Jitsu
Chokelab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy · Harrison
Open Mat All Levels Jiu Jitsu is a recurring drop-in session at Chokelab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. The format is open mat, with all levels welcome on the mats.
FREE
