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Read with Snowie! Ages 5-10. Come into the library and practice your reading with our volunteer therapy dog. This program will be held on a one to one basis.
Join us for a fun Japanese Storytime led in Japanese by volunteers from the Japanese Children’s Cultural Society! Don’t speak Japanese? You’re still absolutely welcome - kids can participate, learn, and interact through songs, stories, and hands-on activities. A wonderful way to explore a new language and culture together.
Up to age 5
FREE
Bouncing Babies
Harrison Public Library · Harrison
Babies from 3 to 22 months old and their parents/caregivers. Join Miss Claudia and enjoy finger plays, lively songs, bouncing and more! This program promotes literacy by exposing young minds to new vocabulary in an easily accessible format. Call and repeat songs stimulate conversational skills that young children need in order to develop their language abilities.
Ages 3–22 mo
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
Zumbita Fiesta Dance Class for Ages 2-5
Harrison Public Library · Harrison
Ages 2-5. 20 tickets will be given out for the class. A fun, bilingual, and educational dance class with Miss Marina. Zumbita will help with rhythm recognition, active play and learning Spanish! It's Zumba for kids!
Ages 2–5
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Board Game Saturday
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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.