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Tuesday, October 27

Rock with Spencer in Riis ParkFREE

Rock with Spencer in Riis Park

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

This is a multi-sensory program that includes visuals, movement and music. Ages 0-5! Sing, dance, and jump with Spencer! Riis Park is located directly in front of the library. Please bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the program. Please note if it rains the program may be moved inside and 40 tickets will be given out for entry to the performance. 1 ticket per family, first come, first serve.

Up to age 5
Kids Art with DoreenartFREE

Kids Art with Doreen

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Ages 6-10. Join local artist Doreen for Kids Art at Harrison Public Library. This free art session is for ages 6y-10y.

Ages 6–10

Wednesday, October 28

Movers & ShakersmovementFREE

Movers & Shakers

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Movers & Shakers is a movement session at Harrison Public Library for ages 0mo-5y. This free event is held at the library.

Up to age 5
Bouncing BabiesFREE

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
A Spooktacular Paws ParadetheaterFREE

A Spooktacular Paws Parade

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Join us for "A Spooktacular Paws Parade" where your pup’s costume is the star of the show! Parade your pooch around Ma Riis park to spooky music and get in the Halloween spirit! In addition to our puptastic parade you can also make a bandana for your dog or have your pup go through an obstacle course to test their amazing skills. To Register, please fill out the "A Spooktacular Paws Parade Entry Form" so that we can know a little bit more about you fantastic pup!

Ages 6–11

Thursday, October 29

Wiggle and Giggle with Dawny Dew in Riis ParkFREE

Wiggle and Giggle with Dawny Dew in Riis Park

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Wiggle and Giggle with Dawny Dew is a free outdoor activity at Harrison Public Library in Riis Park. Designed for young children, this drop-in session encourages movement and play in an open-air setting. No registration is required.

Up to age 5
Block PlayFREE

Block Play

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Block Play is a movement activity at Harrison Public Library for ages 0mo-5y. It is free to attend.

Up to age 5
Board Game Club for KidsFREE

Board Game Club for Kids

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

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.

Ages 8–11

Friday, October 30

5th Annual Zombie Doll HuntFREE

5th Annual Zombie Doll Hunt

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

For Kids, 3rd to 6th grades Registration opens at 9:30am on October 16th. We are so excited to announce our Fourth annual Zombie Doll Hunt! Come for food, laughs, and maybe even some scares! All kids will receive a small flashlight to look for the dolls in the dark library. Creepy music will play on the loudspeaker and there will be a mystery to solve! After the hunt is over, we will walk the runway in our full costumes and have pizza! *Parents must sign a waiver for children to participate.* This is a night you will not want to miss!!

Ages 8–12

Saturday, October 31

Monday, November 2

Magical Movements Dance Class for Ages 2-5FREE

Magical Movements Dance Class for Ages 2-5

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Ages 2-5. Join Miss Linda from Magical Movements Dance School in Harrison as we learn some fun dance moves and play with shakers, scarves and more! 20 tickets will be given out to participate, first come, first serve.

Ages 2–5
Code Your Own Adventure: The Scratch Jr. LabFREE

Code Your Own Adventure: The Scratch Jr. Lab

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Why just play games on a tablet when you can create them? In the Scratch Jr. Lab, young creators transform from passive screen users into "Junior Developers." Using a colorful, block-based coding language, we turn big ideas into interactive stories, wild animations, and playable games.

Ages 6–11

Tuesday, November 3

Rock with Spencer in Riis ParkFREE

Rock with Spencer in Riis Park

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

This is a multi-sensory program that includes visuals, movement and music. Ages 0-5! Sing, dance, and jump with Spencer! Riis Park is located directly in front of the library. Please bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the program. Please note if it rains the program may be moved inside and 40 tickets will be given out for entry to the performance. 1 ticket per family, first come, first serve.

Up to age 5

Wednesday, November 4

Bouncing BabiesFREE

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
Chess Club for KidsFREE

Chess Club for Kids

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Beginners and experienced players welcome, grades 3 - 6! Learn how to play chess from Volunteer Doug or sharpen your skills against other players! Chess Club meets every other week on Wednesdays.

Ages 8–12

Thursday, November 5

Wiggle and Giggle with Dawny Dew in Riis ParkFREE

Wiggle and Giggle with Dawny Dew in Riis Park

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Wiggle and Giggle with Dawny Dew is a free outdoor activity at Harrison Public Library in Riis Park. Designed for young children, this drop-in session encourages movement and play in an open-air setting. No registration is required.

Up to age 5
Family Craft: Tissue Paper TreesFREE

Family Craft: Tissue Paper Trees

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

*Ages 5 to 7. Please Note: Tickets will be given on a first come first serve basis, starting 30 minutes before at the conference room door. 12 families including parents and siblings will be able to attend.* This week to celebrate fall and the changing leaves we are creating tissue paper trees!

Ages 5–7
Board Game Club for KidsFREE

Board Game Club for Kids

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

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.

Ages 8–11

Friday, November 6

Japanese StorytimestorytimeFREE

Japanese Storytime

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

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

Monday, November 9

Magical Movements Dance Class for Ages 2-5FREE

Magical Movements Dance Class for Ages 2-5

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Ages 2-5. Join Miss Linda from Magical Movements Dance School in Harrison as we learn some fun dance moves and play with shakers, scarves and more! 20 tickets will be given out to participate, first come, first serve.

Ages 2–5
Supermarket Science: The Secret Life of GroceriesFREE

Supermarket Science: The Secret Life of Groceries

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

This program turns the grocery store into a world-class laboratory. It’s the perfect way to show kids that "science" isn't just something that happens in a lab with bubbling beakers—it’s happening in their cereal bowls and the produce aisle!

Ages 6–11

Tuesday, November 10

Rock with SpencermusicFREE

Rock with Spencer

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Rock with Spencer is a music session at Harrison Public Library for ages 0mo-5y. The event is free to attend.

Up to age 5
Train TimeFREE

Train Time

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Train Time takes place at Harrison Public Library. The session is free and open to ages 0mo-5y.

Up to age 5
Kids Art with DoreenartFREE

Kids Art with Doreen

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Ages 6-10. Join local artist Doreen for Kids Art at Harrison Public Library. This free art session is for ages 6y-10y.

Ages 6–10

Thursday, November 12

Board Game Club for KidsFREE

Board Game Club for Kids

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

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.

Ages 8–11

Friday, November 13

Family Dance ClassFREE

Family Dance Class

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Join us and Mr. Roberts as we learn some traditional American folk dances for the whole family. We will experience everything from traditional party games to English country dances. Recommended for ages 7-100!

Ages 6–11

Saturday, November 14

Music with Miss MarinaFREE

Music with Miss Marina

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

All ages. Miss Marina is a local musician and educator. Her goal is for kids to have fun and learn together through the power of music.

Up to age 5
Annual Diwali FestivalFREE

Annual Diwali Festival

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Celebrate Diwali: Festival of Lights! Enjoy traditional music, dance, and sweet treats as we honor this joyous holiday, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Families celebrate with diyas (a small oil lamp), festive foods, and togetherness.

Ages 6–11

Monday, November 16

Bilingual Spanish StorytimelanguageFREE

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Come to celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month! Join Miss Claudia and Miss Anaiz as we read stories, practice vocabulary and sing songs in English and Spanish, Ages 2-5.

Ages 2–5
Magical Movements Dance Class for Ages 2-5FREE

Magical Movements Dance Class for Ages 2-5

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Ages 2-5. Join Miss Linda from Magical Movements Dance School in Harrison as we learn some fun dance moves and play with shakers, scarves and more! 20 tickets will be given out to participate, first come, first serve.

Ages 2–5
Circuit Scientists: Light Up the LabFREE

Circuit Scientists: Light Up the Lab

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Calling all curious creators, tinkers, and future engineers! Have you ever wondered how a light switch works, what makes a buzzer buzz, or how electricity flows through your favorite gadgets? Step into the library’s science lab for an afternoon of shocking discoveries and hands-on invention!

Ages 6–11

Tuesday, November 17

Rock with SpencermusicFREE

Rock with Spencer

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Rock with Spencer is a music session at Harrison Public Library for ages 0mo-5y. The event is free to attend.

Up to age 5
Train TimeFREE

Train Time

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Train Time takes place at Harrison Public Library. The session is free and open to ages 0mo-5y.

Up to age 5

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Board Game SaturdayFREE

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