Please check the calendar for changes, programs may be cancelled due to weather, holidays, etc.
All library programs are free to attend, no library card required! Registration is requested for some programs due to limited space and supplies.
Tuesdays | 6:30–8:30 PM
Bring a friend, meet a friend! Drop by and play board games provided by the Library, or bring your own to share. Relax and color with provided materials.
Tuesdays, October 13, 20, 27 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Kickstart your writing journey with this ONLINE 3-session, beginner-friendly series designed to guide aspiring writers through the essentials of creative writing, goal-setting, and revision. Whether you’re looking to start a new project, explore different genres, or establish a lasting writing habit, these classes, taught by Gabrielle Esposito, will provide the foundational tools to help you grow and gain confidence as a writer.
Monday, October 19 | 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Join Derfner Museum Senior Curator Emily O’Leary for "Unlisted: Underappreciated Women Artists from the Permanent Collection", based on a previous exhibition focused on seventeen twentieth-century women artists found in the Museum’s permanent collection who worked in modernist styles, yet are not often exhibited today despite their significant skills and careers. “Listed” indicates that an artist is included in standard art reference books. It is found in descriptions of works at third-tier auction houses and online auction websites to bolster an artist’s legitimacy. “Unlisted,” the title of this talk, exposes the irony of the term and the arbitrariness of the art world.
Wednesday, October 21 | 7:30 PM–8:30 PM
This virtual program is for families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen to help understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the recent changes. We will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make the remainder of the school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.
Thursday, October 22–Monday, October 26
The Friends of the Mount Pleasant Public Library will be holding their Fall Book Sale beginning Thursday, October 22. Sunday is Bag Day and Monday is free. Donations are accepted through noon on Wednesday, October 21.
Thursday, October 29 | 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Do you have a talent you would like to share? Come out to the Library for our Open Mic with a poem, some music, a short story, comedy, dance, or any other talent. Or come just to watch! Participants should register for their slot (6-minute maximum). Audience members can just drop in, no registration necessary!
Wednesday, November 2 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
Scammers keep getting smarter, but a few simple habits can keep you a step ahead. Join local cybersecurity professional Anthony Costa for a friendly, jargon-free session on protecting your accounts, recognizing scam emails, texts, calls and QR codes, and knowing exactly what to do if something feels wrong. You'll leave with a simple checklist to put into action at home. No technical experience needed. Bring your questions, and your smartphone if you like.
Friday, November 6 | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Join us for our monthly Friday matinee film screenings! Showing today: The Sheep Detectives (2026; running time 1 hour and 49 minutes; rated PG). Directed by Kyle Balda. Starring Hugh Jackman, Brett Goldstein, Patrick Stewart. Come in, take a seat, and enjoy. Popcorn included!
Saturday, November 7 | 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Melissa Joplin Higley (Mamaroneck Poet Laureate) and Juan Pablo Mobili (Rockland County Poet Laureate) invite you to a poetry reading and Q&A, as part of a series featuring poets from both shores of our river. Please come and listen to four voices honoring the power of language and the importance of bringing communities together.
Tuesdays, November 10 & 17, December 1, 8, & 15 | 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Join instructor Lori Whitman for a five-week session where you will make friends while learning to play this 2,000-year old tile game. Materials will be provided.This is a five-week program so please make sure you are available for all five dates before registering.
Thursday, November 12 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Chat with some neighbors you haven't seen in a while and get creative. Please join us for an in-person Craft Social where we will be making something beautiful. (Tonight's project is TBA!)
Friday, November 13 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
A yoga class for adults taught by Joy Alter. Stretch out, calm down, be happy. Please bring your own mat if you have one!
Saturday, November 14 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
A transformative mindfulness workshop designed to help you Be Human, Be Happy, and Be You! Led by Raditia, a mindfulness teacher and award-winning author, this session offers a safe and nurturing space to reconnect with yourself and others while exploring mindfulness as a way of being.