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.
Thursday, May 21 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Join three local poets—Jim Zimmerman, Melissa Joplin Higley, and Ellen Devlin—as they read from their published works.
Friday, May 22 | 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!
Thursday, May 28 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Led by trauma-informed coach and educator Jared Davin, this talk explores how children’s emotions and unmet needs shape their behavior—and what parents can do to respond more effectively and understand what's really going on beneath their child's behavior.
Saturday, May 30 | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Learn about the health benefits of Korean food as we demonstrate two Korean dishes: Bibimbap and Kimchi Salad. Following the demonstration, participants will be served a home-cooked, full Korean meal presented with a traditional table setting using Bangjja (Korean bronze ware). Short films highlighting Korean culture will be screened, and attendees will receive printed recipes along with complimentary books on Korean history and culture.
Saturday, May 30 | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Come visit the Library table at Pleasantville Pride! Get bookmarks with pride reading suggestions for all ages, or pick up a pride-themed MPPL sticker! Show us your library card or sign up for one to get a prize. *Pleasantville Pride is located outside Emanuel Lutheran Church at 197 Manville Road.
Tuesday, June 2 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Fordham English professor Sasha Ann Panaram will lead a guided discussion of Toni Morrison’s second novel, Sula, published in 1973. Join us for a lively conversation about Morrison’s portrayal of Black female friendship, the different types of love that animate the story, the place of Ohio in Morrison’s fiction, and what it takes to be young, Black and free as a woman in a world plagued by persistent racism and sexism.
Thursday, June 4 | 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, family, and friends, and join us as Steel Passion performs on the front lawn of the Library! Steel Passion is an all-steel band with a big sound. While the music has an island cadence, the band’s repertoire is global, ranging from calypso and reggae to pop to jazz to classical and liturgical. *In the cast of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside in the Library's Community Room.
Friday, June 5 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
A total workout, combining all elements of fitness—cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
Friday, June 5 | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Two of Hollywood's all-time favorite stars heat up the steamy streets of Manhattan in this tough and tender romance (1963; running time 1 hour and 40 minutes). Come in, take a seat, and enjoy. Popcorn included!
Saturday, June 6 | 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.
Thursday, June 11 | 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 foil stained glass.
Thursday, June 18 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM on Zoom
Learn about the amazing variety of bird nests worldwide, from the massive nests of eagles to the walnut-sized hummingbird nests, with this multimedia presentation from Anne Swaim, Executive Director, Saw Mill River Audubon. Also learn about nestcams you can watch online and how to help nesting birds in your neighborhood.