Orangetown

TAPPAN: Tappan Library, Monday Movie: Superman

When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman’s four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it’s too late?

Registration is required. This event will take place October 20th from 1:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Learn more at southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com or call 845-359-3877 for assistance. 93 Main Street, Tappan NY 10983

BLAUVELT: Blauvelt Library, Harry Potter Book Party

You have been cordially invited to this very magical celebration of Witchcraft and Wizardry. If you wish to trade trivia knowledge, create crafts and more, please reserve you seat today.

Refreshments will be provided. For Grades 5-8.

~~Mischief Managed~~

Registration is required. This event will take place October 14 from 3:30 p.m – 5:00 p.m. Learn more at southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com or call 845-359-2811 for assistance. 541 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913

NYACK: Nyack Library, Carnegie Concert: Jim Donica Trio

The Jim Donica Trio features some of NYC’s finest musicians playing a wide variety of material in the traditions of the great Oscar Peterson Trio and the style of Keith Jarrett Trio. Repertoire includes originals by bassist band leader Jim Donica as well as beloved standards.

Registration is required. This event will take place on October 17th from 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Learn more at nyacklibrary.org or call (845) 358-3370. 59 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

PEARL RIVER: Pearl River Library, Teens Craft: Cheesecloth Ghost

Spooky season is here! Come to the library to make your own illuminated tabletop ghost decoration out of cheesecloth, watered down glue, a simple armature, and a bit of whimsy. Your finished product will fit over an LED tealight, perfect for nighttime display. Materials provided. This is a slightly messy craft that requires drying overnight; ghosts can be picked up the next day if needed.

Registration is required. This event will take place October 20th from 5:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Register at pearlriverlibrary.libcal.com or call 845-735-4084 for assistance. 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River NY 10965

Ramapo

SUFFERN: Suffern Library, CBS Talent Raids: A Rebalance of Network Power In Post War Radio

In the fall of 1948, three of the four major radio networks — ABC, CBS, and NBC — were funneling their soaring radio profits into the burgeoning television side of their businesses.

Join us for a two-part series via Zoom as we explore the events surrounding the CBS Talent Raids and the many men and women who benefited from this monumental period in entertainment. The sessions are on October 20 & 27 at 1:30pm. Register for each one separately.

Led by James Scully — radio historian and producer/host of Breaking Walls, the docu-podcast on the history of U.S. network radio broadcasting.

Registration required. Register at suffernfreelibrary.org or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY 10901

SUFFERN: Suffern Library, Babysitting Workshop

Participants will learn about being home alone, preparing for babysitting, growth and development of children, and activities to entertain children of varying age levels. It also covers recognizing emergencies, calling 911, as well as adult, child and infant CPR and choking rescue techniques. We also cover basic first aid skills (PPE, bites and stings, bandaging, heart attack, stroke, sudden illnesses, poisons, etc.) The course is hands on to practice their skills. *Participants will earn a Course Completion Certificate upon completion and skills of the course.

The CPR portion of the Babysitter’s course is the AHA Family and Friends Course where the participant will learn how to:phone your emergency response number (or 911), answer a dispatcher’s questions, give one-rescuer CPR to an adult, child, and infant. Recognize choking and help a choking victim both responsive and unresponsive. *Participants will earn a Course Completion Certificate upon completion.

The AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification is $75. I was combining the 2 courses as $125 (instead of $140). If you are only interested in the babysitting course, you can attend and leave before the second course begins however, those who are interested in the certification, will be tested during the CPR portion of the Babysitting Course.

Registration is required. Children must be residents of the Suffern Central School District. This event is intended for children ages newborn to three years old. This event will take place October 19th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Learn more at suffernfreelibrary.org or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY 10901

SUFFERN: Suffern Library,Music & Fun with Mr. Kurt

Join us for music, bubbles and lots of fun. For the whole family. Open to children who are residents of the Suffern Central School District or in the care of a grandparent who is a resident. 

Registration is required. This event will take place October 19th from 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Register at suffernfreelibrary.org or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY 10901

SPRING VALLEY: Finkelstein, Soul Line Dancing

Join us for an amazing workout and fun time learning Soul Line Dancing, which is a form of dance in which memory and execution come together. Participants will learn basic steps, rhythms and routines choreographed to R&B, Motown and Contemporary music. If you are new to line dancing, this is the class for you. Steve “Fun Bunch” Dillard brings easy-peasy line dances that will be broken down, to allow everyone a chance to learn at a comfortable pace.

Make sure to consult with your physician prior to starting any exercise program.

Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear, and feel free to bring a water bottle.

Registration is required for this event. This event will take place October 17th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Register at finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley NY 10977

SPRING VALLEY: Finkelstein Library, The Future of Food

What will your food look like in the future? Our food system needs to change to become more sustainable and more equitable. This program will explore why the system needs to change, why the cost of food is so high, what foods might be the most sustainable, and how we can work to help change the system.

This event will take place October 21st from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Learn more at finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut Street,Spring Valley NY 10977

SPRING VALLEY: Finkelstein Library, Sew Simple! (Gr.4-6)

Stop by our Makerspace and make use of our sewing machines for a beginner project? No experience needed!

Registration is preferred. This event will take place October 22nd from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Register at finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley NY 10977

Haverstraw

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Daughters Library, Easy Origami for Kids

For ages 6-12. Create fun paper crafts with Damien.

Registration is required. This event will take place October 19th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Learn more at haverstraw.librarycalendar.com or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville NY 10923

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Daughters, Friday Matinee: Psycho

Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), on the lam after stealing $40,000 from her employer in order to run away with her boyfriend, Sam Loomis (John Gavin), is overcome by exhaustion during a heavy rainstorm. Traveling on the back roads to avoid the police, she stops for the night at the ramshackle Bates Motel and meets the polite but highly strung proprietor Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), a young man with an interest in taxidermy and a difficult relationship with his mother.

Registration is not required. This event will take place October 17th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Learn more at haverstraw.librarycalendar.com or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville NY 10923

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Daughters, Pokémon Party

For ages 5-15. Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Bring your Pokémon cards, games, and devices! Come share your love of Pokémon with others and make some friends. Play, trade, and do all things Pokémon!

New to Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game)? An instructor will be available to teach you how to build your own 60-card deck (CARDS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR FREE!) and teach you how to play!

Please note: To ensure fair trades, BOTH trading parties must agree with the trade. NO means NO. Pressuring into trading will not be tolerated.

Registration is required. This event will take place October 21st from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Learn more at haverstraw.librarycalendar.com or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville NY 10923

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Daughters, Drive-in Family Movie Night @ the Village Branch

Join us for a fun family movie! Families welcome. No registration. Your child is your ticket.

Registration is not required. This event will take place October 20th from 5:00 p.m. – 7 :00 p.m. Learn more at haverstraw.librarycalendar.com or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville NY 10923

HAVERSTRAW: Garner Arts Center, Paul Kostabi: Resonance

Don’t miss GARNER Arts Center’s newest exhibition, Paul Kostabi’s Resonance. On view now – October 26 in the Main Gallery, Building 35.The exhibition features large-scale paintings, archival works, and custom guitars from the East Village and Piermont-based artist and musician Paul Kostabi. Gallery Hours:Fridays: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Call 845-947-7108 or go to garnerartscenter.org.

55 W. Railroad Avenue, Garnerville, NY 10923

Creative Kids Corner

Stage Left Children’s Theater

Stage Left offers classes that run from September – April and caters to ages 4 – 18. They offer classic in all theatrical interests from dance to improv to Shakespeare!

For more information, go to stageleftct.com.

111 Rt 303, Suite 113

Tappan NY 10983

Helen Hayes Youth Theatre

Helen Hayes Youth Theatre offers an expansive variety of classes and mainstage performance opportunities for ages 5 – 18. From a Taylor Swift Experience, to Audition Workshops, to One-Day Intensives, HHYT has a lid for every pot!

For more information, go to helenhayesyouththeatre.com

Helen Hayes Studios

142 Main Street Nyack NY 10960

Rockland Center for the Arts

Rockland Center for the Arts offers several art classes for toddlers to teens. Some of their classes include ceramics, oil painting, animation, anime, cartooning, and more. Sign your child up today and light their artistic spark!

Formore information, go to rocklandartcenter.org

27 South Greenbush Road

West Nyack, NY 10994

Storytime at Homebody Books

Saturdays 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.. Stop by for stories, songs, and play. Mixed ages okay! Text by the night before to sign up, 845-598-8053

For more information, call or e-mail Elisabeth at 845-598-8053 or homebodybooks@gmail.com

6 Park St

Nyack NY 10960

Art & Design Studio of Rockland

With guidance from the instructor, students can select the subject and medium of their choice for each of their projects. The different Art Class options include fine art, graphic design and computer art, clay sculpture and fashion design.

Learn more about class schedule tuition and registration at artanddesignclasses.com/ or call 845-624-2426

149 South Middletown Road

Nanuet, NY 10954

Creative Arts Workshop

Discover the joy of creativity at Creative Arts Workshop! Serving Rockland County since 2020, we offer a variety of arts programs for children and families. CAW believes that no family shall be denied our arts-based services based on financial reasons. You may request a pay what you can rate or full scholarship to any of our after school programs, special events, holiday camps, or summer camps. Email info@arts-workshop.com to request.

Formore information, go to arts-workshop.com

171 Main Street

Nyack, NY 10960

Voices on the Hudson: Spencer LaJoye & Lula Pilar

ArtsRock brings you Voices on the Hudson, an intimate listening series presenting unique voices singing original songs.The concert is from 4-6pm at The Angel Nyack.Visitartsrock.org to learn more about the musicians and to purchase tickets.

Spotlight on Rockland Theater

Flawless

Penguin Rep Theatre

Stony Point

A writer and a software designer battle to create the next great play. But will their flirtation with artificial intelligence (AI) lead to theatrical success? A striking and humorous new work about the impending intersection of technology, creativity and chemistry.World premiere.

*Closing Night*- October 19th, 2025

Go to penguinrep.org/plays or call 845-786-2873 for more information.

7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point NY 10980

The Prom

Elmwood Playhouse

Nyack

Running November 7- December 6th, 2025

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue: themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow, but when one student wants to bring her girlfriend to the prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens. The unexpected result is love that brings them all together.

Go to elmwoodplayhouse.com or call 845-353-1313 for more information.

10 Park Street, Nyack NY 10960

Witch

Antrim Playhouse

Tappan

Running November 7- November 23rd, 2025

A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for fulfilling their darkest desires. Each person must determine what their soul is really worth, and they all have reasons to sell.Elizabeth has been deemed a witch after a fall from grace, Winnifred became a servant to be closer to Frank, who found his way into the heart and castle of Sir Arthur, a wealthy widower at a crossroads, while Cuddy, Sir Arthur’s son, pines for his father’s approval and Frank’s love while simultaneously wishing Frank dead. While Elizabeth’s soul is not so readily bought, when the devil returns to convince her, unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed

Go to antrimplayhouse.com or call 845-533-5616 for more information.

32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY 10983