Howland Public Library

10/08/2026

Join us on Saturday from 5-7 PM at the Library to celebrate our beloved Dummy Light!
Art by over 30 Hudson Valley artists, live music with The Dummy Lights and an installation from Compass Arts' Cardboard Dreams summer program!

Art featured here = Detail from collage by Tena Cohen! :)

10/08/2026

Happening Today! Looking to refresh your yarn stash? Want to make room at home before you go to Sheep and Wool Fest? Come to the library's annual Yarn Swap! Drop off your previously loved yarn and take home some new treasures!

Thursday, October 8th, 5-7 PM in the Community Room.

10/07/2026

Talking across political differences isn’t easy. It’s a skill we can practice.

Join us on Thursday, October 15 at 6 PM for Skills for Disagreeing Better with Braver Angels Hudson Valley.

This interactive workshop offers practical tools for communicating across political differences. Learn how to listen so others feel heard, share your own viewpoints in ways that invite dialogue, and find common ground even when you disagree.

Open to everyone. Space is limited, so advance registration is encouraged.

Seeing where we differ and where we share common ground

10/06/2026

A few weeks late, but we want to give a huge congratulations to the library's Battle of the Books team, the Beacon Bobcats! On September 19, the team earned 3rd place at the Mid-Hudson Library System's Battle of the Books competition.

Made up of twelve middle and high school students, the Bobcats spent the summer meeting weekly to discuss eight books, practice trivia questions, and compete in scrimmages with neighboring libraries in preparation for the event. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and teamwork. Congratulations, Bobcats!

10/05/2026

We had a blast at Spirit of Beacon Day! It was so much fun parading our mini-floats down Main Street and celebrating our love for the library and Beacon.
Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer us on, stopped by our table, or just helped make the day so much fun. And a special shout-out to the Spirit of Beacon Day organizers for all the hard work that goes into bringing our community together for such a special day. We’re already looking forward to next year!

10/04/2026

Happy Spirit of Beacon Day! What a great day to celebrate our wonderful hometown! Thanks to everyone who came out for the parade or stopped by our table. More fun pics coming soon!

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

📚 This Week at the Library!

October is in full swing, and we have a packed week of programs for all ages! Join us for storytimes, crafts, book clubs, fitness, community resources, special events, and much more.

📅 Monday, October 5
2:00-4:00 PM | Monday Beginner Mah Jongg
4:00-5:00 PM | Chess Club (Grades K-12)
5:15-6:15 PM | Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Grades 6-12)

📅 Tuesday, October 6
10:00-11:30 AM | Fiber Arts Circle
1:00-2:00 PM | Understanding Medicare
3:00-4:00 PM | Teen Tuesdays: Rainbow Craft Club (Grades 6-12)
4:30-5:15 PM | Banned Books Bingo (Grades 5-12)
5:30-7:00 PM | Quiet Hours (For children and caregivers)
5:30-6:45 PM | Write Today Beacon

📅 Wednesday, October 7
10:00-10:30 AM | Wednesday Morning Storytime (Ages 2-5 with caregiver; siblings welcome)
2:00-4:00 PM | Connect @ the Library: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Smart Energy Choices
4:00-4:30 PM | Wednesday Afternoon Storytime (Ages 2-5 with caregiver; siblings welcome)
5:00-6:00 PM | Lit Fit

📅 Thursday, October 8
11:00-11:30 AM | Lapsit (Ages 0-23 months w/caregiver)
4:00-5:00 PM | Pokémon Card Club (Grades 3-9)
5:00-7:00 PM | Yarn Swap!
5:30-6:30 PM | Adulting Workshop: College Application Drop-In Help w/ Paola Gentry
7:00-8:00 PM | Battle of the Books Team Party

📅 Friday, October 9
10:30-11:30 AM | Drop-In Play Group & Storytime (Recommended for ages 0-5)
4:30-5:15 PM | Friday Discovery Club: Page to Stage (Grades K-5)
7:00-8:00 PM | After Hours @ the Library for Tweens & Teens: Break Stuff, Not Rules! (Grades 6-12)

📅 Saturday, October 10
10:15-10:45 AM | Rainbow Storytime (Ages 2-8 w/caregiver; siblings welcome)
11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Infant/Toddler CPR (Adults & Teens ages 14+)
12:30-1:30 PM | Kaleidoscope Club (Grades 2-5)
5:00-7:00 PM | Beacon's Dummy Light 100 Years Reception

📅 Check our calendar for full program details, including age ranges, registration information, and program descriptions.

10/01/2026

Meet Regina, our new Social Work Intern from Adelphi University!

Regina will be at Howland Public Library on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, connecting community members with information, resources, and support.

Need help finding local services or community resources? Regina is available for appointments as well as during scheduled drop-in hours.

Email [email protected] to make an appointment.

Drop-in hours will be posted on our events calendar at BeaconLibrary.org/calendar.

We’re excited to have Regina join our team at the library this school year!

10/01/2026

Are you applying to college this fall? Get free application help at the library from former Associate Director of Admissions at Vassar College, Paola Gentry! Register now to get a reminder email before each drop-in session.