All library programs are free to attend, no library card required! Registration is requested for some programs due to limited space and supplies.
Storytimes with Miss Debbie (Apr 6–Jun 12)*
At the Main Library, Mondays through Wednesdays; at the Branch Library on Thursdays. No registration necessary.
- Baby Time: 10:00–10:20am
- Toddler Time: 10:30–11:00am
- Preschool Time: 11:00–11:30am
Pajama Storytimes with Miss Debbie (Apr 14–Jun 9)
Ages 2–5
Tuesdays | 6:30 PM–7:00 PM
Join Miss Debbie in the Children's Room of the Main Library for stories, songs, and rhymes. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal! Recommended for ages 2 and up. No registration necessary.
*Storytime will meet in the Children's Room April 15–28 and May 26–27. No Storytime on May 25.
Grades K–3
Monday, May 18 | 3:45 PM–4:45 PM
In this chess workshop, kids will have the chance to further their knowledge of chess in a stress-free environment. They will get an introduction to basic chess strategies, chess notations, and puzzle/problem-solving skills, plus formal chess games! Visit the Calendar to register.
Teens & Tweens
Tuesday, May 19 | 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
Join Will for a fun after-school movie screening of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! Come in, take a seat, and enjoy. Popcorn included! This film is rated PG. Visit the Calendar to register.
Grades 3–6
Wednesday, May 20 | 3:45 PM–4:45 PM
Explore the science of plant life-cycles and environmental engineering! Join us and design and construct a functional mini-greenhouse using recycled materials that you can take home. We’ll learn what seeds need to grow (sunlight, water, and warmth!) by planting fast-growing seeds. Watch the magic happen right on your windowsill as your seedlings sprout! Visit the Calendar to register.
Ages 1–5
Friday, May 22 | drop-in 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.
All Ages
Saturday, May 23 | drop-in 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of crafting in the Children's Room! We will have supplies for you and your family to make a do-it-yourself seasonal craft as well as related books to read while you make your special project. All materials provided. No registration necessary.
Ages 1–5
Friday, May 29 | drop-in 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.
All Ages
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.
Grades K–3
Monday, June 1 | 3:45 PM–4:45 PM
In this chess workshop, kids will have the chance to further their knowledge of chess in a stress-free environment. They will get an introduction to basic chess strategies, chess notations, and puzzle/problem-solving skills, plus formal chess games! Visit the Calendar to register.
All Ages
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. Visit the Calendar to register. *In the cast of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside in the Library's Community Room. Visit the Calendar to register.
Ages 1–5
Friday, June 5 | drop-in 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.
Grades K–3
Monday, June 8 | 3:45 PM–4:45 PM
In this chess workshop, kids will have the chance to further their knowledge of chess in a stress-free environment. They will get an introduction to basic chess strategies, chess notations, and puzzle/problem-solving skills, plus formal chess games! Visit the Calendar to register.
All Ages
Thursday, June 11 | 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
Come see the 1994 film adaptation of the Roald Dahl book Matilda! Matilda is a gifted girl who discovers her telekinetic powers and uses them to get even with her family who doesn't understand her at home and a bully of a principal at school. Rated PG. 1 hour 38 minutes. Popcorn included! Visit the Calendar to register.
Ages 2–3
Friday, June 12 | 10:30 AM–11:15 PM
Children ages 2–3 and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Debbie for a story, songs, and a fun art project! Visit the Calendar to register.
Ages 1–5
Friday, June 12 | drop-in 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.
Ages 1–7
Tuesday, June 16 | 10:30 AM–11:15 AM
FIESTA Concert! is a multicultural musical celebration! Kids and families will join in the fun as they learn about different musical genres through dance, storytelling and songs. This is not your typical children's concert, it's a whole family fiesta! Visit the Calendar to register.
Ages 2–4
Wednesday, June 17 | 10:15 AM–11:00 AM
Yoga for our Littles! This class is designed to help little ones stretch, move, and breathe in a fun and supportive environment. Through playful poses, imaginative stories, and calming breath work, children learn how to build strength, balance, and flexibility while also developing focus and confidence. Visit the Calendar to register.
All Ages
Saturday, June 20 | drop-in 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of crafting in the Children's Room! We will have supplies for you and your family to make a do-it-yourself seasonal craft as well as related books to read while you make your special project. All materials provided. No registration necessary.
All Ages
Wednesday, June 24 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Come celebrate the opening of the next StoryWalk® book at Nannahagen Park! A StoryWalk® is an outdoor reading experience where pages from a children's book are displayed along a walking path. Join us and find out what the special book is this season! Miss Debbie will read other stories by the same author to get us excited! Then take the StoryWalk® with your family and do our activity. After the walk we will enjoy some refreshments and a craft! The Village Bookstore will also sell copies so you can enjoy the book at home! No registration necessary.
All Ages
Friday, June 26 | 10:30 AM–11:15 AM at the Branch Library
Friday, June 26 | 1:00 PM–1:45 PM at the Main Library
Jester Jim will be performing his extraordinary show including juggling, beatboxing, and comedy! Registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome while space allows! This is also the first day to pick up your Summer Reading Kickoff Prize Bag! Register for Summer Reading today or skip the line and preregister online.
Grades K–2
Tuesday, June 30 | 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
Join us and become a Paleontologist! Travel back in time to learn how fossils form and what tools are used to carefully excavate dinosaur fossils, and then use those tools to dig up dinosaurs. Plus create your own fossil! Visit the Calendar to register.