Spring Programming
Program for High School Juniors: Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer
May 20th at 7:30pm via Zoom
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the upcoming summer productively to create a compelling college application. We will cover the college application process, including current admissions trends, writing the personal statement and supplemental essays, securing strong teacher recommendations, and understanding how students can position themselves to increase their chances of admission.
We will also explore why a student’s ability to express insights, experiences, and personal growth through their essays is more important than ever. Our presentation will include application strategies, such as the advantages and disadvantages of early decision, early action, and regular decision. We will review the factors students should consider when deciding whether to submit standardized test scores for test optional colleges and universities. We will also explain the different pathways through which students can be admitted to a particular school.
We will examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when evaluating applicants, and how students can develop a compelling narrative that strengthens their applications. We will also discuss the importance of community service and how it offers opportunities for personal growth and character development. Admissions officers place significant emphasis on a student’s character and the ways they have contributed to their communities. This program provides a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on to make their college applications as compelling as possible.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC (www.standoutforcollege.com).
Registration is required.
DIY Beaded Earrings for a Cause
Friday, May 1st at 3:30pm
Joan Lloyd donates hundred of pairs of beaded earrings every year to women’s shelters. Please help by making one pair to donate for each pair you make for yourself and earn community service hours.
Registration is required. Register here.
DIY Mother's Day Canvas Creations
Thursday, May 7th at 4pm in the Teen Room
Show Mom how much she means to you by making her something from the heart for Mother’s Day!
Registration is required. Register here.
Foodie Fun - Waffles
Thursday, May 14th at 4:00pm
“A waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap.” — Mitch Hedberg
Come make (AND EAT!) waffles with us!
Registration is required. Register here.
DIY Beaded Earrings for a Cause
Friday, June 5th at 3:30pm on the Lower Level
Joan Lloyd donates hundreds of pairs of beaded earrings every year to women’s shelters. Please help by making one pair to donate for each pair you make for yourself and earn community service hours.
Registration is required. Register here.
Friday Night Flix: Hoppers
Friday, June 5th at 7:00pm
What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined.
Doors open at 6:45pm.
Popcorn and water will be provided.
DIY Personalized Tote Bags
Thursday, June 11th at 4pm in the Teen Room
Paint and bejewel your own personalized tote!
Supplies and space are limited. Registration is required. Register here.
Foodie Fun - Edible Terrariums
Thursday, June 18th at 4pm in the Teen Room
Did you know you can eat a Terrarium? Well, you can if they’re edible!
Supplies and space are limited. Registration is required. Register here.
Destination College Series
We will be hosting the following programs in partnership with Facilitator: Anjanie Narine, Author of Destination College: A Four-Year Plan for High School Students (Second Edition). Registration required.
- Workshop 5: Monday, March 9, 7pm – 8 pm, Testing Made Simple (SAT, ACT, and Alternatives). Focus: Understanding standardized testing and test-optional admissions.
- Workshop 6: Monday, April 6, 7pm – 8pm, Show Me the Money (Scholarships, Financial Aid & FAFSA). Focus: Demystifying the financial process.
- Workshop 7: Monday, April 20, 7pm – 8 pm, The College Fit (Research, Campus Visits & Building Your List). Focus: How to find and evaluate “best-fit” colleges.
- Workshop 8: Monday, May 18, 7pm – 8pm, Crafting Your Story (Essays, Resumes & Recommendations). Focus: Standing out through storytelling.
The program series will be presented in partnership with:
Bronxville Public Library, Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, Lewisboro Library, New Rochelle Public Library, Mamaroneck Public Library, Warner Library, John C. Hart Memorial Library, Mount Kisco Public Library, Greenburgh Public Library, Ossining Public Library, and Yonkers Public Library.
Ongoing Programs
Math Tutoring
Wednesdays at 6:00pm in the Teen Room
Need help with math? Come by the Teen Room every Wednesday that school is in session and get math help from educational professionals who will devote their time to helping you ace your next test.
No registration is required.
Magic the Gathering Card Game
Thursdays, 4:00 – 8:00 PM in the Café.
Learn to play Magic the Gathering Trading Card Game! Get tips and tricks from an experienced instructor! Bring your decks and battle! We also have cards for you to use. Whether you’re a new player or an expert, this group is for you–all levels welcome!
Teen Book Club
Thursdays at 7:00pm in the Teen Room
Join us for this teen book club where we read new teen hits and classic teen reads. We meet weekly to discuss the book selected and we select a new book every month.
Snacks are served!
Friday Afternoon Gaming
Every Friday at 4:00 PM in the Budarz Theater
Join us for board games, Nintendo Switch, and much more!
Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays at 1:00 PM
For more information on campaigns, come speak with James in the Teen Room.
2026 Summer Reading
2026 Summer Reading theme is Unearth a Story.
Unearth a Story highlights the joy of discovery that reading brings and celebrates the idea that every person and every community has stories waiting to be found and shared—through books, programs, and local knowledge.
Please check back in June 2026 to learn more!
