Winter Programming
DIY Incense Making
Tuesday, March 25th at 4:00pm in the Teen Room
Relax your senses in this hands-on DIY incense-making workshop! Learn how to craft your own incense using natural ingredients and soothing scents.
Registration is required. Register here.
Teen DIY Personalized Water Bottle
Wednesday, March 26th at 6:00pm in the Conference Room
In this fun DIY program, you’ll choose from a variety of pre-made Cricut designs to customize your own water bottle! Whether you love bold graphics, cool sayings, or simple patterns, we’ve got designs to suit your style.
Registration is required. Register here.
Foodie Fun: Indian Style Rainbow Sandwiches
Thursday, March 27th at 4:00pm
Join Neera as she teaches you how to make delicious, rainbow-style Indian sandwiches with a variety of fresh vegetables and colorful chutneys.
Registration is required. Register here.
Teen Job Search: Tips, Applications, Resumes, and More
March 27th at 6:30pm via Zoom
A free virtual workshop conducted by professional WLS Career coaches that will help you land a part-time or summer job.
Topics covered include:
- What types of jobs are available to teens
- Where to look for jobs
- How to answer questions on the job application
- What to include in a resume
- What to share and ask during the interview
Registration is required. Register here.
Friday Night Flix: Moana 2
Friday, March 28th at 7:00pm
After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Doors open at 6:45.
Popcorn and water will be provided.
Foodie Fun: Garden Focaccia Bread
Monday, March 31st at 4:00pm
Join us for a fun and hands-on teen program where you’ll learn to make and decorate a delicious personal sized focaccia bread with vegetables to look like a garden landscape!
Registration is required. Register here.
Poetry Workshop for Teens
Thursday, April 3rd at 4:00pm in the Budarz Theater
Come explore your creative side with the Bethany Arts poets in residence at a hands-on poetry workshop! Afterward, share your work and enjoy the performances at our Open Mic event on Friday, April 4th. Whether you’re an aspiring poet or a seasoned writer, it’s a great opportunity to connect, create, and celebrate the art of poetry.
Registration is required. Register here.
DIY Beaded Earrings for a Cause
Friday, April 4th at 3:30pm in the Lower Level
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.
Foodie Fun - Cupcake Wars
Tuesday, April 8th at 4:00pm in the Teen Room
Join us for out Spring themed cupcake wars! Create your own colorful cupcakes with seasonal themes using a variety of frostings and toppings. Come for the fun and leave with your own sweet creations!
Registration is required. Register here.
Spring Break Night Movie: The Lorax
Monday, April 14th at 7:00pm
In a land where real vegetation is rare, a young boy (voice of Zac Efron) seeks to impress his pretty neighbor by getting a tree. But in the process, he encounters the Lorax, a cantankerous yet endearing creature intent on preserving the forest.
Doors open at 6:45.
Popcorn and water will be provided.
Wrap it Up: DIY Gift Bag Painting
Tuesday, April 15th at 4:00pm in the Teen Room
Get creative and add a personal touch to your gift-giving with our DIY Gift Bag Painting Workshop! In this hands-on session, you’ll design and paint your own unique gift bags, perfect for any occasion.
Registration is required. Register here.
Eggstravagant Art: Easter Egg Painting Party
Thursday, April 17th at 4:00pm in the Teen Room
Join us for a creative celebration as we paint and decorate Easter eggs! We’ll supply everything you need to design your own colorful, one-of-a-kind eggs to celebrate the season.
Registration is required. Register here.
Teen DIY: Terrarium Globes
Tuesday, April 22nd at 3:00pm in the Teen Room
Celebrate Earth Day by crafting your own mini garden paradise, preserved to bring the beauty of nature indoors. Participants will create a mini green world using natural materials like moss, succulents, and pebbles, all inside a clear globe.
Registration is required. Register here.
Foodie Fun: DIY Pizza Party
Thursday, April 24th at 4:00pm in the Teen Room
Join us for a deliciously fun DIY Pizza Party! Get hands-on as you build your own personalized pizza, choosing from a variety of fresh toppings, sauces, and cheeses.
Registration is required. Register here.
DIY Cricut T - Shirts
Monday, April 28th at 6:00pm in the Conference Room
In this fun DIY program, you’ll choose from a variety of pre-made Cricut designs to customize your t-shirt! Whether you love bold graphics, cool sayings, or simple patterns, we’ve got designs to suit your style.
Registration is required. Register here.
Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer
May 21st at 7:00pm 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 essay and supplemental essays, teacher recommendations and how students can position themselves to increase their chances for admission.
We’ll discuss how a student’s ability to express their insights, experiences and personal growth through their application essays are more important than ever before.
We will discuss application strategies including the advantages and disadvantages of early decision, early action and regular decision. We’ll review what factors students should consider in deciding whether or not to submit their standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) for test-optional colleges and universities. We’ll also discuss the different ways that students can be admitted to a particular school.
We’ll examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants, and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission.
We will also discuss the importance of community service, how it can provide an opportunity for personal growth and an opportunity to showcase a student’s character. Admissions officers place great emphasis on a student’s character and how the student has been able to give back and help others.
This program is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on to make their college applications compelling.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)
Registration is required. Register here.
Ongoing Programs
Math Tutoring
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the Teen Room
Help is available on a first come, first serve basis. Every Wednesday when school is in session.
Chess Instruction
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM in the 1st Floor Activity Room
Unlock your strategic thinking and join us for free chess lessons at the library! Whether you’re a beginner that wants to learn the basics or an experienced player looking to improve your strategy, our lessons offer something for everyone. Our expert instructor will guide you through key tactics, opening strategies, and endgame techniques in a fun and relaxed environment.
After the lesson, head down to the café area where you can join other chess players for some additional practice and friendly competition.
Teen Book Club
Thursday, February 21st at 7:00pm
Join us for our monthly teen book club.
This month we are reading: I Am Still Alive by Kate Marshall.
We will be discussing the book on Thursday, February 21st. Copies of the book are available in the Teen Room.
There will also be snacks!
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!
Fourth Fridays
UUCHV is proud to host a free monthly social group for LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies in Grades 9-12.
We welcome LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies from Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties (and beyond!) All are welcome.
We’ll gather in downtown Peekskill on the Fourth Friday night of each month, from October 2024-June 2025. (See below for a list of Fourth Friday dates.)
Join us from 5:30pm-7:30pm to eat dinner, get to know each other, enjoy some games and activities, and just be yourself!
Location: Peekskill Neighborhood Hub, 4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill, NY
This is a community effort and will be run by trained volunteers.
If you’re in Grades 9-12 and interested in attending, please fill out our Attendee form.
If you’re interested in helping out, please fill out our Volunteer/Sponsor/Speaker form.
Contact Us
Phone: (914) 734-5137
Email: uuinclusivityteam@gmail.com
Fourth Friday Dates
2025: January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, October 24, November 28, December 26
2026: January 23, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, October 23, November 27,
December 18 (this one time, it’s the third Friday of the month to avoid Christmas)
2027: January 22, February 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25
This program is made possible by grant funding and community partnerships.
Friday Afternoon Gaming
Every Friday at 3:30 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.