Winter Programming
Laser Tag
Friday, February 21st at 6:00pm
The library’s destiny is in your hands! Gear up for an unforgettable game of laser tag as you battle it out among the bookshelves! Will you defend the library or become a forgotten chapter?
Meet in the Cafe area.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Register here.
Job Readiness for Teens
Monday, February 24th at 4:00pm
Our Job Readiness Program for teens is designed to help teens with the essential skills needed for the workforce. Through hands-on workshops, participants will learn resume building, interview techniques, workplace communication, and time management.
Registration is required. Register here.
Foodie Fun: Glow Punch
Thursday, February 27th at 4:00pm in the Teen Room
Come to the Teen Room and get your mixology on! Make a deliciously tasty (and awesome looking!), glow punch!
Space and supplies are limited. Registration is required. Register here.
Teen DIY Crafts: Beaded Bracelets
Tuesday, March 4th at 4:00pm
We’re making jewelry in the Teen Room and you’re not going to want to miss it! Join us to make your own one-of-a-kind creations.
Supplies and space are limited. Registration is required. Register here.
Job Readiness for Teens
Monday, March 10th at 4:00pm
Our Job Readiness Program for teens is designed to help teens with the essential skills needed for the workforce. Through hands-on workshops, participants will learn resume building, interview techniques, workplace communication, and time management.
Registration is required. Register here.
Successfully Navigating College Admissions
Monday, March 10th at 7:00pm
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the recent changes.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make the remainder of the school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.
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 meaningful experiences, personal growth and a way 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 recommended for parents and their high school teens and is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on for a successful college admissions process.
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.
Teen Art Club -Women's History Month Edition
Wednesday, March 12th at 4:00pm
Bisa Butler is the featured artist for Women’s History Month, and she will inspire our Fabric and Paint Art workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to incorporate both mediums to create their own inspired canvas to take home.
Community Service Opportunity. Registration is required. Register here.
DIY Beaded Earrings for a Cause
Friday, March 14th 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.
In the Café area. Registration is required. Register here.
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, March 19th at 7:00pm
Become a member of our Teen Advisory Board and make your voice heard! We’d love to hear your ideas for library programs and new materials to add to our collection. The Teen Advisory Board is great way to have a say in the teen space, teen library programs, the collection and to earn community service hours. We will have snacks!
Community Service Opportunity.
Registration is requested. Register here.
Teen Escape Room: Goldie McMuffin and the Lost Gold
Saturday, March 22nd at 3:00pm
Help! Goldie McMuffin took a nap and left his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. When he woke up, all of the gold was gone! He doesn’t know what to do, or how to get his gold back. The only thing he has is this note left by the thief! Can you help Goldie McMuffin find his gold for St. Patrick’s Day?
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.
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.
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.