New York Public Library - Riverdale Branch

06/02/2026

Summer break is just around the corner. Do you have a young writer in your home? If so, have them enter the Library's Summer Writing Contest for Kids!

05/28/2026

Good morning, Riverdale Community. We would like to invite you to our Summer Adventure Kick Off Party on June 11th at 3PM. We will be hosting The Science of Bubbles! We hope to see everyone and their children there.

**EDIT: We will be asking people to register for this program due to the level of interest. We want everyone to enjoy this and having registration will help us with this goal. Thank you!**

05/15/2026

Good afternoon, Riverdalians! This is a final reminder that our Spring Plant Exchange will be taking place tomorrow, Saturday, May 16th. We hope to see you there!

05/14/2026

Good morning, Riverdale Community. We are excited to welcome New Canaan Nature Centre back to the branch Friday, May 15th at 3:30PM. We hope to see you and your little ones there!

04/30/2026

Good afternoon, Riverdale Community. We are thrilled to invite everyone to participate in our upcoming Spring Plant Exchange, taking place Saturday, May 16th from 11AM to 12PM. We hope to see you there!

03/20/2026

Good morning, Riverdalians. We will be showing the movie, Matilda, this afternoon at 1 PM. Hope to see you there!

03/16/2026

The Riverdale Library is beyond pleased to be hosting local author, Dr. Christine Webb, to discuss her new book, The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism and Why it Matters. This event will take place on Saturday, March 28th at 12PM. We hope to see you there!

02/09/2026

Attention Riverdale Community!! Do you have a student in your household that will be taking the SAT, NY State Exams (grade 3 to 5) or other tests this Spring? Check this out!

Get Ready- A Brief Live Virtual Tutorial on NYPL's Free Test Preparation Resources
https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2026/02/14/get-ready-brief-live-virtual-tutorial-nypl-free-test-preparation

01/09/2026

Just a quick reminder there is an Edgar Allen Poe Short Story discussion today at the Riverdale Library (5540 Mosholu Ave) "The Cask of Amontillado" at 12 noon - Tea/Coffee and cake will be available. - If you haven't read the story, there is still time. Just click on the code in the link.

Join the staff at Riverdale for a short story discussion!

12/30/2025

Good morning, Riverdale community! All NYPL branches will close at 1PM tomorrow and remain closed on Thursday in celebration of the New Year. We will still have Family Storytime as usual at 10:15AM, plus our annual Noon Years Eve Day Craft at 11AM. Hope to see you all there and wishing everyone a happy, healthy 2026!