Current Events: A Brief Description of Programs and Activities

Tutoring Program

West New York Public Library Tutoring Program is available to all West New Yorkers, Grades 1 through 6.

Please register as soon as possible at the town hall Department of Public Affairs, 428 60th Street, Suite 6. Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.

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Citizenship Test Preparation Class

This class is open to US residents with green cards but who would like to become US citizens. The class will review and study the test required by the US Immigration Service. The test has two components: an English Test and a Civics Test. The English test consists of speaking and understanding test, reading test, and writing Test. The civics test is about knowledge of U.S. government, U.S. history, U.S. geography, U.S. symbols, and U.S. holidays. Our class focuses on the civics test. The class will run on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm. Individual help is available on Saturday by appointment only.

Instructor is Mr. Albeiro Raigosa.

No registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome.

The program is free.

Toddler Time

This program is for children ages 1 to 5 accompanied by their parents. This program involves a variety of activities such as reading books, story time, playing, games, et al. By participating in this program, younger children will develop interest in reading, coloring, using their hands for putting things together and much more. The program prepares them for entering pre-school. The program date is on Wednesday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Maria Guevara (library staff) is in charge of the program.

No registration required. Walk-ins are welcome.

The program is free.

Summer Programs

The Summer Programs include Reading Is Fundamental, Magic Show, Science Project, Music. These activities will take place in July and August during the summer. The programs help children spend time in the library when schools are closed. Children learn and do a lot of things in summer time. The program dates are varied (see our monthly calendar and event flyer)

The children’s dept. staff is in charge of the summer programs.

Sign in required for reading programs.

All events are free of charge.

Note: These programs and activities may change. Please check our calendar or visit the library for updated information.

Updated: 9/6/2022