The NY Public Library Roosevelt Island branch manager Kate Fredericoni reports:
Dear Roosevelt Island Community,
Welcome to Summer at the Library! We have many exciting initiatives underway at the library this summer! In celebration of the U.S. 250th anniversary, we are hosting a variety of programs for all ages. Don’t miss out on the Special Edition US250 library card when you sign up for a new card (available while supplies last).
Our Adult Summer Reading Challenge is also officially underway! Stop by the library to pick up your bingo card! If you complete a single row, you’ll win a library tote bag. If you fill out the entire card, you can take home a NYPL baseball cap (available in three colors).
Lastly, we are conducting a community survey to better understand our adult audience interests and needs. By participating, you will help us improve access to our current adult programs and shape the future offerings of your library!
I have attached the complete July Program Guide
and a Printable Calendar. These documents include clickable links to each event’s page on the NYPL website for easy registration and sharing!
Library Closure: Please note that the library will be closed on the following dates:
- Friday, July 3rd
- Saturday, July 4th
- Tuesday, July 14th
Here are a few featured programs for the month ahead:
ADULT Programs
- Wednesday, July 1: Chasing the Melody: A Journey Through Jazz InterpretationDiscover how jazz icons transform melodies in this guided listening session led by Susheel Kurien.
- Wednesday, July 8: We the People: Community Recording Session Share your story and be a part of history! As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, The New York Public Library invites you to share your story and reflect on what America’s 250th means to you. Patrons ages 18 and older are invited to drop in and record their own audio stories with support from a trained NYPL staff member. All contributions to the We the People: Reflections on America’s 250th, which is powered by StoryCorps, will be considered for inclusion in the Library’s permanent collections to preserve history for future generations. Patrons do not need to bring anything to the session.
TEEN Programs
- NEW Fridays: The Bloom Room & The Sun RoomThe Bloom Room™ and The Sun Room™ are structured, 12-week, DBT-informed youth empowerment programs designed for adolescents ages 13–18. These programs create a safe, non-clinical space where teens can explore identity, build emotional intelligence, and develop practical coping skills through guided discussion, journaling, and peer connection. Each group follows a consistent 90-minute weekly structure that includes grounding exercises, guided reflection, skill-building, and group dialogue, allowing participants to build trust, consistency, and emotional awareness over time.
- Monday, July 20: Book to Film ClubJoin us for an hour of fun, while we discuss and watch our book-to-film-of-the-month, Holes by Louis Sachar. Copies available at the circulation desk.
CHILDREN’S Programs
- NEW Fridays, July 10 and July 24: Kids Writing WorkshopUnlock your inner writer! Join us for a lesson on various writing styles. Kids will learn about the different forms of writing and write their own stories, poems, and letters. Finished pieces will be displayed at the branch, with the option to perform them for the community! For kids ages 6-12.
- NEW Saturday, July 11: Tummy Time!For babies and their caretakers. Come join us for socializing, sensory and motor skill development. This gives you a chance to get out of the house, meet other local caregivers and bond with your infant. For ages 0-18months
How You Can Help
We would love your support in spreading the word! Please feel free to include the attached highlights in your newsletters or on community boards.
There is so much to explore this month, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. See you around the library!
Here’s more on the We The People Community Recording Sesson at the NY Public Library.