Winter Programming
The Bittermelon Podcast at OPL
Wednesday, March 13th at 5:00pm
Are you interested in podcasting and Asian American Issues?
Join our Teen Podcast Program Open to Kids Aged 10 and Up
January 10, 2024 to May 15, 2024!
We will be meeting via Zoom Every Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm except on the following five monthly Podcast Recording Days:
January 24th; February 14th; March 13th; April 17th; May 15th.
Recording Sessions will be held in the Teen Room, 2nd Floor Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Avenue Ossining, NY 10562
Students are welcome to join the online portion, however, only students participating in the podcast recordings can receive volunteer credit.
Registration is required. Register here.
Women of Folklore - Women's History Month Celebration
Saturdays, March 24th, & 30th at 12:30pm in the Budarz Theater
Join us for a 4-week series to experience art, music and dance with Women of Folklore.
March 2 – Jan Smith Castonuovo – African Wedding Brooms
March 9- Heather Amabile – Weaving
March 24 – Gladys Lowe – African dance and drumming
March 30 – Flor Bromley – Folk music Circle
Sponsored by ENUBuilds.ArtsAccess through the Arts 3D grant.
Creative Writing for Teens!
Tuesday, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th, 16th at 4:00pm in the Conference Room
Are you a teen who likes to write? Then join us in a place where you can share your writing, bounce ideas off of others, and unleash your creative energy! You’ll be able to explore different types of genres, topics, and styles of creative writing in the company of other teens who love to write.
Snacks will be served.
Registration is required.
Navigating College Admissions Successfully in 2024
March 20th at 7:00pm – Virtual
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
We’ll also discuss how the Supreme Court decision will impact the college admissions process and how a student’s ability to express their insights, experiences and personal growth will become even more important.
The recent college admissions cycle was the most competitive to date. With most colleges continuing their test-optional policies as well as increasing their virtual outreach to high school students, many schools had record numbers of applicants. Record high numbers of applications result in record low acceptance rates which is what most popular colleges and universities experienced this past admissions cycle.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, 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 this second half 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 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.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)
Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed once registration is completed. Register here.
Laser Tag
March 22nd at 6:00pm
The fate of the library rests in your hands! Join us for laser tag in the library!
Meet in the Cafe area.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Register here.
Ongoing Programs
Chess Instruction
Wednesdays at 6:00pm in the Gallery
Learn some new moves from Kenaya and then practice those moves with matches against players of all levels!
Teen Book Club
Thursdays at 7:00pm
Join this weekly book group to discuss fun YA books!
No registration required.
Magic the Gathering Card Game
Thursdays from 3:00-6:00 PM in the Café.
Friday Afternoon Gaming: Board games and VR
First Friday of each month at 3:30pm in the Budarz Theater
Join us for board games and exciting virtual reality experiences!
Friday Afternoon Gaming
Every Friday except the first Friday of each month at 3:30 PM in the Budarz Theater
Join us for board games, Nintendo Switch, VR, and much more!
Manga Book Club for Teens
Saturday, March 16th at 11:00am
Check out our new monthly book club that’s all about Manga! This month’s book is “Insomniacs After School”. Snacks will be served!
The first 10 registrants will get a copy of the book to keep!
Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays at 1:00pm
For more information on campaigns, come speak with James in the Teen Room.