STARTING SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

1. To participate, you will need to have a badge with your picture to allow you to enter the building weekdays between 5:30-6:30 am only. Swim time is 5:30 am to 6:45 am. Please contact Debora Barry at the above email or phone to obtain a badge with your picture.   (weekends, holidays, vacations, school closings are excluded). 

2. Cost is $3.00/swim. 

3. Spaces are limited due to number of lanes available 

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Door #14 (by the tennis courts)

Evening Family Swim is available for children with parent assistance as needed.

Cost: $3.00 per student

Please note:

• This program is for children only.
• There is no adult lap swim lane available during evening family swim.
• Adult swim is offered in the morning. Please refer to the Adult Morning Swim information for details.

Building Access

Participants must obtain a badge with a photo in order to enter the building.

Please note: Evening Family Swim is not available on weekends, holidays, school vacations, or days when school is closed.

Starting September 15th, 2026

1. To participate you will need a badge with your picture that will allow you to enter the library door on circle #42.  Monday thru Friday, between 5:30 pm-8:30 pm only on days school is in session. (weekends, holidays, vacations, school closings are excluded). Walking is allowed until 9:00 pm. 

2. Pictures for your badge can be obtained by contacting Deb Barry at 315-332-3265 or email at Debora.Barry@newarkcsd.org 

Instructor: Mike De May
Suburban Driving
14 Mildenhall Ridge Road
Fairport, NY

Complete your required 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class through either:

• In-person instruction
• Zoom online instruction

For availability and registration information, please call or text:

585-388-1260

Instructor: Deb Barry
Location: Newark High School

This New York State-approved Point & Insurance Reduction Course helps drivers improve their knowledge of safe driving practices while providing potential insurance and license benefits.

Participants may qualify for:

• A 10% discount on collision, auto liability, and no-fault insurance premiums for three years
• A 4-point reduction on their driver’s license, if applicable

A certified instructor will cover:

• Traffic laws and regulations
• Driver responsibilities and safe driving practices
• Defensive driving techniques

Class Schedule

The course is offered in one of the following formats:

• Two 3-hour evening sessions
• One 6-hour all-day session

Evening Class Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Participants must attend both evening sessions to complete the course.

Fee: $45.00 per person

A minimum number of participants is required for the class to be held. Pre-registration is required.

For upcoming class dates and registration information, please contact:

Deb Barry
? 315-332-3265
?? Debora.Barry@newarkcsd.org

Youth programs conducted by Wendy Beman

Mondays at 10:00 am  - Young and Restless Baby Storytime -  We'll read some stories, have finger-plays, and have fun sensory bins to play with! Ages infants - 24 months

3rd Tuesdays of the Month

• at 6:00 p.m - On the Same Page - Join Miss Wendy and read a new book each month! Then you'll meet and talk about the book over some snacks. You'll get the next month's book at the meeting as well. For kids ages 8-11, accompanied by an adult.

Thursdays at 4:00 pm - Alternating weeks

• Full Steam Ahead - Miss Wendy for an afternoon of fun! A hands-on STEAM program (science, technology, engineering, art, & mathematics), geared towards families with kids ages 4 and up, younger siblings welcome. Dress for mess!
• Or
• Cooking Group - Join Miss Wendy in exploring cooking. Geared towards families with kids ages 4 and up

Youth Programs by Tye Villane

• Tuesdays at 10:00 am -Toddler Time  -Join Mister Tye for Toddler Time! Stories, songs, finger-plays, nursery rhymes, followed with snacks and crafts! For ages 1-4.

Adult Programs by Jordyn Loveless

• 2nd Monday of the Month at 4:00 pm - Do you have a story to tell? Come to the library to learn new skills to help you along your journey! Remember, the pen is mightier than the sword!
• Every Wednesday in September at 5:00 pm. - Join us weekly to journal! All types of journaling are welcome be it traditional, sketchbook, or creative! Some materials will be provided; sharpies, scissors, glue, and scrapbook paper. Please bring your own journal!

Mondays:

• 1st Monday of the month - The Usual Suspects Mystery/Thriller Book club 12:00PM
• A book club for adults revolving around mystery and thriller books. Meets once a month.
• 2nd Monday of the month- Creative Writing 4:00PM
• Meets once a month. A quiet hour to gather with like-minded folks to pick a random prompt, write, and share if they feel inclined!
• Last Monday of the month- Wendy's book club 11:30AM
• Our dear Miss. Wendy meets once a month to discuss a book!
   

Tuesdays:

• Weekly - Mahjong 5:00 PM
• A Patron led evening of Mahjong
   

Wednesdays:

• Weekly - Journaling 5:00PM
• A group that meets weekly to journal, whether it be traditional, creative, or sketchbook journaling. It's an hour to meet with like-minded people and be creative, get ideas, and try out new materials.
• Last Wednesday of the month- Snap Ed 10:30AM
• Shelby from Snap Ed NY comes in to give us a presentation on healthy habits each month.
   

Thursdays:

• Weekly- Cards 4:00PM
• A patron led evening of cards
• Weekly- Sit & Stitch 4:00PM
• A patron led stitch club, be it crochet, knitting, needlepoint, etc, bring a project to work on, or leam something new! Get tips from other artists as well!
• 2nd Thursday of the month- Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group 5:30PM
• A book club revolving around a non-fiction book!

Last Thursday of the month- Thumbs & Thimbles 5:00PM

• A monthly group that meets for 2 hours to sew something for a good cause or to donate to those in need. No need to know how to sew, there's plenty of ways to help out or get involved!
   

Fridays:

• N/A
   

Saturdays:
Last Saturday of the month- Paint & Sip 11:00AM

• Once a month, we gather to try a mocktail, and paint something together!
   

Fall Program Ideas- In Process of Solidifying
Spooktober- October will have plenty of spooky activities and DIYs
Indigenous programs- events revolving around the Indigenous peoples of Amenca, most likely in November

Check the library Calendar of Events for more exciting programs in September!

To register, call the Newark Public Library at 315-331-4370