Bovina Public Library

08/23/2026

Join us at Bovina Public Library for “Making Merit: Tibetan Buddhist Art Workshop” — a hands-on session to build on ideas from the first meeting through painting and drawing. Date: September 17, 2026 • Time: 5:00–8:00 PM • Location: 33 Maple Ave, Bovina Center, NY. Space may be limited — bring your creativity! More details & RSVP: https://wix.to/d4CqQNY

08/23/2026

Discover the beauty and symbolism of Tibetan Buddhist art with artist Roshan Houshmand. Join us at Bovina Public Library on September 10, 2026, 5:00–7:00 PM for “Making Merit: An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Art.” Free to attend—bring curiosity and questions. Learn more and RSVP: https://wix.to/nnnebjh

08/23/2026

Join us at Bovina Public Library for “Summer Reading Recap with Peg Hilson”, a cozy evening to share what you read this summer and hear great recommendations. September 9, 2026 • 5:30-7:00 PM at 33 Maple Ave, Bovina Center. All ages welcome! Learn more and RSVP: https://wix.to/HGv1gld

07/22/2026

☀️📚 The Summer 2026 edition of the Bovina Newsletter is here!

Catch up on what’s happening at the library and around Bovina this season: upcoming events, community news, summer reading, and a few surprises tucked between the pages.

Pick up a copy at the library or read it online here: https://www.bovinalibrary.org/newsletter

Happy summer reading!

07/22/2026

Short Story Story Hour: Summer 2026! July 28, 5:30–7:00 PM at Bovina Public Library. One evening. Four readers. Cookies, if all goes according to plan. Bring a friend and enjoy community stories in a cozy setting. More info & RSVP: https://wix.to/qsv0EvZ

07/14/2026

Join us July 18 for Bovina Day at the Library 2026!

Stop by the Bovina Library for our annual used book sale, enjoy free ice cream, and wander downstairs to explore Local Landscapes, our new summer exhibition featuring the work of talented local artists.

Whether you're looking for your next great read, catching up with neighbors, or just taking a break from the day's festivities, we'd love to see you.

📚 Used Book Sale
🍦 Free Ice Cream
🎨 Local Landscapes Art Exhibition

Details: https://wix.to/zZ26RBI

07/01/2026

Local Landscapes opens this July at the Bovina Public Library!

This summer, our downstairs gallery will be filled with paintings, textiles, drawings, and collages inspired by the hills, fields, forests, and back roads that make Bovina feel like home.

Join us for the Opening Reception
Friday, July 17
5:30 to 7:30 PM
RSVP and details: https://wix.to/b7eo98W

Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and be among the first to experience work by Suzanne Ausnit, Steve Burnett, Mike Casey, Sandra Finkenberg, Anne Gohorel, Lori Glavin, Gary Mayer, Joe Miller, Richard Kirk Mills, and Susan Yelavich.

Can't make the reception? The exhibition will remain on view in our downstairs gallery through September 23, so there's plenty of time to stop in during library hours.

Free and open to everyone. We hope you'll join us.

06/26/2026

Summer hours are here at Bovina Library! From July–August our seasonal schedule will be: Tuesday 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, Wednesday 1:00 PM–7:00 PM, Thursday 1:00 PM–7:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. Swing by for a good read, a quiet study spot, or community events. Read the full post for details: https://wix.to/SGQy1CQ

The days are longer, our gardens are growing, and somewhere a zucchini plant has begun plotting world domination. Summer has arrived, and with it comes a small seasonal shuffle to our library hours. Nothing dramatic: just enough to keep everyone on their toes or in a hammock with a good novel.From J...

06/08/2026

Join us at Bovina Public Library for Writing Together (Session 2) with Joy Johnston — June 30, 2026, 5:30–7:00 PM. (Note: the first session is June 23.) Everyone has stories waiting to be discovered. Bring a draft, an idea, or just your curiosity for guided writing time and community feedback. More details & RSVP: https://wix.to/kAASq5m

06/08/2026

Everyone has stories waiting to be discovered. Join Joy Johnston at Bovina Public Library for Writing Together (Session 1) — a welcoming, creative space to write, share, and grow. June 23, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM | 33 Maple Ave, Bovina Center. Reserve your spot and learn more: https://wix.to/4qtgiYi