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"The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library." - Albert Einstein The Silver Lake Free Library was chartered July 19, 1929.

It was first located in a room in the Underhill Avenue School, currently the West Harrison Recreation Center. Later, it moved to one of the stores on Lake Street (Taylor Boulevard), currently occupied by the dry cleaners. In 1953 the library moved to its present location, a town building that was originally the Visiting Nurse Association, at the corner of Madison and Underhill Streets. In 1964 an

addition was added to the back of the library, which doubled its floor space. In 1967 the Silver Lake Free Library became a branch of the Harrison Public Library. Until 1975, the basement of the library housed the Recreation Department. At that time, the Underhill Avenue School closed and the Recreation Department moved into that building. The basement level then became free for library expansion. In 1977 there was a major renovation of the building, converting the lower level into the children’s room.

05/28/2026

The Harrison Public Library, West Harrison Branch will launch its free annual Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 1, inviting readers of all ages to participate.

This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” celebrates discovery, dinos and hidden worlds. Participants can register and track their reading through Friday, Aug, 7.

We have many STEM programs for children ages 6+!!

Children earn reading badges and when they complete the program (reading 25 books) there is a special prize and party for them, with more prizes. Teens and adults have their own programs, too!

From hands-on science activities, music, crafts, storytelling, and creative experiences, we want to create a summer that feels adventurous, welcoming, and fun for the entire community.

05/19/2026

Bilingual Storytime: Release the Butterflies in the Garden! Ages 0-12

Wednesday, May 20, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
West Harrison Branch - Garden

Join us to release our 10 beautiful butterflies in the library garden! Ms. Mariella will read a bilingual story, in English and Spanish, Fly, Butterfly, Fly! ¡Vuela mariposa, vuela!

We would like to thank our ambassadors: 4th graders Harper, Amelia, and Annette for naming our 10 butterflies! Come on Wednesday, May 20th to discover their names!

At the end of the program, we will release the butterflies! You might even be lucky enough to have a butterfly land on your hand! Ages: 0-12

04/16/2026

"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." — Cicero 📖🌷
Spring has officially checked out some space at our library! The garden is waking up with new buds and plantings, and we even had a furry visitor "chilling" by the front door this morning. 🐰✨ Come for the books, stay for the blooms!

04/13/2026

Wellness: A Community Conversation tomorrow!

Tuesday, April 14, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Registration required. Please sign up at https://www.harrisonpl.org/events/16553851

At this gathering, attendees will be encouraged to share the wellness tips that work for them and to learn from one another!

Our facilitators, including local wellness professional Danielle Colavito, will be there to guide the discussion and offer their own tips and ideas.

Free, healthy refreshments will be served.

One hour of community service time will be given to high school students who attend and participate in the discussion.

04/08/2026

Today's Craft for Children is cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please stop by and see our new books and check out our website for upcoming events for children, tweens/teens and adults, harrisonpl.org/events/west-harrison.

03/16/2026

AI for Teens: Hackers Revealed Cybersecurity 101
Tuesday, March 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discover the different ways people get hacked, learn the tools and techniques to protect yourself online, and explore ethical hacking as a future career path.
https://www.harrisonpl.org/events/16375010

03/03/2026

West Harrison Branch was proud to be a part of this once again.
Great work!

03/02/2026

STEM for Kids Pete the Cat Robotic Adventure

4:00-5:00pm Tuesday, March 3, Children's Room

Pete the Cat's Groovy Robot Adventure: A Storytelling Robotics Workshop 🤖 (Ages: 6-9)

This workshop combines storytelling with robotics as participants build a robot using LEGOS and then use coding instructions to control their creation.
No registration.
More STEM to come!

02/09/2026

Harrison Sustainability Committee -
We ❤️ Harrison DPW! Please help us share the love with the incredible men and women who work in the Harrison Department of Public Works by donating food and supplies to the 2nd annual Valentine’s appreciation brunch scheduled for Friday February 13th.
Please click here to donate. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0A44A8A723ABFEC07...
Please also consider showing your gratitude to the DPW for tirelessly plowing our roads, clearing the leaves, picking up our trash & recycling, and maintaining our parks by writing a personalized message on the heart pictured below. Please type “heart” in the comments below or message us for a printable copy of the thank you page. Let’s show Harrison DPW just how much we appreciate their hard work. Thank you!
-Harrison Sustainability Committee

02/02/2026

Little Harmoninas will be here again Tuesday morining, 2/2/26 at 12:15pm. Preschool music, fun and bubbles!
She will return Tuesday Feb 24, at 12:15pm, and then Fridays March 13 and 27. at 11:00, with more dates to come!

Address

2 Madison Street
West Harrison, NY
10604

Telephone

+19149482092

Website

http://harrisonpl.org/

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