Everybody saves their plans for Saturday, but the best-kept secret in New Rochelle is what happens Monday through Thursday. This week the calendar is stacked with free workshops, kid-friendly storytimes, gentle movement classes, and genuinely useful civic help
dash; almost all of it at no cost. Here's what's worth leaving the couch for on a weeknight.
Sing Your Heart Out! Workshop for Adult Singers
Monday, October 19 at 9:30 AM | New Rochelle Public Library | Free
Music maestro Robert Puleo is back to help aspiring singers build the confidence to actually use their voice
dash; no audition, no judgment.
Find Your Balance with Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 AM | New Rochelle Public Library | Free
A flowing "meditation in motion" class that's the gentlest possible way to reset your week.
Chair Yoga
Monday, October 19 at 12:30 PM | New Rochelle Public Library | Free
A midday stretch that conquers stress and fatigue
dash; and you never have to get down on the floor.
The Basics of Medicare Coverage
Monday, October 19 at 10:00 AM | New Rochelle Public Library | Free
Bilingual Medicare advisor Mercedes Stagnaro answers the questions the paperwork never does.
One-on-One Assistance
Monday, October 19 at 10:00 AM (also 2:00 PM) | 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center | Free
Bring whatever form, application, or device is stumping you
dash; a staff member will sit down and work through it with you.
StoryArt at HCL
Monday, October 19 at 10:30 AM | Huguenot Children's Library | Free
Ages 2
dash;6 explore art and stories together
dash; one of the sweetest standing Monday dates in New Rochelle.
Baby Rhyme Time
Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM | New Rochelle Public Library | Free
Books, music, fingerplays and props for newborns to 24 months
dash; plus other parents to commiserate with.
Wag Your Tale!: Read to a Dog
Monday, October 19 at 4:00 PM | New Rochelle Public Library | Free
Kids 4
dash;12 practice reading aloud to a very patient, very non-judgmental audience.
The Teen Room turns into the best hangout in town after school
dash; all free, all grades 6
dash;12, most with no registration required.
Game & Watch | 3:00 PM
Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X. Bring a friend.
VR Game Night | 3:00 PM
Oculus Quest 3, just walk in.
3D Pen Night | 3:00 PM
Draw an actual object into existence and take it home.
Paws & Relax with a Therapy Dog | 3:45 PM
Fifteen minutes with a registered therapy dog cures a surprising amount of homework stress.
Creative Cards for a Cause | 4:30 PM
Card-making with NeuroFirst, a student-led nonprofit
dash; crafty and community-service hours in one.
Job Search Coach
Monday, October 19 at 5:00 PM | New Rochelle Public Library | Free
If you're applying everywhere and hearing nothing back, an experienced coach will tell you why.
Computer Class: Introducci\u00f3n al Uso de Microsoft & Google Docs
Monday, October 19 at 5:00 PM | New Rochelle Public Library | Free
Clase en espa\u00f1ol: crear, editar, dar formato, guardar e imprimir documentos.
The Creative Breath Writing Workshop
Monday, October 19 at 6:00 PM | New Rochelle Public Library | Free
Breathwork meets writing prompts
dash; a genuinely unusual 90 minutes that shakes loose whatever you've been stuck on.
College Financial Aid Workshop for Parents and Students
Monday, October 19 at 6:30 PM | Virtual | Free
Deadlines, forms, and strategy from C2's Shinara Sunderlal
dash; join from your kitchen table in pajamas.
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dash; no cost, no spam, just what's on.