Everyone books up their weekends, but the best-kept secret in New Rochelle is the weeknight lineup. From free yoga and open jam sessions to classic movies and hands-on teen tech, there's plenty happening between Monday and Wednesday. Here's what's worth leaving the house for this week.
Monday at the New Rochelle Public Library is packed, and most of it is free.
Multilevel Yoga — Monday, Aug 17 at 6:15 PM, New Rochelle Public Library. A challenging-but-adaptable Dharma practice that's a perfect way to shake off the Monday tension.
Summer Acoustic String Open Jam Session — Monday, Aug 17 at 6:00 PM, New Rochelle Public Library. Bring your guitar, mandolin, or fiddle to this judgement-free monthly jam and meet other local musicians.
Job Search Coach — Monday, Aug 17 at 5:00 PM, New Rochelle Public Library. Free one-on-one coaching if your applications keep disappearing into the void.
The Basics of Medicare Coverage — Monday, Aug 17 at 10:00 AM, New Rochelle Public Library. A bilingual Medicare advisor answers your coverage questions in person, no appointment stress required.
NRPL Film Series: HIGH ANXIETY (1977) — Tuesday, Aug 18 at 5:30 PM, New Rochelle Public Library. Celebrate Mel Brooks turning 100 with his goofy Hitchcock spoof, and it's completely free.
Find Your Balance with Tai Chi & Qi Gong — Tuesday, Aug 18 at 10:00 AM, New Rochelle Public Library. Slow, flowing "meditation in motion" to restore your energy midweek.
CAMP KIDS CREATE Exhibit — starting Tuesday, Aug 18, New Rochelle Public Library. A free exhibit of summer camp artwork from the City of New Rochelle Department of Parks & Recreation, worth a stroll-through.
Got a middle- or high-schooler in New Rochelle? The library's Teen Room turns into an afternoon hangout, and none of it costs a dime.
3D Pen Night — Monday, Aug 17 at 3:00 PM, New Rochelle Public Library. Grades 6–12 can design and build anything they dream up with the library's 3D pens.
VR Game Night — Monday & Tuesday at 3:00 PM, New Rochelle Public Library. Jump into the Oculus Quest 3, no registration needed.
Game & Watch — Monday & Tuesday at 3:00 PM, New Rochelle Public Library. Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X are all set up in the Teen Room, so bring a friend.
Jigsaw Puzzle Night — Tuesday, Aug 18 at 3:00 PM, New Rochelle Public Library. A calmer, collaborative option for teens who'd rather build something together.
One-on-One Assistance — daily at 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM (through Wednesday, Aug 19), New Rochelle Public Library, 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center. A staff member sits down with you for tech help, forms, and everything in between, all free.
That's a full slate of New Rochelle events this week, and nearly every single one is free. Weeknights don't have to mean staying in.
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