Event List

The first in the “Rising Stars” series of the Friends of Warner 2026 program features Princeton Freshman Jasper Zimmerman on piano, and Sleepy Hollow High School seniors Henry Scheller on bass and Nicolás Mayor on drum set. 

Workshop 2: Building a Strong Foundation (Academic Planning)
Focus: Course selection, GPA strategy, and balancing academics with extracurriculars.
• Understanding transcripts and GPA impact
• Honors/AP courses and prerequisites

Led by Anna Mayta, bilingual teaching artist, dancer, and founder of Mayta Fusion Dance

Join the Warner Library T/w/een Volunteers for the wintertime classic "The Mitten" by Jim Aylesworth, performed with Shadow Puppets!

Holiday/Winter PJs are welcome - Dance party to follow!

1/28 @ 11 am in Room C on the third floor for all ages. Join Estefania Mercedes a seasoned Occupational Therapist and owner of Power Kids Occupational Therapy for  an interactive program that integrates sensory moto

A special storytime just for babies up to 18 months: enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Followed by free time for socialization with other caregivers, and playtime with sensory manipulatives and books for babes.

Focus: Connecting interests to potential majors and career paths.
• Using career interest inventories and online tools
• How to research college majors
• Parent/student dialogue: aligning passion and practicality

It's Chinese New Year; the Year of the Horse. Celebrate the holiday with seasonal books, sensory shakers, musical instruments and so much more. Stay play and socialize with other babies/parents/caregivers. 

Learn language through music, imaginative play, and movement. For all ages.

 Aprende el idioma a través de música, el juego imaginativo, y movimiento. Para todas edades.

Workshop 4: Getting Involved (Extracurriculars & Leadership)
Focus: Building a meaningful activity profile.
• Quality vs. quantity in extracurriculars
• Leadership, service, and summer programs

Workshop 5: Testing Made Simple (SAT, ACT, and Alternatives)
Focus: Understanding standardized testing and test-optional admissions.
• Ideal testing timelines
• Free and affordable prep resources

Workshop 6: Show Me the Money (Scholarships, Financial Aid & FAFSA)
Focus: Demystifying the financial process.
• Scholarships, grants, and work-study
• FAFSA, CSS Profile, and budgeting basics

Workshop 7: The College Fit (Research, Campus Visits & Building Your List)
Focus: How to find and evaluate “best-fit” colleges.
• Types of institutions (public, private, trade, community)
• Campus visits and virtual tours

Celebrate Earth Day, Children's Day and Flor Bromley's new album Herstory!  Flor Bromley is 2026 GRAMMY® and a 2023 Latin GRAMMY® nominee singer/songwriter for families.

Workshop 8: Crafting Your Story (Essays, Resumes & Recommendations)
Focus: Standing out through storytelling.
• Personal statement structure and tone
• Choosing recommenders wisely
• Resume formatting for college applications