The solar eclipse happening on April 8 is a rare and awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that offers a unique opportunity to witness the beauty and wonder of the universe. Observing the eclipse can create a memorable and educational experience for the whole family.
Dutchess County
April 5
Family Science: Solar Eclipses. Join Library Children’s Program Coordinator Neena McBaer for an
exploration of solar eclipses in advance of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. This
program will include a short presentation about solar eclipses, highlighting
what to expect when safely viewing a solar eclipse and explaining this amazing,
rare phenomenon. After, youth and families will be invited to participate in
several hands-on activities, including a virtual eclipse simulator, estimation
games, and making a pinhole camera. Participants will also receive up to five
free pairs of solar eclipse viewing glasses for their family. Ages 6-13 and
families. 5:30pm. Pawling Free Library, 11 Broad St., Pawling.
Solar Eclipse Party. The Staatsburg Library is having a Solar Eclipse Party. Join us
for an afternoon of fun! Pick up your certified solar viewing glasses,
enjoy galactic snacks, make some cosmic crafts and get information about the
April 8 solar eclipse. 4:30pm. Staatsburg Library, 70 Old Post Rd.,
Staatsburg.
April 6
Solar Eclipse. Want to be ready for the eclipse? Join us to get solar eclipse glasses
and make a solar viewer. Remember – don’t look at the eclipse without
protection. Note that photographs of attendees may be taken by the library at
this event for use in library publications such as brochures, newsletters,
magazines, web and social media sites, and display boards, or in other
non-Library publications without further consideration or notification. 1:30pm.
Blodgett Memorial Library, 37 Broad St, Fishkill.
April 8
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. Join Barton Orchards with Skin n' Bones at the farm on Monday, April 8 to view the 2024 solar eclipse from one of the Hudson Valley's most beautiful locations! Admission is FREE! The farm will be open from 1:00 to 6:00, with live music starting at 2:00. Maximum viewing of the eclipse is expected to be shortly after 3:00. FREE viewing glasses for the first 100 attendees! The Tap Room, Dog Park, Petting Zoo, and Playground will be open, and there will be food available for purchase, and a face painter too. This is sure to be a celebration to remember! 1pm. Barton Orchards, 63 Apple Tree Ln., Poughquag.
Solar Eclipse Viewing at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pavilion. We promise a celebration to remember
with engaging STEAM programs, delicious food, and a galaxy of solar-themed
activities including eclipse crafts, eclipse science demonstrations, NEW
StarLab Planetarium presentations about our solar system and the universe
beyond, temporary and glitter tattoos, safe solar glasses (2 per family, free
with tickets), and more! 2pm. Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pavilion, 75 North
Water Street, Poughkeepsie. Sold out
Community Solar Eclipse Viewing. Join us at the library to safely watch the eclipse together! While the Hudson Valley will not be in the path of totality, it is expected that we will see between 88 and 99 percent coverage. The library has a limited number of solar eclipse glasses free for Clinton residents. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket, and snacks! 2pm. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck.
Solar Eclipse Day. Join us on the Library Lawn to view the total solar eclipse! Ask library
staff for eclipse-viewing glasses. Bring your snacks, lawn chairs and blankets!
Must register. 1pm. Beekman Library, 11 Town Center Blvd., Hopewell
Junction.
Eclipse Viewing Party. While we aren’t in the total eclipse path, it will be 94% visible
here in Rhinebeck. Bring a lawn chair and join us outside in the front lawn to
witness this rare celestial phenomenon with your
neighbors! The eclipse starts at 2:11pm and will reach its peak
at 3:26pm. The eclipse will be over by 4:36pm. 2pm. Starr Library, 68 West
Market St., Rhinebeck.
Eclipse Viewing Party. Monday, April 8, Pawling will be in the path of a near total solar
eclipse. Celebrate this amazing experience with the library. Drop in to pick up
free solar eclipse viewing glasses, eclipse viewing information, learn about
our library telescope, and enjoy snacks. Sign up to receive a reminder before
the event or drop in on the day of the eclipse. Working or away? Not sure
you’ll make it in? You can also request solar eclipse viewing glasses for
pickup. Drop in or sign up. 2:30pm. Pawling Free Library, 11 Broad St.,
Pawling.
Eclipse Viewing Party. Join us for an eclipse viewing celebration on the library lawn! Enjoy
space-themed music and snacks while we gather to view the eclipse with
eye-protection glasses provided. We will also make super simple pinhole
projectors to easily see the quickly changing shape of the sun. Must register.
2:30pm. Millbrook Free Library, 3 Friendly Ln., Millbrook.
Orange County
April 8
Solar Eclipse - Live Stream. Beginning at 1pm, the library will
live-stream NASA’s coverage of the eclipse, which will reach about 92.5%
totality in our area. Join us! If the weather is good, we'll watch outside. We
will begin distributing eclipse glasses on Saturday, April 6, reserving some to
hand out on April 7 and April 8 as well: 2 pairs per Warwick family while
supplies last. 1pm. Albert Wisner Public Library, 1 McFarland Dr., Warwick.
Eclipse Party. Are you interested in seeing the solar eclipse? Come down to the library
on Monday April 8th to join us for our Eclipse Party. To claim your eclipse
glasses, you must sign up for the program. Walk in’s will not be guaranteed
glasses. Light refreshments will be
provided. 1:30pm. Monroe Free Library, 44 Millpond Pkwy., Monroe.
Solar Eclipse. Come by the Library and get your Solar Eclipse Glasses!! Join the party!!
2pm. Chester Public Library, 1784 Kings Highway, Chester.
2024 Solar Eclipse Viewing. Experience the 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse at this great community event. See friends and neighbors and meet new folks - young and old. Bring lawn chairs. 2pm. Alumni Green SUNY Orange, Parking in the parking garage on East Conkling Ave., Middletown.
2024 Solar Eclipse Viewing. Experience the 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse at this great community event. See friends and neighbors and meet new folks - young and old. Bring lawn chairs. 2pm. Larkin Plaza SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus, parking in the Kaplan Hall garage at GPS: 73 First Street, Newburgh.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. Join an eclipse viewing party at the Central Valley branch. John Fontana,
NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador will give a presentation about how eclipses
work and the history of eclipse watching. We will then head to the parking lot
to watch this spectacular event. No registration necessary - just drop in! Each
attendee will receive a pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses while supplies
last! 2:30pm. Woodbury Public Library - Ida Cornell Branch, 23 Smith Clove
Rd., Central Valley.
Solar Eclipse. Another partial solar eclipse will be visible here in Tuxedo Park this
Spring! Eclipse glasses will be available at the library for pickup. Drop by
the library all day on Monday, April 8th for a special eclipse themed snack. 3:15pm.
Tuxedo Park Library, 227 Rte. 17, Tuxedo Park.
READ MORE: Learn about the eclipse and ways to safe while viewing it
Ulster County
April 8
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. Please join us for a large-scale public viewing party at SUNY New Paltz on the Old Main Quad. A limited number of free solar glasses to safely view the eclipse will be available. We will also have several telescopes with solar filters operated by astronomy students and New Paltz faculty for the public to see the eclipse up close. 1:45pm. Old Main Quad SUNY New Paltz, Tricor Ave., New Paltz.
Eclipse Experience. Watch the eclipse outside at the library! We’ll have spare glasses and
fun tools to use for safe viewing. Have fun with other enthusiasts! All ages. 3:15pm. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington
Ave., Saugerties.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. There will be a solar eclipse on April 8th. Come to the library’s back
garden to watch it at 3pm. We have eclipse glasses for you to use. REGISTRATION
REQUIRED. Email Carol at fstaff@phoenicialibrary.org or call 688-7811. 3:15pm.
Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St., Phoenicia.
Eclipse Viewing Party. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America.
Join us at Forsyth Nature Center to safely view Kingston’s 94.7% coverage.
We’ll have eclipse glasses, snacks, and information on the science and culture
of eclipses. No registration needed. Glasses are first come first served. Pick
up yours ahead of time at the library. 3pm. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin
St., Kingston.
Guided Hike to View the Solar Eclipse at Sam’s Point. Join Park Educators, for a guided
walk on the Loop Road to view the solar eclipse from the Sam's Point cliff.
Along the way, we'll discuss the history of solar eclipses and how they occur.
At 94% coverage, the eclipse should be very visible from here. Bring your own
viewing glasses if you have them, otherwise, the Park Preserve will have some
to share. Remember to learn more about eclipse safety for your eyes before
using cameras and binoculars too! We will finish the remainder of Loop Road
after the eclipse gets through totality. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor
Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor
Center at 845-647-7989. 1pm. Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point
Area, 400 Sams Point Rd, Cragsmoor.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Fun. Free Solar Glasses will be provided. Learn what an eclipse is all
about. Stories with Miss Melissa. Make glow-in-the-dark slime. Free science,
sun, and planet books. Snacks! Sun Chips & Capri Sun drinks. 3pm. Plattekill
Public Library, 2047 Rte. 32, Modena.
Sullivan County
April 8
Partial Solar Eclipse. Join us as we watch an Indoor viewing of NASA live footage of the full
eclipse. 2:10pm. Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway, Monticello.
Rockland County
April 8
Eclipse Viewing at Bear Mountain. Join us at the large field next to the Inn at Bear Mountain State Park to learn about eclipses and view the solar eclipse. We will have 50 eclipse glasses that will be distributed to guests on a first come, first served basis. If you have your own, please bring them, so you can safely enjoy the eclipse if we run out. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets so you can enjoy this rare event in comfort. 2pm. Bear Mountain State Park, 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Tomkins Cove.
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