Please click on the event titles below to register for the programs!
Friday, July 10th 3:30-5pm
Consider yourself invited to the tastiest party in town, an allergen-free dinosaur cookie decorating party! We’ll have pre-baked dino-shaped sugar cookies ready to personalize, and some fun dinosaur trivia and jokes to shares while we work. This event is ALL AGES, but adults may need to assist attendees under 6 yrs old.
Monday, July 20th 3:30-5pm
Unlock the magic of light and shadow with Paper Heart Puppets! Students explore the world of shadow puppetry with dinosaurs and learn how to design and build their own dynamic palentological shadow puppet characters. Then they’ll practice their shadow performance skills to make their characters come to life! This event is for kids 5 and up.
Saturday, July 25th 11am-12noon
Join kids programmer Karen for a morning of dinosaur stories in the Children’s Wing! We’ll end by decorating dinosaur masks you can wear and take home. This event is ALL AGES!
Saturday, August 1st 11am-12noon
Join a Mohonk Preserve environmental educator to explore archaeological artifacts from the Hudson Valley region! Investigate the materials of daily life, including the chronology of projectile points, tools and their function, and reconstructed artifacts. We’ll discuss pestles, awls, hammerstones, spear points, pottery, and more. This event is ALL AGES!
Monday, August 3rd 3-4:30pm
Join local origami artist and teacher Yoshimi Arai for a hands-on workshop exploring the world of folded paper! While experience is not necessary, please come with a patient mind and a willingness to be challenged by this intricate ancient artform. This event is for participants 8 and up.
Mondays, July 6th & 13th at 10:30am
Join Jane Korn and other parents, caregivers, and children (ages 3 mo-4 yrs) for a child play group at the library downstairs in our community room! This is an opportunity for parents to connect and share ideas while their young ones interact, play and grow. Registration is required each week through our online calendar.
Storytime with Robbie!
Tuesdays at 10:15am
Robbie’s beloved story time brings together an animated, fun, and engaging reading style with literacy-focused activities, including fingerplays and crafts. Great for ages 2-6.
Super Lego Hour
Tuesdays at 4pm
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday.
NOW WEEKLY on Wednesdays at 10:30am
Licensed music therapist Terry Watson delights with songs, chants, puppetry, instruments, storytelling and movement/dance with a focus on child development and early literacy. Sessions are geared toward children 0-4 years old with their caregivers or parents. Parents with slightly older children are welcome, too.
Fridays at 10am
An informal meet-up in the playroom upstairs in the children’s wing for parents and caregivers of children 0-3 years old. Come play with new friends and hang with other local parents navigating early childhood.
Suggest a New Program
If you’d like to suggest a new program for the library geared toward adults, feel free to fill out the form linked below: