Kids & Family Programs

Please click on the event titles below to register for the programs!

movies

July 22nd – August 20th

Click here to see the complete list of movies screening at the Rhinebeck Town Pool in Thompson-Mazzarella Park. All movies start at dusk. 

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.

Sunday, August 17th 1-3pm

Join youth programmer Karen for a fun hands-on workshop about the art of bookbinding! We’ll learn binding stitches to construct personalized blank books you can use for stories, poems, journals, planners, and more. This event is for youth ages 10-15.

Mondays, August 3rd & 17th, 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: