Activities

10th Annual Poem in Your Pocket Poetry Slam

Thursday, April 18
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

For all ages.

Every April, on Poem in Your Pocket Day, people celebrate by carrying a poem with them, and sharing it with others throughout the day at schools, libraries, parks, workplaces, and on Twitter using the hashtag ##pocketpoem.

Stay & Play

Friday, April 19
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Bingo

Friday, April 19
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Kids and their caregivers play BINGO together.
Kids win prizes and each kid takes home a free book.

Thursdays for ages 7 and up. Younger children may play but need to be supervised by an adult.             Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Lego Adventures

Monday, April 22
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Unstructured free play with Legos provided by the library. This program encourages children to embrace their creative side and imagination with Lego’s. They make their own designs and embark on a unique adventure with stories they create.  Lego Adventures builds cooperation and teamwork in a fun and constructive manner.Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Open to all ages, though anyone younger than 5 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Yoga Tots.

Tuesday, April 23
10:30 am - 11:00 am

This fun-filled class combines yoga poses, breath work, music, and games to build focus, strength and confidence. Children learn relaxation skills through various breathing exercises. The class ends with “Savasana” (final relaxation). Taught by Certified Kids Yoga Instructors from Budding Buddhas Kids Yoga.

No knowledge of yoga is necessary.
Groups of five or more, please call ahead at 914-668-1840 ext. 211.

For ages 3-5.
Every Friday, from 10:45am – 11:15am, unless we have a special event.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

After School Yoga.

Tuesday, April 23
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Children will be physically challenged and feel a sense of accomplishment while learning how yoga can help strengthen their minds and bodies.

They will move through yoga poses and release energy, while working on focus, flexibility, balance and concentration.

We will introduce breath work throughout the class which will teach them how to calm their minds and bodies.

 For Ages 6-10. 

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

For more information, call 914-668-1840, ext. 211 or come by the Children’s Reference Desk.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, April 24
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Seasonal Craft

Thursday, April 25
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Children and caregivers enjoy making a fun and seasonal craft to take home.
This is a great way to build social skills and to develop imagination and creativity.

For ages 7 and up.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

April 4 – Spring Craft

April 11 – Spring Craft

April 25 – Spring Craft

Stay & Play

Friday, April 26
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Lego Adventures

Monday, April 29
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Unstructured free play with Legos provided by the library. This program encourages children to embrace their creative side and imagination with Lego’s. They make their own designs and embark on a unique adventure with stories they create.  Lego Adventures builds cooperation and teamwork in a fun and constructive manner.Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Open to all ages, though anyone younger than 5 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Puzzles & Play

Tuesday, April 30
10:30 am - 11:00 am

Games Night

Tuesday, April 30
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, May 1
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Stay & Play

Friday, May 3
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Grab-N-Go

Monday, May 6
10:00 am

Pick up a kit each month to make a craft at home. We provide the materials and instructions. Limited quantities are available. First come, first served.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, May 8
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Stay & Play

Friday, May 10
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Time for Tots

Wednesday, May 15
10:30 am - 11:00 am

For babies, tots and their caretakers. Have fun with songs, rhythms and finger play together. Activities will generally be for 6 month – 3 year old children but others may join as well. Be sure to bring your rhythm shakers! Use this link to register.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, May 15
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Stay & Play

Friday, May 17
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, May 22
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Stay & Play

Friday, May 24
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Time for Tots

Wednesday, May 29
10:30 am - 11:00 am

For babies, tots and their caretakers. Have fun with songs, rhythms and finger play together. Activities will generally be for 6 month – 3 year old children but others may join as well. Be sure to bring your rhythm shakers! Use this link to register.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, May 29
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Stay & Play

Friday, May 31
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Grab-N-Go

Monday, June 3
10:00 am

Pick up a kit each month to make a craft at home. We provide the materials and instructions. Limited quantities are available. First come, first served.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, June 5
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Stay & Play

Friday, June 7
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Time for Tots

Wednesday, June 12
10:30 am - 11:00 am

For babies, tots and their caretakers. Have fun with songs, rhythms and finger play together. Activities will generally be for 6 month – 3 year old children but others may join as well. Be sure to bring your rhythm shakers! Use this link to register.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, June 12
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Stay & Play

Friday, June 14
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, June 19
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Stay & Play

Friday, June 21
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Time for Tots

Wednesday, June 26
10:30 am - 11:00 am

For babies, tots and their caretakers. Have fun with songs, rhythms and finger play together. Activities will generally be for 6 month – 3 year old children but others may join as well. Be sure to bring your rhythm shakers! Use this link to register.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, June 26
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Stay & Play

Friday, June 28
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Grab-N-Go

Monday, July 1
10:00 am

Pick up a kit each month to make a craft at home. We provide the materials and instructions. Limited quantities are available. First come, first served.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, July 3
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, July 10
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, July 17
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Read-a-Round

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00PM – 4:45PM, unless we have a special program.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Grab-N-Go

10:00 am

Pick up a kit each month to make a craft at home. We provide the materials and instructions. Limited quantities are available. First come, first served.

To reserve a kit, send an email with CRAFT KIT as the subject to sdugaw@wlsmail.org.

Tales for Toddlers

10:15 am - 10:45 am

A lively mix of stories, songs, and rhythmic activities that encourage learning, listening and a love of reading.

For ages 2-5.

Masks must be worn by everyone over 2yrs old and social distancing will be maintained. Please call 914-688-1840 ext. 211 to register as space is limited.

Lego Adventures

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Unstructured free play with Legos provided by the library. This program encourages children to embrace their creative side and imagination with Lego’s. They make their own designs and embark on a unique adventure with stories they create.  Lego Adventures builds cooperation and teamwork in a fun and constructive manner.Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Open to all ages, though anyone younger than 5 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Games Night

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Puzzles & Play

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Seasonal Craft

4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Children and caregivers enjoy making a fun and seasonal craft to take home.
This is a great way to build social skills and to develop imagination and creativity.

For ages 7 and up.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

April 4 – Spring Craft

April 11 – Spring Craft

April 25 – Spring Craft

Stay & Play

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Bingo

4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Kids and their caregivers play BINGO together.
Kids win prizes and each kid takes home a free book.

Thursdays for ages 7 and up. Younger children may play but need to be supervised by an adult.             Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.