Kids' Programs
Mommy and Me Lap Time
Our weekly Mommy and Me Lap Time program meets Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Parents or caregivers and their children ages birth to two years old are invited to join Amy Thiel for stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. No registration required.
PreK Story Times
What a great way to have fun with your preschooler! Come join us for our story times which meet every week on Thursdays at the library at 10:30 a.m. We read books, sing songs, do activies and crafts and have great conversations and laughs. There is no age limitation — most of the children that come to story hour vary in age from 2 years old to 5 years old. No registration required.
Afternoon Discoveries
We're pleased to offer school age children an afternoon of exploration at the library! Afternoon Discoveries, a regular program for children grades K-5 will meet once each month to explore a variety of topics through stories, activities and crafts. Previous topics have included space, fossils, spies, and wildlife. Space is limited at each program. Check the library's calendar for specific dates and times.

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Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health month at the Library! Shelley Johnston from Dr. David Starkman’s office in Valatie will be here to show the kids the importance of taking care of their teeth. Shelley will also be available to answer any ques- tions parents might have. Kids will get a chance to practice brushing teeth as well as participate in stories, songs and a craft!
Come with us on a journey to the past as we learn how slaves communicated and shared secret messages about the Underground Railroad. We will read Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt and learn how to create a freedom quilt block of our own. The event is free and geared for children in Grades 2-5. Space is limited, please call the library to sign up for this terrific event!
