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Chicken Scavenger Hunt
Friday, March 29, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Drop in to the Children's Desk any time the library is open to complete the Chicken Scavenger Hunt! Find the chickens hiding in the library and earn a prize. For families with kids of all ages
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Chicken Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, March 30, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Drop in to the Children's Desk any time the library is open to complete the Chicken Scavenger Hunt! Find the chickens hiding in the library and earn a prize. For families with kids of all ages
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Chicken Scavenger Hunt
Monday, April 01, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Drop in to the Children's Desk any time the library is open to complete the Chicken Scavenger Hunt! Find the chickens hiding in the library and earn a prize. For families with kids of all ages
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Preschool Storytime
Monday, April 01, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. Siblings welcome. No sign up required. Monday story times are held indoors in the Children's Activity Room.
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Art Blast: School Age Art Projects
Monday, April 01, 2024
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Kids entering grades 1-6 are invited to join us for our weekly free art program. Enjoy a different open-ended art project each week featuring a variety of art styles and materials. No sign up required.
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Registration is open
Read to Lena, a Therapy Dog
Monday, April 01, 2024
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Children in Kindergarten and up are invited to come practice reading skills with Lena, a certified therapy dog. Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot. Lena is a great listener! Please register for each session with the name of your child.
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Chicken Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Drop in to the Children's Desk any time the library is open to complete the Chicken Scavenger Hunt! Find the chickens hiding in the library and earn a prize. For families with kids of all ages
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Toddler Storytime
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Simple stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 18 months-3 years old accompanied by a caregiver. Drop in, no sign up required! The same Toddler Story Time is repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
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Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Program cancelled 4/2/24, please join us for the Mark Rust Family Concert in the Community Room
Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. Siblings welcome. No sign up required. Tuesday story times are held indoors in the Children's Activity Room.
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Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. Siblings welcome. No sign up required. Tuesday story times are held indoors in the Children's Activity Room.
Mark Rust Kid and Family Show
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Mark Rust Kid and Family Show features fun sing-a-longs set to live music with a variety of instruments. Mark will even teach the audience how to play spoons and direct a few traditional country dances! Best for families with kids ages 3 and up. No sign up required.
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Preschool Art Time
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Program cancelled 4/2/24, please join us for the Mark Rust Family Concert in the Community Room
Our popular preschool art program is back! Join us for open-ended art activities for kids ages 3-5. Your little artist will be introduced to the materials, then work independently and at their own pace.
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Our popular preschool art program is back! Join us for open-ended art activities for kids ages 3-5. Your little artist will be introduced to the materials, then work independently and at their own pace.
Please call 518-792-6508 x4 the morning of the program to reserve a spot.
Due to the materials used, children must be at least three years old.
Registration is open
Gardening for Kids: Make it Grow!
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Have you ever wondered where our food comes from? What about learning to grow your own food? Come to this four-week series to find out! We'll be joined by a master gardener to plant seeds, do activities, visit our pollinator garden, taste test fruits and veggies and more. For kids in grades 3-6. Registration required.
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Tuesdays, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, and 4/22 from 4-5 pm.
Registration is open
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Graphic Novel Book Club is an ongoing monthly group where we will read and discuss a graphic novel and then do an art project or activity relating to the book. This month's selection is The Secret of the Ravens by Joanna Cacao. After registering, pick up a copy of the book at the Children's Desk anytime. For kids who are currently in grades 5-7.
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Chicken Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Drop in to the Children's Desk any time the library is open to complete the Chicken Scavenger Hunt! Find the chickens hiding in the library and earn a prize. For families with kids of all ages
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Toddler Storytime
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Simple stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 18 months-3 years old accompanied by a caregiver. Drop in, no sign up required! The same Toddler Story Time is repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
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Registration is open
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Folktale and Art Program
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Listen to The Ghoul, a folktale from the country of Jordan, and do an art project related to the story. The program is for children in grades K-4 and registration is required.
Pipsqueak the Clown presents Kindness Quest
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pipsqueak the Clown will present "Kindness Quest" for kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade and their families. There will be comedy, magic, puppetry, audience participation and lots of laughs! Drop-in, no sign up required.
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Baby Lap Time
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Start an early love of reading with our baby story time! Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and play time. Enjoy a special time with your baby and connect with other caregivers.
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For infants who are not yet walking and a caregiver; no siblings please. No sign-up required.
Chicken Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, April 04, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Drop in to the Children's Desk any time the library is open to complete the Chicken Scavenger Hunt! Find the chickens hiding in the library and earn a prize. For families with kids of all ages
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Toddler Playgroup 1
Thursday, April 04, 2024
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Age appropriate toys and activities are grouped in play areas for your child's enjoyment. Come meet other families with young children and learn about the library's resources for families.
Toddler Playgroup 1 (9:15-10) is for children walking up to 2 years old with a caregiver.
Toddler Playgroup 2 (10:30-11:15) is for children 2 and 3 years old with a caregiver.
Siblings welcome at both groups; please register for the session that works best for your family.
Sign up below for the four-week session that begins 3/14/24. Please register just once per family.
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Toddler Playgroup 2
Thursday, April 04, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Age appropriate toys and activities are grouped in play areas for your child's enjoyment. Come meet other families with young children and learn about the library's resources for families.
Toddler Playgroup 1 (9:15-10) is for children walking up to 2 years old with a caregiver.
Toddler Playgroup 2 (10:30-11:15) is for children 2 and 3 years old with a caregiver.
Siblings welcome at both groups; please register for the session that works best for your family.
Sign up below for the four-week session that begins 3/14/24. Please register just once per family.
Tween Club
Thursday, April 04, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms or City Park depending on weather and activity.
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No registration required, call for more details (518) 792-6508 x4.
Chicken Scavenger Hunt
Friday, April 05, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Drop in to the Children's Desk any time the library is open to complete the Chicken Scavenger Hunt! Find the chickens hiding in the library and earn a prize. For families with kids of all ages
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Join the waiting list
Eclipse Pinhole Viewers
Friday, April 05, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Learn about the eclipse and make a pinhole viewer with Dr. Mindy Townsend from the Dudley Observatory at Siena College.
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For kids in 2nd grade and up, sign up required.
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Friday, April 05, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Drop off your favorite stuffed animal at the Children's Desk by 5 pm on Thursday, 4/4 for a Stuffie Sleepover! Your stuffed friend will have an exciting time overnight at the library and we'll get lots of pictures of their adventures. When kids come back to pick up their animals at 2:00 on Friday, they will hear all about it and make a fun scrapbook.
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For kids ages 4-7. Registration required and space is limited.