Kids Programs

For more information on previous programming and projects, including videos of recorded programs, please visit our Previous Programs and Projects page.

Amphibian Workshop

Saturday, March 8

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.


Learn how to identify our local amphibians by sight and some by sound. With a Taconic State Park Educator we’ll learn about local amphibian habitats, lifecycles, impacts on their populations, and how to properly identify salamanders, frogs, toads, and NEWTS!

Bring a writing implement & notepad.

Program suggested for ages 11 and older.

No registration required. This program will be held indoors.

Adventure Wednesdays

Wednesday, March 12

1:00 p.m.


Join us for Adventure Wednesday, a monthly field trip program designed for homeschoolers and daytime learners ages 4+.

Every month, the group will meet at a different destination in the area. In the past, we have met at CLC conservation areas, businesses, museums, local farms, and state parks like the Martin Van Buren Historical Park.

Email youth@roejanlibrary.org for more information and to receive monthly reminders about upcoming trips.

Join us on March 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Full Circus Farm in Pine Plains for an engaging session with owners Mark and Miriam as they share their expertise in caring for and working with draft horses. Learn about their sustainable farming practices and see these majestic animals in action. Please dress warmly, as we will be outside for the entire program

Playtime Wednesdays

Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

 

Parents and caretakers are invited to enjoy the children’s room Wednesday mornings for a weekly playtime! Read stories, play with toys, make a craft, and spend time with other local families.

Storytime Saturdays

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

 

Join us for our brand-new Saturday Storytime!

 

Led by our new Children’s Library Associate, Xondra, this is the perfect opportunity to meet other parents, enjoy engaging stories, and spend a cozy morning in the children’s section.

 

Stop by to say hello and help us welcome Xondra to the library! All ages are welcome.

Are you looking to expand your horizons with some new reading material? Overdrive is making it simple with their collection of free e-books and audiobooks.  Check out some of the lists below to see a wide variety of diverse reads for young readers (or for the young at heart).

Online learning