Kids Programs
For more information on previous programming and projects, including videos of recorded programs, please visit our Previous Programs and Projects page.
STEM Bugs! For Kids of All Ages
Thursday, November 21
1:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun STEM project about BUGS! We will read The Backyard Bug Book by Lauren Davidson and then search for bugs in an edible sensory bin. Children will get to search through edible dirt for gummy worms and other edible insects. We will encourage them to identify each creature. They will also practice counting each insect before devouring them.
For kids of all ages.
Season of Light and Hope Family Concert
Saturday, November 23
1:00 p.m.
Join local musicians John and Ann Marie Farrell in a joyful music program for families and people of all ages. This program includes original and familiar songs and is filled with audience participation. Be prepared to sing, laugh, and learn as we celebrate this Season of Light and Hope. For over 25 years, John has traveled the world, visiting schools to sing and write songs that promote peace and understanding. Ann Marie Farrell is a retired elementary school teacher and has sung on all of John’s CD’s. The duo perform at schools, community concerts, and educational conferences.
Included in the program are songs about the season including “One by One, a Thanksgiving Song,” which they teach in sign language; “It’s Snowing!” a joyful song about the first snowfall of the year and children’s hope that school will be cancelled; “Holidays All Around the World!,” which introduces the names of diverse cultural celebrations while highlighting the similarities in the practices; “A Little Bit of Scrooge in Everyone,” which pokes fun at how grownups often get grumpy around the holidays, and more. The program includes an emphasis on gratitude, humor, respect, and understanding.
John’s work has received a Parents Choice Award and a Dove Foundation Award. He is the founder of the non-profit organization, Bridges of Peace and Hope and was honored by Judith’s Reading Room as a recipient of a Freedom Through Literacy Award. In addition to releasing 8 CDs, John is also the author of three picture books published by Boyds Mills Press, including Stargazer’s Alphabet, an International Reading Association Notable Book of the Year.
Afternoon Movie Screening: Paddington
Saturday, November 30
12:00 p.m.
Join us for a free, family-friendly movie screening of Paddington! This heartwarming film, following the adventures of a lovable bear from Peru, is perfect for all ages. Gather with friends, family, and fellow library patrons to enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter and fun. We’ll have popcorn and beverages available to make your movie experience complete!
STEM Snow – for Kids of All Ages
Wednesday, December 4
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Join us for a fun STEM project on SNOW! We will read Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats and then create our own snow. Children will learn all about precipitation and the water cycle. They’ll also get to create and play with their own fake snow.
Kids of all ages welcome.
The Last Dragon: A Marionette Performance by the Puppet People
Saturday, December 7
1:00 p.m.
Are all princesses helpless? Are all knights brave and strong? Are all dragons evil? Find out in this whimsical retelling of the fairy tale by E. Nesbitt. Join us for a spectacular marionette performance presented by the Puppet People, which explores the issues of stereotypes, discrimination, self-esteem, greed, and friendship. All ages welcome!
Adventure Wednesday:
Wednesday, December 11
1:00 p.m.
Join our Adventure Wednesday group for a special trip to Camphill Village in Copake!
