Click here for the Children's Department January February 2010 Newsletter (in pdf format)
For further information call: (845)352-5700, ext. 237/238
If you are a high school student and need community service hours, consider being a “Junior Volunteer” at the Finkelstein Memorial Library in the children’s department. For more information please call 352-5700 ext., 237 and ask for Sue Donohue, Children’s Librarian/Volunteer Coordinator.
Age: 8-10 years old Mondays, January 11 – March 22 Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Please note: no sessions January 18 and February 15
Each year the 3 Apples Book Award creates a list of fifteen popular titles for New York State children to vote on after reading at least three of the books. Join us each Monday as we enjoy games, crafts, and activities to inspire discussion and celebration of these books.
Registration starts December 28, 2009.
Tuesdays, January 12 - May 4 Time: 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
Join us in the library’s meeting room as we listen to stories, meet other parents and let the children enjoy playing together.
Registration required!
January 11 - May 3 Babies – 3 with parent or caregiver Time: 11-11:30 a.m.
Please note: there will be no sessions January 18 and February 15.
No registration required.
Wednesdays, January 13 - May 5
May 5th is Mother Goose Day!
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The program is being held in the Health & Wellness Center, second floor in the library.
For a full description of the program, click here.
The Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center, located at Westchester Institute for Human Development, offers information and resources about the special education process to parents of children with disabilities in the Lower Hudson Valley.
Mondays and Tuesdays
January 11 - May 20 Time: 4-6 p.m.
Need help with your homework? Come to the Children’s department and sign up. Our Homework Help program is open to students in the East Ramapo School District.
Registration and parental/guardian permission is needed. For more information, contact the Children’s department at (845) 352-5700, ext. 237 or 238.
Wednesdays and Thursdays January 12 - May 21 4 - 6 p.m.
Limited help is available.
Mondays, April 12 - May 17 Time: 6:30-7:30
Listen to tales of yore and learn how to play chess. This 6-week club is for beginners.
Registration required, beginning on March 29, 2010. Limited enrollment.
Age: 5-7 years old
Thursdays, Jan 14 & 28; Feb 11 & 25; Mar 11 & 25; April 8 & 22
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Join us every other week for exciting craft projects! No registration required.
Thursdays, January 21, February 18, March 4, March 18, April 1, April 15, April 29. Time: 6:30 - 7:30
Create a new masterpiece every other week! No registration required.
For more information, contact the Children’s department at (845) 352-5700, ext. 237 or 238.
Age: Babies – 5 years old Wednesday, May 5 Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Registration is required starting on April 21, 2010.