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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, Head of the Children’s Department/Volunteer Coordinator.

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Summer Reading Special Programs Story Times Crafts Programs

 


Join us for a Very Special Program at the Library: Noah and the Traveling Ark!

Noah's Ark


Sunday, June 2
Time: 1 - 5 pm

Come and experience the miracles of Noah and the Ark, in the first of its kind "walk-through traveling exhibit."

You will be amazed by the beautiful life-size animal depictions on the outside on the Ark. Entering this dynamic production you will experience highly creative and lively educational exhibits. These hands on activities highlighted by live animals make the story of Noah come alive!

 

http://www.travelingark.com/#

 

For further info: (845) 352-5700, ext. 237


 


2013 Summer Reading Theme:
DIG-INTO READING!

Registration begins June 23

 

Matty RoxxSummer Reading (Ages 1 - 6) Kick-Off with Matty Roxx


Sunday, June 23
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Ages 1-6

 

Bring your children to this unforgettable show of singing, dancing, giggles and wiggles with Matty Roxx.
 

Matty Roxx is an experienced, certified educator who offers a unique way for kids to hear and interact with live, modern, kids' music.

Location: Fielding Room.
Registration required.

(845) 352-5700, ext. 237

 

 


 

Summer Reading Game Kick-Off Party (Ages 7 - 13) Presents Bugs of Blackwood

sciencetellers
Sunday, June 30
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Ages: 7 - 13

 

Benjamin the bug must be rescued!

Join us as we learn about the science of matter by telling the tale of "The Bugs of Blackwood." By using experiments with fire, gas, air pressure, water, chemicals, and much more; see if Benjamin's friends can save him before all hope is squashed!

Presented by the "Sciencetellers" who offer interactive programs that use science experiments to tell exciting stories.

 

 

Location: Fielding Room.
Registration required.
(845) 352-5700, ext. 237


 

readingIMPORTANT Summer Reading Game Information!


Please visit the Children's Department this summer to join the Summer Reading Game (SRG), get your books and Reading Logs. Check-in once a week to get prizes. Registration for SRG begins at the Kick-off Parties. The sooner you join Dig Into Reading, the more prizes you'll earn!!!

SRG Open 7 days a week!
Check-in once a week, the more times, the more prizes!
Mon-Thur 10 am-8 pm
Fri 10 am -4 pm
Sat & Sun 1:30-3:30 pm




Special Programs

Dig Into Games

 

board games

Ages: 5 -12 Mondays, July 1-August 5
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Location: Meeting Room
Enjoy the challenging games of chess, checkers, Clue, Candyland and much more.


 

 

 


 


 

Family Friday Films

 

films

Ages: 5-12 yrs. old

Fridays: July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9
Time: 3:30 - 5 pm


Location: Fielding Room
Drop-in

 

 

 


 

Exploration Station

exploration

 

This unique story time will also explore science and nature based on the Dig into Reading! theme through books, games and activities at table stations.

Ages: 5-8 years old

Wednesdays, July 17, 31, August 14.

Time: 6:30-7:30 pm


 

 

Location: Meeting Room
Families welcome.
Registration required beginning July 3.

 


 

Sunday Specials TBA


sunday specials

Ages:5 and up
Sundays, July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Location:Meeting Room
Lego, yoga, sewing/crafts. Please check back for details.
Drop-in


End of Summer Party


 

balloons

with Presley and Melody
Monday, August 12
Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm  
                                                              
Ages: 5 -12 yrs. old
Location: Fielding Room

Registration Required and Limited to Summer Reading Game Participants who have checked in at least four weeks.

 

 

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Children's Story Times

 

Stories with music, crafts, feltboard, play time and more.

No Registration required: first come, first served limit of 20 children.

Ages: Babies - 4 years old (with parent or caregiver). Location: Meeting Room.

 

Monday Morning Stories

Toddler Time

 

child readingMondays
10:30 AM - 11 am

July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12.

 

 

 

Toddler peeking around bookFor babies through age 4 (with parent or caregiver)

Wednesdays 10:30-11 am

 



July 10, 17,24,31, August 7, 14

 

 

 

 

Mommy and Me Play Time

Ready, Sit, Read!

 

mommy and meMondays
11 AM - 11:30 am

July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12.

 

Wednesdays
11 AM - 11:30 am

July 10, 17,24,31, Aug. 7,14

Toys and games for babies and toddlers following our popular story times.

 

 


mommy and me
Ages 18 months - 4 years old (with parent or caregiver)

Tuesdays 10:30-11:15 am

 


July 2,9,16,23,30, August 6,13

 

 

 

 

Afternoon Stories

PJ Stories

 

Thursdays

July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15

Time: 2:15-3:00 pm

 

pajama story

All ages.
Families Welcome!
Wednesdays
June 26, July 10, 24,- August 7, 21
Time: 6:15 - 6:45 pm

Location: Meeting Room

Drop-in

End of Summer Party

(with Marcia the Musical Moose)

Ages: Babies - 5 years old

Wednesday, August 14

Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.


Location: Fielding Room.

Registration required.

Marcia the Moose

 

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Craft Programs for Children

 

Groundbreaking Crafts

Dig Into Crafts

crafts

Ages 8 - 12

Thursdays
6:30 - 7:30 PM

 

Location: Meeting Room
July 11, 18, 25, August 1,8,15


Discover your creativity in making special crafts.

(Drop-in)

 

crafts

Ages 5 - 7 years old

Tuesdays
3 - 4 PM


Location: Meeting Room

July 9,16,23,30, August 6, 13

(Drop-in)

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