Library Programs for Youth
Registration for Fall Youth Reading Programs opened Wednesday, September 20 at 10:00am!
See fall program descriptions below.
Questions?
Email tessa@marlborolibrary.org or call 845-236-7272 ext. 217.
FALL STORY TIME PROGRAMS
Registration is required for all programs.
Register through our online event calendar here, registration starts Wednesday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Questions?
Email tessa@marlborolibrary.org or call 845-236-7272 ext. 217.
BABY STORY TIME
Thursdays (10/5-12/21) 10:30–11:00 a.m.
For ages birth -18 months. Registration required.
Join us to play, read, sing, & wiggle! An enriching experience for both child & caretaker. Register once for all sessions.
TODDLER STORY TIME
Wednesdays (10/4-12/20) OR Fridays (10/6-12/22) 10:00–10:45 a.m.
For ages 18-36 months. Registration required.
Join us to read, sing, move, & discover! Register once for all sessions.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
Thursdays (10/5-12/21) 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
For ages 4-5. Registration required.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, & activities designed to promote a lifelong passion for learning. Register once for all sessions.
FAMILY STORY TIME
Saturdays (9/30 & 12/16) 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
For families with small children. Registration required.
The best of all story times combined! Register for each session individually.
ASL FAMILY STORY TIME
Saturday, October 7, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
For families with small children. Registration required.
Welcome local author, educator, & mom, Diana Phelps! Diana will leads us in an American Sign Language Story Time.
OTHER PROGRAMS
CRAFTERNOONS
Mondays (10/2, 11/6, & 12/4) 4:30–5:15 p.m.
For grades K-5. Registration required.
Join us for an afternoon of creativity & fun! Each month we will make a new craft to take home to show off! Register for each session individually.
LEGO CLUB
Every other Tuesday (10/3-12/12) (No meeting on 10/31) 4:30–5:15 p.m.
For grades K-8. No registration required.
Come and have fun with friends and Legos!
COMIC CLUB
Wednesdays (10/11, 11/8, & 12/6) 4:30-5:00 p.m.
For grades 3-5. Registration required.
Each session we’ll discuss our graphic novels with some yummy snacks! Sir Ladybug by Corey R. Tabor is our October book! Register once for all sessions.
HOMESCHOOL MEET UP
Fridays (10/6-12/22) 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
For ages 5-12, but siblings are welcome. Registration required.
Homeschooling families are invited to meet up at the Library! The Library will provide activities like crafts, board games, STEM activities, & more to engage curiosity, creativity, & community. Register once for all sessions.
TALES WITH TAILS
Thursdays (10/26, 11/30, & 12/21) from 4–5:00 p.m.
For grades K-5. Registration required.
Readers in elementary school are welcome to read to certified therapy dogs, Sebastian and Fletcher, from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause! These non-judgmental listeners love hearing stories to help kids build their reading confidence. Register for each session individually.
LITTLE KID YOGA
Saturdays (10/21, 11/4, 11/25, & 12/9) 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Kids are welcome to join a certified yoga instructor from Mindful Yoga with Liz to practice yoga & mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or a large towel and a water bottle. Previous yoga experience is not required. Register for each session individually.
KIDS YOGA
Saturdays (10/21, 11/4, 11/25, & 12/9) 12:30–1:15 p.m.
For grades K-5. Registration required.
Kids are welcome to join a certified yoga instructor from Mindful Yoga with Liz to practice yoga & mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or a large towel and a water bottle. Previous yoga experience is not required. Register for each session individually.
YOGA, BABES
Mondays (10/2, 10/16, & 10/30) 10–11:00 a.m.
For parents & caregivers and their babies 6 weeks-18 months. Registration required.
A yoga class for caregivers and their babies! All movement will be appropriate for postpartum bodies and designed to support pelvic floor health and potential diastasis recti. Prenatal folks are also very welcome to attend. Previous yoga experience is not required. Register once for all sessions.
YOUTH OPEN ART
Monday, September 25, 1-3:00 p.m.
For all ages. No registration required.
Get creative with art supplies provided. Come make a masterpiece, doodle, & possibly connect with a friend or two!
ADVENTURES WITH FLOR
Saturday, October 21, 3-4:00 p.m.
For families of all ages! Registration required.
Flor is a bilingual singer/songwriter originally from Peru. Flor’s mission is to share the Latin-American experience through her music with a new generation. She is a professionally trained musical theatre actress with an Education degree who uses global rhythms, bilingualism, the power of storytelling and fun puppetry to engage different audiences from all backgrounds and ages during her concert experiences.
STUFFED ANIMAL TAXIDERMY
Tuesday, October 24, 6-6:45 p.m.
For grades 6-12. Registration required.
Bring your own or choose a stuffed animal provided to create a mounted head to decorate your bedroom wall! We will be working with hot glue & sewing needles.
HALLOWEEN CRAFT & COOKIE PARTY
Monday, October 30, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
For families of all ages. Registration required.
Let’s party! Join us in making a simple Halloween craft & decorating Halloween sugar cookies! Costumes HIGHLY recommended.
TELLIN’ TALES: ANANCI, RABBIT, RAVEN, & OTHER TRICKSTERS
Sunday, November 5, 2-3:00 p.m.
For families of all ages. Registration required.
April Armstrong, an award-winning storyteller, weaves melodies & words for a refreshing & compelling style of storytelling. She is a master in multi-cultural folktales, including African-American & Latino stories. April’s stories are guaranteed to delight, inform, & inspire audiences of all ages.
YOUTH OPEN ART
Tuesday, November 7, 1-3:00 p.m.
For all ages. No registration required.
Get creative with art supplies provided. Come make a masterpiece, doodle, & possibly connect with a friend or two!
VISION BOARD PARTY
Tuesday, November 21, 6–6:45 p.m.
For grades 6-12. Registration required.
Join us as we put together collages of pictures, words, & personal affirmations that depict our dreams & goals. Plus, there will be snacks!
DIY WORRY PET
Tuesday, December 19, 6–6:45 p.m.
For grades 6-12. Registration required.
Let’s make worry pets! These plushy stuffed fidget toys bring joy, calmness, & they are so cute! We will be working with sewing needles.