Planting a Three Sisters Garden

Saturday, June 7

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The three sisters, corn, beans, and squash, work together to help each other grow. Corn, the oldest sister, standing tall in the middle, while squash protects the soil with her leaves and beans grow through those leaves and climb the corn. We invite children of all ages to join us as we celebrate spring and the new growing season as we plant our gardens with the three sisters.

Adventure Wednesday: Earthborn Garden

Wednesday, June 11

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Join us for Adventure Wednesday, a monthly field trip program for homeschoolers and daytime learners ages 4 and up. Each month, we explore a new destination in the area, from CLC conservation areas and local farms to museums, businesses, and state parks like the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site.

Want to stay in the loop? Email youth@roejanlibrary.org for more information and to receive monthly reminders about upcoming trips.

This month, we’re heading to Earthborn Garden in Hillsdale on May 11 for a special tour with Anne Banks! Dress for the weather, and get ready for an adventure!

Literacy Voyage: Animals Homes & Habits

Friday, June 20

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a story and a STEAM activity with Literacy Voyage! This month, we will read Over in the Forest by Marianne Berkes. We will discuss and explore predicting and storytelling as concepts. Then, we will build an animal home using recycled materials! Children will create homes for different animals, exploring engineering and problem-solving concepts.

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.

Farm Market Kids

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Copake-Hillsdale Farmers Market

Join Xondra at the Copake-Hillsdale Farmers Market every Saturday, starting May 24 through Labor Day, from 10 to 12, for stories and crafts. All ages are welcome.

*Please note there will be no Farm Market Kids on May 31st*

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).

• Featuring a Main Character that is a POC

• Featuring a LGBTQ+ Main Character

• Featuring a Historical Event