Youth Programs
Friends of the Roe Jan Library
Book Giveaway
Saturdays October 3, 10, & 17
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In honor of Dolly Parton and her hope that all children would grow up in a home full of books, the Friends of the Roe Jan Library will be giving away free books to all pre-K through 12th grade students. Stop in during the Bookshop’s open hours and grab a book!
The Bookshop is open on Saturdays from 10 am until 2 pm.
*Offsite Event at Books & Cake*
Storytime With Award-Winning and Bestselling Author Doreen Cronin!
Saturday, October 3 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Award-winning, bestselling author Doreen Cronin is coming to Books & Cake! Gather the young people in your life and bring them to the store to hear Doreen read aloud some of her hilarious books and answer all the questions you and your young ones could want to ask. Doreen’s work includes the Caldecott Honor book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type; Bounce; Duck for President; Giggle, Giggle, Quack; Bloom; as well as The Chicken Squad series and Cyclone. You’ll need to reserve a spot for this event, but tickets are free – reserve them here.
Even better: Books & Cake is donating 10% of all proceeds during the event back to supporting the library.
Books & Cake is located at 8 Anthony Street in Hillsdale, NY 12529 – contact info@bookscake.com with any questions.
Art Club
Wednesday, October 14 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
A monthly art club for all ages and all levels. Join us this month to make spooky cardboard tube lanterns. Materials will be provided.
Literacy Voyage
Wednesday, October 21 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Join MonRay at the library for interactive storytelling and hands-on activities for preschoolers. The Literacy Voyage program fosters a love of reading and learning while promoting school readiness. Each session is designed to engage children and empower caregivers with tools to support development at home. Presented by the Family Resource Centers of Columbia County.
This program is offered once per month, October – December:
September 30
October 21
November 18
December 23
Adventure Wednesday
Wednesday, October 21 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Meet Tia at 1 pm at Columbia Land Conservancy’s Overmountain Park for a scavenger hunt and nature hike.
Columbia Land Conservancy’s Overmountain Park is located at 138 Catalano Rd, Ancramdale, NY 12503.
Adventure Wednesday is a monthly program for homeschooled children and their families. For more information on this program, call the library at 518-325-4101 and ask for Tia.
Pumpkin Painting
Saturday, October 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Children and their families are invited to join us under the pavilion for our annual pumpkin painting party! Materials will be provided. Cider and donuts will be served. Registration is required, so please call us to reserve your pumpkin!
October Film Series: Frankenweenie (2012)
Sunday, October 25 | 1:00 p.m – 2:30 p.m.
Join us on Sunday afternoons in October for three different takes on Frankenstein’s monster. Refreshments will be provided.
October 4th – The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
October 11th – Young Frankenstein (1974)
October 25th – Frankenweenie (2012)
Literacy Voyage
Wednesday, November 18 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Join MonRay at the library for interactive storytelling and hands-on activities for preschoolers. The Literacy Voyage program fosters a love of reading and learning while promoting school readiness. Each session is designed to engage children and empower caregivers with tools to support development at home. Presented by the Family Resource Centers of Columbia County.
This program is offered once per month, October – December:
September 30
October 21
November 18
December 23
Literacy Voyage
Wednesday, December 23 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Join MonRay at the library for interactive storytelling and hands-on activities for preschoolers. The Literacy Voyage program fosters a love of reading and learning while promoting school readiness. Each session is designed to engage children and empower caregivers with tools to support development at home. Presented by the Family Resource Centers of Columbia County.
This program is offered once per month, October – December:
September 30
October 21
November 18
December 23
New Parent Meet Up
Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join our weekly meetup for parents with babies under 1 to connect, share experiences, and get out with your little ones!
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.
