Youth Programs

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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

Adventure Wednesday
Wednesday, November 18 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Meet Tia at 1 pm at Taconic State Park to explore the park with Ranger Haley!

Taconic State Park is located at 253 NY-344, Copake Falls, NY 12517.

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.

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Art Club

Wednesday, November 18 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

A monthly art club for all ages and all levels. Join us this month to make fabric collages. Materials will be provided.

Literacy Voyage Program graphic

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

RAT CLUB

Wednesday, December 9 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

You’ve heard of Art Club, now get ready for RAT CLUB! This month we take a quick break from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you something a little bit silly.

Join us on Wednesday, December 9, between 4 and 6 p.m. for a special edition of Art Club. You’ll choose your rat, and then customize them with bits and bobs, odds and ends. Rats and miscellaneous decor will be provided, but if you have any personal accessories you’d like to adorn your rat with, please feel free to bring them!

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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.

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).

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