Adventure Begins at Your Library-- Getting Started
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Starting June 10-- Click HERE to register. Pick up your “Starter Kit” in the Children's Room. Record your “books read” in the log. (Can't get to the library? Starting June 10 you will be able to download a Summer Reading booklet and Log below.) Starting June 26-- Bring your log to the library to receive the weekly prize. (Or, email the log to wnykids@westnyacklibrary.org and pick up your prize later. ) Check the website and Booklet for weekly Events--don’t forget to register for the Events! Check the webpage for storytimes and other additional programs. Downloads...
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Adventure Begins at Your Library--An Awesome Adventure
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Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 PM Ages 3 & Up Can you complete all the perilous challenges and Escape...to the Library? Click HERE to register starting Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 PM.
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Adventure Begins at Your Library-- Bubbly Beats with Ms. Jolie
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Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 PM Ages 2 & Up A music and movement program with bubble popping fun! See bubbles in all shapes and sizes. Enjoy bubble tricks, "popping songs" and games. Click HERE to register starting Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 PM. |
Adventure Begins at Your Library-- African Drumming
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July 23 at 6:30 PM Baba Kazi Oliver, African Drummer Extraordinaire, shares his gift of the African drum with all of us. Come and participate in the musical experience. Refreshments will be provided. Click HERE to register starting Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 PM. |
Adventure Begins at Your Library--Escape Room Adventure
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Tuesday, July 30 at 6:30 PM Family Program Navigate threough a series of callenges/puzzles to reach the treasure! There will be one Escape "Room" for ages 3-6 and another for ages 7 & Up. Click HERE to register starting Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 PM.
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Adventure Begins at Your Library-- Eyes of the Wild
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August 6 at 6:30 PM Ages 2 & Up Who's ready for an up-close and fun experience with a mix of exotic (and one or two "touchable") animals? Click HERE to register starting July 16 at 6:30 PM. |
Adventure Begins at Your Library--Magical Adventure
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Tuesday, August 13 at 6:30 PM Ages 3 & Up Magician Steve Woyce will take us on a magical adventure. This show is indoors so space is limited. Be sure to register HERE starting Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 PM. |
Reading Lists
Storytimes and Other Repeating Programs
Grab & Go Kits
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Supplies are limited. |
Stories and More
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Saturdays, July 6 and August 3 at 11 AM Ages 5 & Up Enjoy a story with Ms. Joanne then explore a craft or other related activity! Click HERE to register starting Saturday, May 11 at 11 AM.
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Tiny Explorers
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Babies and Caregivers are welcome to socialize and participate in a safe environment filled with music, toys and sensory activities for all. Monday, July 15 at 10:30 AM-- Click HERE to register starting Monday, July 1 at 10:30 AM. Monday, July 29 at 10:30 AM -- Click HERE to register starting Monday, July 15 at 10:30 AM. Monday, August 12 at 10:30 AM--Click HERE to register starting Monday, July 29 at 10:30 AM. |
Cuentos y Canticos
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Join us at the West Nyack Green and Firefighter Memorial Park for a fun and interactive bilingual storytime.
All ages are welcome.
Fridays, July 12 & 26 at 10:30 a.m--Click HERE to register starting Friday June 28 at 10:30 AM Friday, August 16 at 10:30 AM--Click HERE to register starting Friday, August 2 at 10:30 AM |
Adventures at the Park
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Fridays, June 28, August 9 & 23 at 10:30 AM West Nyack Green and Firefighter Memorial Park Join us for a fun, interactive storytime. All ages are welcome. Click HERE to register for June 28. Click HERE to register for August 9 starting July 26 at 10:30 AM. Click HERE to register for August 23 starting August 9 at 10:30 AM. |
Storytime Adventures
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Storytime Adventures -- Ages 2 & Up Join Ms. Joanne on a storytime adventure filled with stories, songs and fun! Wednesdays, August 7 & 21 At 10:30 AM Click HERE to register starting Wednesday, July 17 at 10:30 AM.
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STEAM-y Stuff
(Music, Art, Crafts, Science and More!)
Kindergarten Boot Camp
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For kids entering kindergarten in September, with a caregiver. Activities and games to help your child get ready. Review rhymes, numbers, cutting, alphabet and address. Register for one session or several – all different. (Notice – times of classes alternate between 10:30 and 1:30.) Click on the date(s) to register:
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Painting on Canvas
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Saturday, July 13 at 1:00 PM Ages 8 and Up What do you see? Join us on our patio and create your own masterpiece. Enjoy summertime music and let your imagination guide you. Snacks will be provided. Click HERE to register starting Saturday, June 29 at 1:00 PM. |
Crafty Explorations--STEAM/STEM for Ages 6 and Up
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Ages 6 and up Crafty Kids is now Crafty Explorations-- we've added a blast of STEAM/STEM fun! Click the date to register: And Wednesday, August 14 at 6:30 PM (Please note later time for Summer sessions.) |
Sing, Sign and Dance with Ms. Fran
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Mondays, June 17, July 22, August 5 & 19 At 1:30 PM. Babies to 5 Years Loads of musical fun plus some simple signs that your child and caregiver will enjoy learning. Click HERE to register starting Monday, May 27 at 1:30 PM. |
Summertime Multi-Sensory Event
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Join us for this fun and interactive multi-sensory learning through play experience. Children will be able to use their fine and gross motor skills by participating in the different activities. All ages are welcome Saturday, August 10 at 11 AM--click HERE to register starting July 27 at 11 AM. |
Turtle Dance Music with Matt Mazur--Hybrid
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Adventure begins at Your Library!--Ages 9 months and up. Enjoy a sensory-friendly music, dance and comedy show with a little bit of swashbuckling fun. August 15 at 10:30 AM Click HERE to register starting July 25 at 10:30 AM |
Little Artists--Salt Painting
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Little Artists-- Salt Painting Tuesday, August 20 at 10:30 AM-- Ages 3- 6 Painting with salt?? Yes! Come and try it for yourself!!! Click HERE to register starting Tuesday July 30 at 10:30 AM.
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Always Available
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
For preschool kids It's so simple: Sign up at the Children's Room desk. Receive your child's log book. Log the books you read with/to your child. Kids receive a sticker for each 100 book milestone. They also receive rewards at the 300, 600 and 1000 book levels. (And yes, if you read that book 57 times, you can list it 57 times. Repetition is good.)
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Summer Adventures at Your Library
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Click here to begin your Virtual Adventures! |
Comics Plus
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Free for YOU with your LIBRARY CARD Unlimited Access to thousands of digital comics, graphics, mangas and more! Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No holds, no waiting lists. Two separate collections-- The CHILDREN'S COLLECTION, geared just to kids OR the whole thing, including adult materials Get started HERE! |
The small print--search for Ramapo Catskill Library System if you go in without the above link. You'll need your library card. Enter the number on the back without any breaks or dashes. Your PIN is usually the phone number you used when you registered for your library card. |
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