Kids Events & Programs


Super Special Story Times Ages 2-5 10-10:30 AM Tuesday, July 23 - Meet Lincoln, the pet tortoise Tuesday, August 3 - With local children's book author, Jessie Sima
Read to Fletcher Sign up for a 15 minute time slot. Tuesdays 4 - 5 PM July 16 Register August 20 Register Read to a certified therapy dog! This program helps to improve children's reading, communication, and confidence in a relaxed and stress-free environment. For readers in elementary school. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot. Children may bring a book from home or choose a book from the library's collection.
Creation Stations Saturdays 1 - 2:30 PM All ages are welcome to come and make a small project. Supplies available, just bring your imagination. July 13 - Mentos rockets & airplane design July 27 - Build a robot/coding with Ozobots August 3 - Bubblepalooza, tie-dye slime & shaving cream art August 17 - Design floral cupcakes
Music With Miss Amy Mondays (6 throughout the year) 9:30-10:15 AM in the Community Room July 8: Register (Registration opens 6/6/24) Free. Space is limited. Registration required. Music and movement class for children up to four years old with caregiver. Class will include movement, beat keeping, song time, instruments, puppets, and lots of fun!
Bubble Gum Making Workshop with Nutty Scientists Hudson Valley Tuesday, July 9 4 - 5 PM Ages 5-8 Registration required here. Learn the chemistry behind bubble gum. Make your own. No charge. Space is limited.
Music Box Workshop with Christiana Fortune-Reader Thursday, July 11 1:30 - 2:30 PM Ages: 7+ Registration required here. Space is limited. Materials fee: $10 Join musician, Christiana Fortune-Reader, to explore sustainability and nature through art and music in a unique music box workshop. Come to sing, listen, paint, and create your own song about topics of the great outdoors. No previous music or art experience required. Parents are encouraged to explore this workshop with their child.
Fairy Doors with Jessica Williams Tuesday, July 16 4 - 5 PM This class is suitable for teens, adults and children ages 5+ accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Register here. Create a wooden decorated gate for your garden.
Family & Friends Paint Pouring Event with Carolyn Wednesday, July 17 4 - 5 PM Swirl colors on canvas, birdhouses or wooden surfaces. Design a canvas for the Mini Art Gallery on Main Street in Gardiner.
Planetarium Shows at SUNY New Paltz Wednesday, July 24 Two shows: 3 - 3:45 PM Register here. 4 - 4:45 PM Register here. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL (ADULT & CHILD/REN) All ages. No charge. Limited space. Planetarium show offsite at John R. Kirk Planetarium at SUNY New Paltz (Coykendall Science Building)
Birds of Prey with Annie Mardiney Thursday, July 25 4:30 - 5:30 PM All ages. No registration. No charge. Meet live birds! Learn about some of the raptors common to this area.
Creative Painting with Laura Leigh Tuesday, July 30 4:30 - 5:30 PM Ages 7+ Cost: $15 Register here. Create abstract paintings using your imagination.
Animals & Landscape with Laura Leigh Thursday, August 1 1:00 - 2:30 PM Ages 7+ Cost: $15 Register here. Explore the basics of animal & landscape painting.
Hocus Pocus Magic Show with Joe Fischer Tuesday, August 6 5 - 5:45 PM All ages. No registration.. No charge Excitement, comedy and lots of audience participation!
Chess Club Meets first and third Wednesdays 6:30 - 8 PM Open to all ages and all levels. Come one, come all! Don't be intimidated we are here to teach and have fun together.
Geocache at the Gardiner Library Gardiner library has a geocache! A geocache is a container hidden for players to find, and log. Almost like a treasure hunt! To start playing the game go to the geocaching website https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCA9F4Z
Homeschooling Coop Meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month (on hold for the summer) 11 AM - 1 PM All grade levels. Donations accepted but not required. R.S.V.P. and get more information by emailing Barbara at barbtaylor1973@aol.com. Barbara Ziobro will work with students in all subject areas including ELA, math, social studies, and science while mixing in some fun along the way.