Kids Events & Programs
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Read to Fletcher Feburary 19 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. |
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Creation Stations |
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Beginner Chinese Language for Kids Beginner Chinese language class for kids, ages 3-12. Learn Chinese vocabulary and numbers through song, books and games. Amy Zhao's mother tongue is Chinese and she speaks Mandarin and Cantonese. Amy is certified by the International Profession Certification Association (IPA) as a Chinese language teacher. |
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Story Time with Jason Come join Jason and his one-man band in his 45min program for all ages and ideal for families with 3-7yr-olds filled with interactive songs and stories on a theme. No registration required. At the root of all Jason’s shows and classes is an invitation for the attendees to play. Whether it is performing stories & songs with his one-man band, or performing with interactive theater companies Trusty Sidekick or Live-In Theater at Lincoln Center, Park Avenue Armory, or the New York Historical Society, or finally in a classroom as a teaching artist leading his game based music workshops with New Victory Theater or Brooklyn Music Factory, getting the participants to play is always the top priority. With his background in Early Childhood Education, it’s a treat for the youngest ones to hear him bring stories to life. |
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Nutty Scientists Volcanic Reactions Workshop (Ages 3-5 With Parent)Saturday, February 8 Enrich your child with STEAM at an early age. Join us in the world of chemistry as we create three separate reactions that mimic volcanic eruptions. This is an exciting sensory experience for parents to explore alongside their little ones. Nutty Scientists is a global leader in fun interactive STEAM programs with hands-on exciting experiments to let kids have a blast with science. With Nutty Scientists, kids get to touch, jump, yell, vibrate, form and test hypotheses, mix substances and more. |
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Music with Miss Amy Gardiner Library children’s librarian, Amy Laber (“Miss Amy”) has been teaching early childhood music classes throughout the Hudson Valley for over 20 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Music Therapy and has also received NYS Certification in Music K-12. With positive energy and a love for her craft, Amy brings a special sense of warmth and patience to all her classes. |
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| Dispelling the Shadow: Activities Exploring Life and Death for Young People Workshop with Mala Hoffman and Lucy Moran
Saturday, February 22 Children of all ages are invited to join local authors Mala Hoffman and Lucy Moran as they present a program featuring creative exercises from their newly published book Dispelling the Shadow: Activities Exploring Life and Death for Young People. Dispelling the Shadow provides a framework that includes activities, discussion prompts and resources. It can serve as a guide to allow young people at varying age levels to begin to confront death and grief with compassion and curiosity. The workshop will include several activity stations, and resources for parents and caregivers will be shared. Mala Hoffman is an educator with an MA in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University with nearly two decades of teaching experience. Her articles on educational issues have appeared in Gifted Child Today as well as other journals and newspapers. She is also a published poet. Lucy Moran is a certified holistic sex educator and loss companion. She is a graduate of the Institute of Sexuality Education and Enlightenment (ISEE) and The Dying Years End of Life Doula training. She is a member of the National End of Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) and is currently focused on supporting people through the complexity of pregnancy loss. |
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Hudson Valley Reptiles Program Step into the fascinating world of reptiles with Hudson Valley Reptile & Rescue! Our live reptile show is an exciting, educational experience that brings you face-to-face with a diverse group of scaly friends, from slithering snakes to incredible lizards and everything in between. This presentation combines captivating reptile facts with hands-on interactions to spark curiosity and promote conservation. An unforgettable experience that inspires respect and love for these amazing creatures! |
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Nutty Scientists: Electric Cars (Ages 5-10) Electric Cars: Calling all builders! Put your thinking skills to the test by creating your own electric propeller powered car. We’ll learn about circuits, friction and propulsion. And yes, you can take your speedy invention home. |
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The Secret Language of Flamenco with Hudson Valley This interactive workshop is designed for children aged 6-12 and offers a vibrant introduction to flamenco through a blend of education and hands-on activities. Participants will explore: - The rich history and cultural roots of flamenco, emphasizing its diverse and inclusive traditions - Key flamenco terms like *duende* and *compás*, uncovering the “secret language” of this art form - Flamenco rhythms through clapping (*palmas*) and small percussion instruments - Basic flamenco dance moves, encouraging creativity and self-expression |
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Spring Break "Paint and Sip" for Kids with Laura Lanchantin Get creative in this themed painting class! Local artist Laura Leigh will lead students through a beginner-friendly, step by step painting while students can listen to music and enjoy light refreshments with friends. All materials provided. |
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Traveling Planetarium: Solar System Tour with Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey through the solar system in our portable planetarium. With a fascinating astronomy lesson, blast off with us starting at the sun and ending at Pluto with mesmerizing visual effects and real images and videos from the depths of space. |
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Creatures Alive! Mohonk Preserve Program Join Mohonk Preserve educators in a hands-on investigation with local aquatic life! Participants will interact with, identify, and gain understanding on how these creatures live and interact in their underwater environment. Participants will investigate the concept of niche as they meet aquatic insects, mollusks, amphipods, annelids, zooplankton and their predators as they explore how clean water plays a vital role in our environment and in our health. |
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Chess Club |
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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 |
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Homeschooling Coop Barbara Ziobro will work with students in a variety of topics while incorporating games and mixing in some fun along the way. Barbara is a mom of 2 home-schooled boys and a previous IBMer turned high school equivalency instructor, who now advocates for those in the home-school community. For the Love of Literacy Homeschool Meet Up Facilitated by two moms and former teachers. |
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