Kids Events & Programs
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Guitar 1: Small Group Guitar Lessons For Kids 5-7 Yrs. Wednesdays 4:30 - 5 PM PM Small group guitar lessons with Amy Laber (Gardiner Library’s “Miss Amy”). Beginner guitar lessons for young children with a gentle, playful approach. We will learn the parts of a guitar, how to tune strings, and explore basic musical concepts such as beat, rhythm and pitch. Students will approach learning individual notes on the guitar and simple chords. Starting guitar lessons at an early age can help children to develop patience and self-confidence, improve coordination and concentration, learn a new skill, and make new friends! Students are required to bring their own (1/2 sized) acoustic guitar, pick, tuner and small 3 ring binder to organize handouts. Amy is a singer-songwriter, early childhood music specialist, and children’s librarian. With over 20 years of experience making music with young children, her approach is patient, caring, encouraging and fun! |
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Guitar 2: Small Group Guitar Lessons For Kids 5-7 Yrs. July 6, 13, 20 & 27 Register (Registration opens 6/1) Continuation of Guitar 1 with Miss Amy. Beginner students 5-7 years old will explore fundamental elements of learning how to play guitar. We will continue to learn individual notes, simple chords, and approach strumming with familiar songs. The focus of this series is to get young children interested and excited about learning to play guitar and to prepare for private lessons as they grow. Groups are limited to 5 students per each 4-week session. Students are required to bring their own (1/2 sized) acoustic guitar, pick, tuner and small 3 ring binder to organize handouts. Registration for all 4 weeks is required. Please email Amy at alaber@rcls.org with any questions. |
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Crochet for Kids with Julia The first class will teach everyone how to make rows and circles. We will focus on a project, such as a hat, in our second and third class. Julia is a rising high school junior. Her hobbies include crocheting, reading, painting, and sewing. Julia is part of her Craft Club at school and enjoys teaching friends and children how to crochet and sew. |
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wordPOP! Young Writers Group Share your flair and imagination....Whether it's poetry, short stories, or prose, share your work and learn new techniques. Original art is welcome, too. All completed and edited work will be featured in the first edition literary publication for this age group. |
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Read to Fletcher Sign up for a 15 minute time slot. 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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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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Possibilities For Pollinators with Jerry Schneider Jerry Schneider is a former teacher and children’s librarian, inventor of the award-winning Butterfly Game and member of the Vermont Butterfly Atlas Project, a five-year study of butterfly populations in Vermont. |
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