This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for children ages 2-5 to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available. Kits are made to order and differentiated by child's age.

Kit available week of 5/27. Our staff will email registrants once they are available.

Snack time can be learning time, too! Practice sorting, graphing, and comparing with this kit, which will include several graham cracker type snacks. Registration required. Register here.

Ages: Grades Kindergarten - 2nd grade

This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for kids to do at home on their own or with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available. Kits are made to order, so registration is required. REGISTER HERE.

Kits available biweekly, weeks of 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, and 5/23. Our staff will email registrants once they are available.

Take a trip around the world through stories. We’ll visit a different country each week through suggested reading activities, games, and snacks related to the places we visit. Please notify our staff of any dietary restrictions when registering. This program is also available as an in-person program.

Ages: Kindergarten - 2nd grade. Caregivers welcome, but not required.

UPDATE: The 5/16 & 5/30 meetings have been rescheduled to 5/23 & 6/6

Biweekly Mondays (4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 5/23, & 6/6) 4:00 - 5:00 PM –  Miss Maureen

Take a trip around the world through stories. We’ll visit a different country each week with books and fun connecting activities, snacks, and crafts. Please notify our staff of any dietary restrictions when registering. This program is also available as a take-home kit for those who cannot join us in-person.

Registration required. Register here. 

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 am – Ms. Neena

Early literacy is an important part of a baby’s healthy development. We read, sing, babble, and bounce together. Learn resources to use at home and meet other caregivers. Ends with social play.

Registration required. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baby-bounce-and-groove-registration-304767938107

Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Ms. Neena

Teachers say that the skills that lead to the most student success in school are their social and emotional skills. Join us to help develop these skills, all while children play! This supervised hour of fun provides a large space for children to meet and play, either inside or out, depending on the weather. This program is designed to ease the transition to daycare, preschool, and especially kindergarten and is paid for in part by Dutchess County.

Registration required. Register here.

Ages: Grades 3-5. Caregivers welcome, but not required.

Biweekly Thursdays (4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2) 4:00 - 5:00 PM – Miss Maureen

This club pairs favorite graphic novels with puzzles, art, and a relaxed atmosphere to talk about our favorite reads! Participants will need to read each session’s book in advance. Book borrowing accommodated by our staff. This program is also available as a take-home kit for those who cannot join us in-person.

Registration required. Register here.