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 Remember,
Assigned Summer Reading Available
@ The Field
Library for Peekskill,
Lakeland
&
Hendrick Hudson School Districts
 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
The Children's Department, for babies through sixth graders, is a library room stocked with books, puzzles,
learning games, audio and video cassettes, records,
and a multi-media center. There are also
state-of-the-art computers providing free Internet
access to children's databases and other homework
and research sites over high-speed, fiber-optic
lines.
Weekly events include story hours and
storytelling, arts and crafts, music and programs
for the whole family to enjoy.
Each summer, the Children's Department sponsors a vacation reading program for elementary school students,
with children receiving reading certificates at summer's end.
You may reach the Children's Library by calling (914) 737-0847.
CALENDARS AND EVENT FLYERS
View the current Kids Calendar,
click here.
PROGRAM PHOTOS
GRAND OPENING PHOTOS!
Click here to see photos of our week of grand opening events!
STORY TIMES
The Children’s Library holds many sessions, so call ahead for dates and times. Our programs are for adults with one or two children, not for large groups.
Baby Stories and Play Time
Bright-eyed babies up to 35 months and their caregivers will all laugh and clap as they join in the fun of favorite books and songs which are
brought to life with puppets, props and lively librarians. After the literary fun, children share group play as grown-ups get to know one another. Need a refresher course on the Eency-Weency Spider and
other classics? This is the place for you and your baby! No sign-up required.
Stories for 3’s, 4’s and 5’s
Preschoolers hear favorite tales and the latest children’s books in their first group setting. Music, finger plays, movement and puppets all play a
part in this session which concludes with a craft project. Pre-registration is required.
Drop-in Storytime
Most Fridays at 11:00
a..m., good listeners age 2 and up can pop in to hear terrific stories, move to the music, and end with a simple craft. Do
drop in! No need to register, just wear a smile!
Craft Time
We hold crafts programs for 6-11 year-olds.
Adult helpers are encouraged. Pre-registration is required.
Junior Critics
A monthly book discussion
group for kids in 4th through 6th
grades.
HOMEWORK HELP
Teacher in the Library
Elementary teachers help kids in grades 1 through
6 get a start on their homework and class projects. Children must bring their assignments and parents may leave their kids with a teacher for up to one hour.
Not held on snow days, school holidays or any day Peekskill schools are not in
session.
CLASS VISITS & GROUP LIBRARY VISITS
Our children's librarians welcome a chance to host a storytime for younger groups or to schedule class visits geared around specific
projects or needs. Scout troops, home schoolers, clubs and other youth organizations are all encouraged to call the Children’s Library for a special library tour time for their members.
VACATION SPECIALS
Seasonal Programs
We pep up your school vacations with annual programs such as egg decorating, gingerbread-house building, t-shirt painting and a wide variety of timely events.
Summer Reading Game
Now in its umpteenth summer, this wonderful tradition of summer reading for kids ages four and up is a great way to pass the dog days of
summer! Keep track of all those terrific summer reads and come tell a staff member all about it. Along the way, you pick out stickers and
small goodies and, if you read and report on 20 or more books, you’ll find yourself invited to the BEST Pizza Party and Dance you’ve ever attended!
Library Live
A summertime series which is always a full line-up of family entertainment programs lined up for Thursday evenings. Music, jugglers,
dancing, story-tellers…don’t miss out on these lively extravaganzas!
Be sure to get your copy of the schedule from the Children’s Library!
THOSE FAVORITE BOOKS!
Children’s Library Staff Picks
Check out OWLS, the Children’s site of the Westchester Library System, chock-full of fun and fabulous Internet sites for kids!
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