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Too hot to travel with the kids?
Then come to your air-conditioned library and look through our children's book stacks for foreign-language or bi-lingual picture books, grab a travelling with kids guidebook, an appropriate cookbook...
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Kids' Book Groups? We've got that!
In the fall, some of our popular book discussion groups for children and families will resume. There will even be some new ones!"Girls' Night In" explores books with 5th & 6th grade girls and...
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All Aboard! Storytime is back!
NO PROGRAM ON TUESDAY 10/8/13. Sorry for any inconvenience.Drop-in storytime at the Congers Train Station will be presented for six weeks, starting September 17th, every Tuesday...
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December is fun......but then comes January!
The gifts have been forgotten, the confetti has been vacuumed up and the long winter looms ahead. Now what? Head over to the library, of course! Our family musical programs are especially handy for...
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Feed the birds...tuppence a bag....
..well, okay, with inflation it's more like thruppence a bag these days. Birds visit the children's garden all year round and we try to help them through the winter by filling up the birdfeeders. Many...
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Special Guest at Storytime!
Once again, our friend Jacob will lead us with his guitar for a couple of songs during Young Ones Storytime. He will be here on March 25, April 29, and May 27 at 1:30pm.
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Babies at the Library??
Sure thing! Studies have shown that babies develop better communication skills when they hear language patterns and new words frequently. What better way to do this than come to the library and read...
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Garden Rockers!
Come one, come all! Kids in grades 2 and up are invited to join our Garden Rockers! Club and help keep the Children's Garden looking its best. Several flowering plants from last season are blooming...
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Fizz, Boom, Read!
Summer's nearly here! School is nearly done....but let's not take a vacation from reading! We are pleased to participate in the nation-wide summer reading program "Fizz, Boom, Read!" Come in with...
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...well, okay - THIS would bother us....
...but when someone timidly approaches the children's desk and whispers "I'm sorry to bother you, but I have a question", please know -- it's really not a bother! We may look too busy at first glance,...
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Ready for a frightfully fun time?
Registration for our third annual Pumpkinpalooza is under way. Join us next Friday, October 24 at 4:00pm for a chilling session of stories presented by the "Story for Kids Club" of Clarkstown North...
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I should have brought along that audiobook......
Read-along book and CD kits are also great for those car trips! We have a broad selection of picture book and beginner reader sets which often include music and sound effects. Our extensive...
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Two new book groups for 2015
In January, the children's department is launching two new programs for families. Miss Amina's "Family Book Discussion" is for children in grades 4-6 with an adult and meets Wednesday January 28 at...
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Is Spring on its way yet??
Well - even if the snow's still flying, you can always come in to the Children's Library and find things to do. We have craft books, cook books, winter picture books, and more. The DVD shelves are...
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Rock the garden!!
Time to play in the dirt---or better yet -- help clean up and plant in the Children's Garden! Sign up at the children's desk by phone or in person. Our Garden Rockers Club registration is under way....
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Every Hero has a Story!
Summer Reading Club in the Children's Department begins June 26 and ends August 15 for New City Library cardholders. Children age 2 through those entering 6th grade are welcome to participate. We...
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Blam! Kapow!! Bubbles???
Yes, Robin -- I said BUBBLES! Kiddies will go krazy at the Congers Train Station. "But, Caped One, what do you mean?" I mean Romper Room will be held there on Friday July 24th - one session at 10 and...
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Summer may be over......
....but there's still fun to be had at the library! Drop in for Chess Club, Romper Room, Storytime, Lego Builders, Sensory Storytime, Art-a-la-Carte, Mystery Pictures or our other non-registered...
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Pumpkinpalooza returns!!
Those spooky teens are at it again! Join us next Friday, October 23 at 4:00pm for a riveting program of scary stories told by the "Story for Kids" club from Clarkstown North High School. Wear your...
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Can't something be easier???
Well, we're trying! You may have noticed that most children's programs requiring registration start the sign-up on the 1st or 15th, rather than scattered throughout the month. Easier to remember!...
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