Due to ongoing issues with our HVAC System, the second floor and Mezzanine levels are closed today, Thursday June 5. Any meeting room reservations have been moved to alternate study spaces. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Discover Our Programs for Children

Daily activities for children from birth through Grade 6

June programs in the Children's Room

4:30pm - 5:30pm | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room

Rainbow Creations

Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25

4:30pm-5:30pm in the Sally Dow Program room

This colorful and inclusive workshop invites children to explore their creativity through various art activities. kids will have the chance to express themselves, embrace diversity, and share messages of inclusivity and understanding.

For children of all ages.

11:00am - 1:00pm | Location: 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining, NY 10562 Jun 14

The Big Playdate

Enjoy activities that delight young children and encourage early literacy!

Enjoy the grounds of Bethany arts Community.

Be sure to bring a blanket.

For children 0-3.

This program was made possible through a generous gift from the David Swope Fund to the Ossining Library Foundation.

2:00pm - 3:00pm | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room Jun 14

Critter- Bot Activity with OHS Engineering Club

Join us in making mini summer-inspired robots with the Ossining High School Engineering Club.

For ages 6-10.

Limited to 20. Registration required.

Critter- Bot Activity with OHS Engineering Club | Ossining Public Library

11:00am - 11:30am | Location: 1A Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY Jun 28

Storytime at Penny Lick

Join us for a special storytime at Penny Lick Ice Cream shop!

Stories, songs, and lots of fun!

A Big thank you to Penny Lick for sponsoring our summer reading program!

Monday

10:00am - 10:30am | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room

Mother Goose Time

July 7, 14, 21, 28, 
August 4, 11

For ages 1-2 1/2, with a grownup.

Mother Goose rhymes and songs with lots of participation and music.

 

2:00pm - 3:00pm | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room

Read It, Eat It / Léelo, Cómelo

July 7, 14, 21, 28, 
August 4, 11

For ages 5-10

Join us for a bilingual adventure where books come to life — and so do the snacks!

4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room

Build, Play, Code

July 7, 14, 21, 28, 
August 4, 11

For children 5-12

Build and program a robot to learn the basics of coding!

Tuesday

11:00am - 12:00pm | Outside on the Lower-Level Patio

Messy Playtime

July 8, 15, 22, 29, 
August 5, 12

For ages 2 & older. Children must be with an adult.

Join us to explore a variety of sensory play stations.

 

4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room

Discover Your World

July 8, 15, 22, 29, 
August 5, 12

For ages 8- 12.

Join us on a whirlwind tour of the people, places, and history of our planet. Each week has an activity and a geography bee with prizes.

Wednesday

2:00pm - 3:00pm | Children's Room

Reading Together/Leyendo Juntos

July 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13

For children entering grades 1-4

Arrive any time between 2pm and 3pm and be partnered with a buddy for 30 minutes of 1 to 1 reading and literacy games.

 

4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room

Switch Up Your Afternoons

July 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13

For children ages 6-12

Hang out with other kids and play all your favorite Nintendo Switch games.

Thursday

10:00am - 10:30am | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room

Toddler Time

July 10, 17, 24, 31, 
August 7, 14

For children ages 1-3, with a grownup.

Songs, stories, rhymes, and bubbles.

4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room

I Heart Art

July 10, 17, 24, 31, 
August 7, 14

For children of all ages.

Let’s get creative and have fun with art!

 

Friday

11:00am - 12:00pm | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room

Baby Time

July 11, 18, 25, 
August 1, 8, 15

For non-walkers and their caregivers.

From 11-11:30, enjoy a short Storytime, including movement, books and songs while building early learning skills. Stay awhile for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers.

 

 

1:30pm - 2:30pm | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room

Music Together Demo with Peek-a-Boo Family Music

July 11, 18, 25, August 1

Join Alexia from Peek-a-Boo Family Music for a Music Together® Demo Class!

Children ages 0-5 years and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance and play with us in this research-based and internationally beloved music and movement class.

Saturday

11:00am - 11:30am | Sally Read Dow Children's Program Room

Family Storytime

July 12, 19, 26 
August 2, 9, 16

For children of all ages.

Storytime fun for the whole family.