Programs & Activities
See all of our archived Children's programsAll of our downloadable and recorded programs have moved to a new home.

Homework Help at OPL
Beginning on September 20, 2021, we will be offering one-on-one homework assistance for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
The program is held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. It will be in person in the children’s room.
Monday

Mother Goose Time
April 4, 11, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23
For ages 1-2 1/2, with a grownup
Mother Goose rhymes and songs with lots of participation and music.

New Parents & Infants Support Group on Zoom
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23
Join Katherine Whiteside, CPD (CBI), Certified Postpartum Doula, on Zoom. Companionship, community, advice, & support for new parents & pregnant women. Email Katherine (beautifulmamas123@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.
Made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Ossining Public Library.

Minecraft Mondays
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23
For grades K-6
What’s more fun than playing Minecraft? Playing Minecraft with friends! Join us for a Minecraft Meet-up! Survival, creative, or PvP–our server has it all!
Tuesday

Trivia Tuesdays
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24
For grades 3-6
Challenge your knowledge with fast-paced questions in a variety of categories and win sweet rewards for your efforts.
Wednesday

I Heart Art Junior
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25
For ages 5 and younger, with an adult.
Fun art projects for the little ones.

Switch Up Your Afternoons
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25
For ages 6-12
In an afternoon rut? Switch It Up, Nintendo style! Hang out with other kids and play all your multiplayer favorites with us in our program room.
Thursday

Time for Twos!
April 7, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
For 2-year-old children, with a grownup
Songs, stories, rhymes, and bubbles.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO TIME FOR TWOS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

I Heart Art
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
For ages 5 & up. Children 6 and under must be with an adult.
Let’s get creative as we explore art and artists.
Friday

First Steps in the Library
May 6, 20
Bilingual (Spanish/English) program of stories, rhymes, and songs.

OPLbery Club
May 13
June 17
July 15
August 12
September 16
October 14
November 18
December 16
January 13, 2023: OPLbery Award Day
For children entering grades 4 & up
Do you love to read? Do you love to talk about books? Our mock Newbery Club will meet monthly through January 2022, when the OPLbery Medal winner will be chosen.
Email Debbie (dfletcher@ossininglibrary.org) or Tricia (tsabini@ossininglibrary.org) for more information.

Spanish Class for Beginners: Grades 3-5
April 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20
Registration required. Click on this link to register. Space is limited.
For children who have no prior Spanish language instruction.
Saturday

Family Storytime
April 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14,
For all ages. Children 6 and under must be with an adult.
Storytime fun for the whole family!

Read With Emma
April 9, 16, 23
May 7, 21
For all readers 12 and younger.
Practice and build upon your reading skills with a trained and certified dog in a comfortable environment.

Spanish Class for Beginners: Grades K-2
April 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21
Registration required. Click on this link to register. Space is limited.
For children who have no prior Spanish language insruction.
Sundays

Reading With Lexie
April 10, 24
May 1, 15, 22
For all readers 12 and younger.
Read to Lexie, a hypoallergenic certified therapy dog.
Special Programs

Arbor Day Celebration
April 23-May 7
Celebrate Arbor Day by joining us in Nelson Park for a Story Stroll.

Día / Children's Day Celebration: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
For all ages. Children 6 and under must be with an adult.
Friday, April 29, 3-5 pm:
Drop off your stuffed animal at the library. Children will create a name tag for their stuffie, take a picture, and then tuck them into bed.
Saturday, April 30, 11 am:
Pick up your stuffed animal and share a bilingual storytime together. See what adventures your stuffies got into and enjoy a craft.

Star Wars Day
Wednesday, May 4
May the Fourth Be With You! Stop by the Children’s Room anytime on May 4 for Star Wars fun. Crafts, photo ops, and more!