West Nyack Free Library
Fall is coming...
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Grab & Go Kits
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Grab and Go kits are available starting the 1st and 15th of each month. Supplies are limited. |
Things with Wings
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Things with Wings 5-8 year olds: Monday, September 9 at 4:30 PM--CLICK to register starting August 26 at 4:30 PM 9-12 year olds: Tuesday, September 17 at 4:30 PM--CLICK to register starting September 2 at 4:30 PM Explore the awesome world of birds and bats, enjoy the story Stellaluna by Janell Cannon and help some Girl Scouts earn their Silver Awards!
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Meet the Author--Jefferson Simon
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Saturday, September 14 at 1 PM Meet Jefferson Simon, the author of Rocodile Crocodile Blasts Off. Jefferson will share the storie of Rocodiles's oversized tail and how it was able to send him to the moon. Get ready to blast off with Rocodile and Jefferson! Click HERE to register starting August 31 at 1 PM. |
Healthy Treats
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Join Michelle Barry, RDN from ShopRite and make some healthy and delicious treats. Bring your appetite! Tuesday. September 10 at 5:30 PM-- Click HERE to register. November 21 at 5:30 PM--Click HERE to register starting November 7 at 5:30 PM. |
READ Therapy Dogs of Rockland County
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READ helps children to improve their reading and comprehension skills. Tuesday, September 24 at 4:30 PM, click HERE to register starting September 10 at 4:30 PM. Tuesday, October 22 at 4:30 PM, click HERE to register starting October 8 at 4:30 PM. Tuesday, November 19 at 4:30 PM, click HERE to register starting November 5 at 4:30 PM. Tuesday, December 17. click HERE to register starting December 3 at 4:30 PM. Say hi to our furry friends, Greta and Emma, and read them a story! |
Meet the Author--Nick Bruel
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Meet Nick Bruel, the author of the Bad Kitty books. New Date: Tuesday, October 8 at 4:30 PM. Click HERE to register starting September 24 at 4:30 PM.
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It's Fire Prevention Week
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Thursday, October 10 at 4:30 PM STOP, DROP and ROLL with West Nyack's Bravest! Have you ever been inside a fire truck? This is your chance. Come and learn all about fire prevention from those in the know! Click HERE to register starting September 26 t 4:30 PM. |
Inside Out 2
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Saturday, October 12 at 1:00 PM Click HERE to register starting September 28 at 1:00 PM. |
Storytimes and Other Repeating Programs
Time for Stories
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Ages 2 and Up Simple stories, songs and lots of fun! Tuesdays, September 10,17 & 24 at 10:30 AM-- Click HERE to register. Tuesdays, November 12, 19 & 23 at 10:30 AM-- Click HERE to register starting October 22 at 10:30 AM. |
Little Bookworms Yoga Storytime
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Thursdays, September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24 and November 14 At 10:30 AM Click HERE to register starting August 22 at 10:30 AM. |
Hora de Cuentos
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Fridays, September 13, October 11 & 18 and November 15 & 22 at 10:30 AM Ven a disfrutar cuentos y actividades aprendiendo Español en un lugar feliz y seguro. Come, enjoy stories and interactive activities with Ms. Sandy. Learning Spanish will be fun! Nos vemos pronto/See you soon Click HERE to register starting August 30 at 10:30 AM |
Story Tots
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Babies to 2 Years Mondays, September 16, October 21 and November 25 at 10:30 AM. Join us in a safe place to socialize, have fun and learn with your young child. Click HERE to register starting Monday, September 2 at 10:30 AM. |
Turtle Dance Music with Matt Mazur--Hybrid
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Adventure begins at Your Library!--Ages 9 months and up. Enjoy a sensory-friendly music, dance and comedy show with a little bit of swashbuckling fun. Wednesday, September 18 at 10:30 AM--Click HERE to register starting August 28 at 10:30 AM Thursday, October 17 at 10:30 AM--Click HERE to register starting September 26 at 10:30 AM Thursday, November 7 at 10:30 AM-- Click HERE to register starting October 17 at 10:30 AM |
Hudson RIver Kids
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Fridays, September 20 & 27 at 10:30 AM Hudson River Kids is back for more fun. Engage in interactive play-based activities that promote developmental milestones. Enjoy music, movement and art! September 20 at 10:30 AM-- Click HERE to register starting September 6 at 10:30 AM. September 27 at 10:30 AM--Click HERE to register starting September 13 at 10:30 AM. |
Sing, Sign & Dance
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Babies to 5 Years Mondays, September 23, October 28 and November 18 at 1:30 PM Lots of musical fun with the addition of simple signs that your young child and caregiver will both enjoy. Click HERE to register starting Monday, September 2 at 1:30 PM. |
Storytime Adventures
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Wednesdays, October 16, 23 & 30 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 & Up Go on a storytime adventure with Ms. Joanne. Enjoy stories, songs a craft and loads of fun. Click HERE to register starting Wednesday, September 25 at 10:30 AM. |
Pumpkin Picking
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A Family Program Tuesday, October 29 at 6:00 PM Come and celebrate Autumn at the library by picking and decorating your own pumpkin. Join the fun! Refreshments will be provided. Click HERE to register starting Tuesday, October 15 at 6:00 PM. |
STEAM-y Stuff
(Music, Art, Crafts, Science and More!)
Tech Girls--Grades 5-8
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Wednesdays, September 11, 18 & 25 And October 9, 16 & 23 at 4:30 PM For Girls in Grades 5-8 A Clarkstown South High School senior will lead both three week sessions covering creative programming in JavaScript. Each session builds on the previous lesson. Bring your own device (laptop or tablet) and join the tech fun in these hands-on workshops. Register HERE starting August 28 at 4:30 PM. |
STEAM with Marina
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Ages 9-12 Thursday, September 19 at 5:30 PM: Construct a roller coaster for a marble--whose marble will roll the fastest? The winner gets a prize! To register, click HERE starting Thursday, September 5 at 5:30 PM.
Monday, September 23 at 5:30 PM: Construct a boat --how many pennies will it take to sink your boat? The winner gets a prize! To register, click HERE starting Monday, September 9 at 5:30 PM |
LEGO Challenge Club
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Ages 6 and Up Get together with others who love to build! A new challenge will be issued each month. Saturday, September 28 at 11 AM-- Click HERE to register. Saturday, October 26 at 11 AM--Click HERE to register starting October 5 at 11 AM. November 23 at 11 AM--Click HERE to register starting November 2 at 11 AM. |
Crafty Explorations
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Ages 6 & Up Join Ms. Joanne for a seasonal craft geared to school age kids. Wednesday, October 2 at 4:30 PM--Click HERE to register starting September 11 at 4:30 PM. Wednesday, November 13 at 4:30 PM--Click HERE to register starting October 23 at 4:30 PM. |
Stories and More
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Kindergarten and Up A storytime for the older crowd. Kids will enjoy a story then explore a craft or other story-related actiivity. Saturday October 5 at 11 AM-- Click HERE to register starting Saturday, September 14 at 11 AM. November 2 at 11 AM--Click HERE to register starting October 12 at 11 AM. |
Maker Space
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Monday, October 14 10 AM to 12 Noon--Click HERE to register starting September 30 at 10 AM. 1 PM to 3 PM-- Click HERE to register starting September 30 at 1 PM. No school... WHAT?!!! Come to the Library. An assortment of materials will be available to craft your unique creation. The possibilities are endless! |
Always Available
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
For preschool kids It's so simple: Sign up at the Children's Room desk. Receive your child's log book. Log the books you read with/to your child. Kids receive a sticker for each 100 book milestone. They also receive rewards at the 300, 600 and 1000 book levels. (And yes, if you read that book 57 times, you can list it 57 times. Repetition is good.)
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Reading Lists
Summer Adventures at Your Library
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Click here to begin your Virtual Adventures! |
Comics Plus
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| Free for YOU with your LIBRARY CARD Unlimited Access to thousands of digital comics, graphics, mangas and more! Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No holds, no waiting lists. Two separate collections-- The CHILDREN'S COLLECTION, geared just to kids OR the whole thing, including adult materials Get started HERE! |
| The small print--search for Ramapo Catskill Library System if you go in without the above link. You'll need your library card. Enter the number on the back without any breaks or dashes. Your PIN is usually the phone number you used when you registered for your library card. |
Craft with Us
