Fall is coming...

Congratulations to all of our fantastic Summer Readers!

 


Grab & Go Kits

Grab and Go kits are available starting the 1st and 15th of each month.

Supplies are limited.


Things with Wings

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!

 

 


Meet the Author--Jefferson Simon

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

 

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

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

 

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.

 


It's Fire Prevention Week

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

 


Reading Lists

 


Summer Adventures at Your Library

Click here to begin your

Virtual Adventures!

 


Comics Plus

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

Ms. Myrna's Origami Episode 1
Ms. Myrna's Origami Episode 2
Ms. Myrna's Origami Episode 3
Ms. Myrna's Origami Episode 4
Ms. Joanne's Caterpillar
Ms. Joanne's Bumblebee
Ms. Joanne's Luminaria
Ms. Joanne's Mother's Day Hyacinth
Ms. Joanne's Twirling Ladybugs
Ms. Joanne's Whirligigs
Ms. Joanne's Memorial Day Wreath
Ms. Joanne's Flying Objects