April
Registration for all April programs will begin on Thursday, March 12.
In-person registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Children’s Desk -
online registration will begin at noon. |
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A VERY HOPPY STORY AND CRAFT - EIJ614
Hop on down to the children's room where we can croak about frog stories and craft a friendly frog puppet.
Date:
Wednesday, April 1
Time:
5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades K - 3
TIME FOR TWOS – EIJ406
Enjoy stories, songs and an art activity with your child.
Dates: Thursday, April 2
Time: 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Ages: Two year olds with an adult, siblings welcome
MORE THAN MOTHER GOOSE – EIJ403
More than Mother Goose for children includes nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories. Parents participate with their child. Older siblings welcome. This program will be offered at two times. Please select the date that is most convenient.
Date: Saturday, April 4 or Monday, April 27
Time: 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Ages: Birth through 3 years old with an adult, siblings welcome
DIY PLAYDOUGH - EIJ519
Playdough play is fun for all. Join us as we make our very own playdough. Afterwards, use your imagination and our tools to create your own playdough masterpiece to take home! (This is a flour-based dough) Dress for a mess.
Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m
Ages:
Grades K - 3
DIY UNICORN DREAMCATCHER - EIJ626
Create a dreamcatcher complete with a Unicorn horn!
Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 6 - 6:45 p.m.
Ages:
Grades 2 - 4
DIY FLORAL DREAMCATCHER - EIJ627
Create a dreamcatcher with floral accents.
Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 7 - 7:45 p.m.
Ages:
Grades 5 - 8
WOOD AND FELT PAINTED SIGN - EIJ505
Join Miss Melissa to create your own one-of-a-kind painted wood and felt initial sign!
Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages:Grades 4 and up
BABIES BOOGIE - EIJ417
Clap your hands, move your feet! This creative movement and music program presented by Nicole Sparling uses multicultural music, instruments and props to improve motor skills and help children use their imaginations.
Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 10 – 10:45 a.m.
Ages: 3 – 23 months with an adult, siblings welcome
TODDLERS TANGO - EIJ418
Clap your hands, move your feet! This creative movement and music program presented by Nicole Sparling uses multicultural music, instruments and props to improve motor skills and help children use their imaginations.
Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Ages: 2 - 4 with an adult, siblings welcome
SIMPLY SEUSS CELEBRATION - EIJ637
We’ll play some great games, make some crazy crafts and share some silly Seussiness.
Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Ages:
4 – 7 on their own
IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND FAMLY DAY- EIJ516
Imagination Playground is an innovative loose-parts playground that engages children in creative play that is physically challenging and collaborative. You and your child(ren) will create and build with giant, lightweight blue blocks.
Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages: All ages with an adult
I SURVIVED! ADVENTURES - EIJ638
Have an exciting time with crafts, games and a snack inspired by the incredible book series by Lauren Tarshis.
Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
Ages:
Grades 3 - 6
SUPER SMASH BROS. – EIJ536
Whether it’s your first time or you’re a master of combat, join us to play Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch!
Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 6
NACHO PIZZA - EIJ597
Vegetarians or beef lovers can assemble their own Nacho Pizza ready to enjoy at the library using vegetables, cheese, ground beef and more. This program may not be suitable for children with food allergies.
Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Ages:
Grades 2 - 5
SPRING FLING: DISCOVERY BACKYARD ANNUAL OPENING EVENT – EIJ449
Spring is in the air and the Discovery Backyard is once again open for the season. Join us as we celebrate the return of the warm weather and explore nature together. There will be a ton of nature activities for the entire family to enjoy and a visit from the Suffolk County Farm animals
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All ages with an adult
MINECRAFT MANIA - EIJ560
Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills.
Date: Monday, April 13
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 - 6
READ TO THE DOGS – EIJ578
Students practice their reading skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a trained Therapy Dog. Dogs and their handlers are registered with either Pet Partners or Therapy Dogs International. Student readers can sign up for a 20-minute session when they come to the Children’s Desk to register.
Date:
Tuesday, April 14
Time:
6:30 – 8:10 p.m.
Ages:
Readers in grades K – 6
FROGGY STORY TIME – EI639
If you're hoppy and you know it, this is a great time to show it while we share stories, songs and more.
Date: Wednesday, April 15
Time: 4:30 – 5 p.m.
Ages:
Children ages 3 ½ - K on their own
CHOOSING A PRESCHOOL OR DAYCARE FOR YOUR CHILD - EIJ645
Learn about the available resources for researching a preschool or daycare center, as well as what questions to ask when touring a facility.
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time:
7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Parents of preschool children
SCRAPBOOK DESIGN - EIJ467
Bring 4 – 6 photographs and you’ll learn techniques to create delightful scrapbook pages.
Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 4 and up
STORY PLAY TIME– EIJ464
We’ll explore books through music, movement and play!
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 1:30 - 2 p.m.
Ages: 3-5 with an adult, no siblings
BABY TIME - EIJ404
Kathy Roeder presents this parent and child program which includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental development.
Date: Thursdays, April 23 & 30
Time: 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages: Pre-walkers, 3 months and up with an adult, no siblings
TODDLER TIME - EIJ405
Kathy Roeder presents this parent and child program which includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental development.
Date: Thursdays, April 23 & 30
Time: 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Ages: Walkers through 23 months old with an adult, siblings welcome
CIRCLE TIME - EIJ407
Shake those sillies out! Two and three-year-olds with an adult join Kathy Roeder for circle time fun.
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 12 – 12:45 p.m.
Ages: 2 & 3 with an adult, siblings welcome
BLOCK-A-PALOOZA - EIJ474
Come to the library and let your child’s imagination run wild with blocks and other building toys.
Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Ages:
2 - 5 years with an adult, siblings welcome
MINKIE THE MONKEY PUPPET SHOW - EIJ532
Minkie the Monkey is a delightful puppet show just for young audiences. Join Minkie, Crocodile, Pignatius, and Douglas the Blue Dinosaur as they embark on their latest adventure!
Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 2 -3 p.m
Ages:
All ages with an adult
CHESS LESSONS – EIJ414
If you’ve wanted to learn how to play chess, here’s your chance. Teen volunteers will guide students as they play with each other to learn the basics of the game.
Date: Monday, April 27
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 1 – 6
MAKERSPACE NIGHT– EIJ586
Go, go, go with gadgets galore! Whether big or small, we have building projects for all.
Date: Thursday, April 30
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up with an adult, no younger siblings
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