Children's Programs - Summer 2008

Program Policy

• In person registration is required for all children's programs.

• Your Nanuet Library card is required to register.

• Preference is given to Nanuet School District residents.

• The library reserves the right to cancel any program with insufficient registration.

• Please call ahead if you are unable to attend a program, as another child may be waiting.

Babies - Preschool

Kindergarten - Grade 2

Grades 3 - 5

Grades 4-6 (tweens)

Family

Programs for Babies, Toddlers and PreSchoolers

 

Summer Program Registration Dates to Remember NANUET LIBRARY CARD REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION June 7 - 13:  Nanuet School District families only may take tickets for a maximum of 4 shows and register for all other programs. June 14 - 15:  Nanuet School District families only may take tickets for remaining show. June 16:  Remaining space will be available to the general public.

Family Fun Thursdays, July 10 - 31 at 7:00 PM All Ages not yet in Kindergarten Join Kurt Gallagher for a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' good time! Parent/Caregiver participation required. Siblings may attend if alternate arrangements are not possible. Jumble Trunk Show Saturdays, July 19, 10:15 am or 11:15 am All Ages not yet in Kindergarten Puppets, songs, storygami and lots of other surprises are in store as we open the Jumble Trunk! Parent/Caregiver participation required.

 

Crafty Kids - Choose One! All Children Not Yet in Kindergarten Love Those Ladybugs! Wednesday, July 9 at 10:15 AM Make a multicolored ladybug family to brighten your garden or indoor spaces. Parent/Caregiver participation required. Super Step Stool Wednesday, July 23 10:15 AM Make this useful item your special creation! Parent/Caregiver participation required.

Choose one of the following programs for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers If your child is within the ages range for multiple programs, you must choose only one. Sing With Sukey Tuesdays, July 8 - 29, 10:15-11:00 AM Ages 6 months to 3 years 5 months Join Sukey Molloy for some super summer singing. Parent/Caregiver participation required. Siblings may attend if alternate arrangements are not possible. Grow, Grow, Grow Your Plants! Fridays, July 11 - August 1, 10:15-11:00 AM Ages 2 and 3 years Come to plant and grow with other mini gardeners! Parent/Caregiver participation required. Siblings may attend if alternate arrangements are not possible. Shake It All About Thursdays, July 10 - 31, 10:15-11:00 AM Ages 3 years 6 months to 5 years, not yet in Kindergarten Move and groove with Miss Sarah Parent/Caregiver must remain in building during the program.

Programs for Grades K-1-2 Graduates
**Choose 2 of the 4 Classes**

Spider Cakes

Thursdays, June 26, 3:00 or 4:00 PM
Make a cake that looks creepy but tastes yummy!

 

 

Bug Hotel

Thursday, July 10, 3:00 or 4:00 PM

Hang this craft you create in the backyard and see who moves in!

Buggy Wind Chime

Thursday, July 17, 3:00 or 4:00 PM

Create a bug that will make you laugh as the summer breezes blow.

 

Pop-Up Books

Thursday, July 24, 3:00 or 4:00 PM

Learn to bring paper to live in this exciting class.

 

All classes are on (1) hour in length.

 

 

Programs Grades 3-4-5 Graduates
** Choose 2 of the 3 Classes**

Spider Cakes

Thursdays, June 26 at 5:00 PM
Make cakes that are scary and sweet!

 

Portrait in Glass

Thursdays, July 10 & 17 at 5:00 PM
Students must attend both classes.
A picture of you becomes a work of art when you add glass beads.

 

Lanyard Workshop

Thursday, July 24 at 5:00 PM
Make your first lanyard, or add some new stitches to the ones you already know.  We will have lots of great laces and beads to kick up your creativity.

 

All classes are on (1) hour in length.

 

Plants 101 Grade 2 graduates and up Monday, July 7, 2:00 or 3:00 or 4:00 PM See, taste and learn to identify wild plants with well-known naturalist and forager Steve Brill.

 

 

 

Programs for Grades 4-5-6 Graduates (Tweens)

Registration for all tween summer programs begins June 7.

• All tween programs require registration before the day of the event and may be cancelled if enrollment is low.
  

• Limited registration means that the first 12 registrants will be permitted to attend, and all others will be wait listed.
  

• Programs are limited to Nanuet School District Residents that have just graduated grades 4-6 unless otherwise indicated.  Registration for Out of District Tweens starts June 16.

 

Food Fear Factor Friday, June 13, 3:00-4:30 PM It's Friday the thirteenth and you're in store for something creepy.  Treat yourself to a meal containing some of the grossest food combinations ever...and see if you can keep it down. High School Musical Dance Party Monday, July 7, 7:00-8:30 PM Learn dance moves from High School Musical and play the High School Musical karaoke video game on our Wii.  Pizza and snacks will be served. Gong Show Practice Sessions Wednesday, July 2, 9 and 23, 7:00 - 8:30 PM The Gong Show Wednesday, July 30 at7:00 PM Be a part of the Nanuet Library Gong Show!  If you sing, dance, juggle, act or have a unique talent to share, bring it ON!  Individual as well as group contributions will be permitted.  Come for practice at the library and get the low down on the rest of the rules.  Sarah Lantigua, a musician, singer and dance teacher, will be available to help you choose music or give pointers to improve your act!  You must attend at least one practice to participate in the show, and everyone is welcome to come cheer the contestants on! Comedy Writing Workshop Mondays, July 14-28 at  7:00-8:15 PM Howard White house, terrific author and all around funny guy, will teach you to be funny, too. Why write boring stories and emails when you could leave'em laughing?  Come learn how. Eat Glass at the Library Wednesday, July 23, 7:00-8:00 PM In honor or our "Catch the Reading Bug" theme this summer, you will create staining glass insects you can eat.  Limited registration. The Jester Jim Show:  2008 "Catch It' Tour Thursday, August 7, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Jester Jim does it all:  juggling, magic, comedy, and beatboxing.  Summer reading program participants that have graduated 4th - 12th grade will earn priority-seating tickets for this hilarious show.  Tickets will only be given to Nanuet School District residents ages 9 and up until July 28th.  Out of district patrons can pick up remaining tickets after July 28.  Children under 9 will not be admitted.

  

Family Events Ice Cream Soda Day Thursday, June 26 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM Come one!  Come all!  Cool down with a tasty frozen treat and sign up for the Summer Reading Club.

Family Crafts Kindergarten graduates accompanied by a grown up Hanging Planter Tuesday, June 24 at 7:00 PM Decorate a planter and go home with a beautiful plant for your front porch.   Wooden Dress-A-Duck Tuesday, July 22 at 7:00 PM Dress up this cutie to match the season or celebration.

Summer Shows
**Choose 4 of 6**

(June 14-15 Nanuet residents may take tickets to remaining shows, June 16 tickets are available to the general public)
4:00 or 7:00 pm
Tickets required for all attending.
 
The Bucky and Gigi Show
Wednesday, June 25
Clown around with the stupendously silly Cirque du Jour.
Ages 3 and up
 
Anansi: The Trickster
Tuesday, July 8
Tales of Anansi, a very clever spider, are performed by the very funny actors of Duet Productions.
Ages 5 and up
 
Goowin’s Balloowins
Wednesday, July 16
Don’t miss the uproarious Allyn Goowin; his balloon tales are a BLAST!
Ages 5 and up
 
Cinderella
Monday, July 21
Tanglewood Marionettes perform this well loved tale of gentle Cinderella, a charming prince, and those sinister stepsisters.
Ages 5 and up
 
The Spoon Man!
Tuesday, July 29
A simple spoon becomes a wonderful instrument in the hands of Jim Cruise, The Spoon Man!
Ages 4 and up
 
The Turtlesinger
Tuesday, August 5
Karen Buckley brings Big Bart, Rocky and Spike for a visit to the Library. Learn turtle facts and turtle songs with other turtle fans.
All Ages