Children’s April programs
REGISTRATION
April program registration begins Thursday, March 19 at 9:30am. Patrons may register for two (2) Children’s and two (2) Discovery Grove programs per child. This includes kits as one of your programs until restrictions are lifted on Tuesday, March 24. Register with your child’s library card. For program descriptions, please check registration calendar.
SAVE THE DATE
May program registration begins Thursday, April 23 at 9:30am.
Special Programs & Announcements
Paws & Polls
Tuesday, April 14 10:00am-8:00pm in the Children’s Room
Do you love cuddly cats, playful pups, happy hamsters, or something scaly and slithery? Stop by the library, vote fur your favorite! Create a pawsitively adorable craft anytime throughout the day. Nick the Balloonatic will be creating balloon animals for children from 11:00am-1:00pm. Drop by anytime!
3rd Annual Sachem Peeples Choice Awards
In-person registration begins Wednesday, April 1 through Friday, April 11. Stop in and pick up a diorama box and Peeps while supplies last to create a unique display. All boxes are due back by Sunday, April 19 for voting. For children grades Kindergarten – 5.
FAMILIES
Grades K-5 unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until March 24. All classes require registration unless noted.
Take & Make Crafts
Thursday, April 2
Drop-In 10:00am-4:00pm
Movies & Munchies The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Friday, April 3
6:30pm
Baked Cinnamon Donuts
Saturday, April 4
10:00am OR 11:00am
Board Game Bonanza
Wednesday, April 8
Drop-In: 10:00am-2:00pm
Family BINGO
Monday, April 13
6:30pm
Photo Op with Pigeon (National Library Week event)
Sunday, April 19
Drop-In: 1:00pm-3:00pm
BABIES & TODDLERS
Ages 3 months – 36 months unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until March 24. All classes require registration unless noted.
Baby Play (6 – 15 months)
Monday, April 6
10:00am OR 11:00am
1,2,3 Play With Me (16 – 36 months)
Thursdays, April 9, 16 & 23
10:00am
Toddler Play Time (16 – 36 months)
Fridays, April 10 & 17
10:00am OR 11:00am
Babies Boogie (3 – 15 months)
Wednesday, April 15
10:00am
Toddlers Tango (16 – 36 months)
Wednesday, April 15
11:00am
Zumbini Babies (3 – 15 months)
Monday, April 20
10:00am
PlayHooray (16 – 36 months)
Wednesday, April 22
10:00am OR 11:00am
Wiggles and Giggles (3 – 15 months)
Friday, April 24
10:00am OR 11:00am
Word Play Babies (12 – 24 months)
Monday, April 27
10:00am OR 11:00am
Rhyme Time (3 – 15 months)
Thursday, April 30
10:00am OR 11:00am
PRESCHOOL
Ages 2-5 years unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until March 24. All classes require registration unless noted.
Things That Go
Wednesday, April 1
10:00am OR 11:00am
Spring Into Storytime
Mondays, April 6 & 13
10:00am OR 11:00am
Dino Time
Tuesday, April 7
10:00am OR 11:00am
Weather Wonders
Thursdays, April 9 & 16
10:00am OR 11:00am
Circle Time
Monday, April 13
1:00pm
Preschool Yoga
Tuesday, April 14
10:00am OR 11:00am
Tots Night Out
Wednesday, April 15
6:30pm
Zumbini Preschoolers
Monday, April 20
11:00am
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
Tuesdays, April 21 & 28
10:00am OR 11:00am
Storytime With The Pigeon (National Library Week event)
Thursday, April 23
10:00am OR 11:00am
Mystery Food Themed Craft
Monday, April 27
10:00am OR 11:00am
Petpalooza Storycraft
Friday, April 30
1:00pm
SCHOOL AGE
Grades K-5 unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until March 24. All classes require registration unless noted.
Book Time With a Dog (Grades 1-5)
Thursdays Ongoing 6:30pm
Yoga for Kids
Monday, April 6
4:45pm
Friendship Frames (Grades 3-5)
Wednesday, April 8
4:45pm
Disco Ball Drawing (Grades 1-5)
Friday, April 10
4:45pm
Tween Game Night (Grades 3-5)
Friday, April 10
7:00pm
Chess Buddies (Grades 1-5)
Saturday, April 11
11:00am
Poetry Party (Grades 3-5)
Monday, April 13
4:45pm
Bunny Zentangle (Grades 1-5)
Tuesday, April 14
4:45pm
Between Club (Grades 3-5)
Friday, April 17
7:00pm
Books Taste Good (Grades K-2)
Monday, April 20
4:45pm
Superhero Rescue Mission (Grades 3-5)
Tuesday, April 21
4:45pm
Pigeon Party (Grades Kindergarten – 2) (National Library Week event)
Wednesday, April 22
6:30pm
Mystery Craft Box (Grades 1-5)
Friday, April 24
4:45pm
Mario Kart Party (Grades 3-5)
Friday, April 24
7:00pm
Art Afternoon: Oil Pastels (Grades Kindergarten – 2)
Monday, April 27
4:45pm
Whale’s Tail Treasure (Grades 1-5)
Tuesday, April 28
4:45pm
Patriotic Paint Night: American Eagle (Grades 1-5)
Wednesday, April 29
4:45pm
DISCOVERY GROVE
Outdoor programs for children Birth to Grade 5.
Seasonal Nature Walk at Sunken Meadow State Park (Grades Kindergarten – 5)
Friday, April 10
10:00am OR 12:00pm
Intro to Baseball with Lil Athletes (Ages 2-5 with caregiver)
Wednesday, April 15
10:00am OR 11:15am
Seed Starting: Pollinator Garden (Grades 3-5)
Friday, April 17
4:30pm
Earth Day Reuse and Recycle Obstacle Course (Ages 2-5 with caregiver)
Wednesday, April 22
10:00am OR 11:00am
I Love My Park Day Celebration (Families with children Aged 2 – Grade 5)
Friday, May 1
11:00am-1:00pm OR 3:30pm-5:30pm
View full Discovery Grove calendars here.
LITERACY KITS
Bring the library home with you! Our themed literacy kits combine books and activities to make learning fun for your preschooler. Kits may be checked out at the Children’s Desk, and can be borrowed for 28 days. Themes include ABC/123, Colors and Shapes, Dinosaurs, Seasons, Manners, and more.
