Children’s August programs
REGISTRATION
August program registration begins Thursday, July 23 at 9:30am. Patrons may register for 2 Children’s and 2 Discovery Grove programs per child. This includes kits as one of your programs until restrictions are lifted on Tuesday, July 28. Register with your child’s library card. For program descriptions, please check registration calendar.
SAVE THE DATE
September program registration begins Thursday, August 20 at 9:30am.
Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Club 2026
Through August 14
Children from birth to entering 5th grade are invited to read (or listen to) 5 books to complete the club and earn prizes.
Prehistoric I-Spy
Stop in to Children’s Services and see how many dinosaur and Jurassic items you can find in our dino I-Spy tank for a chance to win a prize.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
From July 15 through September 2, we will be collecting new backpacks, lunchboxes, and school supplies such as notebooks, pencils, glue, scissors, folders, etc. for distribution to schools and local charitable organizations. Bring donations to the Children’s Reference Desk.
Do you have children’s Halloween costumes at home that are in good condition and aren’t being used?
Donate to our Halloween Costume Drive now through October 1. The costume shop opens on October 3 from 11:00am-1:00pm.
FAMILIES
Entering Grades 1-5 unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until July 28. All classes require registration unless noted.
Movies and Munchies: The Sandlot
Saturday, August 1
2:00pm
PlayHooray @Night (3 months – 5 years)
Tuesday, August 4
6:30pm
Potato Chip Taste Test
Wednesday, August 5
6:30pm
Giant Games
Thursday, August 6
Drop In: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Paper Play
Thursday, August 13
6:30pm
Sing Along with K-Pop Demon Hunters Rumi (Ages 3-10)
Saturday, August 15
10:00am OR 11:00am
BABIES & TODDLERS
Ages 3 months – 36 months unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until July 28. All classes require registration unless noted.
Romping Stomping Babies (16-36 months)
Monday, August 3
10:00am OR 11:00am
Zumbini Babies (3-15 months)
Wednesday, August 5
10:00am
PlayHooray
Monday, August 10
10:00am OR 11:00am
Summertime Rhyme Jamboree (6-18 months)
Tuesday, August 11
10:00am OR 11:00am
Babies Boogie (3-15 months)
Wednesday, August 12
10:00am
Toddlers Tango (16-36 months)
Wednesday, August 12
11:00am
Preschool
Ages 2-5 years and those entering Kindergarten unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until July 28. All classes require registration unless noted.
Sheep, Sheep, and More Sheep
Tuesday, August 4
10:00am OR 11:00am
Zumbini Preschoolers
Wednesday, August 5
11:00am
Time for Kids
Friday, August 7
10:00am OR 11:00am
Lil Athletes: Multi Sports
Tuesday August 11
10:00am
Broadway Babies: Drama with Your Mama
Thursday, August 13
10:00am
Entering Grades 1-3
Entering Grades 1-3 unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until July 28. All classes require registration unless noted.
Dino Dig
Tuesday, August 4
2:00pm OR 3:00pm
Sensational Seahorses
Thursday, August 6
7:00pm
Lil Athletes: Relay Races
Tuesday, August 11
11:00am
Craft Buddies
Wednesday, August 12
3:00pm
Entering Grades 3-5
Entering Grades 3-5 unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until July 28. All classes require registration unless noted.
Mario Kart
Friday, August 7
7:00pm
Build Your Own Nation Game
Monday, August 10
4:00pm
Entering Grades 1-5
Entering Grades 1-5 unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until July 28. All classes require registration unless noted.
Unearth Ancient Machines
Monday, August 3
11:00am
Americana Flower Painting
Monday, August 3
3:00pm
Lego Club
Monday, August 3
7:00pm
Cat and Dog Pop Art
Tuesday, August 4
11:00am
Axolotl Trinket Dish
Wednesday, August 5
11:00am
K-Pop Dance Class
Wednesday, August 5
2:00pm
Shark Cupcakes
Thursday, August 6
10:00am OR 11:00am
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Friday, August 7
11:00am
Chess Buddies
Saturday, August 8
11:00am
Under the Sea Cookies
Tuesday, August 11
7:00pm
Cotton Candy Art
Wednesday, August 12
11:00am
Pokemon Painting
Thursday, August 13
11:00am
Textured Sandcastle Painting
Friday, August 14
11:00am
Shipwreck Secrets
Friday, August 14
3:00pm
Dinosaur Fossils
Monday, August 17
2:00pm
Zumba Kids
Monday, August 17
7:00pm
Virtual Children’s Author Talk
My Bicentennial Summer A True-Life Adventure Across America with G. Neri
Thursday, August 20
7:00pm
American Girl Dolls
Borrow an American Girl from the library and make a new friend! Each doll comes with different outfits, accessories, and a book for your child to enjoy at home. Check the display in the Children’s Room to see which dolls are available, and jump into the world of American Girl today! An adult card is required to borrow American Girl dolls. There is a limit of one doll per family. Late fees and replacement costs apply to these items.
DISCOVERY GROVE
Outdoor programs for children birth to grade 5
Family Camping (Families with children entering Grades 1-5)
Monday, August 3
1:00pm OR 2:30pm
Rainbow Play (Ages 2-5 and those entering Kindergarten)
Wednesday, August 5
10:00am OR 11:30am
Pollinator Watering Station (Entering Grades 1-3)
Thursday, August 6
10:00am OR 11:30am
Sunset Yoga (Entering Grades 1-5)
Monday, August 10
6:30pm
Bubble Play
Wednesday, August 12
Ages 2-5 and those entering Kindergarten
10:00am
Entering Grades 1-3
11:30am
Cowabunga Dude! Turtle Craft (Entering Grades 3-5)
Monday, August 17
10:00am OR 11:30am
Baby Nature Play (Under 24 months with caregiver)
Friday, August 21
10:00am
View full Discovery Grove calendars here
Explore Tech Tubs
Tech Tubs are hands-on kits filled with age-appropriate, STEAM items like electronics, interactive technology and magnets. Available for in-library use by Sachem residents, they’re a fun way for kids and families to learn and play together.
