Services for Children
Registration InformationSome of our events require registration (these are noted in the Events Calendar). For some programs, space is limited and registration is required but limited to Scarsdale Library Cardholders only. Please register online here. Registration remains open until programs are filled. If you have registered your child for a program and find you cannot attend, please go to the registration site and cancel your registration or call the library so your spot can be made available to somebody else. For further information please call 722-1300 ext. 3. Junior Book ClubThis popular program gives avid readers in grades 3 through 8 a chance to read books and get together once a month to discuss them. Grades 3 -6 meet one Monday a month at 7:00 pm, Grades 7, 8 meet once a month on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register online. Each participant receives a copy of the book each month to keep and books range from fantasy to historical fiction to mystery. Mommy and Me YogaA series of fun movements and games, this class for walkers and their grown-up companions is a wonderful opportunity to stretch and play together. Traditional hatha yoga poses have been modified and adapted to a playful format, incorporated into new and familiar games, songs and make believe. We’ll end with a snuggly guided imagery and relaxation. Caregivers must be prepared to participate in this program. No knowledge of yoga is necessary. For children who are walking on their own up to age 5. Registration is required. Click here to register online. Mother Goose TimeMother Goose Time is a program for babies from birth to age 2 ½ with an adult caregiver. This language enrichment program uses rhymes, songs and stories with baby and caregiver to stimulate listening, learning, speaking and reading skills. Programs are offered on two levels: prewalkers and walkers. Space is limited and registration is required but limited to Scarsdale Library cardholders only. These weekly sessions are offered every month from September through May. Click here to register online. The program for Prewalkers on Fridays at 9:30 am, focuses on short tickles, bounces and lap riding rhymes and songs that baby and parent can use at home. The program for Walkers, scheduled on Thursdays at 10:30 am uses slightly longer songs that stimulate baby's imagination and invite baby and caregiver to use the whole body as they stretch high, jump and walk around together in a circle. Pre-School Story TimesStory Time is offered once a week for children ages 3 1/2 to 5. No registration is required for this program that runs from September through May. This half-hour of stories focuses on longer picture books, flannel board stories, poetry and movement. This program is offered every Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 pm. Check the Calendar Toddler TimeToddler Time is a program of stories, music and movement for 2 ½ to 3 ½ with an adult caregiver. This half-hour program requires registration and is offered as a weekly series every month from September through May. Space is limited and registration is required but limited to Scarsdale Library cardholders only. Click here to register online. Longer and more interactive than Mother Goose Time, this program uses picture books, flannel board stories, puppets and music to encourage the enjoyment of books, rhymes and songs for the older toddler. This program is offered on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am. Check the Calendar Kiddie KabaretNancie Schnur's program uses puppets and songs, both traditional and original, to bring music and fun to toddlers ages 1 ½ to 3 ½ and their caregivers. Nancie appears once a month at the library on a Tuesday or a Wednesday at 10:30 am. Space is limited and registration is required but limited to Scarsdale Library cardholders only. A favorite at the library for years, Nancie knows how to keep toddlers singing and dancing along with the fun! Click here to register online.
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