Mondays
Mother Goose Time
Mother Goose rhymes and songs with lots of participation & music. For ages 1–2 ½, with a grownup
July: 9, 16, 23, 30
August: 13
Baby Laptime
Music, movement, and rhymes for babies. For babies not yet walking
June: 4, 18
July: 9, 16, 23, 30
August: 13
New Moms & Infants Support Group
Come when you can & leave when you need to. Companionship, community, advice, & support for new moms & pregnant women. Dads & siblings welcome. Group will be run by Katherine Whiteside CPD (CBI), Certified Postpartum Doula. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the OPL.
June: 4, 18, 25
July: 9, 16, 23, 30
August: 6, 13
I ♥ Art
Let’s get creative as we explore artists and illustrators. For ages 5 & up. Children 6 & under must be with an adult.
July: 9, 16, 23, 30
August: 13
Family Game Night
Classic games, and games you’ve never played before. For all ages. Children 6 & under must be with an adult.
July: 9, 16, 23, 30
August: 6, 13
Tuesdays
Sing-alongs & Story-songs
Young musicians are invited to sing, dance, and play instruments with a certified K-12 music teacher and her assistant puppet, Melody. For ages 3-6, with a grownup.
July: 10, 17, 24, 31
August: 7, 14
Discover Your World
Join us on a whirlwind tour of the people, places, and history of our planet. Each week has an activity, a global treat, and a geography bee with prizes. For ages 8 & up.
July: 10, 17, 24, 31
August: 7, 14
Wednesdays
Game Workshop
Have you ever wanted to make your own game? Artists, designers, and writers are wanted to try to create the next Game Night hit. For ages 6 & up.
July: 11, 18, 25
August: 1, 8, 15
Thursdays
Time for 2s
Short stories, fingerplays, and activities. For 2 year old children, with a grownup
July: 12, 19, 26
August: 9, 16
Video Gaming
Drop in to play Wii games and more!
July: 12, 19, 26
August: 2, 9, 16
*Battle of the Books Team Practice*
*Limited to team members only. For children entering grades 4-6 ONLY.
July: 5, 12, 26
August: 9, 16, 23
Fridays
Summer Reading Buddies
Volunteers will read with your child. For children entering grades K-6.
July: 13, 20, 27
August: 3, 10, 17
Messy Playtime
Explore a variety of different toys, textures, tools, & crafts. For ages 1-4, with a grownup.
July: 13, 20, 27
August: 10, 17
OPLbery Club
For Grades 4 and up. Advanced registration required.
You be the judge! Join the 9th Annual OPLbery Club and choose the most outstanding book publiched for children this year. We will meet monthly through January 2019.
May 11, June 8, July 13, August 17, September 7,
October 12, November 9, December 7
January 11, 2019: OPLbery Award Day
Literary Legos®
Calling all Lego® lovers! Listen to a fun story & build a Lego® creation based on the story.
July: 20
August: 10
Storytelling Workshop
Enjoy collaborative storytelling, where you get to enjoy the fun of being an author, an actor and an audience all at the same time.
July: 27
August : 3
Saturdays
Family Storytime
Storytime fun for the whole family! For all ages. Children 6 & under must be with a grownup.
June: 2, 16, 23, 30
July: 14, 21, 28
August: 4, 11, 18
Special Programs
Battle of the Books
For Grades 3-9
Come and find out more about this county-wide competition. The Kids’ Team is for children currently in grades 3-5 ONLY. The Teen Team is for kids currently in grades 6-9 ONLY. Parents are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Summer Reading Game Kick-Off
Sign up for the Summer Reading Game and join us for some fun! We’ll have a rock climbing wall, face painting, raffles, popcorn and more! For all ages. Children 9 & younger must be with an adult.
Wednesday, June 27
Stuffed Animal Storytime
Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a bedtime-themed storytime. Wear you PJs if you like. For all ages. Children 6 & under must be with an adult.
Wednesday, July 11
Shark-a-palooza
We’re celebrating Shark Week with shark stories, games, and more. For ages 5 & up. Children 6 & under must be with an adult.
Wednesday, July 25
Create Your Own Time Capsule
Celebrate the OPL’s 125th anniversary by making your own time capsule to take home. For all ages. Children 6 & under must be with an adult.
Saturday, July 28, in the Café area
Dog Man Day
Get ready for the new Dog Man book, Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, with activities based on the book series. For ages 5 & up. Children 6 & under must be with an adult.
Wednesday, August 1
Roblox Tournament
Did you miss our first tournament? Or do you just want to play again? Try to be the top Roblox player in Ossining. For ages 8 & up.
Limited to the first 16 players to register. Registration begins at 6:30 pm on the day of the program.
Wednesday, August 8
Mystery Night
A famous painting was stolen at the Ossining Public Library. Be the detective, interview the suspects, and catch the villain. For ages 8 & up.
Wednesday, August 15
Kids Tales
A week-long creative writing workshop that helps kids create their own short story. All of the stories will be published in a book at the end of the week. For ages 8-12.
Monday-Friday, August 20-24
Back to School with Elephant and Piggie
Listen to an Elephant and Piggie story make a craft, and stay for a meet and greet with your favorite Elephant and Piggie. For all ages. Children 6 & under must be with an adult.
Wednesday, September 5