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Early Literacy Program

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Hooked On Books

The Hooked On Books Project is designed to promote literacy for pre-schoolers. It is a program that promotes school readiness and early literacy and instills a love of reading in our children.

Learn more about the Hooked On Books Project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kids Programs

Upcoming Programs
Teen Programs
(Ages 12-18)

All events are held at the Waterville Public Library.
All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted
Sign up sheets are at the library or email ABriggs@midyork.org


Summer Programs
Movie Matinees | Kids Club | Craft-n-Snack
Tiny Tots Playdates

Tiny Tots Playdates * Every Monday in July & August
10:30am | Drop In | Ages birth - 4 years old
Come to the library with your little ones and talk with other adults while the kids play. We'll have music, coloring, books and more!

Bedtime Story Hour * Thursday, July 2nd @ 6:30pm
1st Thursday of every month
Kids ages 2-5 can come in their pj's to hear a story and make a craft.

Bike Rodeo * Tuesday, July 7th @ 6:30pm
All Ages
Bring or ride your bike to the library and try out our specially designed skills course and visit stations like Basic Bike Maintenance, Helmet Checks and Bike Registration.
Plus enter in a chance to win a bike helmet!

Artsy Smartsy * Every Wednesday in July @ 3:30pm
beginning 7/8* Ages 8-12 | Sign Up| Come and try different painting styles, like Abstract, Pointillism and more.

Chalk Art * Thursday, July 9th @ 3pm
All Ages | Come create artwork on our sidewalks for all to see!

PJ Story Hour * Thursday, July 9th @ 6pm
Ages 2-7 | Drop In

Artsy Smartsy * Every Wednesday in July @ 3:30pm
beginning 7/8* Ages 8-12 | Sign Up| Come and try different painting styles, like Abstract, Pointillism and more.

Make Musical Instruments * Thursday, July 16th @ 3pm
Ages 3-8 | Sign Up

Tie Dye T's (Ages 8-11) * Thursday, July 16th @ 4pm
Bring your own T-Shirt or Jeans to Tie Dye. Sign Up

Build It (with recyclables) * Friday, July 17th @ 3:30pm
Ages 5-11 | Sign Up
Come put your creative mind to work and see what you can build with recycled materials.

Concert In The Park * Saturday, July 18th @ 2pm
On the Village Green
Come listen to Kingsley and the Shaklebolts sing songs about Harry Potter! We'll also have crafts.

Artsy Smartsy * Every Wednesday in July @ 3:30pm
beginning 7/8* Ages 8-12 | Sign Up| Come and try different painting styles, like Abstract, Pointillism and more.

Family Survivor * Thursday, July 23rd @ 6pm
Ages 5-11 with their parents | Sign Up
See if your family can survive the library!

Pet Treat Jars * Thursday, July 23rd @ 4m
Ages 8-12 | Sign Up
Come make cute treat jars for your pets.

Story Teller Robin Bady * Friday, July 24th @ 11am
Ages 2-10 | Drop In
Join as Robin Bady engages our children for the 3rd year in a row. This year the kids will be singing songs, dancing, hearing stories, music and more!

Crazy Painting * Friday, July 24th @ 3pm
Ages 8-11 | Sign Up
Come paint like crazy with yarn, cars, balls, spray bottles and more.

Finger Paintings * Wednesday, July 29th @ 2pm
Ages 2-5 | Sign Up

Musical Party * Thursday, July 30th @ 4pm
Ages 4-10 | Sign Up
Dress as a rock star, make a guitar, have your hair rocked out and hang out with your friends and listen to music!

Family Movie Night * Thursday, July 30th
6pm | Movie to be announced.

Face Painting Workshop (Ages 11-13)
Friday, July 31st @ 3pm
Join artist Pamela Hoffman & learn how to paint your face with detail like a masquerade mask. Sign Up

Mad Scientists* Wednesday, August 5th
4pm | Ages 5-10 |
Sign Up
Dress up as a mad scientist and come to the library for science expirements.

Box Activity * Thursday, August 6th
4pm | Ages 3-9 |
Sign Up
Get creative and build something wonderful with boxes!

*Carnival*
Saturday, August 8th * 12-3pm


Bring the whole family and join us at our 4th Carnival!
We will have jugglers, live music, carnival games, Body Bops, food, crafts, face painting, family race events & a child ID kit station...

Bring a blanket and make it an afternoon event!
*the carnival games and food cost money,
everything else is free!

Sand Art * Thursday, August 13th
6pm | Ages 6-13 |
Sign Up
Come make great sandart to keep



Ongoing Programs

Movie Matinees * Every Wednesday 7/1 - 8/12 @ 12pm
Bring your lunch or a snack and watch a G or PG movie all summer long! Movie List

Kids Club * Every Friday 7/10 - 8/21 @ 10:15am
Ages 6-11 | Sign Up
At Kids Club you will meet new friends, make crafts, eat snacks, play outdoor games, have adventures, get creative and more!

Craft-n-Snack * Every Monday 7/6 - 8/17 @ 4pm
All Ages can drop into the library to make a craft and have a snack.

Tiny Tots Playdates * Every Monday in July & August
10:30am | Ages birth - 4 years old
Come to the library with your little ones and talk with other adults while the kids play. We'll have music, coloring, books and more!


If you have any ideas for programs please
contact Amanda Briggs at 841-4651 or ABriggs@midyork.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remind Me

To send yourself reminders or to check out what other libraries have to offer.
Click on the Event Keeper logo above, to access our library calendar.
Search for the event and then
send yourself a little reminder. Just click Tell A Friend.

 

Attention
Moms and Dads


Join Amanda's Mailing List

*Receive messages via email informing you about upcoming events for kids and families!
Send an email to ABriggs@midyork.org with the subject heading "Amanda's Mailing List".

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Waterville Public Library
206 White Street * Waterville * NY * 13480 * (315) 841-4651
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