Suffern Free Library Children's Department May-August 2022
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Suffern Free Library
Children’s Department
May-August 2022
Welcome to the Suffern
Free Library Children’s
Department Newsletter.
May-August 2022
All children newborn through
entering 6th grade who are
residents of the Suffern
Central School District are
welcome to register for the
many programs we offer
including storytimes, book
discussions and summer
reading. How to Participate In Summer Reading
1. Children newborn through those entering 6th grade who are residents of
Unless otherwise noted all
the Suffern Central School District may register anytime between June 13
registration is a week in
and July 30.
advance and can be done by
visiting our website, by calling 2. You must show your Suffern or Sloatsburg Library card in order to
the library or by stopping in at register.
the children’s reference desk. 3. Three different ways to participate:
A. Newborn-2 years old–parents read with their child and put a date on
Please make sure to check out the game card. Beginning July 5th you can show the completed card and the
the entire newsletter for child receives a prize bag.
information regarding the B. Children 2 years old-entering 2nd grade will receive an age
summer reading program, appropriate Bingo sheet and game sheets that parents can help them work on
Oceans of Possibilities, our or they can do on their own. Beginning July 5th they can show their
weekly storytimes and other completed card to receive a prize bag and book.
great events. C. Children entering 3rd grade & up will receive a Bingo sheet along
with game sheets. Beginning July 5th they can show their Bingo sheet with
Summer Loan one line complete (please note to complete diagonally that it must be 5
different books at the correct reading level) and receive a prize bag that
For Suffern/Sloatsburg patrons includes a book. To earn a bonus prize they can complete the whole Bingo
who like to get away for the sheet.
summer and take our books
4. Children can also ask for a reading log if they would like to keep track of
with them, we offer an
the books they are reading this summer.
extended loan period on our
28-day older fiction and non- 5. Children have the entire summer to work on their summer reading. Last
fiction books from the adult, day to pick up prizes is September 11th.
YA or Children's collections
(not including summer reading Are you going away this summer? Email Miss Jennifer
titles). Ask at the Checkout your titles at: jsmith@suffernfreelibrary.org and pick
Desk.
up your prize when you come home.Events For School Age Children
You may register for most events online, over the phone or at the Library one week in advance unless otherwise noted.
Elementary Explorers
Book Discussions Kindergarten-2nd grade
Thursdays 4:30-5:00
‘TWEEN BOOK DISCUSSIONS
For ‘tweens in grades 4-6 Join Miss Amy & Miss Barbara for two weeks
Thursdays from 4:30-5:00 each month to explore a new topic.
• May 19: Pax Please note you must register each month.
• July 7: The Bridge Home May- Space (May 5 and 12)
• August 18: Beyond the Bright Sea June- Oceans (June 2 and 9)
Books available at the children’s information desk
the day after the previous discussion.
Mad Science
SECOND/THIRD GRADE BOOK DISCUSSIONS Kindergarten-3rd grade
Thursdays from 4:30-5:00 Mondays from 5:00-5:45 and 6:00-6:45
• June 16: Stella Diaz Never Gives Up (book 2)
• July 21: The BFG Each month Mad Science will present another exciting topic.
You MUST register a week before each session. Please make
• August 11: The Knight at Dawn sure you receive a confirmation email.
• Sept. 22: Sasquatch & The Muckleshoot
Books available at the children’s information desk Monday, July 25-Mineral Mania
the day after the previous discussion. Monday, August 8-Ecosystem Investigators
Sponsored by the Book Sale Group
Harry Potter Party Ocean Bingo
For grades 4-6 For Kindergarten and up
Saturday, July 9 from 2:00-3:30 Saturday, August 13 from 2:00-3:00
Registration begins June 23.
Go on a spellbinding journey with Miss Amy: Join Miss Amy for a fun hour of
• Receive an “official” Hogwarts acceptance letter. Ocean Bingo!
• Come dressed up as your favorite Harry Potter character.
• Get sorted into one of the four houses. Prizes will be awarded for the winner of each round.
• Help your team win the house cup with games and
trivia.
• Make a Harry Potter-themed craft.
Introduction to Public Art Get Ready for Kindergarten
Presented by Rockland County Art in Public Places
For grades 1-5 Wednesday, August 17
from 3:00-3:30
Thursday, July 14 from 4-5
This workshop will acquaint the children with Children entering kindergarten in September 2022 are invited to
examples of public art and introduce them to the join Miss Jennifer for stories about starting school. Each child
elements and principles of public art design. The will receive a bag of treats for school.
children will think in 3 dimensions as they create
sculpture models for their community.Summer Reading 2022 Special Events
You may register for most events online, over the phone or at the Library one week in advance unless otherwise noted.
Calling All Summer
Readers!!!! Music and Fun with Mr. Kurt
Don’t forget about these fabulous Come sing and dance along with Mr. Kurt.
fun events at the library.
Fun for the whole family. Be ready for music &
All children who register for the bubbles.
Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program will Sunday, May 8-3:00-3:45 Celebrate Mother’s
receive a bag to carry their materials and a ticket to the
Opening Celebration with Joe Fischer on June 29th. Day
Sunday, June 19-3:00-3:45 Celebrate Father’s
Day
Summer Reading Opening Celebration
Wednesday, July 20-3:00-3:45
with
Sunday, September 18-3:00-3:45
Magician Joe Fischer
Wednesday, June 29 at
3:00-3:45
or 6:00-6:45
You will be amazed by the tricks up this
magician’s sleeves. You will be able to Family Game Mornings
pick up a ticket when you pick up your
summer reading materials. Fridays in July & August
11am-12pm
Summer Reading Closing Celebration Come one and all for some fun games to play.
Join us for Candyland, checkers, Uno and more. Parents
Miniature Golf in The Library remain with children and enjoy the fun.
No registration required. Just pop into the large
All children who complete their summer program room. Please remember to clean up
reading will be given a ticket for the when you are done.
Closing Celebration.
Sunday, August 14th Pajama Storytime
11:00am-1:30 Ages 2 & up
Parents must remain with their children. Thursday, July 28 from 6:30-7:00
Tickets will be given for different start Or Tuesday, August 16 from 6:30-7:00
times during the hours above. Each group Wear your PJs, bring your stuffed animal, and
will have up to a half hour to play through join us for some sleepy-time stories.
one set of holes in order to allow everyone No registration required.
a turn.Summer Reading 2022 Special Events
You may register for most events online, over the phone or at the Library one week in advance unless otherwise noted.
EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA!!!
Drop In LEGO© Mania
Fourth Saturday of each month Guess the Number
from 10:00-4:30, Kindergarten & up of Jelly Beans
Parents must remain with children under 8.
May 1-29
Younger siblings welcome only if they will not eat Winner announced June 1
the Legos© Winner will receive a bag of jelly beans.
Use your imagination to create something using
LEGO© bricks. We will provide the LEGO© bricks Sea Creature Hunt
and you provide the inspiration. June 1-June 30
Hunt through the library for 30 sea creatures.
Please note you will have to take apart your creations
when you leave so the next children can build.
Pick up a sheet at the desk and see if you can
find them all.
Drop In Crafts Name the Mascot
Monday, August 29-Saturday, September 2 June 13-July 1
10:00 to a half hour before closing. Summer Readers can you think of a good name
All ages. for our mascot? Best name wins the mascot.
Come in and be creative with leftover crafts from the
summer. Search the Seeds
Parents must remain with children under 8. July 1 –July 23
Twist and turn and look to see 10 items hidden
in the jar. If you find all ten you will be entered
into a random drawing for a prize. Winners
announced July 25.
Guess the Number of Goldfish
July 1-July 30
Winner announced August 1
Friendship Hunt
August 1-August 31
Hunt through the library for pictures of 31
Keep an eye out in different characters. Pick up a sheet at the desk
September for Autumn and see if you can find them all.
Storytime Registration.
SUFFERN FREE LIBRARY Library Hours
210 Lafayette Ave. Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Suffern, NY 10901 Friday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: (845) 357-1237 Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fax: (845) 357-3156 Closed Sundays June 26-September 4
Closed: May 13, 30, July 4 and September 5
Web: www.suffernfreelibrary.orgEvents for Preschoolers, Toddlers & Parents
You may register for most events online, over the phone or at the Library one week in advance unless otherwise noted.
It’s 4:30 It Must Be Storytime Under the Sea
Newborn-5 year olds. Mondays 4:30-5:00.
Tea Party
May/June Session
Monday, July 25 - 2:30-3:15
May 9, 16, 23 and June 6, 13, 20 and 27
Monday, August 8 - 10:30-11:15
July/August Session
July 11, 18, 25 and August 8, 15, 22 and 29 2 years old & up (parent must remain with children
September/October Session under 5)
Dress up as your under the sea character and join us as
September 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17 and 24 we read some tales, do a craft and have a snack.
Join Miss Jennifer for stories, songs and more. You must You must register so we know how many to prepare
sign up for each session separately. Register a week in for. Please tell us if your children have any food
advance of session. allergies.
Arts & Crafts Family Show & Tell
You may sign up each month for individual weekly Thursday, August 4 from 6:30-7:15
programs. You can choose to sign up to do the craft in We will be bringing in our treasures to tell you the
the library or virtually. Please note you must sign up stories behind them. Children & parents, bring an item
for each week individually. and tell us your story. It could be anything from your
favorite stuffed animal to the quilt your family has
For children of all ages. passed down for generations. Let’s share.
Crafts are done on Wednesdays in the Library from 4:30-5:00
or receive a link to watch any time you want.
Chalk Art Fun
July 13: Puffer Fish Magnet Mondays July 11-August 1
July 20: Handprint Fish Puppet 10:30-11:00
July 27: Under Sea Coral
Come help us decorate the library sidewalks. Please
August 10: Zoo Animal Bookmark note parents must remain in the area.
August 17: Moose Sign
August 24: Monkey Sign up online as children will receive a box of chalk to
use and take home.
Emails will be sent to tell you when to pick up your
craft(s) if signing up virtually. Registration begins Please note, if it is raining the program will be held
June 27 for July crafts and July 25 for August crafts. indoors.
Picnic Storytime
Faux Fish Tank
Ages 2 & up
Thursday August 4
Mondays, July 11-August 8 4:00-4:45
from 11:00-11:30 4 years and up
Bring a blanket, lawn chair and your lunch and join us for
stories on the back lawn of the library. Please note we do Create your own pretend fish tank
not have chairs-so bring your own. No registration complete with fish and other sea creatures. What would
required. Please call ahead if weather looks iffy. you want to see under the sea?Summer Storytimes
Storytime registration begins Monday, June 13 and continues until classes are full.
You may register using your current Suffern or Sloatsburg library card online
(www.suffernfreelibrary.org), over the phone or at the library.
For Learning With You & Discovering With You classes, the adult remains with the
child(ren), older or younger siblings may remain in the program with you.
The child(ren) remain in the room by themselves for Exploring On My Own.
Summer Storytime runs from the week of July 4 through the week of August 8.
Learning With You Discovering With You
Newborn - 2 Ages 2-3
Session A: Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 (Children must be 2 by July 1, 2022)
Session B: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 Session A: Wednesdays, 11:15-11:45
Session C: Thursdays, 10:15-10:45 Session B: Thursdays, 11:15-11:45
Session D: Fridays, 10:15-10:45 Session C: Fridays, 11:15-11:45
Exploring on My Own Evening Storytime
Ages 3-5 (newborns and up)
(Children must be 3 by July 1, 2022)
Session A: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00
Session A: Tuesdays, 11:15-11:45
Important notes:
Session B: Tuesdays, 2:00-2:30 Parents must remain in the library and must be waiting at the craft
room door to pick up their child.
Please turn off your cell phones.
Texting and taking phone calls are not acceptable.
Enrollment is limited. Registration is first come first served (no
exceptions). We can not accommodate drop-ins, please register.
NEW MEMBER
Saturday Drop In OF THE FAMILY!!
Storytimes
Held the first and third Saturdays of each month Has a new member of your
family arrived?
Newborn & up 10:15-10:45 Bring this coupon to the
Ages 3-5 -11:15-11:45 Children’s Room to receive a
Great stories are waiting for you. gift for your new child. Start
building your home library
Limited to children who are residents of the Suffern Central School District.
today. Suffern & Sloatsburg cardholders.You can also read
