Moffat Library of Washingtonville

CHILDREN PROGRAMS

WHAT’S BUZZIN’ @ THE LIBRARY?
July 7 - August 9, 2008
Catch the reading bug @ the Moffat Library this summer! Our annual 5-week program encourages children ages 3 and up to practice their reading and writing skills over the summer while enjoying special performers, crafts, games, giveaways, and more! Moffat Library’s Summer Reading Program is free for residents of the Washingtonville School District and begins the week of July 7th.
DID YOU KNOW??? Studies have shown that children who read during the summer perform better in the fall when school resumes.
It's not too late to register! Call 496-5483 for more info!

BOOK SWAP
Wednesday, July 16th, 2:30-4 PM
Bring in your old books and trade them in for new-to-you books! Lots of age-appropriate titles available. This is an open house program. You may come any time between 2:30 & 4 PM. Open to summer volunteers & Summer Reading Program participants of all ages. Limit of 10 books per person. Bring in your gently used books beforehand or bring in that day! No registration required.

CRAFT BASH
Thursday, 7/10, 7/17, & 7/24, 2:30-4 PM
This is an open house program. Children may come and go anytime between 2:30 and 4 PM to do one craft or more. Open to Summer Reading Program participants in Grades K-5. NO registration is required.

HUDSON HIGHLANDS NATURE MUSEUM
Friday, July 18th @ 1 PM (Grades K-2) OR 2:30 PM (Grades 3-5)
Museum educators will give children a chance to see millipedes, cockroaches and spiders up close and personal! They will be challenged by a discussion of animal adaptations, how invertebrates are classified, and information on invertebrate biomes. Open to Summer Reading Program participants. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register NOW!

CHAT N CHEW w/ Grownups, Too!
BOOK DISCUSSION FOR GRADES 3 - 5
Monday, July 21st @ 2 PM
A Family Book Discussion for Grades 3-5 with one adult (or more!). We will read and discuss "Project Mulberry" by Linda Sue Park. Refreshments will be served. Books available NOW! Registration is required. Register & pick up your book starting April 14th!

HOW SWEET IT IS!
Tuesday, July 22nd @ 2 PM
A Science Stories workshop with Amy Gargiulo. Learn the history of honey and how this sweet stuff has saved the lives of millions of people! We'll taste test different varieties of honey and see where in the world honey comes from. Open to Summer Reading Program participants in Grades 2-5. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register NOW!

MISS SPIDER PARTY
Friday, July 25th @ 2 PM
Please join us for a fun-filled party featuring Miss Spider and her friends from Sunny Patch. Games, snacks & prizes for everyone. Open to Summer Reading Program participants Ages 3-5. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register NOW!

PRINCESS FOR A DAY
Monday, July 28th @ 2 PM
Girls are invited to come dressed like a princess. They will make a crown and wand to complete their outfit. We will share a princess story and have a royal snack! Prizes for everyone! Open to Summer Reading Program participants Ages 7 & Up. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register NOW!

BUG BANQUET
Wednesday, July 30th @ 2 PM
A Bug-A-Boo program with Mrs. L. Children will create and sample several bug-shaped treats, both sweet and savory. Open to Summer Reading Program participants in Preschool - Grade 1. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register NOW!

CRUNCH & MUNCH
Thursday, July 31st @ 2 PM
A Science Stories workshop with Amy Gargiulo. Learn how bugs use their specialized mouth parts to crunch, munch and digest their food...sometimes even the outside of their bodies! EWWW!!! We'll build mouth parts of our own and hear a bug-lovin' story or two. Open to Summer Reading Program participants in Grades 2-5. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register NOW!

BUG HUNT
Friday, August 1st @ 7 PM
Back by popular demand! Will your team be the first to find the bugs hidden in the library? Refreshments and prizes for everyone. Open to Summer Reading Program participants in Grades 3-5. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register NOW!

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Wednesday, August 6th @ 2 PM
Looking for a way to cool off on a hot summer afternoon? Drop in and enjoy a free ice cream sundae with all the trimmings! Open to summer volunteers & Summer Reading Program participants of All Ages. Registration is required. Register NOW!

FLY, FLY BUTTERFLY
Thursday, August 7th @ 2 PM
A Bug-A-Boo program with Mrs. L. Children will share butterfly stories and flannel boards, then play Butterfly Bingo for prizes. Open to Summer Reading Program participants in Preschool - Grade 1. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register NOW!

LEGO BIRTHDAY PARTY
Friday, August 8th @ 2 PM
Children all over the world have played with LEGO bricks for 50 years! They are still one of the best ways to encourage creative play. Build alone or with a friend. We will celebrate with games, prizes and a LEGO cake! Open to Summer Reading Program participants in Grades 2-5. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register NOW!