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Chappaqua Challenge
An annual reading program for grades 4 - 6. Click here to find out more.
"Congratulations to all the participants in this year's Chappaqua Challenge--you read lots of books and ate lots of ice cream! "
| Lucy Benack Juliana Vasconcellos Gianna Raimo Kasia Malendowicz Sofia Scarpati Mia Malandruccolo Margaux Weiner Carlyn Johnson Kaylie Eiden Lena O’Hara Rebecca Schelling Michael Friedland Alex Friedland Doug Roth Graham Blair Seamus Blair Connor Curnin Declan Curnin Isabella Weiner | Gwen Wright |
Register in person at the Childrens Room Desk
Night Owls - Jul. 2 - Aug. 27 - 7pm - ages 3-5 w/adult
Bedtime stories for pajama-clad children. For ages 3-5 with an adult. No registration necessary.
- Thursday, July 09, 2009 7:00 PM
- Thursday, July 16, 2009 7:00 PM
- Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:00 PM
- Thursday, July 30, 2009 7:00 PM
- Thursday, August 06, 2009 7:00 PM
- Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:00 PM
- Thursday, August 20, 2009 7:00 PM
- Thursday, August 27, 2009 7:00 PM
This program is part of a series held on: 07/02/2009 07/09/2009 07/16/2009 07/23/2009 07/30/2009 08/06/2009 08/13/2009 08/20/2009 08/27/2009
Free and open to the public
Get Crafty - Jul. 6 - 2pm - ages 4-6
Join us for story time and a fun craft! Please register, space is limited. For ages 4-6
- Monday, July 06, 2009 2:00 PM
Story Theater - Jul. 6 - 7pm - Gr. 2-5
Give new life to old favorites with improvisatory theater. Please register, space is limited. For grades 2-5
- Monday, July 06, 2009 7:00 PM
Program is Full, Please call the Children's Room to be put on the waiting list
Art All Day
10am - 4pm
For all ages with an adult
Craft materials are available for hands-on-fun!
- Tuesday, July 07, 2009 10:00 AM
- Tuesday, July 14, 2009 10:00 AM
- Tuesday, July 21, 2009 10:00 AM
- Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:00 AM
- Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:00 AM
- Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:00 AM
- Tuesday, August 18, 2009 10:00 AM
- Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:00 AM
- Tuesday, September 01, 2009 10:00 AM
This program is part of a series held on: 07/07/2009 07/14/2009 07/21/2009 07/28/2009 08/04/2009 08/11/2009 08/18/2009 08/25/2009 09/01/2009
Free and open to the public
Children’s Short Films
Films will be shown at 11am and 4pm
and will last 30 minutes.
Watch picture books come alive on the BIG SCREEN!
This program is for all ages with an adult.
- Tuesday, July 07, 2009 11:00 AM
- Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:00 AM
- Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:00 AM
- Tuesday, July 28, 2009 11:00 AM
- Tuesday, August 04, 2009 11:00 AM
- Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:00 AM
- Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:00 AM
- Tuesday, August 25, 2009 11:00 AM
- Tuesday, September 01, 2009 11:00 AM
This program is part of a series held on: 07/07/2009 07/14/2009 07/21/2009 07/28/2009 08/04/2009 08/11/2009 08/18/2009 08/25/2009 09/01/2009
Free and open to the public
Unplugged Play - Jul. 7 - ages 6+ - 7pm
Old-fashioned indoor and outdoor summer games with the New Castle Historical Society. Please register, space is limited. For ages 6+
- Tuesday, July 07, 2009 7:00 PM
Program is Full, Please call the Children's Room to be put on the waiting list
Marge and Miriam’s Marvelous Music - Jul. 8 - 4pm - gr. K-3
Music and Art
Take in the beautiful images and sounds created by the French Impressionists. Then listen to the music of Debussy and Ravel while you create beautiful art of your own.
Please register, space is limited. For grades K-3, Adults welcome!
- Wednesday, July 08, 2009 4:00 PM
Program is Full, Please call the Children's Room to be put on the waiting list
Got Game?- Jul. 8, 6pm - Gr. 5+
Board and Console gaming at the Chappaqua Library. For those in grades 5-12. Please register at the Reference Desk. 6-8pm
- Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:00 PM
Register in person at the Reference Desk
Origami - Jul. 9, 4pm - Gr. 4-6
Discover the timeless craft of Japanese paper-folding. Space is limited, please register. For grades 4-6
- Thursday, July 09, 2009 4:00 PM
Program is Full, Please call the Children's Room to be put on the waiting list
Friday Family Film Fun - Jul 10, Aug. 21, 3pm - all ages
Come join us for wonderful family films at 3pm! No registration necessary.
| July 10, 2009 | Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa (PG) |
| August 21, 2009 | The Tale of Despereaux (G) |
- Friday, July 10, 2009 3:00 PM
- Friday, August 21, 2009 3:00 PM
This program is part of a series held on: 07/10/2009 08/21/2009
Free and open to the public
Get Crafty! - Jul. 13 - 2pm - ages 4-6
Join us for story time and a fun craft! Please register, space is limited. For ages 4-6
- Monday, July 13, 2009 2:00 PM
Read the Book/See the Movie - Jul. 13, 6pm - gr. 4-5
Read the book, watch the movie, and discuss them over pizza. Please register, space is limited. For grades 4-5
Nim's Island (PG) will be shown.
- Monday, July 13, 2009 6:00 PM
Program is Full, Please call the Children's Room to be put on the waiting list
Midsummer Tales - Jul. 14, 7pm - 6+ w/adult
Storytelling on a summer evening - delightful! Come listen to Carol Birch this evening. Please register, space is limited. For ages 6+ with an adult.
- Tuesday, July 14, 2009 7:00 PM
Marge and Miriam’s Marvelous Music - Jul. 15 - 4pm - gr. K-3
Music Around the World
Listen to classical favorites and guess where in the world they came from. Enjoy stories, pictures, and music from Russia, Norway, America, and Spain.
Please register, space is limited. For grades K-3, Adults welcome!
- Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:00 PM
Hip Hop - Jul. 16, 4pm - gr. 1-3
Get some new dance moves! Please register, space is limited. For grades 1-3
- Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:00 PM
Program is Full, Please call the Children's Room to be put on the waiting list
Paws for Writing - Jul 17 & 24, 3:30pm - Gr. 3-4
Write with us and share it with Lily, a charming therapy dog. Must attend both sessions. For grades 3-4. Please register, space is limited.
- Friday, July 17, 2009 3:30 PM
- Friday, July 24, 2009 3:30 PM
This program is part of a series held on: 07/17/2009 07/24/2009
Get Crafty! - Jul. 20 - 2pm - ages 4-6
Join us for story time and a fun craft! Please register, space is limited. For ages 4-6
- Monday, July 20, 2009 2:00 PM
Story Theater - Jul. 20 - 7pm - gr. 2-5
Give new life to old favorites with improvisatory theater. Please register, space is limited. For grades 2-5
- Monday, July 20, 2009 7:00 PM
Midsummer Tales - Jul. 21, 7pm - 6+ w/adult
Storytelling on a summer evening - delightful! Please register, space is limited. for ages 6+ with an adult. Come hear Neva Winter tell wonderful tales.
- Tuesday, July 21, 2009 7:00 PM
Marge and Miriam’s Marvelous Music - Jul. 22 - 4pm - gr. K-3
Music and Media
In olden days, kings commissioned music, today movie producers do. The sound of an orchestra is big business. “Watch” the music of Philip Glass, John Williams, and other Hollywood Favorites.
Please register, space is limited. For grades K-3, Adults welcome!
- Wednesday, July 22, 2009 4:00 PM
Cereal Box Collage - Jul. 23, 4pm - gr. K-4
Make collages with artist Michael Albert. Please register, space is limited. For grades K-4
- Thursday, July 23, 2009 4:00 PM
Cereal Box Collage - Jul. 23, 7pm - Gr. 5+
Make collages with artist Michael Albert. Please register at the Reference Desk, space is limited. For those in Grades 5-12. 7-9pm
- Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:00 PM
Register in person at the Reference Desk
Summer Storywalk Starts July 25, 10am - for all ages
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," what's next?
Watch a movie based on the book at the library, read the story in local merchants' windows. This storywalk will be in place until August 30. No registration necessary.
- Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:00 AM
Free and open to the public
Get Crafty! - Jul. 27 - 2pm - ages 4-5
Join us for story time and a fun craft! Please register, space is limited. For ages 4-6
- Monday, July 27, 2009 2:00 PM
Read the Book/See the Movie - Jul. 27, 6pm - Gr. 4-8
Read the book, watch the movie, and discuss them over pizza. Please register at Reference, space is limited. For grades 4-8
The Tale of Despereaux (G) will be shown.
- Monday, July 27, 2009 6:00 PM
Register in person at the Reference Desk
Midsummer Tales - Jul 28, 7pm - 6+ w/adult
Joan Schlanger Memorial Performance - Storytelling on a summer evening - delightful! Please register, space is limited. for ages 6+ with an adult. Come hear Laura Simms.
- Tuesday, July 28, 2009 7:00 PM
Marge and Mirian’s Marvelous Music - Jul. 29 - 4pm - gr. K-3
Music and Movement
Explore how music effects movement and how movement effects music. Watch dancers and animators work with music and learn what it’s like to be a conductor. Special guest: Michael Shapiro, conductor of The Chappaqua Orchestra.
Please register, space is limited. For grades K-3, Adults welcome!
- Wednesday, July 29, 2009 4:00 PM
Origami - Jul. 30 - gr. 4-6 - 4pm
Discover the timeless craft of Japanese paper-folding. Space is limited, please register. For grades 4-6
- Thursday, July 30, 2009 4:00 PM
Got Game? - Jul. 31, Aug. 14, 1-3pm and 4-6pm - Gr. K-12
Board and Console gaming in the Theater and the Program Room. Please register at the Reference Desk, space is limited. For those in grades K-12. Sessions are from 1-3pm and from 4-6pm.
- Friday, July 31, 2009 1:00 PM
- Friday, August 14, 2009 1:00 PM
This program is part of a series held on: 07/31/2009 08/14/2009
Register in person at the Reference Desk
Read the Book/See the Movie - Aug. 3, 6pm - gr. 4-5
Read the book, watch the movie, and discuss them over pizza. Please register, space is limited. For grades 4-5
Horton Hears a Who (G) will be shown.
- Monday, August 03, 2009 6:00 PM
Intro to Letterboxing - Aug. 5, 4pm - Gr. K+ with an adult
Like Puzzles? Hiking? Try this fun family activity. Please register, space is limited. For those in grade K and up with an adult.
- Wednesday, August 05, 2009 4:00 PM
Button Bracelets - Aug. 6, 4pm - Gr. K-3
Putting the fun into funky! Please register, space is limited. For grades K-3
- Thursday, August 06, 2009 4:00 PM
Program is Full, Please call the Children's Room to be put on the waiting list
Story Theater - Aug. 10 - 7pm - gr. 2-5
Give new life to old favorites with improvisatory theater. Please register, space is limited. For grades 2-5
- Monday, August 10, 2009 7:00 PM
Quilting - Aug. 12, 4pm - gr. 3-5
Decorate a fabric quilt panel. Please register, space is limited. For grades 3-5
- Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:00 PM
Program is Full, Please call the Children's Room to be put on the waiting list
Weaving - Aug. 13, 4pm - gr. 3-5
Learn the basics of the weaving craft. Please register, space is limited. For grades 3-5
- Thursday, August 13, 2009 4:00 PM
Program is Full, Please call the Children's Room to be put on the waiting list
Read the Book/See the Movie - Aug. 17, 6pm - gr. 4-8
Read the book, watch the movie, and discuss them over pizza. Please register at Reference, space is limited. For grades 4-8
Hotel For Dogs (PG) will be shown.
- Monday, August 17, 2009 6:00 PM
Register in person at the Reference Desk
Decoupage - Aug. 19, 4pm - Gr. K-1
Create a work of art you can use at home! Please register, space is limited. For grades K-1
- Wednesday, August 19, 2009 4:00 PM
Cartooning with Mike Teator - Aug. 20, 3pm - Gr. 3-5
Please register, space is limited. For grades 3-5.
- Thursday, August 20, 2009 3:00 PM
Wonderful Windchimes - Aug. 26, 4pm - Gr, 2-5
Join us for a whirly, twirly windchime craft! Please register, space is limited. For those in grades 2-5
- Wednesday, August 26, 2009 4:00 PM
Program is Full, Please call the Children's Room to be put on the waiting list
Cartooning with Mike Teator - Aug. 27, 3pm - Gr. 3-5
Please register, space is limited. For grades 3-5
- Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:00 PM
Cartooning with Mike Teator - Sept. 3, 3pm - Gr. 3-5
Please register, space is limited. For grades 3-5
- Thursday, September 03, 2009 3:00 PM