May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Stop by the Children’s Room and celebrate with some books from our special display! From biographies of inspirational and influential Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders to stories for all ages featuring AAPI authors and characters, there really is something for everyone!

May 2022 Kids Calendar

Discover all of the programs we have going on for kids at the library! Sign up is not required for in person programs, but is encouraged to save your spot. You can sign up by visiting the Children’s Room or calling us at 914-737-0847.

In-Person Programs:

• Tuesday, April 17th at 4:30PM: Tales for Tails with Paws for a Cause
• Wednesday. April 18th at 11AM: Musical Tots with Lori Cohen
• Thursday, April 19th at 4PM: Bumblebee Stress Balls
• Friday, April 20th at 11:30AM: Story Garden with Alexia
• Tuesday, April 24th at 4PM: Mad Science – Building Challenge
• Wednesday, April 25th at 11AM: Storytime at the Library
• Thursday, April 26th at 4PM: Spring into Collage!
• Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4PM – 6PM: Teacher in the Library

Virtual Programs:

• Saturday, April 21st at 10AM (Live on Facebook): Fiesta with Flor!: Bilingual Music, Movement, and Puppetry
• Monday, April 23rd at 11:30AM: Cuenta Cuentos (on Facebook and YouTube)
• Monday, April 23rd at 6:30PM (Live on Zoom): Junior Book Club *Sign up and get the zoom link by filling out this short form or by emailing info@thefieldlibrary.org.
• Every other Wednesday at 11:30AM: Storytime at Home (on Facebook and YouTube)

May is Jewish American Heritage Month!

Here at the Children’s Room we’re celebrating by spotlighting books that explore the diversity of Jewish history and culture in America. Come browse our special display featuring biographies of famous Jewish Americans and stories for all ages by and about American Jews – and check out a few today!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Stop by the Children’s Room this weekend and pick out some stories to share with the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and other mother-figures in your life this Mother’s Day!

Remembering the Holocaust

Today is Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day. Our book display has some excellent resources for children to learn more about the history of the Holocaust and discover some of the many stories of survivors, victims, and those who took part in resistance and rescue efforts.

We Love the Earth!

Happy Earth Day! It’s the perfect day to celebrate and learn more about the wonderful planet we all share. Check out our special Earth Day display to find stories about the natural world and our place in it, learn about the lives and work of some inspirational heroes of the environmental and conservationist movements, and even discover ways to make a difference in your own life!

Happy Easter!

The Children’s Room wishes a very happy Easter to all who celebrate!

While the library will be closed Sunday, April 17th in observance of the holiday there’s still plenty of time to stop by and pick out a few Easter stories to share with family and friends!

Happy Passover!

The Children’s Room wishes a very happy Passover to all who celebrate!

Whether you’re looking for stories to share at your family seder or just want to learn more about the holiday, our special Passover display has the books for you!

April 2022 Kids Calendar

Discover all of the virtual and in-person programs we have going on for kids at the library! Space is limited for in-person programs, so if you’d like to save your spot, please sign up by visiting the Children’s Room or calling the library.

In-Person Programs (*Sign up to save your spot!):

• Tuesday, April 12th at 4PM: Unicorn Dream Catchers *
• Thursday, April 14th at 4PM: Book Spine Poetry
• Tuesday, April 19th at 4:30PM: Tales for Tails with Paws for a Cause *
• Thursday, April 21st at 4PM: Eco Bugs *
• Tuesday, April 26th at 4PM: Imagine Animals *
• Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4PM – 6PM: Teacher in the Library (Please note: There will be no Teacher in the Library during school vacation, from 4/11 to 4/14.)

Virtual Programs:

• Saturday, April 16th at 10AM (Live on Facebook): Fiesta with Flor!: Bilingual Music, Movement, and Puppetry
• Monday, April 18th at 6PM (Live on Zoom): Junior Book Club *Sign up and get the zoom link by filling out this short form or by emailing info@thefieldlibrary.org.
• Monday, April 25th at 11:30AM: Cuenta Cuentos (on Facebook and YouTube)
• Friday, April 29th at 11AM (Live on Zoom): Virtual Kids Concert with Robert the Guitar Guy *Sign up and get the Zoom link by emailing info@thefieldlibrary.org.
• Every Wednesday at 11:30AM: Storytime at Home (on Facebook and YouTube)

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month!

April is Arab American Heritage Month! Check out our special display to find stories for children of all ages by and about Arab Americans, as well as books exploring Arab cultures, language, and people.

If you’d like to borrow these or any of our other Arab American Heritage Month books you can visit the Children’s Room or take a look at our book list and place a hold online here.