October  2011  New  Dorp  Library  Children’s  Events

  Picture Book Time
For ages 3 and up
Enjoy hearing books read aloud, finger plays, action rhymes and coloring.
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
					October 5, 12, 19 & 26
				No preregistration is needed.

AUNTIE EM AND UNCLE AL: A CONCERT FOR KIDS AND GROWNUPS
Saturday, October 1, 2011, 3 - 4 p.m.
Lively and funny folksongs and tunes!  Many different folk instruments!  Clog-dancing wooden man, dog, frog, and rabbits!  Live dancer too!  Storytelling--a forest folk tale acted out by handsome puppets!  Free door prizes--Will you be a lucky winner?

Read for the Record - Llama llama red pajama
Thursday, October 6, 2011, 3:30 - 4 p.m.
Come and help us break a world record!
Join us as we participate in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® presented in partnership with Pearson Foundation.  Its a national campaign that mobilizes adults and children to close the early education achievement gap by setting a reading world record.
We will read "Llama llama red pajama" by Anna Dewdney - and we will end with some fun activity sheets. You can even wear your pajamas if you wish!

Toddler Rhyme Time
For ages 2 1/2 through 30 months and caregiver
Friday, October 14, at 10:30 AM
Bring your toddler to an interactive program featuring simple books, songs and rhymes.
Preregistration is required and will start 1 week before (10/7).

  Preschool Program
For ages 2 ½ to 5 years and caregiver
Wednesday, October 19, at 11:00 AM
Enjoy books, finger plays, action rhymes, and coloring.
Preregistration is needed and will start 1 week before (10/12).

Halloween Stories and Movies
For ages 4 1/2 & up
Dress in costume, hear stories, and see a few slightly scary movies 
based on our children’s books. Blow out the wishing candle!
Thursday, October 27, at 4:00 PM.  
No preregistration needed.

Free Math and Reading Tutoring
Free math tutoring for children – Pre-K – 8th grade levels.
Free reading tutoring for children – Pre-K – 3rd grade levels.
Register at the New Dorp Library that Saturday. Get a ticket. First come, first served. 
Presented by Stuyvesant High School volunteers. 
Saturdays in October from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM