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Welcome to The Beekley Library's Children's Room!In our children’s room you will find a nurturing environment that encourages your child to explore the world in their own way through literature, dramatic play, art, music, movement and nature.
Come visit us to go on an adventure through a great book, put on a puppet show. be the next great train conductor at the train table, sing and dance your way through storytime. Enjoy a wide array of children's programs: from drumming to felting, live animal visits, movies and magic shows, to fairy house building, gardening and tie dying and everything in-between. |
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CDC Guidelines will be followed
Experience new and classic picture books, learn movement activities, and build pre-literacy skills such as phonological awareness and comprehension in this educational program. Form bonds with others in the community and foster imagination development in this active environment. Craft time will follow to help build fine motor skills for kindergarten readiness. |
Storytime welcomes our youngest library users with the rhythm and beauty of language, while helping them develop their motor skills, attention spans, and social skills. This program, for our preschool-age friends, includes age-appropriate stories, songs, and finger plays to engage children, broaden their horizons, reinforce the pleasures of reading, and establishing the library as a first favorite place. Caregivers will learn about ways to incorporate early literacy into reading and play at home.
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Want to stretch your reading habits while having fun? Stop by the Beekley beginning September 11 to pick up your choice of a reading game: Tic Tac Toe, Connect Four or BINGO. Game cards will be available at the circulation desk or available to download below. A variety of tasks such as “Read to learn a new skill,” “Read a series book,” and “Read a book with an animal.” Each time you complete a row, show a librarian to receive a raffle ticket. Make sure to fill out your raffle tickets by November 13. Winners will be chosen and notified on Monday, November 15. There’s no limit to how many you complete—play one of each!
Prizes will be:
Tic-Tac-Toe: $15.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble
Connect Four: $25.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble
BINGO: $50.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble
Pick up your game cards at the Beekley, or download copies here:
Tic Tac Toe Children
Connect Four Children
BINGO Children
Prizes will be:
Tic-Tac-Toe: $15.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble
Connect Four: $25.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble
BINGO: $50.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble
Pick up your game cards at the Beekley, or download copies here:
Tic Tac Toe Children
Connect Four Children
BINGO Children
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Creative Corner Drop-In Program
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Stop by the Beekley to create a masterpiece. Each week the Children’s Room tables will be filled with supplies so you can create a treasure to display in your room. School supplies, along with an array of arts and crafts supplies, will be provided to use while in the library. A suggested project will be recommended, but feel free to “color outside of the lines.” Each week will feature different tools and techniques, so come on down to see what is offered. The program will repeat Thursday and Saturday, but you can develop your skills or try something new for each day. This is a perfect activity to meet up for a play date, too!
Downtown New Hartford Family StoryWalk
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The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?
Read along with the Beekley while taking a stroll through downtown New Hartford! Pages are numbered and are viewed through local business windows.
A StoryWalk is a self-guided strolling and reading experience for kids of all ages. Pages of a book are mounted on posters and displayed in order so that participants can follow along and read as they stroll. The StoryWalk concept was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Generously sponsored by the New Hartford Economic Development Commission, American Legion, Turning Point Realty, Anita and Bill Baxter and New Hartford Business Council.
Read along with the Beekley while taking a stroll through downtown New Hartford! Pages are numbered and are viewed through local business windows.
A StoryWalk is a self-guided strolling and reading experience for kids of all ages. Pages of a book are mounted on posters and displayed in order so that participants can follow along and read as they stroll. The StoryWalk concept was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Generously sponsored by the New Hartford Economic Development Commission, American Legion, Turning Point Realty, Anita and Bill Baxter and New Hartford Business Council.
Christine Peyreigne, President and Founder of Christine’s Critters, will bring both birds of prey and reptiles to celebrate both Raptor Month and Reptile Awareness Day (October 21). This is an opportunity to see these amazing creatures up close and learn about the dangers they face in the wild.
It is their mission to educate the public about these majestic birds of prey and the dangers that they face in the wild. Often, the injuries that these birds present with are avoidable if we understand the connection between man and the environment around us. Their reptiles all come to us from the pet trade, so we discuss and teach about responsible exotic pet ownership to try to reduce the number of reptiles and amphibians in rescues in need of new homes.
Christine is a licensed falconer, wildlife rehabilitator for migratory birds and an educator with raptors and reptiles. She rescues injured raptors, rehabilitates and releases those that are able to be released, or finds educational facilities for those deemed non-releasable due to their injuries.
It is their mission to educate the public about these majestic birds of prey and the dangers that they face in the wild. Often, the injuries that these birds present with are avoidable if we understand the connection between man and the environment around us. Their reptiles all come to us from the pet trade, so we discuss and teach about responsible exotic pet ownership to try to reduce the number of reptiles and amphibians in rescues in need of new homes.
Christine is a licensed falconer, wildlife rehabilitator for migratory birds and an educator with raptors and reptiles. She rescues injured raptors, rehabilitates and releases those that are able to be released, or finds educational facilities for those deemed non-releasable due to their injuries.
Join Miss Nicole, Beekley Library’s Children’s Librarian, as she reads the enchanting story of a widow who finds herself in possession of an extraordinary broom after a witch falls into her garden.
Some of Minna Shaw's neighbors don't trust her clever broom. "It's dangerous," they say. But Minna appreciates the broom's help. She enjoys its quiet company. But one day two children get taught a well-deserved lesson by the broom. For her neighbors, this is proof of the broom's evil spirit. Minna is obligated to give up her dear companion.
Some of Minna Shaw's neighbors don't trust her clever broom. "It's dangerous," they say. But Minna appreciates the broom's help. She enjoys its quiet company. But one day two children get taught a well-deserved lesson by the broom. For her neighbors, this is proof of the broom's evil spirit. Minna is obligated to give up her dear companion.
Story Time with
Miss Val
(ages 3 and up)
At your convenience on You Tube
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Join Miss Val for stories and a craft.
Pick up craft kits at the Beekley while supplies last. Email Miss Val at vberlin@beekleylibrary.org for kit availability. YouTube Episodes Episode 1: "Crazy about Camping" Episode 2: "Halloween Hoodwinks" Episode 3: "Thankful for Thanksgiving" Episode 4: "Music is Magic" Episode 5: "Santa's Full of Surprises" Episode 6: "Too Much Snow" Episode 7: "Kitty Kapers" Episode 8: "Let's Celebrate Chinese New Year" Episode 9: "Donkey Dilemmas" Episode 10: "Lucky Leprechauns" Episode 11: "Flying High" |