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.

Preschool Story Time
​with Miss Nicole
(ages 3-5 with caregiver)
Fridays 10:30-11:00 a.m. on Zoom

This program for our preschool-age friends includes stories, songs, dances, and finger plays.  Caregivers will learn about ways to incorporate early literacy into reading and play at home. 

Story Time with
​ Miss Val
​(ages 3 and up)
At your convenience on You Tube 

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" 

Storytime Templates​
leprechaun_template.pdf
File Size: 152 kb
File Type: pdf
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Downtown New Hartford Family Storywalk
When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes
April 16-June 18
When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes is a sweet story that shows young readers how the world transforms from winter to spring. Patience and observation skills are highlighted to show how nature changes over time. 

Read along with the Beekley while taking a stroll through downtown New Hartford! The story begins at Town Hall, moves through Town Center, and ends at Barden Farm Market. Pages are numbered and are viewed through local business windows. 

Generously sponsored by the Economic Development Commission