The Trove, our children’s library, serves children from birth through 6th grade. See calendar on reverse for event times.Unless otherwise noted, registration is not required, all programs are free, and are funded by the City of White Plains.

(R) = Registration required. Registration opens 1 week before program. Register by phone or in person. Key to How Our Events are Funded (Fr) - Friends of the White Plains Public Library (Fo) - White Plains Library Foundation

Infants through Preschoolers

Please note that Mother Goose Play Time on Mondays and Toddler Tuesdays & Trove Time have moved from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mother Goose is for ages birth UP TO age 2 (24 months). For children ages 2-4, please attend Toddler Tuesdays or Trove Time. Tickets for these programs will be given out starting 30 minutes prior to the start of the program - 10:00am.

Toddler Tuesday An early literacy story and playtime for ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Children and their caregiver will hear stories, play together, and increase their early literacy skills. 10/1

Mother Goose Play Time A half hour of rhymes, songs, and stories that encourage early literacy skills for ages 0-2 with a caregiver. At 11:30 a.m., age-appropriate toys are brought out for a half-hour playtime encouraging socialization skills. 10/7, 21, & 28

Storybook Dancing Steffi Nossen School of Dance presents a creative movement class ages 3-4. Dancers will go on an adventure into a classic storybook and dance their way through the pages. Space is limited. (Fo) 10/9

Stories & Stuff Preschool storytime and craft activity for ages 4-5 without adult. 10/10, 17, & 24

The Trove Events October 2019

FeaturedDay of the Dead Workshop (R)Following ancient traditions, children and their families will make an altar to honor a beloved deceased family member or friend. Families, Grades 2-6. Registration begins 10/1. The workshop will be held on October 11, 18 & 25.

Reading BuddiesPractice reading with a teen Reading Buddy! Reading Buddies will be available to read one-on-one with children in grades 1-5. (Fo) 10/2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

Trove TimeAn early literacy playtime for ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Children and their caregiver will play together, hear stories, and learn about enriching a child’s life. (Fr & Fo) 10/8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29 & 31

Battle of the Books Mock BattleThe Trove and Edge teams will each battle in preparation for the Battle of the Books county-wide event on October 19th. Families, friends, and anyone interested are welcome to come cheer on our teams! 10/16

Families

Alphabet Books & BingoListen to alphabet books and play alphabet bingo. Families, Grades K-2. 10/22

School KidsSTEM BuddiesChildren in grades 1-4 can sign up at the Compass Desk to work on STEM activities in small groups. 10/3, 10, 17, 24, & 31

Minecraft Free PlayChildren in grades 1-6 are invited to use our iPads to play Minecraft or other games. Children can sign up for 15 minutes time slots beginning at 4:00 p.m. If no one is waiting, children may continue using the iPads. 10/7, 21, & 28

Tech TuesdaySTEM activities for grades 1-6. Beginners encouraged. Interested children sign up beginning a half hour before the session starts, 5 minutes before, names will be called in order of signup until program is full. If child is not present at that time, the next child will be called. 10/1: Music Making10/8: Robotics10/15: Minecraft10/22: Hacking 10/29: Digital Gaming

Spooky Movie Festival

Frankenweenie 10/5 The Witches 10/6 Coraline 10/12Hocus Pocus 10/13The Addams Family 10/16The Addams Family Values 10/23Paranorman 10/19Casper 10/20Monster House 10/26Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost 10/27Goosebumps 10/29Pooh’s Heffalump Hallowen Movie 10/30Goosebumps 2 10/30

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