Children's Room in the Katonah Village Library

Katonah Village Library 26 Bedford Road Katonah, New York 10536 914-232-3508

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PROGRAMS

SPECIAL PROGRAM

A Conversation with Valerie Tripp…
February 10th, 2012, 4 p.m.

Valerie Tripp
wrote all the books
in the
Felicity, Josefina,
Kit, and Molly series
and three of
the books
in the
Samantha series.

Valerie Tripp, will visit the Library on Friday February 10^th.
Ms. Tripp is the author of all the books in the Felicity, Josephina, Kit and Molly series of American Girl books. She has also written three of the books in the Samantha series.

Ms. Tripp welcomes questions and comments about your favorite American Girl books, where she gets her writing ideas and growing up in the Mt. Kisco/Katonah area. Come and meet her at our reception on Friday February 10^th at 4:00pm. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Bring your American Girl dolls to meet Valerie Tripp, too!

This program is for ages 7 and up.
Registration Required.

Reception/Refreshments @4pm. Book talk/Questions @4:30pm. RSVP- KVL Children’s Room -232-1233 by Feb. 8

FUN FOR FEBRUARY 2012 BREAK!

MOVIE TIME - KiKi's Delivery Service
Wednesday, February 22, 1PM
Come watch an anime tale of magic & adventure by Academy Award winning director Hayao Miyazaki.
All children must be accompanied by parent or caregiver during the entire movie, which runs for 1 hour 45 minutes.
The Children's Room will provide popcorn.

PUPPET SHOW - Jack Tuesday, Private Investigator
Thursday, February 23, 11AM
Children ages 5 & up will enjoy the (semi) original story from Lionheart Puppets, a fun-filled mystery starring favorite storytime characters.
All children must be accompanied by parent or caregiver during the entire movie, which runs for 1 hour 45 minutes. A brief demonstration and Q&A session will follow the performance.

PUZZLEMANIA
Friday, February 21
Join us in the Children's Room and try your hand at our puzzles!
Puzzles for every age group. Game on!

STORYTIME PROGRAMS

NEW!FAMILY STORYTIME on Saturdays in February
Children of all ages along with their parents, grandparents and/or caregivers can join us.
Saturdays at 1PM. February 4, 11, 18, 25

BABY LAP TIME - for infants up to 12 months and caregiver.
MONDAYS at 11AM. Drop in.
Feb 6, 13, 27

MOTHER GOOSE TIME - for 12 months to 30 months and caregiver.
WEDNESDAYS at 11AM. Drop in.
Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

STORIES AND CRAFTS - for ages 3, 4, 5 years old. Drop in.
MONDAYS at 2PM
Feb 6, 13, 27
or
THURSDAYS AT 10:30AM
Feb 2, 9, 16, 23

TODDLER TIME- for ages 2 ½ - 3 ½ years old and caregiver.
Enjoy songs, stories and a craft.
FRIDAYS at 10:30AM- REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
SPACE IS LIMITED
Feb 3, 10, 17, 24

Join Us!

PIZZA AND BOOK CHAT

For 2nd and 3rd graders
Register and pick up your book before our book group!
Book: In Trouble with Teacher by Patricia Demuth
MONDAY, Feb 13^th at 6:30PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

For 4th and 5th graders
Register and pick up your book before our book group!
Book: Aliens on Vacation by Clete Barrett Smith
MONDAY, Feb 6^th at 6:30PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

About the Children's Room

The Children's Department of the Katonah Village Library provides a wide variety of programs for children from infants to upper elementary school age. Story hours are regularly scheduled for lap-sitting babies; Toddler Twos; and for Threes, Fours & Fives. Older children may participate in craft programs and reading programs.

Not to be forgotten is the huge Summer Reading Game for readers and pre-readers which has a different theme every year.

Special events such as live animal programs, author visits, storytellers and puppet shows are scheduled throughout the year.

The Children's Room is home to an astounding collection of dolls in native costumes from all over the world, which were collected by Katonah women in their travels in decades past. Three lighted display cases show off these lovely dolls.

While you're in the Children's Room, please say hello to Tina the Turtle. Tina, a Florida River Cooter, was abandoned on the Library's doorstep in the fall of 1991. Following a "Name the Turtle" contest, Tina took up residence on the Children's Room windowsill. Tina has grown to several times her original size, and has outgrown more than one tank! All of Tina's expenses are covered by contributions from her friends.