Wednesdays
4 - 5 PM
January 21 Register 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 PM
February 18 Register 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 PM
March 18 Register 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 PM
Dog Bite Prevention Presentation
Sunday, January 11
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Ages 5 and up
Saturday, January 17 (Snow date January 24)
Ages 4-8+ (Adults welcome too)
Pat Schories is a children's book author and illustrator, and is most well-known for her illustrations of Biscuit The Little Puppy, the first in a series of "I Can Read" books written by Alyssa Capucilli.
Pat will talk about how a book is created and will bring and show sketches, a book dummy, finished art, and a printer's proof. Pat will finish up with a sketch and Q&A. Her presentation is aimed toward children ages 4-8, but older children and even adults enjoy the presentation!
Stories Songs and Art in Spanish With Mariel
Sunday, January 25
11:00-11:45 AM
Ages 4-7
Registration required here.
In "Stories, Songs and Art in Spanish", Mariel weaves together music, language, and art to create playful spaces where children explore Spanish through imagination and creativity.
About Mariel Sol
Mariel Sol is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and musician born and raised in Buenos Aires, who found her home in the Hudson Valley. She has worked for many years as a director, teacher and songleader in bilingual educational programs for children, teens, and adults.
"The Carrot Salesman" Puppet Show with Brad Shur
Saturday, January 31
11:00-11:35 AM
Geared to children 5 and under, but all are welcome!
Free event
No registration required
Join Mr. Bunny, a door-to-door vegetable salesman, as he journeys beneath the earth, into the sea, and even to outer space in search of carrot customers. Will he ever sell enough to please his boss? Or will his new friends teach him a valuable lesson about being true to himself?
Puppeteer, puppet builder and arts educator Brad Shur is the founder and lead artist of Paper Heart Puppets. Brad began performing as a student at the Rhode Island School of Design. While earning a degree in film, he was a regular performer at late night puppet slams and with Big Nazo Puppets.
From there, Brad went on to tour nationally with Wood and String Puppet Theatre and Vermont Puppetree. As a freelance puppet builder he created puppets for American Idol, Dolly Parton’s Dollywood amusement park and many theaters and other performers. In 2009, he became the Resident Artist at Puppet Showplace Theater in Brookline, Massachusetts where he served as the lead teaching artist and touring puppeteer for eight years.
Parrots for Peace Program: "Peace Is..."
Saturday, February 7
10:30-11:30 AM
All ages
No registration required.
Join us for a unique and interactive family program featuring Mr. Baby, the beloved parrot from the Parrots for Peace family. This event celebrates kindness, connection, and the meaning of peace.
- Meet Mr. Baby: Our special guest will be introduced by Gareth Hebard, a Kingston High School student and aspiring ornithologist. Visitors will have the chance to meet Mr. Baby up close and take a photo with him.
- Explore “Peace Is…”: Share your ideas about what peace means to you—whether it’s loving your family, caring for nature, or showing kindness to others. Together, we’ll discover how each of us can create peace in our own way.
- Learn the Motto: “May there be peace with Mother Earth and all People, Animals, and Nature.” This guiding principle reminds us that all life is interconnected and worthy of respect.
The Parrots for Peace family has presented programs at United Nations events and major celebrations like Earth Day and Peace Day in Times Square. Their mission is to inspire harmony among people, animals, and the planet.
Music with Miss Amy
Wednesday, February 11
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Register here.
Music and movement class for children up to four years old with caregiver. Class will include movement, beat keeping, song time, instruments, puppets, and lots of fun!
Free class. Space is limited. Registration required.
Gardiner Library children’s librarian, Amy Laber (“Miss Amy”) has been teaching early childhood music classes throughout the Hudson Valley for over 20 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Music Therapy and has also received NYS Certification in Music K-12. With positive energy and a love for her craft, Amy brings a special sense of warmth and patience to all her classes.
Chess Club
Meets first and third Wednesdays
6:30 - 8 PM
Open to all ages and all levels.
Come one, come all! Don't be intimidated we are here to teach and have fun together.
Geocache at the Gardiner Library
Gardiner library has a geocache! A geocache is a container hidden for players to find, and log. Almost like a treasure hunt! To start playing the game go to the geocaching website
https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCA9F4Z
Homeschooling Coop
Meets weekly, beginning September 1st.
11 - 1 PM
All grade levels.
Donations accepted but not required.
R.S.V.P. and get more information by emailing Barbara at barbtaylor1973@aol.com.
Barbara Ziobro will work with students in a variety of topics while incorporating games and mixing in some fun along the way. Barbara is a mom of 2 home-schooled boys and a previous IBMer turned high school equivalency instructor, who now advocates for those in the home-school community.