Storytime is a special and important part of childhood… Reading or listening to a story is an opportunity for children to look, listen, and think about their world. Research shows that early reading is an important building block for future learning, but it isn’t the only one. Imaginative and interactive play are also key to the development of literacy. Play gives children the opportunity to use new words, act out scenes, and solve problems creatively and imaginatively.
We champion literacy and support families in raising lifelong learners by being a source of new and exciting books to inspire your children, as well as a destination to hear stories told and to experience them with others… But did you know that we are also now a destination for interactive and imaginative play? With many thanks to the Greenburgh Library Guild, and their sponsorship in renovating our Children’s Library last year, our spaces have been enhanced with a light table, building blocks, reading nooks, and new play areas. Our Children’s Library has also added several unique items and services that will expand your children’s opportunity for reading, play, and learning (inside and outside the library!).
There are so many exciting things happening in the Children’s Library, we’ve dedicated this month’s newsletter exclusively to what we offer for little ones. If you have children in your life, take a look and see what’s happening here, we guarantee you’ll discover something that will inspire young readers!
GPL Hours:
Monday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Staff Picks: Children's Books
Gabriela: An American Girl Doll
Gabriela is an American Girl doll that you can borrow from our Children’s Room (complete with her own “Gabriela” American Girl book, case and ensemble). But Gabriela needs more friends. If you have an American Girl doll that you no longer play with, please consider letting her join our staff. We will take good care of her and make sure she has a fun time with our patrons. Please contact us at 914-721-8227 or email us at [email protected]. We look forward to meeting your girls.
Do you have technology connected kids? Are you looking to get more qualityinto their screen time diet? Our Children’s Library can help!
Thanks to the generosity of theGreenburgh Library Guild, the Children’s Library has four Apple iPad stations for kids to safely explore- and each device has been preloaded with librarian-approved apps and games. On your next visit to the Children’s Library, stop by the iPad stations for a little screen time!
Your children can also take the fun and learning home by checking out aLaunchpad. Supported by theFriends of the Greenburgh Library, Launchpads are durable tablets (with a cushioned cover!) that are
pre-loaded with developmentally appropriate themes, games and content to be checked out! They are available for age groups 3-5, 5-7, and 8-10 years old. Stop by the Children’s Library Information Desk to pick one out.
An online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games and teacher resources for libraries. TumbleBooks is also available in Spanish:
