Big Fun with littleBits

The Library District now offers the Gizmos & Gadgets Invention Kit from littleBits to our future engineers and inventors – come build with us! littleBits is a simple STEAM learning platform that contain electronic building blocks for kids to

play and have fun with. The bits simply snap together with magnets which create easy and safe electronic inventions. Some of the items you can make with the littleBits Gizmos & Gadgets Invention Kit are: Bitbots, Bumperball, an Art Spinner, and Rotolamp. Come see the Star Wars Droid we assembled with the littleBits Droid Inventor Kit! Youngsters in Grades 3-8 are

invited to the Boardman Road Branch Library on Monday, November 5, at 4 pm to build with littleBits. Registration expected at poklib.org.

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Explore at the Library

Back to School = Back to the Library

Not only does September mean ‘Back to School’, it is also National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Children gain a sense of pride when they hold their own library card and are responsible for caring for their selections – why not sign them up today?

The public library is also a wonderful resource to support your children’s academic journey. Help your youngsters understand the benefits of the local library, encourage them to explore, and introduce them to the caring library professionals who are there to help them succeed in school and in life.

Little Read

This fall, the Library District coordinates the NEA Big Read, a community-wide reading program, for the twelfth year. While the adults and teens are reading Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng and American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang, we are offering two great books by Wendy Wan-Long Shang for younger readers. The Great Wall of Lucy Wu is a delightful story of sixth-grader Lucy Wu, an aspiring basketball star and interior designer (grades3-6). In The Way Home Looks Now, 12 year old Peter Lee and his father build a Little League team from neighborhood misfits (grades 5-8). Both books are available at the library.

Libraries are

STEAM Powered!

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics…but don’t tell the kids…they just think it’s fun! Public libraries across the nation are incorporating STEAM-focused programming for all ages, opening doors for kids to learn through play and creative building opportunities.

In a 2015 article on creating a community of tinkerers, Meredith Farkas writes “Children are naturally creative, so programs like this are rarely a tough sell. The challenge is to develop a culture that sees this sort of tinkering and creation as a lifelong pursuit. By providing tools and programming tied to STEM…libraries can play a vital role in fostering creativity, curiosity, and a community of tinkerers.”

At the Library District, you’ll find opportunities for elementary students to make a robotic hand and learn basic robotics with Lego WeDo. There are also programs for kids to explore machine works and physics by building a catapult and a moving sculpture. IBM volunteers regularly teach video game design at the library and teens learn computer coding. This fall we are offering a new series of technology-based programs in Spanish as well.

Balloon CreationsWednesday, September 19, 4-4:45 pmTry twisting a balloon into fun shapes! Grades 2-6.

Pokémon ClubMonday, September 24, 4-4:45 pmGet together and discuss everything Pokémon. If you have your own trading cards, bring them to learn the basics of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). Not up for the TCG? Then let’s play other Pokémon games. Games are available for all skill levels. Grades K-8.

Hootastic Pinecone Owls!Thursday, October 11, 4-4:45 pmLet’s make cute owls out of pinecones! Grades K-5.

Scratch Away Fall LeavesWednesday, October 17, 4-4:45 pmScratch away the black paint to reveal

colors underneath! Create your own message or design. Grades K-3.

Traditional Chinese Calligraphy Thursday, October 18, 4-4:45 pmAn introduction to the centuries old art form of Chinese calligraphy with instructor Catherine Shih. Learn the history and meaning behind these elegant brush strokes and try your hand at this cool art form. Grades 4-8.

Introducing LittleBits: Building Blocks that Blink, Beep and Teach Monday, November 5, 4-4:45 pmLearn easy electronics and circuitry for our littlest engineers. We will explore with littleBits Gizmos & Gadgets Kits. To learn more about littleBits, visit littlebits.com Grades 3-8.

Robotic Hand from CardboardThursday, November 8, 4-4:45 pmHave some fun with a cardboard robotic hand that you make yourself! Grades 3-6.

Candy Sushi MakingThursday, September 20, 4-4:45 pm

Make some delicious candy sushi using rice treats and other fun ingredients! Grades K-5.

Fun with Lego WeDoTuesday, September 25, 4-4:45 pmWelcome to robotics! Learn how to build LEGO models featuring working motors and sensors, and program the model to move! Grades 4-8.

Edible SoilThursday, September 27, 4-4:45 pmCome expand your knowledge of the soil profile while making a delicious snack! Grades K-3.

Little R.E.A.DThursday, October 4, 4-4:45 pmRead, Eat, And Discuss! Bring the book you’re currently reading, or your favorite book, to share while enjoying munchies, making friends, and getting ideas of what to read next. Grades 2-5.

Yarn-Wrapped Fall TreeTuesday, Oct 9, 4-4:45 pmMake a beautiful fall foliage tree with yarn. Grades K-3.

Cupcake Wars!Tuesday, Oct 16, 4-4:45 pmPut your cupcake decorating skills to the test! Decorate two different

cupcakes in the following categories: Favorite Book/Character and FREE Choice. All materials will be provided. Get ready for some sweet competition! Grades 2-8.

Minute to Win It!Thursday, October 25, 4-4:45 pmJoin us for hilarious one minute challenges using household items. Prizes. Grades 1-5.

STEM Candy Catapult Challenge!Tuesday, October 30, 4-4:45 pmTime for a Treat Toss! Build a mini catapult and launch candy projectiles with your very own simple machine. Grades K-3.

Twig Star OrnamentsThursday, November 1, 4-4:45 pmJoin us for the fun crafting of twig star ornaments as we foster an appreciation for nature and the great outdoors. Grades 1-5.

Unicorn PuppetsTuesday, Nov 6, 4-4:45 pmCreate a magical unicorn finger puppet. Grades K-5.

Cinnamon Dough DecorationsThursday, November 15, 4-4:45 pmCreate and personalize cinnamon dough decorations that will make your home smell delicious! Grades K-5.

Cardboard AutomataTuesday, November 20, 4-4:45 pmExplore simple machine elements while creating a mechanical sculpture. Grades 3-8.

Gingerbread HousesTuesday, December 4, 4-5 pmBuild your own gingerbread house to take home. All materials supplied. Grades K-5.

Adriance Children & Tweens Boardman Road Children & Tweens

These programs require registration at poklib.org/Events or (845) 485-3445 x 3320. Please check age appropriateness before you register.

These programs require registration at poklib.org/Events or (845) 485-3445 x 3320. Please check age appropriateness before you register.

Weekly Lego ClubTuesdays, September 18- November 27, 4-4:45 pmBring your imaginations and we’ll build from there with LEGO blocks and games. Parents welcome! Grades K-5.

Toy Box Video Game Design ClubTuesdays, September 11-October 30, 4-5 pmJoin IBM volunteers for fun-filled sessions of video game design and problem-solving with the Disney Infinity Toy Box Club. Choose from over a hundred Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars characters to design your own video game in a virtual Toy Box that has over a thousand virtual building toys. Learn about event-driven programming, timers, counters, and loops while designing your own Disney Toy Story. Grades 3-8.

Programación usando una computadora Raspberry PiEste taller es para niños y adultos.Jueves de 6-8 pm

Nov 29: Programación con lenguaje ScratchUtilizando el lenguaje Scratch, usted creará animaciones básicas, controlando el personaje en la pantalla. 8-16 años.

Dec 6: Programación de semáforosUsando una computadora Raspberry Pi, conozca cómo programar las luces de tránsito.8 a adultos.

Dec 13: Programación de un sensor de sonda a distanciaAprenda programación de computadoras y electrónica para medir la distancia de un objeto con sensor. 8 a adultos.

Adriance Memorial Library 93 Market Street, PoughkeepsieMon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pmFri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: 2-5 pmFree parking and easy access off Noxon Street - GPS locator: 22 Noxon Street

Boardman Rd Branch Library 141 Boardman Road, PoughkeepsieMon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pmFri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: Closed

Early Learning For more information visit poklib.org>Events

Weekly Story Times at AdrianceFree parking and easy access is available from the Noxon Street Parking Lot (GPS Locator: 22 Noxon Street). Story times are weekly series. No registration required.

Toddler Time Tues, Sept 18-Nov 27, 10-10:30 amA story time for two-year-olds with books, rhymes, flannel board stories, and music.

Toot & Scoot Tues, Sept 18-Nov 27, 10:30-10:50 amMovement and music program featuring songs, instruments, rhymes, and interactive play for children ages 1-5.

Baby Rhyme & Play Time Wed, Sept 19-Nov 28, 10-10:50 amFeatures songs, rhymes, finger plays, and stories, followed by 30 minutes of play and socialization. Birth to 23 months.

Sensory Lab Thurs, Sept 20-Nov 29, 10-10:30 amSensory and fine motor skills exploration through unique art processes for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Dress for the mess!

TLC-Toddler Learning Center Fri, Sept 21-Nov 30, 10-11 amA program focused on the importance of play featuring toys, books, and

activities for children ages 18-36 months. Community resource professionals available.

PLC-Preschooler Learning Center Story TimeMon, Sept 17-Nov 26, 10-11:30 amWed, Sept 19-Nov 28, 10-11:30 amThurs, Sept 20-Nov 29, 1:30-3 pmBooks, flannel board stories, and music for children ages 3-5, followed by an hour of guided play.

BLC-Bilingual Learning CenterTues, Sept 18-Nov 27, 1:30-3 pmBooks, flannel board stories, and music enhanced with Spanish vocabulary for ages 3-5, followed by an hour of play.

Centro de Aprendizaje BilingueMartes, Sept 18-Nov 27, 1:30-3 pmLibros, historias sobre el fieltro y el tablero de música con la introducción de vocabulario en español para niños de 3 a 5 años, seguido de una hora de juego didáctico guiado.

The Library District supports early literacy through high-quality programs and resources. We’ll help you find the answers you need as you raise the next generation of citizens.

Weekly Story Times at Boardman RoadStory times are weekly series. No registration required except when noted.

Preschool Story TimeMon, Sept 17-Nov 26, 10-10:30 amStories, songs, action rhymes, and small craft for 3-5 year olds. Parents and siblings welcome.

Baby Rhyme & Play TimeTues, Sept 18-Nov 27, 10-10:50 amFeatures songs, rhymes, finger plays, and stories, followed by 30 minutes of play and socialization. Birth to 23 months.

Toddler TimeThurs, Sept 20-Nov 29, 10-10:30 amA story time for two-year-olds featuring books, rhymes, flannel board stories, and music.

Toot & ScootMon, Sept 17-Nov 26, 10:40-11 amThurs, Sept 20-Nov 29, 10:40-11 amMovement and music program featuring songs, instruments, rhymes, and interactive play for children ages 1-5. Space is limited; please register for Monday OR Thursday class at poklib.org/Events.

Welcoming families and children of all ages and abilities to Explore – Discover – Connect!

For these programs, children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.