Kathy Bachor's blog

   With all our recent weather, maybe it's time to come on over to the library for some fun activities during winter break. (Please note: programs with asterisk (*) require registration, which is now open.) On Tuesday February 19th, kids in grades 1 - 5 can celebrate Chinese New Year* at 1:30pm.  Then, we're traveling to outer space in the Starlab* - 6pm for grades K - 3, 7pm for grades 4-6.  On Wednesday, there are still openings for Baby Love* at 10am.

   No library card or registration needed !

Come on down to the historic Congers Train Station for some fun stories and songs!  This program will be presented on Wednesdays at 10:00am in two 6-week sessions.  The first session runs from January 9 - February 13.  The second session runs April 3 - May 8.  Everyone is welcome to attend just one week, or every week that's convenient for your family. There is plenty of parking and restrooms are available.  Bring a mat to sit on and a grownup!  There are chairs for big people.  All Aboard! Storytime is geared for children ages 3+ and lasts 30 - 40 minutes.  See you at the Station!

Maybe yours!  Tired of viewing those same old cartoon DVDs again and again?  Sitting in front of the game system fighting the aliens getting old?  We have a huge selection in the children's DVD section covering topics from home safety to how the rides at Disney World work.  Among our collection of more than 350 titles are several series.  We all love Bill Nye the Science Guy's way of introducing complex topics to young viewers using humor and sight gags.  Families of the World series shows the traditional cultures of many countries, each with its own DVD.  We have recently added Families of Guatemala, Families of Russia, and Families of Israel.  The titles in this series that we don't own in our collection can be borrowed through inter-library loan and picked up right here for your convenience.  Another excellent series is Global Wonders, which shows a culturally-diverse group of young friends how their traditions have impacted the arts, sciences, etc.  For more adventure, take a look at

Beginning January 2013, we must limit admission to children's programs in the Meeting Room to one adult per child.  We have had to turn away more and more disappointed children over the past few months since the room has been at full capacity.  All adults must show their New City or West Nyack Library cards at the door.  We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation so that more children can enjoy their programs!

Can't you hear that whistle blowin' - rise up so early in the morn - well, not so early, really.  10 a.m. isn't early for children ages 3+ who'd like to come on in and hear some stories.  All Aboard! Storytime is back at the Congers Train Station in October, but we've moved to Wednesdays now.  There will be sessions on October 3, 10, (no session on October 17) October 24 and a special spooky edition on October 31~  Also, we'll  be meeting November 14 & 21 (no session November 7).  Don't forget to bring a grown-up and a mat to sit on.  There's plenty of parking and chairs are on-site for the grown-ups.  No registration necessary - come to one session or all.  See you soon!  And be sure to wear a costume if you'd like to on Halloween!