Arlene Sandner's blog

Dig Into Mysteries

Arlene Sandner — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:52:38 +0000

WANTED!

Young detectives needed to find clues, discover evidence and solve crimes. No experience necessary. Mondays, July 8, 15, 22 at 7pm. Must be entering Grades 3 or 4. Registration begins on June 24th.

White Sand, Blue Sea

Arlene Sandner — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:25:42 +0000

Instead of heading home after school on Friday May 10th, how about taking an imaginary trip to the Caribbean through stories, songs and a craft? Registration begins Wednesday April 24th. Open to children in grades 2-4.

March Into Spring Re-scheduled

Arlene Sandner — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:45:50 +0000

MARCH INTO SPRING - Re-scheduled to March 15 at 4pm.

There's still time for kids in grades K-2 to sign up for this after-school story and craft program. Due to our unexpected snow closing on Friday March 8, it has been re-scheduled for this coming Friday March 15 at 4pm. Call to reserve a space!

New!

Arlene Sandner — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:00:12 +0000

We have recently added MUZZY, the award winning multimedia foriegn language program for children, to our database offerings. This is an entertaining and effective way to introduce young children to Spanish, Mandarin, French, and many others. It is also a source of help for children learning English as a second language. You can access MUZZY from home, on this homepage, by clicking on the first item under the RESEARCH TAB....DATABASES. Select the STUDENT tab on the right, and you will find MUZZY listed amongst the other databases so valuable to young learners.

Holidays On The Way

Arlene Sandner — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:53:20 +0000

The recent snowflakes are a reminder that the winter 2012 holiday season really is underway. The Winter Solstice is on December 21, Christmas just weeks away, and the first candle of Hanukkah will be lit on Saturday December 8th, after the Sabbath has ended.

Scrambled States Of America

Arlene Sandner — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:15:57 +0000

Scrambled States Of America

Wednesday Aug. 22 at 10:00 AM. Grades 2-4. Registration required!

Inspired by Laurie Keller's funny book, we'll explore the states through songs, stories & games.

Registration begins WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8th

What's a Tech Petting Zoo???

Arlene Sandner — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:32:04 +0000

Unfortunately, it won't be possible for us to have a room full of adorable farm animals to touch, HOWEVER, we will have a few e-readers and ipods available for children (and their parents) to become fully aquainted with. We will answer your questions, let you touch the equipment, and show you how to use it. We will also explore the Library's Webpage, Databases and Freegal.

Techie Petting Zoo Hours : Monday July 9 and July 23 from 7:30 - 8:30 in The Meeting Room

For Children in Grades 4 and up, and parents.

Raindrops & Rabbits

Arlene Sandner — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:13:08 +0000

No registration necessary!

WEDNESDAY MAY 2, 4:00 PM

Children in grades k-2 are welcome to join us for stories and songs of spring.

Keepers Of The Green

Arlene Sandner — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:04:08 +0000

Wednesday April 18th 3:30 - 5:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE!!

Children in grades 3 & up are invited to drop in and create some earth-friendly crafts. There will also be a visitng artist from the Woodstock area to paint pictures of endangered animals (on faces, if you are willing). Join us for an afternoon of thinking and caring about our planet!

Every Child Ready To Read

Arlene Sandner — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:02:49 +0000

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ! FREE WORKSHOP!

Wednesday January 25 or Thursday January 26 from 10:00 - 11:00 . To register, call 639-5619

or e-mail clarkstownfrclc@gmail.com

You are your child's first teacher. Do you really know HOW to read to them? This research based presentation will explore how to work with your child at home to develop the building blocks of literacy, so that they can enter school with an advantage. Children who start kindergarten with strong pre-reading skills are ready to learn, and to succeed. This free program is made possibile through the generous support of The New City Library, Clarkstown Family Resource Centers and Rockland 21 C.