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Welcome to our Children’s page! We are so glad you have stopped by for a visit. We have a lot going on for you to participate in! Check LibraryCalendar for dates and details and, where indicated, register for youth and family programming. 

    • Preschool Storytimes for children ages 2-5 will be held on most Tuesday mornings at 10:00. 
    • Library Tots for babies 0-30 months will be held on most Thursday mornings at 10:00. 
    • On weekends and school breaks, the library offers exciting, fun and educational programs for a variety of ages and interests.  
    • The library offers a variety of summer activities for all ages at the library and out in the community as part of the Summer Adventure @ the Voorpl
    • The youth services librarians provide outreach programs and services for the school district and educational organizations. 
    • The librarians and library staff continually collaborate with the school district and teachers to partner on community-wide initiatives and to enhance the learning experience of the Voorheesville students.
  • The youth services team is here for you! If you have any questions, please email Gail Brown, Head of Youth and Family Services, at kids@voorpl.org.
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LINK TO CALENDAR PROGRAM REGISTRATION

One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten

How can my child sign up? 

  • Come to the Information Desk at the library and ask to sign up for the program.  
  • When you have filled in your contact information on the registration slip, the staff member will give you a folder. This folder will contain valuable information about the program, facts about the benefits of reading to and with your child, bookmarks, and a coloring sheet.  
  • Start reading, keeping track of the books you have read. 
  • One book read ten times counts as ten books. 

This is a very reachable goal! 

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytimes 

Tuesdays at 10 am – 11 am

• February 18        Getting Dressed
• February 25        Friendship Fun
• March 11            Green is Great
• March 18            March Mice
• March 25            Hello Spring
• April 8                 April Showers
• April 15               Bunny Hop!
• April 22               Earth Day!
• April 29               Count ‘Em Up, Number Fun!
 

Enjoy an interactive, theme-based, multi-age storytime with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity. Children ages 2-5 with caregiver(s). No registration required.

Weather-related library closings are updated on our website and phone. In the event that the VCSD delays opening or closes due to inclement weather, morning programs will be canceled. 

Library Tots

Library Tots

Library Tots 

Thursdays from 10 am to 10:45 am

February  20, 27

March 6, 13, 20, 27

April 3, 10, 17, 24

10:00 am – 10:45 am

Let’s get together for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, books & toys. Babies ages 0-30 months w/caregiver(s). No registration required. 

Weather-related library closings are updated on our website and phone. In the event that the VCSD delays opening or closes due to inclement weather, morning programs will be canceled.

 

All Aboard the Story Train

All Aboard the Storytrain

All Aboard the Story Train 

Saturday, March 8

Saturday, April 12

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for a sensory-friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, dance, and play! Ages 3-7 with caregiver(s). Please register for each.

Voorheesville Public Library’s
Gail Brown
named Public Librarian of the Year 2021
by New York State Library Association

Voorheesville Public Library is proud to announce that Gail Brown, Head of Youth and Family Services, was named Public Librarian of the Year by the New York State Library Association. The award was presented at the NYLA Annual Conference in Syracuse, NY on Friday, November 5th.

“Gail Brown’s dedication to provide meaningful programs to the children and families we serve throughout the COVID pandemic was definitely a major factor in NYLA’s decision,” said Library Director, Sarah Clark. “She’s a tireless advocate for the library, forging community partnerships that benefit patrons of all ages.”

“Gail goes above and beyond to create learning opportunities for our staff and students. Voorheesville Central School District is lucky to have Gail supporting our students and district,” shared Frank Macri, School Superintendent.

This award is the second for Brown and the library this year. In June, Voorheesville Public Library was awarded the Upper Hudson Library System’s Program of the Year Award for Children and Families for the 2020 Nursery Rhyme & Fairy Tale Adventure Drive -Through.