Kid’s Corner
At Home Resources, Activities, and Books for Kids
The Library’s Children’s Department has many resources for you and your children when you are at home.
- We are able to answer your Children’s Reference Questions by email. Simply email Miss Jennifer at jsmith@suffernfreelibrary.org.
- Online Resources: Resources for Teens and Children
- Download Children’s eBooks for FREE from Libby
Story Times
Join us for our seasonal weekly story times. Kids enjoy books, singing songs, crafts and more. Newborns through 4 year olds are invited to register in January, June and September. Please note classes fill up fast and space is limited.*
Elementary Explorers
Each month kids will explore new topics using books, crafts, science, technology and more. Programs are held on 1st & 2nd Thursday(Kindergarten-3rd grade). Please check the calendar for more information.
Discovery Zone
Each month kids will explore new topics. Join Miss Jennifer on Thursdays at 2:00.
Open to children 3-5 years of age.
Check out the calendar of events for more information including registration date.
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts for all ages are held each month on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
You can choose to do it virtually on your own time or in the Library at 4:30.
Book Discussions
Kids in grades 2-3 & 4-6 will enjoy meeting with peers to discuss the book of the month. Each group meets every other month at 4:30 on Thursday. Registration dates are noted in the calendar of events. *
Homework Help
Need help with school? The Library has 14 databases including encyclopedias, magazines, atlases, biographies, newspapers, language help, science help…and so much more. Use your Suffern Library card to get started.
Events
Children’s events are generally open to residents of the Suffern Central School District. All registration is done online. Registration for most events begins one week in advance, unless otherwise noted. “Walk-In” events or “Drop-In” events do not require registration. Please call us if you need help with the registration at 845-357-1237.
‘Tween Book Discussion
4th-6th
Thursday, June 15 at 4:30
This month join Miss Barbara to talk about the book “The Indian in the Cupboard” by Banks.
Register now
Join us for a book and fun filled summer.
Have Book Will Travel
We have two great crafts for June.
Father’s Day Shark Magnet and Patriotic Dinosign
Great Reads
We have thousands of books, including the most popular bestsellers! Download them today! If a book is not available, you can place a hold on your favorite titles and you will be notified when they are available to download. These books can be downloaded onto all popular eBook Readers.