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Week of Events
RFRR Community Story Telling Hour
.Share your stories in our virtual Story Telling Competition, ala National Public Radio Hours, The Moth.A wonderful opportunity for out community to come together to share their life experience and to celebrate the bonds that connect us.FOR ALL AGES!Program led by Rory SchollRory Scholl is a storyteller and comic whose humorous essay Black Sheep was the number […]
Makerspace Mondays
Makerspace Mondays
Makerspace Mondays are now Take and Make Mondays! Since our Makerspace is currently unavailable for use to the public, we are bringing the Makerspace to you! We will be preparing take home Makerspace kits for you to grab from the library for free! Sign up ahead of time on our reservation page to request your kit and arrange a pickup […]
Teen Maker Kits
Teen Maker Kits
We will be preparing take home Makerspace and STEAM kits for you to grab from the library for free! Sign up ahead of time on our reservation page to request your kit and arrange a pickup time at our outdoor curbside pickup table. Contact: Sarah Prosser : [email protected]
Water Cycle in a Bag with SUEZ Water Grades K-2
Water Cycle in a Bag with SUEZ Water Grades K-2
.Why does it rain? How do clouds form? Children will create a "water cycle in a bag" to emulate the water cycle. Watch what happens when the bag is hung in a sunny window! Make sure you register to receive an instructions sheet with materials needed to make your very own water cycle in a […]
Water Cycle in a Bag with SUEZ Water Grades 3-5
Water Cycle in a Bag with SUEZ Water Grades 3-5
.Why does it rain? How do clouds form? Children will create a "water cycle in a bag" to emulate the water cycle. Watch what happens when the bag is hung in a sunny window! Make sure you register to receive an instructions sheet with materials needed to make your very own water cycle in a […]
Music and Movement with Chloe-Live On Zoom!
Music and Movement with Chloe-Live On Zoom!
.NEW AND IMPROVED!Join Chloe LIVE on Zoom every Tuesday morning at 10:15 for a fun class filled with singing, movement, and signing! Chloe is so excited to see all of her friends very soon! Register for the class here!
Adult Writing Group
Adult Writing Group
.All writers of any skill level are welcome to join this intrepid group!This week's prompts:- write a scathing review of a classic book- what is public, and what is private? What should be public and what should be private? What do these terms mean now?- describe in detail the most boring thing imaginable Contact: Sarah Prosser […]
Hour of Code: Code Your Own Adventure
Hour of Code: Code Your Own Adventure
Work with Tara to learn how to create your own "Choose Your Own Adventure" game to challenge your friends! Contact: Sarah Prosser : [email protected]
Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code
.Join this meeting of our Girls Who Code club! All levels of experience are welcome. Clubs help girls see themselves as computer scientists who can help change the world. We cover key concepts in coding, collaborative design and personal strengths. **Attending this event will earn you points in our Summer Reading Program!**Club is currently offered to girls […]
Wiggle Giggle with Dawny Dew – Live on Zoom!
Wiggle Giggle with Dawny Dew – Live on Zoom!
.NEW AND IMPROVED!Join Dawny Dew LIVE on Zoom every Wednesday for Wiggle Giggle Time! We will sing and dance together from our homes. Dawny Dew can't wait to see all of your smiling faces! Register for the class here!
Cooking with Kids! Cheeseburger Cups
Cooking with Kids! Cheeseburger Cups
.Are you in need of some food inspiration? Get the whole family involved in the kitchen with this new kid-friendly cooking program! Gather together with a handful of simple ingredients and get ready to create a tasty snack together with children's librarian Ms. Lisa. Every week we will post a new recipe and meet on Zoom to learn how […]
Virtual Knitting Group
Virtual Knitting Group
. Open to knitters, crocheters, and makers of all kinds! Join Tara and Sarah and our group of creators from around the country over Google Meetings as we work on projects and chat about life (and our animals a lot of the time). Contact: Sarah Prosser : 845-402-8248 : [email protected]
Tales for Tots
Tales for Tots
.Join Granny Jean every Thursday morning for a virtual Tales for Tots storytime! Enjoy all your favorite songs, nursery rhymes, and books together from the comfort of your own home. To view the weekly video, visit www.ryelibrary.org/tales!
(closed) Teen D&D
(closed) Teen D&D
This campaign is currently closed, if you're interested in joining a campaign, please email Sarah and she'll help find you one! Contact: Sarah Prosser : 845-402-8248 : [email protected]
Summer Storytime with Dawny Dew
Summer Storytime with Dawny Dew
.Celebrate summer with storytimes at the Rye Town Park Pavillion. Songs and stories of parks, nature, sunshine, oceans, and beaches will be told and sung by Dawny Dew.Rye Town Park parking fees apply.
Story Time with Ms. Sam! – baby time
Story Time with Ms. Sam! – baby time
.Join Ms. Sam for some entertaining and engaging stories for babies (10 am) and Toddlers+ (11:30 am) as she goes FB live!
Story Time with Ms. Sam! – toddler time
Story Time with Ms. Sam! – toddler time
.Join Ms. Sam for some entertaining and engaging stories for babies (10 am) and Toddlers+ (11:30 am) as she goes FB live!
Teen Take and Make: DIY Dragon Eggs!
Teen Take and Make: DIY Dragon Eggs!
Inspired by the eggs as seen on Game of Thrones, create your own dragon eggs! Learn about how eggs incubate as well. ---------Reserve your kit by making a curb-side pick up appointment! (Be sure to include which kit you're signing up for in the comments) Contact: Sarah Prosser : [email protected]
Crafty Saturdays: Take and Make!
Crafty Saturdays: Take and Make!
Spend your weekend crafting with the Rye Free Reading Room! Every week we will have Take and Make Craft Kits available for you to pick up at our curbside station. Bring it home and have fun! Make sure you post some pictures of your creations and tag us on social media! Please visit our Reservation Page to register for […]
Baby-wearing dance class
Baby-wearing dance class
.Join Ms. Sam, a GroovaRoo babywearing dance instructor (in-training) on Zoom for a private babywearing dance class. Wear comfy clothes and your favorite carrier (stretchy wrap, meh-dai or soft-structured carriers are recommended). Baby will be facing-in during class. Don't forget your water! Register to receive Zoom link. Contact: Samantha Mairson : 9142313162 : [email protected]
Baby-wearing dance class
Baby-wearing dance class
.Join Ms. Sam, a GroovaRoo babywearing dance instructor (in-training) on Zoom for a private babywearing dance class. Wear comfy clothes and your favorite babywearing device. Don't forget your water! Register to receive Zoom link, reminders, and invitations to future babywearing dance sessions. Please email us directly ([email protected]) if you would like to be taken off the registration roster. Contact: […]