Social Distancing Book Group: Neverwhere

Zoom Rye

.Join our first virtual book discussion group with the community and Rye librarians! Our selections are chosen from the Westchester Library System's digital offerings and our meeting are held virtually on Zoom. A great opportunity for connection and conversation about great books!Our next title is "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman. It is available on Hoopla.We will...

STEM Superheroes: Chris Hadfield, How Astronauts Live on the ISS Grades 3-5

Zoom Rye

.Learn about astronaut, Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to live onboard the International Space Station. Discover what it’s like to live in space and the challenges astronauts have when preparing and eating food in a mircrogravity environment. **Attending this event will earn you points in our Summer Reading Program!** This program is designed for kids entering grades...

STEM Ever After: Building Emerald City Grades K-2

Zoom Rye

.An introduction to architecture and city planning that encourages collaboration. Early learners will brainstorm what goes into planning an urban site and will each take a role as architect to create their own building that will become part of the new modern Emerald City. **Attending this event will earn you points in our Summer Reading Program!** Paper,...

Game Concept Art: Villains

Zoom Rye

Work with digital artist and video game designer Laura Spreitzer and learn the basics of how to design your own villain! Whether it's a human or fantastical race or monster for your comic, game, or purely your own entertainment, Laura has lots of experience teaching artists of all abilities how to express themselves.This event is...

Coding Camp Grades 3-5: Create Your Own Maze with Kodable

Zoom Rye

.DO BEFORE CLASS! Using some of the things we learned together last week, we will be building our own mazes in Kodable. Learn how to use sequence, conditions, loops, and functions to make your maze. Prepare your maze (or mazes!) at home. When we meet in class, we will share our creations and play each...

Coding Camp Grades 1&2: Create Your Own Maze with Kodable

Zoom Rye

.DO BEFORE CLASS! Using some of the things we learned together last week, we will be building our own mazes in Kodable. Learn how to use sequence, conditions, loops, and functions to make your maze. Prepare your maze (or mazes!) at home. When we meet in class, we will share our creations and play each...

Cooking with Kids! S’Mores Bars

Zoom Rye

.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...

Rye Dish : Cookbook Discussion Group The Salty Marshmallow

Zoom Rye

.Join a new, virtual cookbook and food discussion group! Pick a recipe (or two!), prepare it at home, and join in with the group to talk about it. 7/28 we will use recipes from The Salty Marshmallow, which features "quick and easy recipes for the everyday cook." Try a dinner, dessert, or a one pot meal!Register...

Girls Who Code

Zoom Rye

.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...

Sunday Funday with Graham Clarke

Zoom Rye

.Join us Sundays during the summer for a wacky, fun time with Graham Clarke! We will dance and sing together (virtually) so put on your dancing pants.  This event will be held via Zoom. Please register here to receive the Zoom information.

Social Distancing Book Group: Don’t You Forget About Me

Zoom Rye

.Join our first virtual book discussion group with the community and Rye librarians! Our selections are chosen from the Westchester Library System's digital offerings and our meeting are held virtually on Zoom. A great opportunity for connection and conversation about great books!Our next title is "Don't You Forget About Me" by Mhairi McFarlane. It is available...

STEM Superheroes: Jacques Cousteau, Under the Sea Grades 3-5

Zoom Rye

.Discover a whole new world through the eyes of a Marine Biologist and explore the world's oceans to learn more about our friends who live under the sea! **Attending this event will earn you points in our Summer Reading Program!** This program is designed for kids entering grades 3-5 in September 2020. Please register with an email you...