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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR CHIILDREN
Sign up for the summer reading incentive program! Look for live interactive virtual game and book events for all ages.
SCHEDULE A (PHONE OR VIDEO) CHAT WITH AMY
Do you miss chatting with Amy about what books you've been reading? Do you want to get some book recommedations? Are you having trouble figuring out how to utilize the library's digital resources? Or do you just want to say hi or show Amy a cool picture you drew? Amy would love to have a phone chat or video chat with you!
Use this form to request a meeting. Do not consider the meeting scheduled until you recieve a confirmation. Amy can't wait to talk to you!!
SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH AMY
ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK emails
SIGN UP TODAY -- Is your family looking for ways to keep the kids from getting bored and to keep them away from their screens? Sign up for our ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK newsletter! You will receive an email with a suggested activity to do that week.
Amy Kaplan is combing the internet (so you don't have to!) to find activities that are engaging, fun, and don't require leaving your house or yard. We send science experiments, games to play around the house, adventures for the yard, and craft/art ideas. We provide ideas that work for a range of ages- from toddlers to preteens.
Did you start subscribing late? Did you get an email about something that looked like fun a few weeks ago, and now finally have the time to do it? Find Previous Activity Emails in our Archives
BOOKLISTS to help you navigate the ebook collections
STORYTIME VIDEOS
Note: This summer we are not filming new storytime videos and only doing live storytimes via Zoom.
SUMMER STORYTIME SCHEDULE
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FOR BABIES/TODDLERS AND CAREGIVERS
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HOOKED ON BOOKS VIDEOS
4 - 7 YR OLDS & CAREGIVERS
New Hooked on Books video posted 5.16.20
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PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES
almost 3s - 5 YR OLDS & CAREGIVERS
New Preschool Storytime video posted 5.28.20
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Dance break! Music from Storytime
Book break! Grab a book & read together.
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Password Protected Videos
The above storytime videos where stories are read aloud are password protected out of respect for the publishers' wishes. These videos are intended for library patrons, rather than the public at large.
Amy is happy to give patrons the password. Email Amy at abgkaplan@gmail.com. Or fill out this quick
STORYTIME PASSWORD REQUEST FORM.
Note that the Babies/Toddlers song videos to the left can simply be played at anytime with no password needed.
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WATCH 2020 VIDEO BOOK TALKS
Each year Briarcliff Manor Public Library and Todd School partner together for a 4th and 5th graders video book talk club. The kids write, film and edit their book talks. The kids are promoting books that they LOVED to other kids! Many books talked about are on the Todd School summer reading list. Watch them to get some ideas for what to read next. Watch booktalks
VIRTUAL READING TO ROVER program
Our therapy dogs are ready to listen online...(and, dog lovers: they look extremely cute on camera!) Read aloud to a trained therapy dog over a ZOOM meeting. Register Now
CHESS CLUB online
We are bringing our chess club online! Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide instruction. However, if your child knows the game and wants to meet online with other kids from Briarcliff to play a game of chess let me know! Please contact Amy Kaplan at abgkaplan@gmail.com.
VIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Please note age groups. Registration is required.
FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 2 - 4*:
find summer scheduled that includes 2 book discussions for the age group here: SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 4* - 6:
find summer scheduled that includes 2 book discussions for the age group here: SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
ONLINE RESOURCES for children only
*Please note that the resources featured on the ebooks, audiobooks, etc. pages include children's materials. The following are online resources that are for children only.
Tumblebooks - With Tumblebooks, the computer will read books aloud to you, or you can opt to read them yourself, while seeing the text and pictures on the creen. There are also some older reader options with large easy to read font. This resource has books in English, Spanish, and French. There is also the Tumblebooks app available for download.
ABC Mouse - Use your library card to check out access to this resource for a 3 week period. Please note spots are limited. If you are not able to "Check Out Account" try again in a few days.
TumbleMath
- Tumblebooks is providing free access to this resource while schools are closed. Find tons of stories that reinforce and teach math concepts. There are also quizzes by grade level. (If it asks you to login, use the username: tumble2020, password: A3b5c6)
Kanopy Kids - Kanopy Kids highlights films and TV series that help children develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem through entertaining and educational videos. Kanopy has partnered with Common Sense Media™ to provide developmentally appropriate age rating for videos on Kanopy Kids. You will need your library card and pin to utilize this resource.
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