Mark your calendar for these exciting summer events for children and teens! To see our regular weekly and monthly youth events, please visit our Youth Programs page.
Popcorn Reading: Wednesdays, July 8th through August 5th from 11:00am-12:30pm. Popcorn…You! Join us for an opportunity to catch up on your summer reading and eat some delicious popcorn. Children and teens of all ages are welcome. Drop in. No sign-up required.
Bunnies and Books: Thursdays, July 9th and 23rd and August 6th and 20th from 2:00-3:00pm. Join us at the Hudson Falls Free Library for a story-time and then for an opportunity to learn more about how to take care of and pet bunnies from Hop on Home, a local rabbit rescue! Children and teens of all ages are welcome. Drop in. No sign-up required, although attendance will be limited.
Summer LEGO-Palooza: Fridays, July 10th, 24th and August 7th from 11:00am-12:30pm. We will have LEGO challenges to solve! Join us for Wind Racers, LEGO Mazes, and more. Children and teens of all ages are welcome. Drop in. No sign-up required.
Pre-Teen+ Junk Journal Guild: Saturdays, July 11th and August 8 at 10:45-12:00pm. A guild is defined as “an association of people with similar interests or pursuits.” Due to the popularity of our Pre-Teen+ activity in May, we are introducing a new monthly-ish event. Join us here at the library to meet other lovers of papercraft. Middle schoolers and high schoolers are invited to come make their own Junk Journals!
Pre-Teen+ Stitch Pets: Saturday, July 25th from 10:45am-12:00pm. Middle schoolers and high schoolers are invited to learn some simple sewing and make their own little fabric friends! Join us for some crafty fun.
I Scream for (Homemade) Ice Cream: Friday July 31st from 11:00am-12:30pm and 2:00-3:30pm. Aaaah! Ice cream! Stop by the library to learn how to make ice cream in a Ziploc bag. Learn all about the cool chemical reaction and eat your creation. Children and teens of all ages are welcome. Drop in. No sign-up required, although supplies may be limited.
STEAM Week: August 8th-16th is National Science Week in Australia, which is an opportunity to celebrate “the scientific foundation for all our innovative breakthroughs. It was initiated by the Australian government, which organizes their event every August, to celebrate the impact of science, engineering, math, and technology on the world, as well as recognize the contributions of Australian scientists.” We decided to host our own Science week as well with every day of the week highlighting a different part of the STEAM methodology! Children and teens of all ages are welcome. Drop in. No sign-up required.
Tuesday, August 11th: Science, 1:00-2:30pm
Wednesday, August 12th: Technology, 11:00am-12:30pm
Thursday, August 13th: Engineering, 1:00-2:30pm
Friday, August 14th: Art, 11:00am-12:30pm
Saturday, August 15th: Math, 11:00am-12:30pm