***Pick up at the library on Thursday, March 27th from 2 pm to 6 pm***Manatee Appreciation Day Crafts! (Kids of All Ages)March 26th is Manatee Appreciation Day. Let's celebrate these gentle "sea cows" -- who are distant relatives of elephants! -- with fun crafts.In this kit, you will receive:Foam sleeping manatee magnet craftDIY manatee bookmarks…
(ages 7-12) Teatime is a wonderful experience to share with friends. What makes this tea extra special is that it’s just for kids! In this unique teatime class for children we will be joined by Richard Wright, owner of the “The Secret Tea Room”. This program is designed to reveal why good table manners matter…
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Join us as we make glitter jars, stress squishies, and have an evening of relaxation and fun! Snacks will be provided. Grades 6-10 only.Teen Night: Glitter Jars!This event is for our friends in grades 6-10Held in the library AFTER closing, so we have the whole building to ourselves!We will be making glitter jars and stress…
The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…
The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…
Take a trip through space in the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium exploring everything from the mysteries of the moon and the search for life beyond Earth, to the stories that shape our stars.
(ages 5-10) Starting your own vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers from seeds is easier than you think—and a lot of fun too! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to grow peppers, tomatoes, sugar snap peas, and more! Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35 Member registration begins on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 9:00 am; Non-Member…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory.…
Inspired by Rembrandt, Warhol, Klimt, Demuth, young artists will free draw or paint then use gold leaf or metallics with glue to “wash” over the work.
Earn the Scouts BSA Pulp and Paper Merit Badge!Pre-requisites: #6, #7e, #8. These should be completed prior to the in-person class, and we will review and discuss during class. Make sure to bring supporting documentation.Taught by our certified merit badge counselors, who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts must bring a blue card signed by their…
