NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A number of free and engaging programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children are being offered at the Main New Rochelle Public Library and the Huguenot Children’s Library (HCL) this fall. Participation is drop-in, on a first-come, first-served basis. The programs are made possible by the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library and the Partnership for the Huguenot Children’s Library.
Baby Steps, a half-hour session for newborns – 18 months and their parent or caregiver, provides early socialization through music, movement and finger games. It will be held on Saturdays, September 27 through December (no session on November 22nd), from 10:00 am – 10:30 at the Main Library, and from 11:30 – 12:00 noon at HCL.
Music and Movement with Nora Maher, for children ages 12 months to 35 months, meets Tuesdays, September 23 through October 28, from 10:00 am – 10:30 am at the Main Library, and from 11:30 am – 12:00 noon at HCL. The fun-filled introduction to songs, finger-plays and games is on a drop-in basis.
Nursery Rhyme Time, a joyful blend of stories, songs and finger plays for children ages 12 months to 24 months and their parent or caregiver, is held on a drop-in basis at the Main Library every Friday, October 3 – November 21, from 9:30 – 9:50 am, and at HCL every Monday, September 22 – November 17 (except October 13), from 10:30 – 10:50 am.
Toddler Time, lively drop-in sessions engaging 2-year old children and their parent or caregiver in music and games, meets at the Main Library every Friday, October 3 – November 21, from 10:30 – 11:00; and at HCL every Wednesday, September 24 – November 19, from 10:30 – 11:00 am.
3, 4, & 5’s Story Time & Craft are drop-in sessions that involve seasonal and picture book themes that inspire fun stories, songs, and a take-home craft for children ages three to five years. Parents may choose one of two sessions at the Main Library: Mondays, September 22 – November 17 (except October 13), from 10:00 – 10:45 am, or Thursdays, October 2 – November 20, from 2:00 – 2:45 pm; or between two sessions at HCL: Tuesdays, September 23– November 18, from 1:30 – 2:15 pm or Thursdays, October 2 – November 20, 10:30 – 11:15 am.
Preschool Fun and Fitness is conducted by the health and fitness team from Montefiore New Rochelle’s WIC Program, and provides children ages 2 – 5 years with a fun-filled hour of movement, games, and healthy eating and lifestyle tips. The sessions will take place in the Meeting Room at the Main Library on Mondays, September 22 through October 27, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Registration is required, by calling 914-637-1677.
Yoga Tots, for children ages 2 – 3 years, is taught by certified yoga instructor Susan Fried, who uses puppets, props and songs to take toddlers on a fun-filled yoga adventure. The sessions will run from Tuesday, November 4 through December 16, from 9:30 am – 10:00 am at the Main Library, and from 11:00 – 11:30 am at HCL.