Children Collections and Programming
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Welcome to the Children's Room on the Ground Floor of the Library. Here you will find all of the Children's materials including fiction and nonfiction books, graphic novels, world language books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, video games, and educational board games. In addition to those items, there are many fun activities for children to do such as a puppet theater, Community Helper costumes, a train table, puzzles, and more. Tanya is the Youth Services Librarian. Check out the upcoming programs that she has designed to educate and entertain children.
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Upcoming Programs
Super Readers Club: Wegmans Cooking with Kids
Awesome Asian Eats
Thursday, April 18th 4:30-5:30 PM, register with the Library
Kids learn to appreciate new foods and flavor while having fun making a variety of Asian-style dishes. First, they'll craft a soy and rice vinegar dip to go with Asian Pot Stickers then Asian Lettuce Wraps with fresh lettuce, colorful chopped veggies and a special soy and sesame oil sauce. They'll finish up by chopping mangoes, pineapples and other fruits for a fresh Asian Fruit slaw. Age 4+
Awesome Asian Eats
Thursday, April 18th 4:30-5:30 PM, register with the Library
Kids learn to appreciate new foods and flavor while having fun making a variety of Asian-style dishes. First, they'll craft a soy and rice vinegar dip to go with Asian Pot Stickers then Asian Lettuce Wraps with fresh lettuce, colorful chopped veggies and a special soy and sesame oil sauce. They'll finish up by chopping mangoes, pineapples and other fruits for a fresh Asian Fruit slaw. Age 4+
Pinwheels Family Connection Event
Saturday, April 27th 10 AM-12 PM, more information here
Event hosted by Child & Family Resources, Inc. and Child Advocacy Center of the Fingerlakes.
This event is free to all parents and their children, who are invited to come participate in crafts, activities and light snacks. We will also plant a pinwheel garden in the library lawn. The activities at this event will focus around the idea that Kindness Matters.
Saturday, April 27th 10 AM-12 PM, more information here
Event hosted by Child & Family Resources, Inc. and Child Advocacy Center of the Fingerlakes.
This event is free to all parents and their children, who are invited to come participate in crafts, activities and light snacks. We will also plant a pinwheel garden in the library lawn. The activities at this event will focus around the idea that Kindness Matters.
Game Day: Board Games
Friday, May 3rd 4:30 PM-5:15 PM, Register here
Ages 6- 10. Join us for a fun afternoon with friends as we play board games and have a snack.
Limited to 12 participants.
Friday, May 3rd 4:30 PM-5:15 PM, Register here
Ages 6- 10. Join us for a fun afternoon with friends as we play board games and have a snack.
Limited to 12 participants.
Story Time with Sheryl
Monday, May 6th 5:30-6:30 PM, register here
Join us for an evening story time with the theme of RAIN. Event is open to ages 3 to 6 and their parents.
Monday, May 6th 5:30-6:30 PM, register here
Join us for an evening story time with the theme of RAIN. Event is open to ages 3 to 6 and their parents.
Ongoing Programs
Toddler Time
This 30-minute interactive program for Toddlers, 18 to 36 months, and their caregivers features stories, finger plays, action rhymes and songs. Mondays from 10:30-11 AM when in session. Click here to register. 
Preschool Storytime
Listen and learn at this program designed for children ages 2-5. Join in the fun with stories, songs, and rhymes led by Tanya, Tuesdays when in session from 10:30-11. Click here to register. |
Super Readers Club
For ages 17 and under, click here to learn more about this program. If you are already a Super Reader, click here for the challenges and tips page. 
1000 Books B4 Kindergarten
For kids 18 months through beginning kindergarten. The goal of this program is to read, very simply, 1000 books before kindergarten. Click here to see how you can get started on this lifelong love of reading and learning. |
Baby Lapsit
Designed for infants-toddlers up to 2 years old and their caregivers. A great way to start the day with a story, a few songs, and ends with free playtime. Wednesdays from 10-10:30 when in session. Click here to register.
Designed for infants-toddlers up to 2 years old and their caregivers. A great way to start the day with a story, a few songs, and ends with free playtime. Wednesdays from 10-10:30 when in session. Click here to register.
Suggest a Purchase
The Children's Room always welcomes support from the community. Fill out our Suggest a Purchase form if you would like to recommend an item for the collection.
Alternatively, if you purchase an item for the library's collection, once it is ordered and processed, you may be the first to check it out! Also, we place a commemorative bookplate in the item(s) to honor the donor.
There are 3 ways to order something for the Children's Room:
The Children's Room always welcomes support from the community. Fill out our Suggest a Purchase form if you would like to recommend an item for the collection.
Alternatively, if you purchase an item for the library's collection, once it is ordered and processed, you may be the first to check it out! Also, we place a commemorative bookplate in the item(s) to honor the donor.
There are 3 ways to order something for the Children's Room:
- Call 315-789-5303 ext. 110 for the Children's Desk
- Email genevacr@pls-net.org
- In person at the Ground Floor Desk
ABCmouse
Available for free only to those physically in the Geneva Library building. ABCmouse.com is the most comprehensive early learning curriculum available online. With more than 3,500 learning activities and 450 lessons for preschool up through early primary grades, this program is free through the library. Click on the image to check it out now. |
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