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Vicki DiSanto-
Children's Librarian 
and
Beth Levine- Library Assistant

Our programs are supported by
Friends of Somers Library
through our patrons' generous contributions.
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polymer clay Gingerbread House TUTORIAL (collab video) - YouTube
Children's Zoom Model Magic  Gingerbread House Art Craft 
     with Wendy Podell
 ages 4 - 12
Date:  Saturday, December 4
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Prior Registration Required to receive the Zoom link.   Register Here. by Dec 2.
   
 
Materials supplied by Somers Library which you will need to pick up by Friday, Dec 3rd. 
 
 * white paper 9x12
 * 1 package of model magic clay
 * 3 small black pipe cleaners
 * 7 circle stickers in assorted flourescent colors
     *1 gingerbread person
 * 1 ziploc bag 7 x 7

Materials you will need to have ready from home.
 * Scissor
 * Glue
 * Markers
 *Small container of water filled halfway
 * Pencil with an eraser
 * 2 pieces of paper towels
 * 1 piece of aluminum foil 2 x 9
 
* An adult will be needed to assist younger children with the workshop. Have  fun and be creative!
Funding for programs provided by
Friends of Somers Library

ZOOM Pajama Story Time!
Tuesdays 6:30-7pm: 
   Sept 28
Oct 5 , 12, 19, 26- CANCELLED FOR OCT 26 
Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30- cancelled for NOV 30
Dec 7, 14

Pre- Registration is required . 
Register here . 
An email with Zoom link will be sent in advance.

Funding provided by the Friends of the Somers Library. 
Sign-up for
'1,000 Books Before Kindergarten'.
You will receive a packet with a reading folder, adult bookmark, child's bookmark, and a sticker for your child.
Read a book (any book!) to your newborn, infant and/or toddler.  One book each night will yield 365 books per year!
Check out books from Somers Library or use your own.
For every 100 books read, come into the library and your child will receive a sticker for 100, 200, 300, etc. books read!
To sign up: call Vicki or Beth to pick up your packet of materials!
 Crafts to Go!

Stop by the Children's Room for a special craft bag to take home each week.  A new craft will be available each Monday.  While Supplies Last. 
 
Start saving those cardboard rolls,  boxes, paper plates and other recyclables.  
No registration necessary.

Funding for this program provided by Friends of Somers Library
Looking for something to read?
Somers Library offers a variety of
literacy resources for families. 
 
Vicki and Beth are here to help you select books and arrange for curbside pickup.
Call or use this curbside pick up form to submit your requests. 
 
For reading recommendations, click on the links below: 
Caldecott Award Winners
Newbery Award Winners
Picture Books With Longer Text
Social Emotional Books
If You Like DIARY OF A WIMPY KID...
If You Like PERCY JACKSON...
If You Like HISTORICAL FICTION...
 
sunWinter Solstice Celebration
Tuesday, December 21
at 3:30-4:15 pm
Best for ages 4-9 years
 
Celebrate the sun and the return of longer days! Join Doris Jane Smith via Zoom and listen to stories honoring the sun.  Make an orange and clove pomander *  that will enhance your home with its beautiful scent for the rest of the winter.   

Register here to receive the link to participate in this program.  *Materials needed for this program are one orange and a handful of whole cloves on hand at home.  
 
Funding for programs is provided by the Friends of Somers Library

 
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