YOUTH PROGRAMS

Here at Bushnell-Sage Library we understand children. They are naturally curious and learn through a variety of methods. We offer an array of opportunities to play, read, and become the successful learners they need to be, all in a playful, relaxing environment. Come hang out with us, or join one of our ongoing programs designed to pique their interest. Please review our child policy and contact us with any questions.

SUMMER READING: READ, RENEW, REPEAT

Summer is coming, and that means Summer Reading!

In coordination with iRead, this summer’s theme is Read, Renew, Repeat. We’ll be focusing on conservation and environmentalism while encouraging our curiosity and expanding our imaginations!

Sign ups start June 4th for both pre-readers and independent readers. This year we are, once again, reading to raise money for local organizations.

We officially kick off the summer on Friday, June 28th with storyteller and musician, Davis Bates. Later in the afternoon we’ll host Wicked Fun Games for an ages 10+ escape room.

Sign up for our Youth email newsletter below to get information about Summer Reading and summer programs right in your inbox.

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN®

It’s official! The Bushnell-Sage Library has launched
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten®!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten® is a reading program designed to expose young children to as many books as possible while they are squishy, squishy little sponges. It sounds like a lot of books, and it is, but it goes quick! One bedtime story per night will have you wrapping up in just over 3 years. Re-reads count! Books a relative or a teacher reads to you child? Also counts! This is a fun way to track progress and stay motivated to keep sharing books with your child.

Sign up in person at the library!

ONGOING PROGRAMS

SOUTH BERKSHIRE KIDS

LEGO CONSTRUCTION ZONE

LEGO® Construction Zone! 
Spring session begins February 8 and runs through May 23.

Spaces are limited. Please sign up.

Due to the popularity of this program, and our limited LEGO resources, if your child is signed up and does not attend for three consecutive weeks, they will be removed from the sign-up and their build will be disassembled. You can sign them up again at any time, space permitting.

LEGO® Construction Zone is for grades K-8.
Kids under 12 must have a parent or guardian on library premises. Kids under 6 must have a parent or guardian stay with them for the duration of the program.

Please do not bring LEGO® bricks from home.

READ TO A DOG with Canine Link Therapy Dogs

In partnership with Canine Link Therapy Dogs, Bushnell-Sage Library is excited to offer Read to a Dog!

This program offers readers an opportunity to practice their reading skills with a totally non-judgemental listener.

Sign up for 15-minute reading sessions.

This program is for readers K - 5. A guardian must be present.
UPCOMING DATES & TEAMS
APRIL 5 - TBD
APRIL 12 - Leslie and Camper
APRIL 26 - TBD
MAY 3 - TBD
MAY 10 - Jane and Java Joe
MAY 17 - Leslie and Camper
MAY 24 - Jane and Java Joe
MAY 31 - TBD
JUNE 7 - Jane and Java Joe

Do you know a youth artist that would like to show their work in our space? Download the application below. Drop it off at the library, or email it to our Children’s Program Coordinator, Stefanie, at sdangelo@cwmars.org
Our space is open to all levels of artistic ability. Scribbles on newspaper? It’s art! Crayon drawings? Art! Fingerpainting? Definitely art.
For more information, download our info brochure.

Monthly StoryWalk®

OUR StoryWalk® will return in the spring!

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson

Bushnell-Sage Library StoryWalk® is provided by South Berkshire Kids!

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