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.
SING & DANCE HOLIDAY BREAK - 12/24 & 12/31
Sing & Dance with South Berkshire Kids
will resume on January 7th.
YOUTH ART SHOW
Our Annual Youth Art Show is now on display! Stop by during the month of December to check out the amazing artwork, created here at the library, by our young patrons.
YOUTH ART DONATION MATCH
The Youth Art Match is a fundraising vehicle managed by the Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library. A very generous donor has offered to match, dollar for dollar, any donations made specifically to Youth Art programs through the Friends. A Youth Art Match fund has been set up to facilitate such donations.
The support of the Friends has been integral to building the foundation to run the types of programs I dream up here at the library. From providing new tables and storage for the art room, to funding materials and supplies for programs, the Friends have made a lot of our youth programs possible. The Friends support Summer Reading every year, and help to fund outside programs like Wicked Fun Games Escape Room and The Whalemobile.
You can use the button below to donate to the Youth Art Match. Please specify “YOUTH ART MATCH” under Additional Information.
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
EARLY LITERACY PLAY HOUR
Early Literacy Play Hour
Most Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM
Starts November 1st
Please check our calendar for the most accurate scheduling.
Join us in the art studio for Early Literacy Play Hour for opportunities for introduction to literacy, sensory, cognitive, science, math, art, and writing concepts through child-led play. Children can explore several stations with activities that rotate monthly. One session each month will be dedicated to some kind of fun, messy art. No sign-up is necessary. Drop in for a few minutes, or the full hour.
All children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all time while in our art studio.
This program is intended for children ages 5 and under.
LEGO CONSTRUCTION ZONE
LEGO® Construction Zone will return in the new year!
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.
New dates added!
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.
SOUTH BERKSHIRE KIDS
Monthly StoryWalk®
The SEPTEMBER StoryWalk® is Pete the Cat Crayons Rock by Kimberly and James Dean!
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!
Stop inside after you check out the story to grab some crayons, while supplies last. Crayon freebies provided by South Berkshire Kids.
EDUCATIONAL FUN ONLINE
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Food for families
Click here for up to date information.
LIBRARY OF THINGS
4 different ukuleles 1 Cricket violin/fiddle 1 acoustic guitar
1 Orion 4.5” Reflector Telescope 1 10x/30x Stereomicroscope 1 KIL A WATT energy use meter
1 wool winder 1 wool swift Assorted jigsaw puzzles4 different ukuleles
LINK HERE FOR 'LIBRARY OF THINGS'
