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.

DISCOVER THE HIDDEN MATH & SCIENCE IN ABSTRACT ART

PRESENTED BY THE FRELINGHUYSEN MORRIS HOUSE & STUDIO

Discover the Hidden Math and Science in Abstract Art
Presented by the Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio

Wednesday, April 23
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Become and “art detective” and look for the hidden science and math in the works of local abstract artists!
Participants in this workshop will investigate abstract art by Suzy Frelinghuysen and her husband George L.K. Miller

Spaces are limited. Please sign up.

This workshop is presented by the Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio. This project has been funded in part by a grant from the Dorothy C. Radgowski Learning Through Women’s Achievement in the Arts Grant Program, provided through the Where Women Made History and the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios programs of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The grant focuses on teaching Art History to grades K-5 with a STEAM component.

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

LEGO CONSTRUCTION ZONE

LEGO® Construction Zone - Spring 2025
Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM
February 13 - May 22

Due to the popularity of this program, 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.

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