New Rochelle Library Has Your Kids' Winter Holiday Week Booked

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Time away from the classroom doesn't have to mean too much screen time, thanks to our friends at the New Rochelle Public Library.

The main branch of the New Rochelle Public Library is offering a full slate of free programs for children during the December New Rochelle school holiday break, from December 27 - 30. The programs are provided in partnership with The Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library and the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District.

"Our vacation week programs provide children and their families with entertaining and fun activities that complement the wonderful resources the Library offers year round," Library Director Tom Geoffino said. "We are continually adding new programs and resources to enhance our patron’s experience, and create a place where members across our community can gather, connect, learn and have fun in a warm and welcoming environment."

On Tuesday, December 27, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., children ages 3-8 and their caregivers are invited to drop in and create end-of-the-year holiday cheer decorations in the library's Winter Ornament Making workshop. Later that day, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., children ages 5-12 years will be able to build their own candy home with sweets & treats in the Gingerbread House Workshop.

On Wednesday, December 28, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Snow Buddies Puppet Fun will delight children ages 2-5 and their caregivers with a winter wonderland of animal friends in a special snow-themed puppet performance. Craft time immediately follows where kids will create their own puppet snow creatures. From 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m., kids 5-12 will witness amazing feats of chemistry as all sorts of spectacular reactions are explored in Mad Science’s "Spin, Pop...Boom" performance. The audience will be amazed at demonstrations releasing genies from bottles and spewing massive columns of foam.

On Thursday, December 29, from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., children ages 2-5 years are invited to sing and dance with award-winning children’s songwriter, recording artist and performer, Zev Haber. At 2 p.m., children ages 2-12 are invited to a free-build LEGO Block Party. Larger Duplo building blocks will also be provided for smaller children.

On Friday, December 30, at 10:30 a.m., Family Movie Day will take place. The library will be showing The Bad Guys (rated PG, 100 minutes). The infamous Bad Guys find their lives of crime coming to an end but are determined to avoid imprisonment by boosting their public image.

"Our Downtown merchants are always pleased to welcome our children, friends and families especially during vacation week,” said Karel Littman, Executive Director, New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District. "After you have fun at the Library, come walk the StoryWalk and then have a meal, see a movie and run around the park," said Littman.

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All programs are free of charge and first come, first served. All programs take place at the Main Branch of the New Rochelle Public Library, located at 1 Library Plaza in New Rochelle.

Find out more about the New Rochelle Public Library on their website.