Special Fall Story Time

On Monday, Oct. 19th at 10:30 a.m., the staff of the Victor KinderCare Learning Center will be visiting the library to present a program of fall stories for children ages 2 to 5.

This program is free and open to the public, however due to limited space, registration is required. To register call 585-924-2637.

Due to this special program, Mother Goose Time will not be held this week. Mother Goose Times will resume on Mon. Nov. 2nd at 10:30 a.m.

Family Reading Night

We are pleased to announce the kick-off of a new monthly program at the library called Family Reading Night. Each month we will be holding a special program for children and their parents that will allow them to spend an hour together sharing different kinds of fun activities focused on books and reading.

This month's program is co-sponsored by the Victor Kumon Math and Reading Center and will be held on Wed. Sept. 30th from 7-8pm in the library's Malone Meeting Room. The program is designed for kids in grades K-3 and their parents. We will be playing a variety of games and doing activities that will encourage reading and help sharpen reading skills.

Due to limited space, registration is required for this program. To register for the program visit the library or call 585-924-2637.

Fall Story Time Programs

With the start of school right around the corner, the beginning of the fall children's programs here at the library can't be far behind!

We have something planned for everyone this fall. Here's what's happening:

Mother Goose Time: Our lap-sit program for babies 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers. It is held on Monday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30. The fall session begins on Sept. 28th. Registration is held the week before the upcoming class.

Toddler Time: An eight week lap-sit program for children ages 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers. Classes are held on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 10:50 and 11:30 to 11:50 and Friday mornings from 10:00 to 10:20. The fall session begins on Oct. 1st. Registration will be held from Sept. 14th - 25th.

Preschool Story Time: Our program for children ages 3 to 5. Classes are held on Tuesday mornings from 10:15 to 10:45 and Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 to 1:30 and Wednesday mornings from 10:15 to 10:45 and 11:15 to 11:45. The fall session begins on Sept. 22nd. Registration will be held from Sept. 8th - 18th.

Saturday Stories and Crafts: A program for kids in Kindergarten and up. It is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at 2:00pm. Registration is held on a monthly basis.

On Tues. evening Deb Smith from the Victor Yoga Studio presented a yoga story time at the library. In addition to sharing some stories, she taught the participants a bit about yoga then taught them some poses.

Listening to a story.

Playing a game.

Trying out some poses!


Some great trees.


Powerful warriors.


Being strong like a mountain.


Sit up straight...


then touch those toes!

If this looks like fun to you, the Victor Yoga Studio will be offering Kid's Yoga classes on Saturday mornings from 11-12 starting Sept. 19th. For more information contact the studio at 585-924-7700.

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Yoga Story Time

We are pleased to be teaming up with the Victor Yoga Studio to present a Yoga Story Time on Tues. Aug. 4th at 7:00pm.

The program, which will be held in the library's Malone Meeting Room, is for kids ages 5 to 9. Victor Yoga Studio instructor Deb Smith will be presenting an hour of stories, games and yoga.

This program is free and open to the public, however, due to limited space, registration is required.

To register call the library at 585-924-2637.

Happy Summer Vacation!

Happy Summer Vacation to all you kids! So what have you got planned for the summer? Sleeping in late, swimming, camping, going to Sea Breeze or Darien Lake? Don't forget about us! We have a lot of free, fun activities planned for kids of all ages; reading clubs, activity days, movie mornings, prizes, etc.

You can find all the details here. Stop in at the library and register for the programs of your choice.

Be sure to join us Monday afternoon at 1pm for our Kick-Off program, "Happy Music for Happy Kids" featuring musician Mike Kornrich.

Hope to see you soon!

3 Apple Award Winners Announced

The kids of New York State have spoken and the winners of the 2009 3 Apples Book Award have been announced.

The winner of the Children's Choice Award is:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney


The winner of the Teen Choice Award is:



Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Nominations for next's year's awards will begin in September. So, start reading so you'll be ready to nominate your favorite book this fall!