Join us for our 2022  Summer Reading Game(6/13-8/19)! This year’s theme is Oceans of Possibilities.  To participate, sign up on here on the event, then create an account on READsquared at eastchesterlibraryny02.readsquared.com (Login starts on Monday, 6/13.)

Summer Reading Game is for kids who can read independently.

We also prepared many exciting programs for you to join (book clubs, performances, arts and crafts, cooking classes and STEM programs). Here are the basic rules:For both Summer Reading Game you will earn one point from either reading or attending a library program (virtual or in-person) for one hour. For every five points, you will earn a badge prize and get a chance for the grand prize raffle!

Join us for our 2022 Read-To-Me Game(6/13-8/19)! This year’s theme is Oceans of Possibilities.  To participate, sign up on our event here, then create an account on READsquared at eastchesterlibraryny02.readsquared.com (Login starts on Monday, 6/13.)

Read-to-Me Game(new rule!) is for those who are mostly being read to. You will earn one point from reading for one minute,  or attending a library program (virtual or in-person) will earn you 100 points! Every 100 points you will earn a prize!

We also prepared many exciting programs for you to join (book clubs, performances, arts and crafts, cooking classes and STEM programs). Here are the basic rules:

Explore "Oceans of Possibilities" with our Teen Summer Reading Game! Our kick-off party takes place on Tuesday, June 28th at 3:00 pm with food and a movie! Check out our website and events page to register and for more information on our Teen Tuesdays!

How it works:

Register and create a ReadSquared Account.  Track the books you've read and your prize progress. Don't forget to register for Summer Reading Game Programs on our Teen Tuesdays!  

Here's how to earn points:

Receive 100 points for each book/E-Book/Audiobook or Magazine read

Receive 100 points for each SRG program attended (Teen Tuesdays!)

For every 500 points (max 2000 points) you earn: 1 Raffle Ticket for grand prize packs and 1 prize from prize bin

Once you reach 2000 points, for every additional 500 points you will earn 1 Raffle ticket!

Prizes on TBD.

This program is open to grades 6th to 12th. 

Kick off the reading game season with the perfect summer craft! Create your own beach terrarium in a jar complete with sand, shells, beach accessories and more! Registration required.

A second class has been added to Thursday, July 7th at 2pm!! Check it out!

Show off your chompers! Make a fun shark puppet out of paper and popsicle sticks! For ages 4 and up, or PreK with guardian help.

July's entry in our Female Mystery Writer's series is In the Woods by Tana French.  This first entry in the Dublin Murder Squad series introduces readers to two Irish detectives out to investigate the murder of a 12-year-old girl. Published in 2007, In the Woods won the 2008 Edgar, Macavity and Anthony Awards for Best First Mystery Novel.  The book and audio are available at the library and are also available in e-format on Libby and (audio only) Hoopla.   This is a hybrid program.  All are welcome at the library or on zoom!

Show off your chompers! Make a fun shark puppet out of paper and popsicle sticks! For ages 4 and up, or PreK with guardian help.

Join us for a weekly Crochet Class! 

Project: Turtle Crochet Part 4

Open to ages 10 and up!

Online registration required to receive Zoom ID & Password

Please note: You should have a basic knowledge of crocheting in order to make all projects.

This summer's reading game theme for Children and Adults is "An Ocean of Possiblities"  In keeping with this theme our Friday Film Series will feature movies set on the ocean/beach!  Join us on this journey! 

The Life of Pi: A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. 2 hours and 7 minutes. Rated PG.

OPEN TO TEENS AND ADULT!

This is a half hour yoga class that will meet online using ZOOM.

Online registration is required to receive the meeting number and password. 

Want to be a mini yogi? These playful sessions are designed for you!

Join Ms. Teresa for a "mindful" story time practicing many fun yoga poses inspired by nature and our animal friends.

We will read the stories and learn the poses featured in The Yoga Bunny by Brian Russo, I am Yoga by Susan Verde, You are a Lion by Taeeum Yoo, and Breathe like a Bear by Kira Willey.

Sessions will be held on the Reading Patio, weather permitting.

Space in limited, please secure your spot once the registration is open.

For ages 2-6.

 “Limber Up Chair Yoga” is taught by Diane Negvesky who teaches for the Rye YMCA and leads classes and fitness instruction at The Osborn in Rye for Independent Living. The 30 minute class includes seated and standing exercises with the support of a chair.  

The zoom classroom opens at 11:00 a.m. to allow students time before the actual class begins at 11:15 a.m.  Please enter early so that class can begin promptly at 11:15. Thank you.   

Looking for a cool new way to charge your phone this summer? Come and design your phone's very own popsicle stick beach chair.  Registration required.

Join Richard Knox for this exciting Zoom program on Audra McDonald.  In the long history of Broadway musicals no other actor has garnered more honors than the amazing Audra McDonald.  With six Tony Awards, Audra has cemented her place as both a musical star and dramatic actress. We will have an opportunity during this program to experience Audra's interpretations of a variety of wonderful songs as well as watch an interview about her rise to fame.  Registration required. 

Like history? Enjoy learning about amazing people? You're going to love the US HISTORY Sticker Books!

In this program you will create a little collective biography using stickers on the most important people in the US HISTORY.

For uprising 4-6 graders.

Celebrate this year's Summer Reading Game, "Oceans of Possibilities" by making nautical-inspired earrings with host Joan Lloyd.   

Captain Nemo's Adventure Academy: 20,000 Laughs Under the Sea!

Dive into this madcap homage to Jules Verne’s' famous maritime hero! Captain Nemo himself will entertain, inspire, and challenge your little guppies’ brains while quenching their thirst for knowledge of the Wonders of the Deep. The cantankerous and ever-curious Captain Nemo lives to excite kids about our watery-blue planet with tales of the Giant Squid, the elusive Angler fish and even how whale poop is part of the Cycle of Life! 

This engaging theatrical experience features beautiful sound effects, hilarious slapstick hijinks, magic, bubble-play and full-audience participation. 

For ages 4-12

Created and performed by David Engel who tours his shows to arts centers, festivals, schools and museums nationwide and internationally. More info at: www.davidengelshows.com


This summer's reading game theme for Children and Adults is "An Ocean of Possiblities"  In keeping with this theme our Friday Film Series will feature movies set on the ocean/beach!  Join us on this journey! 

Splash: A young boy saved from drowning by a beautiful mermaid, falls in love with her 20 years later when she returns to seek him out. 1 hour and 51 minutes. Rated PG.

Join us for a fun and educational program meeting many reptiles and amphibians and learn everything about them!

Program presenter: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, for ages K-5.

 “Limber Up Chair Yoga” is taught by Diane Negvesky who teaches for the Rye YMCA and leads classes and fitness instruction at The Osborn in Rye for Independent Living. The 30 minute class includes seated and standing exercises with the support of a chair.  

The zoom classroom opens at 11:00 a.m. to allow students time before the actual class begins at 11:15 a.m.  Please enter early so that class can begin promptly at 11:15. Thank you.   

In this session we will discuss how to teach your dogs, both young and old some new tricks! We've got a few essential training skills that help our Service Dogs be successful and we'd like to share them with you! Registration required.

A second class has been added to Wednesday, July 27th at 2pm. Check it out!

Life's a Beach and then you eat it! Join us for a fun beach-related book, followed by an edible art activity! We're going to transform a jello cup into a little beachside retreat! Space is limited, registration required.

For ages 4 - 12, or PreK with guardian help

Join us for a fun and activities packed Graphic Novel club. We will be reading Shark Summer by Ira Marcks. We will have our favorite graphic artist Mike Teator visiting us and showing us how to draw sea creatures cartoons!

When a Hollywood film crew arrives on Martha's Vineyard with a mechanical shark and a youth film contest boasting a huge cash prize, disgraced pitcher Gayle "Blue Streak" Briar sees a chance to turn a bad season into the best summer ever.

   After recruiting aspiring cinematographer Elijah Jones and moody director Maddie Grey, Gayle and her crew set out to uncover the truth of the island's own phantom shark and win the prize money. But these unlikely friends are about to discover what happens when you turn your camera toward the bad things lurking below the surface. 

     For grades 3-5.

This summer's reading game theme for Children and Adults is "An Ocean of Possiblities"  In keeping with this theme our Friday Film Series will feature movies set on the ocean/beach!  Join us on this journey! 

It's a Pokemon invasion! A group of water pokemon have heard that this year's summer reading games is about the ocean, so they decided to pay us a visit! See if you can find them all and win your Eastchester Gym Badge!

No registration required. Drop-in program

OPEN TO TEENS AND ADULT!

This is a half hour yoga class that will meet online using ZOOM.

Online registration is required to receive the meeting number and password. 

Want to be a mini yogi? These playful sessions are designed for you!

Join Ms. Teresa for a "mindful" story time practicing many fun yoga poses inspired by nature and our animal friends.

We will read the stories and learn the poses featured in The Yoga Bunny by Brian Russo, I am Yoga by Susan Verde, You are a Lion by Taeeum Yoo, and Breathe like a Bear by Kira Willey.

Sessions will be held on the Reading Patio, weather permitting.

Space in limited, please secure your spot once the registration is open.

For ages 2-6.

Create a treasure chest from a recycled book. We will teach you how to design origami ocean creatures and shells to decorate your treasure!  Registration required!

Life's a Beach and then you eat it! Join us for a fun beach-related book, followed by an edible art activity! We're going to transform a jello cup into a little beachside retreat! Space is limited, registration required.

For ages 4 - 12, or PreK with guardian help

Join instructor Connie Manna for the July edition of our Paint Your Masterpiece class. Registration required to receive Zoom information.  Painting TBD.

For those patrons that are new to this program you will need to purchase these items:

Paint colors: Alizarin crimson, cadmium yellow medium, phthalocyanine blue,Titanium white and burnt Siena.

Canvas: Size should be 16 x 20, or slightly smaller at 11 x 17.

Brushes: Medium and Large round brushes (that come to a point on the tip).

Join us for a weekly Crochet Class! 

Project: TBD

Open to ages 10 and up!

Online registration required to receive Zoom ID & Password

Please note: You should have a basic knowledge of crocheting in order to make all projects.

Learning the basic robotic science and coding with Dot and Dash!

Space is limited to 10 students in one session.

For ages 6-10.

This summer's reading game theme for Children and Adults is "An Ocean of Possiblities"  In keeping with this theme our Friday Film Series will feature movies set on the ocean/beach!  Join us on this journey! 

 “Limber Up Chair Yoga” is taught by Diane Negvesky who teaches for the Rye YMCA and leads classes and fitness instruction at The Osborn in Rye for Independent Living. The 30 minute class includes seated and standing exercises with the support of a chair.  

The zoom classroom opens at 11:00 a.m. to allow students time before the actual class begins at 11:15 a.m.  Please enter early so that class can begin promptly at 11:15. Thank you.   

Create your own ocean in a bottle with some mineral oil, glitter, and water. Space is limited, registration is required. For ages 4-12, or PreK with guardian help.

Want to be a mini yogi? These playful sessions are designed for you!

Join Ms. Teresa for a "mindful" story time practicing many fun yoga poses inspired by nature and our animal friends.

We will read the stories and learn the poses featured in The Yoga Bunny by Brian Russo, I am Yoga by Susan Verde, You are a Lion by Taeeum Yoo, and Breathe like a Bear by Kira Willey.

Sessions will be held on the Reading Patio, weather permitting.

Space in limited, please secure your spot once the registration is open.

For ages 2-6.

Wrap up our journey under the sea with some fun and sweet treats! Join us for a cupcake-making extravaganza, creating your own beach and ocean scenes to eat and enjoy!  Registration required! 

Join Chris Merwin, a renowned musician who specialized music and songs from different cultures for a musical feast from Japan, Caribbean and Hawaii. To celebrate our "ocean" theme of the Summer Reading program, he will even present a few songs from the fishermen!

Age range: K-5 (going into grades after summer)

 “Limber Up Chair Yoga” is taught by Diane Negvesky who teaches for the Rye YMCA and leads classes and fitness instruction at The Osborn in Rye for Independent Living. The 30 minute class includes seated and standing exercises with the support of a chair.  

The zoom classroom opens at 11:00 a.m. to allow students time before the actual class begins at 11:15 a.m.  Please enter early so that class can begin promptly at 11:15. Thank you.   

End the summer with our ocean themed closing party complete with food, prizes and fun! Rain date: August  Registration required. 

Join us for a fun and activities packed Graphic Novel Club, and we will be reading Sea Sirens by Amy Chu. We will have our favorite graphic artist, Mike Teator visiting and showing us how to draw mythical sea creatures!

Trot, a Vietnamese American surfer girl, and Cap'n Bill, her cranky one-eyed cat, catch too big a wave and wipe out, sucked down into a magical underwater kingdom where an ancient deep-sea battle rages. The beautiful Sea Siren mermaids are under attack from the Serpent King and his slithery minions--and Trot and her feline become dangerously entangled in this war of tails and fins.

This beautiful graphic novel was inspired by The Sea Fairies, L. Frank Baum's "underwater Wizard of Oz." It weaves Vietnamese mythology, fantastical ocean creatures, a deep-sea setting, quirky but sympathetic main characters, and fast-paced adventure into an imaginative, world-building story.

For grades 3-5.

There's been an oil spill and we need you!! Learn about the environmental impact of oil spills and the different methods of cleaning up. Then you'll be able to put your skills to the test with a simulated oil spill! For ages 7-12. Space is limited, registration is required.

Ahoy, mateys! Unleash your creativity with this fun edible art project. Using graham crackers and other assorted food items, we'll create an ocean scene that will be cute and yummy at the same time! Space is limited, registration required. For ages 5-12, or PreK with guardian help.

 “Limber Up Chair Yoga” is taught by Diane Negvesky who teaches for the Rye YMCA and leads classes and fitness instruction at The Osborn in Rye for Independent Living. The 30 minute class includes seated and standing exercises with the support of a chair.  

The zoom classroom opens at 11:00 a.m. to allow students time before the actual class begins at 11:15 a.m.  Please enter early so that class can begin promptly at 11:15. Thank you.