Families @ Scoville

Spring into Story Time

Wednesdays @ 10:30am

through May 24th

All ages

A whole new season of books to read, songs to sing, rhymes to learn and games to play. After reading stories, we'll explore our surroundings and engage in a craft or activity. Story time is geared toward pre-school aged children, but all ages are welcome! With warmer weather coming, be prepared to gather outside around Buttons the bear!

Danny Sings About Everything!

this Thursday, April 11th @9:30am, online

This bi-weekly music enrichment show with Danny Tieger is brought into classrooms and living rooms across the northwest corner (& reports of die-hard fans from 1000's of miles away!) "Danny Sings About Everything" is a 35-minute musical romp with singing, dancing, and a whole lot of great ideas from the viewers. Students review developmentally appropriate themes with improvised songs and a cannon of loved music. Join

This programming is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Scoville Memorial Library & Elyse Harney Real Estate. Thank you!

Scoville Memorial & Pine Plains Free Library (Hybrid) Teen Writing Club! Fridays from 4:30 to 6:00PM

IN PERSON at the Pine Plains Library and ONLINE for writers further afield, of any genre. Teens in 6th-12th grade are welcome. Registration is required. To register and for additional information, please email Abbey at [email protected].

Local writer and poet, Abbey Gallagher, is continuing our adolescent writing workshop series ONLINE using written prompts, physical objects, images, and much more to spark curiosity and imagination in new or regular writers.

Fun Feathered Facts: Things You Might Not Know About the Birds in Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 20th, 11am

All ages

Did you ever wonder why some owls have "ears" and some don't? Have you ever heard of a duck that lives in a tree? Emma Jean Sisk, a seventh grader at Salisbury Central School and an avid birder, will share her enthusiasm and love for birds with us and answer these questions and many more. She will help us build our nest of knowledge about these fascinating feathered creatures. We will learn how to open not only our eyes, but also our ears to discover more about the birds we see in our own yard or nearby forest, meadow, lake or pond. Weather permitting, the talk will include a short birding walk along the rail trail, some fun bird trivia, and a bird-inspired snack! Bring binoculars along if you have them!

SML Middle Grade Book Club

Saturday, May 20th

2 to 3:30PM, Ages 11-14

We've created a book club for middle grade students to explore literary genres. We meet monthly to talk about the stylistic differences between the "classics," historical fiction, non-fiction and graphic novels on our reading list. Our knowledge is deepened through discussion, movies, games, and other activities designed to enrich the experience. Titles will be available for check out from the library three weeks in advance of our meeting date. We're currently reading Discovering Wes Moore, the young adult adaption. Register today!

Reading Buddies

Designed to help younger children practice their reading, Reading Buddies is a program that pairs emerging readers with another, older "kid." The idea and hope is that connecting with another, older "kid," is a treat in itself, and that reading aloud to a "kid" is low-pressure. At the same time, the student volunteer (age 12-18) serves as a reading mentor, demonstrating how to stay calm while reading and how to conquer reading difficulties. The buddy will ask questions about the text and have a basic understanding of assessing and helping with reading comprehension. This is an in-person or virtual program to fit your needs. For more information and to register click here.

Let's Weave Together
Weaving is an ancient practice that is often used as a metaphor for storytelling. Join us in a community weaving project at the library. Sit for a few moments at our loom and weave in your story!

Check them out! 

The library has passes to several area cultural institutions available for check out for up to 48 hours! Click here for a complete list and link to place a hold, or stop by the library to check out your passes today!

Supportr The Library!
Drop your LaBonne's shopping receipts off at the library, and they will send us a donation based on a percentage of the total. Easy as that and we greatly appreciate it!