May Programs for Younger Kids

Great programs for younger children take place all month long, every month, at the Library. See our online calendar or stop in the Trove for location information.

Storytimes!
Ages 2-6, Families
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – May 2, 9
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. – May 20 – Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Stories, songs and fun with a Trove Librarian. Following Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the children and caregivers are invited to Toy Time in the Story Trove – a time to play and socialize!
Rock Your World Concert
Up to age 8, Families
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – May 3, 17
Galaxy Hall
Join Miss Armelle for an educational multicultural music show! Miss Armelle brings instruments for all to join in this performance of global tunes which include traditional favorites and new songs.
Bilingual Family Storytime
Ages 3+, Families
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – May 3
Families will listen to a bilingual story, sing bilingual songs and make a craft. This program will be in English and Spanish.
Let’s Groove! with Miss Lisa
Ages 3 months – 5 years, Families
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – May 4
Join Miss Lisa and her guitar for a fun-filled music class and be ready to dance to a bunch of tunes!
Tiny Tots!
0 – 24 months, with a caregiver
Fridays, 11:00 a.m. – May 4, 12, 19, 26
Space is limited.  Please pick up tickets in the Trove starting at 10:30 a.m.
Our popular program for babies up to 24 months is back!  Interactive songs and fun in a lapsit format for a baby and their caregiver.
Family Storytime: Mother’s Day
Ages 3+, Families
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – May 10
Stories, songs and rhymes celebrating mothers followed by a craft.
Storybook Dancing with Steffi Nossen School of Dance
Ages 2-6, Families
Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – May 11
A creative, movement-filled program for young ones to hear stories and then dance them to life! Following Storybook Dancing, the children and caregivers are invited to Toy Time in the Story Trove – a time to play and socialize!
Stories & Stuff: Spring
Ages 2-6, Families
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. – May 11
Space is limited – pick up tickets in the Trove starting at 4:00 p.m.

Afternoon stories and crafts celebrating Spring.
Author Visit Storytime: Gabriella Gizzo
Ages 3+, Families
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. – May 13
Author Gabriella Gizzo to celebrate her book, Sophie's Special Story about the special bond between an owner and her dog, Sophie.
Mindfulness & Yoga Storytime
Ages 3+, Families
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – May 16, 30
Space is limited – pick up tickets in the Trove starting at 10:30 a.m.
Mindfulness Storytime with a Trove librarian alongside some basic yoga with a certified yoga instructor!
Family Storytime: My Day with the Panye
Ages 3+, Families
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – May 17
Hear My Day with the Panye by Tami Charles, along with songs, rhymes and a craft.
Author Visit Storytime: Amalia Hoffman
Ages 3+, Families
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – May 18
Join local award-winning author and artist Amalia Hoffman and her puppet Masha in a fun culinary adventure! We'll share goat food ideas and learn fun facts about goats. Amalia will demonstrate how she created the 3D paper cuts illustrations and will share her journey in the process of making the book Masha Munching.
Move & Groove with Miss Jolie
Ages 1-8, Families
Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. – May 23
Referred to by a parent as the “best program we’ve ever attended at any library,” Miss Jolie performs with her ukulele along with other musical instruments and props for the children leading them in a high-energy, high-fun program. Toy Time in the Story Trove – a time to play and socialize – following.
Family Storytime: Tuko & the Birds: a tale from the Philippines
Ages 3+, Families
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – May 24
Hear Tuko & the Birds: a tale from the Philippines by Shirley Climo, along with songs, rhymes and a craft.
Author Visit Storytime: Alyssa Londoño
Ages 3+, Families
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – May 25
Join author Alyssa Londoño in celebration of her book, Love is Everywhere: A Story About Seeing Everyday Love.
Family Storytime: King Hugo’s Huge Ego
Ages 3+, Families
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – April 26
Hear King Hugo’s Huge Ego by Chris Van Dusen, along with songs, rhymes and a craft.
Many of these programs are supported by the White Plains Library Foundation and the Friends of the White Plains Library.
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