October 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.

Some programs require advance registration, while others may require a ticket.  If registration is required, details will be provided for how to register on our online calendar. If a program requires a ticket, tickets will be handed out on a first come, first served basis starting 30 minutes before the program.

Tiny Tots!
0 – 24 months, with a caregiver
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – October 3, 10, 17, 31
Fridays, 11:00 a.m. – October 6, 13, 20, 27
Ticket required.  Please pick up tickets in the Trove starting at 10:30 a.m.
Interactive songs and fun in a lapsit format for wee ones and their caregivers.  Due to limited space and concerns for the well-being of the young children, this program will be strictly for up to 24 months old.
Bilingual Family Storytime
Ages 3+, Families
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – October 4
Families will listen to a bilingual story, sing bilingual songs and make a craft. This program will be in English and Spanish.
Storytime!
Ages 2-6, Families
Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. – October 5, 19, 26
Mondays, 11:00 a.m. – October 23, 30
Ticket required.  Please pick up tickets in the Trove starting at 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs and fun! Due to limited space, the age range of 2-6 will be more strictly enforced. If ages 0-24 months, please attend Tiny Tots. Following Storytime, children and caregivers are invited to Toy Time in the Story Trove – a time to play and socialize!
Storybook Dancing with Steffi Nossen School of Dance 
Ages 1-5
Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – October 11
A creative, movement-filled program for young ones to hear stories and then dance them to life!
Family Storytime
Ages 3+, Families
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. – October 11, 16, 25
Storytime for the whole family, featuring tales from around the world.
Mindfulness & Yoga Storytime 
Ages 2-6, Families
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – October 12
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. – October 21
Ticket required.  Please pick up tickets in the Trove starting 30 minutes before the program.
Mindfulness Storytime with a Trove librarian and a certified yoga instructor!
Let’s Groove! with Miss Lisa
Ages 1-5
Monday, 11:00 a.m. – October 16
Ticket required.  Please pick up tickets in the Trove starting 30 minutes before the program.
Join Miss Lisa and her guitar for a fun-filled music class and be ready to dance to a bunch of tunes!  Following Let’s Groove, children and caregivers are invited to Toy Time in the Story Trove – a time to play and socialize!

KidLit Local Author Book Fair
Children, Families
Sunday, 2:00 p.m. – October 22
Meet some local authors of picture books and other books for children, hear some of their works, purchase some of the books, and enter to win some fun prizes and giveaways!
Move & Groove with Miss Jolie
Ages 1-8, Families
Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. – October 24
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.  Following Move & Groove, children and caregivers are invited to Toy Time in the Story Trove – a time to play and socialize!
Halloween Concert and Costume Parade
Children, Families
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – October 28
Join Miss Armelle for a multicultural Halloween concert at 11:00 a.m.  Following the performance, children are invited to take part in a costume parade around the Library to pick up some treats and fun goodies!
Many of these programs are supported by the White Plains Library Foundation and the Friends of the White Plains Library.
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