For our elementary schoolers, please join us for our programs at The Trove! We have an array of activities for different age groups throughout the month.

Author Visit Storytime with David Sherrin; All Ages
Galaxy Hall
March 1, 11:00am-12:00pm

Come enjoy A Special Author Storytime with David Sherrin, who will be reading his book, The Baddest Wolf of All? Followed by a craft.

K-2 Stories & Stuff: Mardi Gras!; Grades K-2
Galaxy Hall
March 3, 4:30pm-5:30pm

Afternoon stories and craft for grades K-2. We will read stories about Mardi Gras and then create our own paper Mardi Gras masks!

Trove Trivia Book Club; Grades 3-6
Galaxy Hall
March 4, 4:30pm-5:30pm

Do you love reading, trivia, and a bit of competition? Join Trove Trivia Book Club. This month’s book is Ahmed Aziz’s Epic Year by Nina Hamza. Find all available formats here. You can register at The Trove Desk or by emailing Librarian Erika: epeiffer@whiteplainslibrary.org.

 

Circle of Friends: An American Girl Musical; Ages 6-10
Auditorium
Sunday March 9, 2:00pm-3:30pm

Seven young girls throw a surprise sleepover birthday party for their best friend Laura. The party turns out to be a lesson for them all. Throughout the party they each travel back in time and tell their American Girl Doll story and they all learn the true meaning of friendship.

 

K-2 Stories & Stuff: Pig Day!; Grades K-2
Galaxy Hall
Tuesday March 11, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Afternoon stories and craft for grades K-2. We will read stories about pigs to celebrate national pig day, and then make a pigalicious craft!

 

Draw on the Wall in the Igloo; Grades 1-3
Igloo
Thursday March 13, 4:00pm-6:00pm

For grades 1-3. We'll use an iPad to help us color in the coloring page projected on the Igloo walls!

Paws to Read; K-6
Friday March 13, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Friday March 28, 4:00pm-5:00pm

Kids in grade K-6 are invited to sign up for a ten-minute reading session to Rufus, a therapy dog. Sign-up sheet available 30 minutes before the program.

American Girl book Club; Grades 1-6 with their grown up
Galaxy Hall
Saturday March 15, 11:00am-12:30pm

We discuss a Historical American Girl book every other month with a correlated craft. This month's book is Josefina: Sunlight and Shadows.First 5 registered also get their own personal copy of the book! Register at The Trove Desk and read Josefina’s story before we meet!

Magical Mondays;Grades 3-6
Igloo
Monday March 17, 4:30pm-6:30pm

For grades 3-6. Each session will have a sign-up sheet with 6 slots for our 6 player limit – anyone who already has a character they’ve created can come at 5, but anyone who hasn’t created a character yet should come at 4:30 so we can make that happen before the game starts!

DIY Sun Catchers; All ages/families
The Castle
Thursday March 20, 3:30pm-5:00pm

Celebrate the start of Spring and make your own sun catcher!

Lego Club! All ages/families
Galaxy Hall
Monday March 24, 3:30pm-5:15pm

Drop in and build with the Library's LEGOs. Each session we'll provide a building theme or challenge, but also feel free to just build whatever you want!

March Graphic Novel Discussion! Hoops: A Graphic Novel; Grades 3-6
Galaxy Hall
Tuesday March 25, 5:00pm-6:00pm

Join us to discuss, Hoops: A Graphic Novel by Matt Tavares, and play Book BINGO!

VR Storytime; Grades K-2
Igloo
Wednesday March 26, 4:30pm-5:15pm

For grades K-2. We will help each other figure out the clues in Eye Spy, see if we can find the answer on the page, and get a take-home activity!

Van Gogh’s Birthday- Painting Time; Grades K-6
The Castle
Thursday March 27, 4:30pm-6:00pm

Come create a beautiful Van Gogh inspired painting!

We will look at his artwork for inspiration and learn a little bit about this very famous artist. We will be using washable tempera paint, but it is still a good idea to wear something you don't mind getting a little paint on, just in case! Free ticket required and available to pick up 30 minutes before the program.

Young Local Authors Event; Grades 3-6
Galaxy Hall
Saturday March 29, 11:00am-12:00pm

Meet and listen to 10-year-old Aria and Carter McCants talk about publishing their books and hear excerpts from their two titles, Crystal's Destiny and The Jungle Quest.

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility Book Discussion!; Grades 3-6
Galaxy Hall
Monday March 31, 5:00pm-6:00pm

To celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility, join us to discuss Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff! We will be playing Book BINGO and enjoying snacks! All available formats here.