summer reading
Owl Pellet Shadow Boxes
Create your own unique art piece using real bones found in dissected owl pellets! Supplies are limited; please register online to attend.
Dino Nugget Plushies
*Registration is closed for this event!* Learn to sew your very own dinosaur nugget plushie with help from both the Kinderhook and Valatie Libraries! No experience needed; register on the Kinderhook Library website to attend.
Fun with Fossils with the Children’s Museum of Saratoga
Explore the wonderful world of Paleontology! What do you think life was like millions of years ago? From soaring pterosaurs to towering dinosaurs, you can imagine how different the world looked. As a Junior Paleontologist, you’ll investigate fossils, bones, and more to learn about the time that dinosaurs walked the Earth. Space is limited. Please RSVP below to secure your spot!
Dino Hunter Safari with David Engel
“DINO-HUNTER SAFARI” with Professor Livingpebble is a madcap comedy show for the whole family. Do you love Dinosaurs? Professor Livingpebble does too. Slither, fly or make tracks to join this nutty professor and his life-sized pet Velociraptor on a fully participatory Dino-Safari. Kids will get in touch with their inner T-Rex and embody reptiles big and small. Can you tell the difference between carnivore or herbivore? How are fossils made? Do we know what dinosaurs sounded like? These questions and more are explored amid comic antics that are anything but fossilized! This program is sponsored by Friends of the Kinderhook … Read more
DINOSAURS ROCK: Fossil Adventure at the Martin H Glynn Municipal Building (Kinderhook Town Hall)
Join us for a Jurassic journey! See and touch life-size and genuine Museum exhibit pieces up-close while learning from a DINOSAURS ROCK expert! Hands-on too! Go on a Fossil Dig – find a REAL fossil to keep! It’s sure to be a super interactive, fun and educational experience. Visit DinosaursRock.com and DinosaursRockSuperstore.com for more info. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kinderhook Library. This event will take place at the Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building (Kinderhook Town Hall) located at 3211 Church Street, Valatie. Space is limited! Please register below to attend. Loading…
Dinosaur Decorating Day
Help us transform the library in preparation for this year’s Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story! This year’s summer program theme is Dinosaurs, and we’ll need help bringing this huge program to life among the stacks! Drop in any time all day to make jungle leaves, eggs, footprints, and more to add to our summer display! Teens: this program counts as community service!
Summer Reading Kick-off Party
Join us at Rothermel Park for some festive summer activities! Plus, sign up for Summer Reading, pick your summer reading team, and more!
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
This summer, libraries across the state are inviting readers of all ages to embark on thrilling literary journeys. From the youngest bookworms to seasoned readers, our Summer Reading Program promises a season filled with excitement, discovery, and endless possibilities! Whether you’re dreaming of exploring far-off lands, unraveling gripping mysteries, or encountering fantastical creatures, your library is the perfect starting point for your family’s summer adventures. So, whether you’re traveling the world, wandering the woods, or just exploring your neighborhood, make the library a part of your journey—you never know what you will find! Did you know that our Summer Reading … Read more