Mother Goose Story Time

Local Children's Author Read-Aloud—Toby's Lost Bark

Wed, Oct 7 · 4:00 PM

Eastchester Public Library · Eastchester

We welcome Scarsdale High School junior Estelle Puong to read aloud her debut book, Toby's Lost Bark, followed by an art activity. Brief bio: Estelle is a junior at Scarsdale High School with an interest in child psychology. Drawing from her own experience with selective mutism, I wrote Toby’s Lost Bark to help children understand what selective mutism is, recognize that people communicate in different ways, and develop greater empathy and understanding. For ages 4-8.

Young Foragers Kitchen—Berry Science: From Berries to Syrup

Thu, Oct 8 · 4:00 PM

Eastchester Public Library · Eastchester

Berry Science: From Berries to Syrup Participants explore berries through the science of color, plant pigments, preservation, and extraction, while learning how berries have been gathered and prepared by different communities throughout history. Project: Make Elderberry Syrup Explore: ● What gives berries their deep colors? ● The best time to harvest berries ● How do plants make pigments? ● Why have people preserved berries as syrups, jams, and dried foods? ● Traditional and cultural uses of elderberries ● How heat, water, and sugar change a plant preparation ● Safe identification and responsible harvesting Hands-on: Prepare and taste elderberry syrup. For ages 8+ Take-home: Elderberry syrup recipe + plant discovery card Young Foragers Kitchen - Where young explorers discover the science behind the plants, the stories behind the traditions, and the possibilities in the kitchen.

Toddler Open Playtime

Tue, Oct 13 · 10:00 AM

Eastchester Public Library · Eastchester

We’ll bring out some assorted toys (blocks, duplos, trains, etc) and your child can play to their heart’s content! Toddlers can practice social skills like negotiating and sharing while you meet other caretakers in the area! Caregiver participation is required. For ages 1-3. No registration required.

Preschool + Mini Yogi Story Time

Tue, Oct 13 · 2:00 PM

Eastchester Public Library · Eastchester

We will enjoy reading great picture books together while engaging "dialogic reading" skills. Featuring titles such as The Bad Seed by Jory John and The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach. After the reading, we will conclude our class by practicing gentle yoga movements!

Pre-Ballet

Tue, Oct 6 · 3:15 PM

Studio B Dance Center · Eastchester

Pre-Ballet at Studio B Dance Center is a recurring drop-in class for ages 2y-4y.

Mascot Mania

Wed, Oct 7 · 4:00 PM

NYPL Edenwald Library · Eastchester

Mascot Mania is a library program at the NYPL Edenwald Library. This free event is presented by the New York Public Library – Edenwald.

Brain Teasers: Games

Fri, Oct 9 · 4:00 PM

NYPL Edenwald Library · Eastchester

Seton Falls Park Plug and Shrub Planting

Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM

Seton Falls Park — Boller Avenue & Crawford Avenue · Eastchester

Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work, learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health, and be trained in proper planting techniques.