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Friday, September 11

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Campart

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Camp

Fri, Sep 11 · 1:00 PM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Westchester Children’s Museum now offers a STEAM drop-off program with fun educational hands-on exhibits, crafts and workshops. For four week-long sessios, young Explorers (ages 5-7) and Discoverers (ages 8-10) will dive into a curated schedule of workshops, creative crafts, and immersive play—all under the guidance of our dedicated staff and designed to ignite a passion for science, art, and innovation. Each session runs Monday through Friday with Morning Session (9:30am – 12:30pm) and Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) .

Ages 5–7Weekly

Saturday, September 12

Monday, September 14

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Campart

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Camp

Mon, Sep 14 · 9:30 AM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Westchester Children’s Museum now offers a STEAM drop-off program with fun educational hands-on exhibits, crafts and workshops. For four week-long sessios, young Explorers (ages 5-7) and Discoverers (ages 8-10) will dive into a curated schedule of workshops, creative crafts, and immersive play—all under the guidance of our dedicated staff and designed to ignite a passion for science, art, and innovation. Each session runs Monday through Friday with Morning Session (9:30am – 12:30pm) and Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) .

Ages 5–7Weekly

Tuesday, September 15

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Campart

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Camp

Tue, Sep 15 · 9:30 AM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Westchester Children’s Museum now offers a STEAM drop-off program with fun educational hands-on exhibits, crafts and workshops. For four week-long sessios, young Explorers (ages 5-7) and Discoverers (ages 8-10) will dive into a curated schedule of workshops, creative crafts, and immersive play—all under the guidance of our dedicated staff and designed to ignite a passion for science, art, and innovation. Each session runs Monday through Friday with Morning Session (9:30am – 12:30pm) and Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) .

Ages 5–7Weekly

Wednesday, September 16

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Campart

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Camp

Wed, Sep 16 · 9:30 AM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Westchester Children’s Museum now offers a STEAM drop-off program with fun educational hands-on exhibits, crafts and workshops. For four week-long sessios, young Explorers (ages 5-7) and Discoverers (ages 8-10) will dive into a curated schedule of workshops, creative crafts, and immersive play—all under the guidance of our dedicated staff and designed to ignite a passion for science, art, and innovation. Each session runs Monday through Friday with Morning Session (9:30am – 12:30pm) and Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) .

Ages 5–7Weekly

Thursday, September 17

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Campart

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Camp

Thu, Sep 17 · 9:30 AM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Westchester Children’s Museum now offers a STEAM drop-off program with fun educational hands-on exhibits, crafts and workshops. For four week-long sessios, young Explorers (ages 5-7) and Discoverers (ages 8-10) will dive into a curated schedule of workshops, creative crafts, and immersive play—all under the guidance of our dedicated staff and designed to ignite a passion for science, art, and innovation. Each session runs Monday through Friday with Morning Session (9:30am – 12:30pm) and Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) .

Ages 5–7Weekly
Grandfriends Playtimemovement

Grandfriends Playtime

Thu, Sep 17 · 3:30 PM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Grandfriends Playtime at Westchester Children's Museum is a movement-based session centered on interactive play. The activity features guided physical games and exercises for active exploration.

Drop-in

Friday, September 18

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Campart

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Camp

Fri, Sep 18 · 9:30 AM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Westchester Children’s Museum now offers a STEAM drop-off program with fun educational hands-on exhibits, crafts and workshops. For four week-long sessios, young Explorers (ages 5-7) and Discoverers (ages 8-10) will dive into a curated schedule of workshops, creative crafts, and immersive play—all under the guidance of our dedicated staff and designed to ignite a passion for science, art, and innovation. Each session runs Monday through Friday with Morning Session (9:30am – 12:30pm) and Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) .

Ages 5–7Weekly

Saturday, September 19

Storytime with Mochistorytime

Storytime with Mochi

Sat, Sep 19 · 2:30 PM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Storytime with Mochi brings a live storybook session to the Westchester Children's Museum, blending reading with interactive engagement.

Drop-in

Sunday, September 20

National Play Doh Daymovement

National Play Doh Day

Sun, Sep 20 · 12:00 PM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Celebrate National Play Doh Day with hands-on sculpting and creative play at Westchester Children's Museum.

Drop-in

Monday, September 21

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Campart

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Camp

Mon, Sep 21 · 9:30 AM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Westchester Children’s Museum now offers a STEAM drop-off program with fun educational hands-on exhibits, crafts and workshops. For four week-long sessios, young Explorers (ages 5-7) and Discoverers (ages 8-10) will dive into a curated schedule of workshops, creative crafts, and immersive play—all under the guidance of our dedicated staff and designed to ignite a passion for science, art, and innovation. Each session runs Monday through Friday with Morning Session (9:30am – 12:30pm) and Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) .

Ages 5–7Weekly

Tuesday, September 22

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Campart

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Camp

Tue, Sep 22 · 9:30 AM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Westchester Children’s Museum now offers a STEAM drop-off program with fun educational hands-on exhibits, crafts and workshops. For four week-long sessios, young Explorers (ages 5-7) and Discoverers (ages 8-10) will dive into a curated schedule of workshops, creative crafts, and immersive play—all under the guidance of our dedicated staff and designed to ignite a passion for science, art, and innovation. Each session runs Monday through Friday with Morning Session (9:30am – 12:30pm) and Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) .

Ages 5–7Weekly

Wednesday, September 23

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Campart

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Camp

Wed, Sep 23 · 9:30 AM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Westchester Children’s Museum now offers a STEAM drop-off program with fun educational hands-on exhibits, crafts and workshops. For four week-long sessios, young Explorers (ages 5-7) and Discoverers (ages 8-10) will dive into a curated schedule of workshops, creative crafts, and immersive play—all under the guidance of our dedicated staff and designed to ignite a passion for science, art, and innovation. Each session runs Monday through Friday with Morning Session (9:30am – 12:30pm) and Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) .

Ages 5–7Weekly

Thursday, September 24

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Campart

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Camp

Thu, Sep 24 · 9:30 AM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Westchester Children’s Museum now offers a STEAM drop-off program with fun educational hands-on exhibits, crafts and workshops. For four week-long sessios, young Explorers (ages 5-7) and Discoverers (ages 8-10) will dive into a curated schedule of workshops, creative crafts, and immersive play—all under the guidance of our dedicated staff and designed to ignite a passion for science, art, and innovation. Each session runs Monday through Friday with Morning Session (9:30am – 12:30pm) and Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) .

Ages 5–7Weekly

Friday, September 25

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Campart

Explore, Build and Create at Summer Drop-off Camp

Fri, Sep 25 · 9:30 AM

Westchester Children's Museum · Rye

Westchester Children’s Museum now offers a STEAM drop-off program with fun educational hands-on exhibits, crafts and workshops. For four week-long sessios, young Explorers (ages 5-7) and Discoverers (ages 8-10) will dive into a curated schedule of workshops, creative crafts, and immersive play—all under the guidance of our dedicated staff and designed to ignite a passion for science, art, and innovation. Each session runs Monday through Friday with Morning Session (9:30am – 12:30pm) and Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) .

Ages 5–7Weekly

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Booksale DonationsstorytimeFREE

Booksale Donations

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

Rye Free Reading Room · Rye

Book donations begin August 31. Please bring donations to the Meeting Room. Limit of 5 boxes/bags of donations per family. Rye Free Reading Room Book Sale When is the Rye Free Reading Room Book Sale? The 2025 Book Sale will take place on Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th, 2026. The book sale is open from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, and from 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday. What are the prices for the items? Children's books are $1 each Teen books are $3 each Adult books are $3 each What items can I donate to the library book sale? Beginning August 31, 2026, you can donate any book in good condition to the book sale. We accept material for all ages and all genres. Please limit your donation to no more than 5 boxes or bags. Donations will only be accepted through September 16th. Please note that library staff are not able to unload donations from private vehicles. What items do you not accept? Any books that have water damage, mold damage, missing pages or are heavily marked up Any books that are library discards Encyclopedias Reader’s Digest condensed books VCR tapes or cassette tapes DVDs CDs Magazines Phone books Computer books older than 5 years Textbooks Where can I donate my items? Items for the book sale must be brought to the library meeting room. Items must be donated during the library opening hours. The library will not be able to return boxes or bags that are left with donations. Please do not donate items through the library book return slot. Please do not leave items by the library doors. Are my book donations tax deductible? Your donation is tax deductible. We will provide a letter acknowledging receipt of donated items upon request. Determination of quantity and value are the responsibility of the donor alone. Please contact Catherine Riedel, 914-231-3166, criedel@ryelibrary.org with any questions.

All ages
Story Time/ Music and MovementFrom $14

Story Time/ Music and Movement

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

Westchester Children’s Museum · Rye

Story time- Spark children’s imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm

Music & MovementmusicFREE

Music & Movement

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM

Westchester Children’s Museum · Rye

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. Held at Westchester Children’s Museum, this free music session is designed for young children to explore rhythm and sound through guided play.

Kids
The beloved Square Dance of the late 1980s is returning to the 47 acres!dance

The beloved Square Dance of the late 1980s is returning to the 47 acres!

Sat, Sep 12 · 4:00 PM

Rye Nature Center · Rye

A square dance inspired by the late 1980s returns to the 47 acres at Rye Nature Center. This dance event is open to participants of all ages, with admission priced at $10 per person.

All ages
Story Time/ Music and MovementFrom $14

Story Time/ Music and Movement

Sun, Sep 13 · 10:00 AM

Westchester Children’s Museum · Rye

Story time- Spark children’s imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm

Music & MovementmusicFREE

Music & Movement

Sun, Sep 13 · 11:00 AM

Westchester Children’s Museum · Rye

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. Held at Westchester Children’s Museum, this free music session is designed for young children to explore rhythm and sound through guided play.

Kids
Museum MinismuseumFREE

Museum Minis

Sun, Sep 13 · 11:30 AM

Westchester Children’s Museum · Rye

Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months – 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.

Up to age 3
Booksale DonationsstorytimeFREE

Booksale Donations

Sun, Sep 13 · 12:00 PM

Rye Free Reading Room · Rye

Book donations begin August 31. Please bring donations to the Meeting Room. Limit of 5 boxes/bags of donations per family. Rye Free Reading Room Book Sale When is the Rye Free Reading Room Book Sale? The 2025 Book Sale will take place on Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th, 2026. The book sale is open from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, and from 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday. What are the prices for the items? Children's books are $1 each Teen books are $3 each Adult books are $3 each What items can I donate to the library book sale? Beginning August 31, 2026, you can donate any book in good condition to the book sale. We accept material for all ages and all genres. Please limit your donation to no more than 5 boxes or bags. Donations will only be accepted through September 16th. Please note that library staff are not able to unload donations from private vehicles. What items do you not accept? Any books that have water damage, mold damage, missing pages or are heavily marked up Any books that are library discards Encyclopedias Reader’s Digest condensed books VCR tapes or cassette tapes DVDs CDs Magazines Phone books Computer books older than 5 years Textbooks Where can I donate my items? Items for the book sale must be brought to the library meeting room. Items must be donated during the library opening hours. The library will not be able to return boxes or bags that are left with donations. Please do not donate items through the library book return slot. Please do not leave items by the library doors. Are my book donations tax deductible? Your donation is tax deductible. We will provide a letter acknowledging receipt of donated items upon request. Determination of quantity and value are the responsibility of the donor alone. Please contact Catherine Riedel, 914-231-3166, criedel@ryelibrary.org with any questions.

All ages