These programs are made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library and the Partnership for the Huguenot Children’s Library, both non- profit organizations.
- Spring has Sprung Gardening Adventure will take place Monday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the main library. Children in grades 2-5 will help get the library’s Adventure Garden ready for planting. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 1:15 p.m.
- A Family Craft Bonanza Tuesday, March 31 at the main library will be a craft field day for children in pre-K and up, and their parent or caregiver. Participants may drop-in at any time to decorate a tile, concoct a sand art container, fashion some jewelry, bind miniature booklets, create a mural, design a mask and more. On Tuesday afternoon, a performance for pre-schoolers with Evan Gottlieb will entertain children ages 2-6 in the Huguenot Children’s Library Lower Level at 1 p.m. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 12:45 p.m.
- On Wednesday, April 1, a magic and comedy show with Jim McClenahan will feature the antics of the beloved magician-comedian. Due the popularity of his show, two performances are being offered in the Ossie Davis Theater of the main library, at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Both are on a first-come, first-served basis, to the 138-seat capacity theater. One performance per person, please.
- On Thursday, April 2, the Ossie Davis Theater will celebrate the extraordinary storyteller with favorite films based on his tales. From 11 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., a series of short films from Picture Books inspired by Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales will include “The Emperors’ New Clothes,” by Nadine Bernard Westcott; “The Ugly Duckling,” illustrated by Jerry Pinkney' “The Swineherd,” illustrated by Bjorn Winblad; and “Nightingale,” illustrated by Michael Sporn). At 1 p.m., “The Little Mermaid” will be shown. At 3 p.m., the 2014 Disney film, “Frozen” will be the marathon’s finale.
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