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Serving Potsdam and surrounding communities for over a century.

Youth Services

The Potsdam Public Library is committed to providing quality programming for children and teens from Potsdam and the surrounding communities.

Make a Splash

Summer Reading Camp

Summer Reading Camp 2010, for children ages 5-10, is based upon the NYS Collaborative Summer Reading Program, Make a Splash READ!

The camp theme will integrate literacy and water themes. Expect some fun science, a little local and natural history crafts, games, songs and, of course, lots of reading!
Campers will attend camp for five consecutive days from 10:30 a.m. until Noon each day. Three sessions are available: June 28—July 2, July 12-16, or August 9-13, 2010.

Download an application here.

NYS Summer

Family Summer Reading Club

Remember counting your reading on all those little cards? We’re trying something a little different this year.

The NYS Library people have arranged for us to have online summer reading registration. You’ll be able to register your whole family and keep track of things with one login.

Families can even rate books and write reviews for others to see.
Use the computer in the library, at home or even while on vacation in other locales! There is no age limit!

"Take a Tromp Through the Swamp

...and a break by the lake"

Tom Sieling

FREE program featuring Tom Sieling!

Humorous, very participatory (sometimes even
a bit athletic!) songs that engage the whole family

Tuesday, August 24, 2010
3 p.m.

Location TBA

Resources for kids in greater Potsdam, NY

Young Potsdam is a resource of Potsdam Communities That Care

Family Literacy Links

Explore the Literacy House A home is a great place for children to learn, where they feel comfortable, safe and loved. They see you using important skills, hear conversations and read books that teach many things about language. Explore areas in each room to find ways that you can support your child's learning at home.

Reading Rockets offers a wealth of reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. Their reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

Early Literacy Programming

Library Babies (Saturdays at 11:15 a.m.): Library Babies is an early literacy program for infants (ages 6 mos.-24 mos.) and their caregivers. Attendees participate in a fifteen minute formal program that includes songs, rhymes, finger plays, bounces, and book sharing followed by a play time and parents sharing. Connections made with other families during library babies often turn into lasting friendships for both children and adults. There is a participation limit of fifteen families, so registration is recommended. Call the library at 265-7230.

Toddler Story Time (Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.): Toddler Story Time, for children ages 2-young 3s, is a story program designed for the active nature of the two-year-old. Be prepared to help your child follow the stories, do the fingerplays, and sing the songs. Like Library Babies, the program is followed by playtime and some chat time for adults.

Family Story Time (Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. Ages 2 and up)Join this dedicated group for a weekly story time that sometimes morphs into a group picnic or even a field trip. Expect stories, songs, crafts and lots of friendly conversation. All are welcome!

Early Literacy Story Time (Fridays at 10:30 a.m.) This is a time for preschoolers (ages 3 1/2-5) to have fun with books and have a first 'school' experience. Geared for children preparing for kindergarten, Early Literacy Story Time is based on the American Library Association's early initiative, Every Child Ready to Read. Expect a themed program with picture books, songs and art activities. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children, but may sit on the sidelines while the children sit together in a group.

Outreach

Youth services at the Potsdam Public Library extend outside the library to include partners such as Head Start and the Potsdam Central School District. The library partners with the Potsdam Kiwanis and a variety of local donors to deliver new books monthly to three local Head Start classrooms.

Mike Weil receives award from Head Start

Michael Weil, Potsdam Village Administrator and Kiwanian receives thanks from Head Start for the Potsdam Kiwanis-Head Start book program.


	Attention Teachers: Class Visits: Call the library at (315) 265-7230 to schedule a visit for your class. Take a moment while planning to attach a copy of your assignments. We'll be happy to set aside books for your students to use. Helpful things to know: • How many sources do you require/ electronic or print? • Style? Citations?

Last Update - July 29, 2010
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