Come learn about Kwanzaa and the founding principles for celebration. Ujima, the third principle of Kwanzaa, represents Collective Work and Responsibility. Join us for performances of dance, art and story from community agencies and organizations. Program is presented in conjunction with Ujima: A Children's Literacy Program, hosted by the Newburgh Free Library and presented by Malinda Ware, which celebrates […]
Celebrating Black History Month and Black Children's Book Week, we will read a story highlighting the first African American female astronaut, and make an out of this world craft! For children ages 3-5 years old. Register for a reminder email.
Join us for this special storytime and activities with a focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). This storytime will provide children with opportunities to see themselves reflected in characters while using stories to learn about healthy ways to express our feelings! Ages 4-7.
Celebrate Black History Month with a special storytime for children ages 5–10! We’ll read an engaging picture book that highlights influential Black figures and stories of courage, creativity, and community. After the story, children will create a fun, hands-on craft inspired by what they learned to take home. This program encourages learning, imagination, and creativity […]
Children ages 7-10 are invited to join us to explore lesser-known Black inventors, artists, and historical figures with books and activities. Please register for a reminder email.
Step into a storybook world with See Marcus Grow! For ages 4–7, this joyful program begins with a magical storytelling adventure, then blossoms into a hands-on craft inspired by the tale. Come listen, imagine, and create—because stories grow best when little hands and big imaginations get involved!
The most exciting stories ever told are true events. When we learn about historical events, we might ask who and why, just as if we are reading a thriller! This book club, for children, ages 9-13, and their grownups, will look at events and people that we may not learn about in school, with the […]
Ujima, the third principle of Kwanzaa, represents Collective Work and Responsibility. Join us as we celebrate art, culture, history, and story telling through the work of African American authors and illustrators in children’s literature. This month, author Stephanie Seales will be with us to read her book, My Daddy is a Cowboy. In this family […]
For the first time since the year 1870, Frederick A. Douglass visits the city of Newburgh once again - to tell children the story of his life! Join the Newburgh Free Library in celebrating a special appearance and reading by renowned actor Oliver D. King as Mr. Frederick A. Douglass. Geared to ages 5-10, but all […]
Join us as we welcome author Kevin Lewis to the Newburgh Free Library! Kevin will be reading some of his picture books as only he can, with enthusiasm and joy! This storytime is geared towards children 3-5 years old, but everyone is welcome! Kevin Lewis is the author of many children’s picture books for toddler and […]