WSPL Youth Newsletter
May 2026
Summer Reading at WSPL is just around the corner! This year, the Collaborative Summer Library Program theme is "Unearth a Story," and we'll be digging into great books and uncovering new skills all summer!
 
Help us shape this summer's programs by filling out this form!
In this Issue

WSPL Youth NewsletterMay 2026
Program Calendars by Age Group
Mom's Night Out: Mamma Mia!
Programs for Littles
Programs for Kids & Families
The Equation & Expression Program: Middle School Prep
Programs for Teens & Tweens
Join us for the Sullivan County Youth Book Festival!
Library Hours
Have any feedback?
Visit us at www.WSPLonline.org
Miss C's Corner
 
Is Spring finally here?? It certainly took long enough, but seeing the blossoms on the trees reminds me that the long winter was well worth the wait. And before long, Summer Reading will be here! Don't forget to fill out this feedback form to help me shape this year's summer programming. 
 
Have you picked up your 2026 Library Passport yet? Both you and your child can get credit for checking out books, attending programs and completing special activities. Get enough stamps and you can take home a special prize!
 
Please remember, as always, registration is required for ALL programs! We cannot contact you about essential information unless we know you are planning to attend! 
 
Thank you all for being a part of our library's community!
 
- Callison Stratton, aka Miss C
Youth Programs Coordinator
wspl.childrens@gmail.com
 
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Program Calendars by Age Group
 
Programs for Littles
ages 0-5 
Calendar & Registration here!
Programs for Kids
ages 6-11
Calendar & Registration here!
Programs for T(w)eens
ages 12-17
Calendar & Registration here!
 
Mom's Night Out: Mamma Mia!
Friday, May 8th
Doors 5:30pm/ Film 6:00pm
Jeffersonville Branch
 
Mamma mia -- Mom deserves a night out!
Celebrate the start of Mother's Day Weekend with special Movie Night -- just for moms! 
 
Leave the kids at home (with a responsible adult, of course) and celebrate with all the other moms in your life -- you deserve it! You can build your own Greek salad, and enjoy mocktails, desserts and other Mediterranean snacks while we sing ABBA songs as loud as we want.
Please indicate any allergies or dietary restrictions in your registration form.
 
Doors & Dinner: 5:30pm
Movie: 6:00pm (runtime 109 minutes)
 
FREE ADMISSION - Registration required!
(ages 18+)
 
Register here!
Programs for Littles
Let's Play!
ages 0-3
 
Music, games, and free play for
babies, toddlers and caregivers!
 
Wednesdays at 10:15am
May 6th: Jeffersonville Branch
May 13th: Callicoon Branch
May 20th: Narrowsburg Branch
Storytime
ages 2-6
 
Stories, songs, and arts & crafts for
young readers to promote literacy and connection at the library!
 
Every Tuesday at 10:00am
Narrowsburg Branch
Register here!
 
Programs for Kids & Families
DIY Club: Decoupage Picture Frames
Friday, May 1st
5:00pm
Callicoon Branch 
 
Ages 6+
Register here
STEAM Space:
Wind Whirlers
Wednesday, May 13th
5:00pm
Narrowsburg Branch 
 
Ages 6+
Register here
Picasso Was Right!
Paint Party
Saturday, May 23rd
12:00pm
Callicoon Branch 
 
Ages 6+
Register here
 
Garden Club
 
Garden Club meets on Saturdays (once a month in the spring, then twice a month during the summer) at the Narrowsburg Branch, using the Tusten Heritage Community Garden as our base of operations. Participants will learn all about gardening, from starting seeds to harvesting, and will participate in community service projects to earn their Junior Master Gardener certification.
 
Next Session: Saturday, May 2nd @ 10:00am
REGISTER HERE!
 
The Equation & Expression Program:
Middle School Prep
*Teen Mini Grant Program Winner!*
 
The Equation & Expression Program is a FREE, high school student-led workshop designed to help younger learners strengthen their skills in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Each 5-week session mixes creative reading and writing activities with problem-solving and math games to make learning fun and effective.
Registration is now open for
Session 3:
Middle School Prep (Grade 6)

MAY 20 - JUNE 17
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
at the Jeffersonville Branch
Register Here! 
Programs for Teens & Tweens
Young Female Student Studying in a Public Library with a Tutor
Dungeons & Dragons 
with Josh Luistro
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm
Jeffersonville Branch
 
Join us for this classic, adventure-filled tabletop
role playing game! 
 
Ages 12-18
Register here
 
Teen Tech Time
Wednesdays at 4:00pm
Callicoon Branch
 
A safe space for open
discussion of tech topics, teen-focused tutorials, and more!
 
Ages 13-18
Register here
 
Open Art Studio
Friday, May 29th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Jeffersonville Branch
 
This self-guided program encourages experimentation, play, and personal expression.
 
All ages welcome! 
Register here
 
Join us for the Sullivan County Youth Book Festival!
Library Hours
Delaware Free Branch
845-887-4040  del@rcls.org
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 3pm - 7pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 11:30am - 4pm 
Jeffersonville Branch
845-482-4350   jef@rcls.org
Tues, Wed: 10am - 8pm
Thurs, Fri: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Tusten-Cochecton Branch
845-252-3360   nar@rcls.org
Monday: 10am - 8pm
Tuesday: 9:30am - 2pm
Wed, Fri: 10am - 7pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 2pm 
Have any feedback?
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Western Sullivan Public Library is a welcoming center of information and discovery.  Help us continue providing you with tools for lifelong learning, creativity, and enrichment by filling out this Youth Program Survey.
 
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