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Color Our WorldGet ready to “Color Our World” this summer with special programs for all ages at the Western Sullivan Public Library! Join us as we explore all the different ways we express ourselves through art, with programs and workshops for all ages. Readers can also stop in to any branch in Callicoon, Narrowsburg or Jeffersonville to pick up a Reading & Activity Tracker for a chance to win prizes throughout the summer!
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A quick note about registration... Hi all, Miss C here! I am so thrilled to bring you "Color Our World," our 2025 Summer Reading Program! Thanks to grants from the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance and the Sullivan Public Library Alliance, we are able to bring you a robust schedule of summer programs for all ages. I tried to schedule a little something for everyone, and I hope this newsletter helps you find something that will encourage your kiddo to enjoy everything the library has to offer this summer! That being said, registration is required for ALL programs this summer! Drop-ins will be welcomed as long as there is space, but programs with low or no registration may be cancelled... so please, please register! We cannot contact you about essential information unless we know you are planning to attend! Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to seeing you and your kids at WSPL this summer! - Callison Stratton, aka Miss C Youth Programs Coordinator
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In case you missed it: Youth Programs Coordinator Callison Stratton (aka Miss C) visited the WJFF radio station to chat with Station Manager Tim Bruno all about "Color Our World" and our plans for the summer. |
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Programs for Littles ages 0-5 |
Programs for Kids ages 6-11 |
Programs for Teens ages 12-17 |
Kick off the summer with a special performance at the Delaware Youth Center by children’s entertainer David Engel! Mr. Wonka combines active, full-audience participation with real magic, original music, bubble-play, eye-popping puppetry, goofy props, and slapstick antics in this heart-warming show. Attendees can also pick up a goodie bag and a copy of our Summer Program with a full schedule of activities. |
"Color Our World" Mime/Storytelling Performance with Robert Rivest Thursday, July 10th @ 1:00pm Callicoon Branch |
Community Art Party Art Exploration Stations & Live Music for all ages Friday, July 11th @ 4:00pm Jeffersonville Branch |
Picasso Was Right! Children's Paint Party w/ Barryville Area Arts Assoc. Friday, July 25th @ 4:00pm Jeffersonville Branch |
 Pom Pom Making with Leila McCullough of Wool Worth Monday, July 14th @ 4:00pm Callicoon Branch |
 Tuesdays at the DYC Pavilion New Programs and Presenters Every Week! Tuesdays @ 10:00am & 11:00am Delaware Youth Center 8 Creamery Road, Callicoon NY |
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Wednesday, July 30th @ 6:00pm Jeffersonville Branch Join us at the Jeffersonville Branch for a screening of the classic film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder. Bring your little Oompa Loompas and see if you’re lucky enough to find a Golden Ticket for the chance to win a special prize! Popcorn, snacks and candy (of course) will be provided at this FREE event! Doors Open: 5:30pm Movie: 6:00pm (runtime 100 minutes) FREE ADMISSION - Registration required! |
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Ultraviolet
by Aida Salazar
Thirteen-year-old Elio is struggling with "coming of age"--first love, first heartbreak, first real fight (which lands him in the hospital), and what it means to be a "man", a true friend, and an ally, as well as how to overcome a culture of toxic masculinity.
Teens & tweens (ages 12+) can join us at the Jeffersonville Branch for a book club discussion on Tuesday, July 8th at 3pm! Register here.
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Ruby Red
by Kerstin Gier
Gwyneth discovers that she, rather than her well-prepared cousin, carries a time-travel gene, and soon she is journeying with Gideon, who shares the gift, through historical London trying to discover whom they can trust.
Teens & tweens (ages 12+) can join us at the Jeffersonville Branch for a book club discussion on Tuesday, August 5th at 3pm! Register here.
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D&D Club with Matt Hurtado Tuesdays @6:00pm Jeffersonville Branch Starts July 1st! |
Songwriting for Teens with Singer/Songwriter Calla Sun Wednesday, July 9th @ 4:00pm Narrowsburg Branch  |
 Poetry Workshop with Sullivan County Poet Laureate Kevin Scot Graham Wednesday, July 23rd @ 4:00pm Narrowsburg Branch |
 Nature Photography with Naturalist George Steele Thursday, July 31st @ 12:00pm Callicoon Branch |
Zine Making Workshop with Multimedia Artist Jess Adamson Monday, August 4th @2:00pm Narrowsburg Branch |
Delaware Free Branch Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10am - 5pm Tuesday: 3pm - 7pm Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 11:30am - 4pm |
Jeffersonville Branch Tues, Wed: 10am - 8pm Thurs, Fri: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 2pm |
Tusten-Cochecton Branch Monday: 10am - 8pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 2pm Wed, Fri: 10am - 7pm Saturday: 9:30am - 2pm |
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