Community Corner

Blue Crabs, Wild Things and Children's Stories

Activities for the younger set for the upcoming weekend.

 

1) Wednesday Storytime
Where/When:
,530 Colonial Ave, Pelham, NY, Wednesday, July 18; 10:05 a.m. to 10:35 a.m., 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Why go: The Pelham Public Library is hosting Wednesday Storytimes children ages 2 and younger. The first session lasts from 10:05 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. and the second session lasts from 10:45 a.m, to 11:15 a.m.
Pricing: Free.

2) "Where the Wild Thing Are" at the New Rochelle Public Library
Where/When:
,1 Library Plaza New Rochelle, Wednesday, Aug. 8; 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Maurice Sendak’s beloved book comes alive in this film. Once Max is sent to bed without his supper, is he dreaming or has he created his own world -a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler?
Pricing:
Free.

3) Moonrise Kingdom
Where/When:
, Pelham, Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday Aug. 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Why go: The film “Moonrise Kingdom” ends its run at the Picture House on Thursday, Aug. 9. Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two 12-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore–and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in every which way. The movie is rated PG-13.
Pricing:
General admission tickets cost $12 at the door and $9 in advance. Seniors, students and children pay $10 at the door and $8. Picture House members pay $5.

4)
Where/When:
, 590 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale, Thursday, Aug. 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Why go:
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Fun Craft of Scarsdale hosts toddler storytime for an hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. Each storytime includes crafts, a healthy snack and dancing to music and colorful lights. Preregistration is required.
Pricing: $12.

5)
Where/When:
99 Dock St.,  Yonkers, Sunday, Aug. 12 from 2 p.m to 4 p.m.
Why go: Every Sunday, from July through October, the Science Barge on Yonkers' waterfront invites children ages 4 to 10 for hands-on Art & Science workshops. The workshop scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 12, is  “Blue Crab Blitz.” Youngster will have the opportunity to catch blue claw crabs, record data and learn how to tell a male from a female crab. They will also learn the difference between a sook crab and a sponge crab, the kind of food crabs like to eat and how long crabs live.
Pricing:
$5.


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