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Programs for Children and their Families

Dazzle Dogs performing at one of our Summer Reading parties.

The Children's Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library is pleased to offer several types of programs for children and families. Program brochures are usually published three times a year. Interested in looking ahead? Each brochure usually covers the following months:

  • FALL: September - December/Early January
  • WINTER/SPRING: January - Early May
  • SUMMER: May - Early September

(Brochures are delivered to the elementary schools in the Saratoga Springs School District and are also available in the library and online.)

During the summer, programs and activities are part of the summer reading club (open to children age 3 and up). Click here to learn more! Summer Library Babies is open to children ages 24 months or younger with a caregiver.

The following is a sampling of programs typically offered Fall through Spring:

Babies & Toddlers

  • Library Babies (ages 24 months or under with a caregiver)
  • Parent/Child Workshops (ages 42 months-5 years with a caregiver)
  • Toddler Storytime (ages 24-42 months with a caregiver)

Preschool

  • Preschool Stortyimes (ages 42 months-5 years)

Elementary School

  • After School Workshops (usually grades K-2 or 3-5)
  • Saratoga Reads Junior Discussion (grades 4-6; offered in the winter)

Family Programs & Performances

  • Special performances and programs for the whole family (usually weekends and school vacations)

Parenting

Programs usually include topics such as: support groups for children with special needs, managing behavioral issues, college information programs, baby massage, etc. Parenting programs are not offered during the summer months.

Children's, Teens, and Parenting Programs are also listed in the Calendar of Events.