Kids' Weekend Events: 'Hunger Games,' Writing Workshop, Starfish Investigation
There are many fun activities and events for kids and their families to enjoy this weekend in the Hamptons. And get a head start on the weekend with Thursday events too.
Thursday, November 21
RHYME TIME
10–10:30 a.m. The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. Songs, rhymes, stories and art exploration. Children ages 1–3. Contact Josh Perry at [email protected] 631-537-0015
STORIES, SONGS & PLAYTIME
10:30 a.m. John Jermain Library. 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. Librarian Susann will read a short story, do finger plays, sing songs & nursery rhymes, dance with children and put out toys for playtime. Ages 1–4. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org
LEGO MANIA!
3:30–4:30 p.m. The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. Create anything you like with Legos at the library. A great chance for parents to relax and socialize. Ages 4–10. Contact Josh Perry at 631-537-0015 or [email protected]
ON OUR BIG SCREEN: THE HUNGER GAMES
4:30 p.m. Can’t make the premiere of Catching Fire? “Catch” a showing of The Hunger Games at the library. Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
THE JEANETTE SARKISIAN WAGNER WRITING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS
5–6:30 p.m. John Jermain Library. 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. This ongoing program will include writing prompts, discussion of craft and technique, constructive group critique and writing original work. Students will revise selected pieces for publication in MOSS, the library’s online magazine of teen creative work. Free, registration required. Ages 13–18. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org or moss.johnjermain.org
Friday, November 22
MUSIC TOGETHER BY THE DUNES
9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton Turnpike, Bridgehampton. For other locations, registration and schedule, 631-764-4180 mtbythedunes.com
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL
10 a.m. Fridays. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. Parents/caregivers with toddler’s 10–36 months olds are invited to join us for an hour of interactive play. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org
Saturday, November 23
SOFO SEA STAR INVESTIGATION: FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN AGES 7+
The sea star is one of the most popular animals in our marine touch tank, but what appears to be a simple outside hides its wonderful water vascular system, and whether it is a boy or girl. Wear clothes that can get dirty. There is a $10 material fee (per sea star) for this program. Limited enrollment, reserve now! For reservations and information about meeting places 631-537-9735
CMEE’S PLAY: CINNAMON AND SPICE ORNAMENTS
Children can enjoy a reading of Judy Schachner ‘s Skippyjon Jones’ Lost in Spice and make delicious smelling ornaments with Sue Lichtenstein. Members $7/Non-Members $20 (includes admission). Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
STORY & CRAFT TIME
3:30–4:30 p.m. Join the Amagansett Free Library each Saturday for stories & crafts. 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org
Sunday, November 24
SUNDAY STORY TIME
1:30 p.m. East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street, East Hampton. Open up your child’s mind with stories from our picture book collections. Ages 3–plus. 631-324-0222 easthamptonlibrary.com
TEA WITH T
2:30–3:30 p.m. For children ages 4 and up. Enjoy a delicious cup of tea, perhaps some other treats, and fantastic stories with T. Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
SUNDAY GAMES
3:30–4:30 p.m. Sundays. John Jermain Library. 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. Get away from TV screens and challenge your friends or family to a friendly board game competition. The library will provide a variety of games including Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Apples to Apples and others. Ages 3–9. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org