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Art Omi Introduces Camp Omi in a Box

Art Omi is launching a new program called, Camp Omi in a Box: an interactive camp experience that captures the spirit and quality of Camp Omi in a whole new format.

Art Omi is launching a new program called, Camp Omi in a Box: an interactive camp experience that captures the spirit and quality of Camp Omi in a whole new format. Every Friday, families pick up a 18” x 12″ x 3” cardboard carrying case containing each and every material, tool, and product a camper needs to complete four art projects.

Camp Omi in a Box is designed for kids ages 6-10. There is also Camp Omi in a Box: Artgarten for kids ages 3-5.

Activity prompts encourage visits to the sculpture park and themes focus on contemporary art, artists, and ideas. Boxes also contain instructional guides, invitations to two live online sessions, and links to fun video tutorials led by Camp Omi teaching artists!

Camp Omi in a Box is available now for purchase; Camp Omi in a Box begins July 6 and runs through August 21. Children may participate in a single week, or the whole seven-week program.

DATES: July 3 – August 14, 2020

COST $145/week, 10% discount for 2+ weeks

LOCATION: Omi International Arts Center
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, NY 12075

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Hudson Children’s Book Festival, May 4

The Hudson Children’s Book Festival, established in 2009, is held each year in the city of Hudson, NY, and strives to create, sustain, and nurture a culture of literacy in partnership with our community and schools. This free, public event fosters a love of reading as families meet and greet world-class creators of books for children of all ages.

The featured author for 2019 is Seymour Simon, whom the New York Times called “the dean of the [children’s science] field,” and is the author of over 300 highly acclaimed science books, more than seventy-five of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Simon has introduced tens of millions of children to a staggering array of subjects, and says: “I’m more interested in arousing enthusiasm in kids than I am in teaching the facts. The facts may change, but that enthusiasm for exploring the world will remain with them for the rest of their lives.”

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, May 4, 2019 / 10am – 3pm

LOCATION:
Hudson High School
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534

ADMISSION:
Free

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hudsonchildrensbookfestival.com
facebook.com/Hudson-Childrens-Book-Festival
twitter.com/HudsonCBF

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LEGOPALOOZA at the New Lebanon Library, Mar 6

The New Lebanon Library is hosting it’s regular LEGO builders get together.

The New Lebanon Library is hosting it’s regular LEGO builders get together. The library will provide the LEGOs, so all kids need to bring is their imaginations. Let your inner, master builder out and have some fun creating with everyone’s favorite bricks–or take on a challenge!

For ages 5 – 12. LEGO donations are very welcome

DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 4:30pm – 5:30pm

LOCATION:
New Lebanon Library
550 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125

MORE:
NewLebanonLibrary.org
Facebook.com/NewLebanonLibraryNY
twitter –@NewLebanonLib
518-794-8844
leb@taconic.net

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Inspiration by Olana w/ Art School of Columbia County @ New Lebanon Library,

The New Lebanon Library invites you to get inspired by Olana.

The New Lebanon Library invites you to get inspired by Olana. Create and be inspired by Islamic art and explore radial symmetry as you make your own prints. This crafting event will also teach participants about the poets and artists who have been inspired by the rich culture of this region.

DATE/TIME:
Thursday, July 19, 2018: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

AGES:
Recommended for Grades 3-12

MORE:
NewLebanonLibrary.org
Facebook.com/NewLebanonLibraryNY
twitter: @NewLebanonLib
518-794-8844
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An Update on the New Lebanon Library’s New Mascot

At the beginning of the year, the New Lebanon Library invited local students to create a new mascot for the library. The winning design, “Calvin the book” was revealed in March, and now we have an updated look at Calvin from the library.

At the beginning of the year, the New Lebanon Library invited local students (ages 5-18) to create a new mascot for the library. The winning design, “Calvin the book” created by local 4th grader Logan, was revealed in March, and now we have an update from the library. Calvin now has color and a few minor details (see below), and will soon become a regular fixture around the library.

Secondly, the plush version of Calvin is in production, and the winning designer, Logan, will receive his copy of Calvin and the New Lebanon Library will have their own version for patrons to check out and take on trips. It is the library’s hope that patrons will have many fun adventures with Calvin and share them with the library!