Park and Read - Various Parks Around Westchester County Area
*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 08/10/2023
A captivating summer read-aloud program aimed at fostering a love for reading in young children, is set to take place in picturesque Westchester County Parks.
This engaging initiative, organized by Westchester County Director of Programs and Policies, Childcare & Education Roseanne Finizio in collaboration with the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival.
The program will take place Monday through Thursday from July 10 through August 10 and feature interactive storytelling sessions in both English and Spanish. Experienced and noteworthy storytellers will bring stories to life, creating a vibrant and immersive environment for children and families to enjoy.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
The program schedule is as follows Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.:
- July 10 - 13
Location: Willson's Woods Park
Venue: DeMatteo Terrace
Address: 8 Bradford Road, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 (directions) - July 17 - 20
Location: Glen Island Park
Venue: Grass area outside of bathhouse (Pavilion 1 held for inclement weather)
Address: Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10805 (directions) - July 24 - 28
Location: Tibbetts Brook Park
Venue: Grass area in front of bathhouse (Catering Hall held for inclement weather)
Address: 355 Midland Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704 (directions) - July 31 - Aug. 3
Location: Saxon Woods Park
Venue: Grass area adjacent to children's playground (Pavilion held for inclement weather)
Address: 1800 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605 (directions) - August 7 - 10
Location: Kensico Dam Plaza
Venue: Grass area outside of office
Address: 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY 10595 (directions)
Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Admission is free. Pre-registration not required. Westchester County residency rules apply.
For more information about the Park and Read program, please email RFinizio@WestchesterCountyNY.gov or call (914) 995-2501.
About the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival: The Chappaqua Children's Book Festival is an annual event held in Chappaqua, NY, that celebrates children's literature and authors. With a mission to inspire a love for reading and learning, the festival brings together authors, illustrators and families for a day filled with literary activities, book signings and storytelling sessions.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Location:
Various Parks in The Westchester County Area.
Westchester County, NY, .United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(914) 864-PARKContact name:
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Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
08/10/2023
Time:
11 am - 11:45 am
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service