Monday, August 12th and Tuesday, 13th Children & Family Programs/Events

Monday, August 12th:

• Music Together By The Dunes, 70 Old Riverhead Road, Westhampton Beach.  Looking for a nurturing environment where your child can learn basic music competence through play. Singing! Dancing! Rhythm Play! Instrument Play! Class Location: Dance Centre of the Hamptons.  To register call Ina Ferrara at 631.764.4180 or email at Ina@mtbythedunes.com. Ages Birth-5 years old. 10:30 a.m.
• Water Mill Museum-Children's Hands-On Milling, 41 Old Mill Road, Water Mill. Water-powered grist mill grinds grain while kids get to sift the ground grain, see the giant stones turning, and learn about Water Mill's history. Contact: Joani for pricing and registration, Mill Manager-email: director@watermillmuseum.org or call 631 726-4625; www.watermillmuseum.org. 11:30 a.m.
• Coopers Beach Drive-In Movie, 268 Meadow Lane, Southampton. "The Hunger Games" Donation of $40 per car load ($10 per person),  Must have FM radio for audio transmission. Purchase tickets at the gate or in advance at Southampton Chamber of Commerce, located at 76 Main Street, Southampton.  Tickets also available online at www.southamptonchamber.com. Families. 7:00 p.m.
• Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. "Techniques of Painting" Children will spend time in the galleries studying the works on view, learn a variety of techniques for each medium, and create their own works of art in the studio. Registration is required, call 631.283.2118 ext. 130. Ages 10+. 4:00 p.m.
• Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. "Shake, Rattle & Roll" Get ready to wiggle and giggle as we share songs, finger plays, rhymes and parachute play. Registration is required, call 631.283.0774, ext. 4. Ages Birth-5 Years Old. 10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. (weekly)
• Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton.  "Young Writers Club" Calling all writers! Join us as we brainstorm together, share our poetry and short stories and discover the writer inside of us. Registration is required, call 631.283.0774, ext. 4. Entering 3rd-5th Grades. 1:30 p.m. (weekly)
• Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. "Chess Club" Come and exercises your mind! Registration is required, call 631.283.0774, ext. 4. Ages 6 years old-5th Grade. 4:00 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.
• Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. "Book Buddies" Local teen volunteers will be available to read and share books with your children either one-on-one or in small groups. Registration is required, call 631.283.0774, ext. 4. Ages 3 Years Old-Entering 4th Grade. 7:00 p.m.
• Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. "Family Game Night" Entertainment like it was before the video game. Join us for an evening of unplugged fun family competition. To register email Josh at Josh@HamptonLibrary.org. Families. 5:30 p.m. (weekly)
• East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street, East Hampton. "Rhythm, Rhymes and Story Time"  Entertain your toddler with storytelling, finger plays, puppetry and songs. Registration is required, call 631.324.0222, ext. 2. Ages Birth-3 Years Old. 10:30 a.m. (weekly)
• Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway, Montauk. "Monday Story Time"  Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft . All are welcome to listen. The crafts are most appropriate for preschool age children. 10:00 a.m. (weekly)
• Westhampton Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach.  "Teeny Tiny Tales" It is never too early for story time! Introduce your child to the latest books and songs! Registration is required, call 631.288.3335, ext. 112. Ages Birth-2 Years Old. 10:00 a.m.
• Westhampton Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach.  "Story and Craft: Sandwich Wrap" In this tale, best friends Lily and Salma disagree over their preferred foods, but after trading sandwiches to see how they taste, the girls change their minds. We will read this story and make a craft to take home. Bring your lunch! Registration is required, call 631.288.3335, ext. 112. Ages 5-7 Years Old. 12:30 p.m.
• Westhampton Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. "Ugly Ninja Doll" Discover how to sew your very own Ugly Ninja Doll. By the last session you will go home with your very own Ninja Warrior. Registration is required, call 631.288.3335, ext. 112. Ages 10+. 7:00 p.m.

 Tuesday, August 13th:

• Quail Hill Farm, Deep Lane, Amagansett. "Bees and the Beekeeper" Meet Quail Hill Farm’s beekeeper, Mary Woltz, owner of Bees’ Needs, to learn about the challenges and rewards of keeping bees. Get an up-close look at the hives at the farm as Mary shares insights into the life cycle of these “hairy” little creatures and learn more about the topic of colony collapse and other issues affecting the health of local bee populations.$5/adult, free for children under 16 (must be accompanied by an adult) and Quail Hill Farm members. Rain cancels. Please park on Deep Lane, reached via Town Lane or Side Hill Lane, and meet at the farm stand. Families. 10:00 a.m.
• Sag Harbor Community Band Concert, 26 Bay Street, Sag Harbor.  Free concert front of the American Legion.   Bring a folding chair. Fun for the whole family! Marches-Medleys-Show Tunes-Sing Alongs-Concert Pieces-Novelty Tunes-And more! Families. 8:00 p.m.
• Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. "Exploration Express" Explore with your child! This sensory experience will help enhance your child's hand/eye coordination and fine and gross motors skills development as they dig their hands into sand, water and other exploratory activities. Registration is required, call 631.283.0774, ext. 4. 10:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Ages 18 Months old-5 Years Old.
• Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. "Pet Pals" Every animal has different needs and characteristics and we will investigate all aspects of pets from, what they like to eat to whether guinea pigs are really pigs. Included is a visit from Cornell’s “Pet Pals” for some hands on fun! Registration is required, call 631.283.0774, ext. 4.  Entering Grades K-2nd. 2:00 p.m.
• Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. "History Mysteries" Become a History Mystery detective as we explore artifacts dating from the turn of the century to the present to discover more about technology and ourselves. Children will create and take home a tool of the future. Registration is required, call 631.283.0774, ext. 4. Entering Grades 3rd-5th. 3:15 p.m.
• Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. "Play-A-Palooza" Fun in the sun as we play in the backyard. This is a special time for parents and caregivers to play with their young children in a fun, creative environment. Toys, puzzles, dramatic play, art exploration and visits from experts in the community make this a fantastic opportunity for families of young children to learn, play and explore together and for parents and caregivers to learn from each other. To register contact Josh Perry at Josh@hamptonlibrary.org. Ages Birth-4 Years Old. 10:00 a.m.
• East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street, East Hampton. "Wiggle and Giggle with Books" Enjoy this interactive time with books as they listen to the words and move with the story. Registration is required, call 631.324.0222, ext. 2. Ages Birth-3 Years Old. 11:30 a.m.
• Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. "First Story Time" Stories, flannel boards, puppets, songs, and tons of fun in a setting sure to promote early literacy skills. A perfect introduction to story time for young children.  No Registration Required. Ages Birth-4 Years Old. 10:15 a.m.
• Westhampton Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach.  "Very Hungry Caterpillar in a Jar" Mix up a batch of play dough you will never want to put down! When you are done, you will be able to put your clay in a special jar. Registration is required, call 631.288.3335, ext. 112. Ages 2.5-5 Years Old. 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
• Westhampton Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach.  "Baking Coach Presents: Buried Treasure Cupcakes" Decorate yummy cupcakes for yourself or your friends...but there is a catch! One cupcake will have a surprise inside! Will you be the one to find it? Registration is required, call 631.288.3335, ext. 112. Ages 5-9 years Old. 4:30 p.m.
• Westhampton Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach (OFF-SITE). "Kids On The Green" Attend these wonderful performances at the Village Green! For families with children ages 3-8. Questions? Call 631.288.3335, ext. 112.
• Westhampton Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Library. "Baking Coach Presents: Buried Treasure Cupcakes" Decorate yummy cupcakes for yourself or your friends...but there is a catch! One cupcake will have a surprise inside! Will you be the one to find it? Registration is required, call 631.288.3335, ext. 112. Ages 10+. 6:30 p.m.

 Hamptons Mamas is looking for...

• Yoga, Dance, Ballet & Karate Classes
• Tutors
• Mommy and Me Classes
• Au Pairs, Babysitter and Mother's Helpers
• Mommy Boot Camps
• Nature Walks & Aquariums
• Family Photographers
• Family Friendly Restaurants
• Art Classes/Studios
• Day Cares
• Great children and family programs!

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