This is a past event.
Holiday Closing: Library will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We
will reopen at 9AM on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Open at 11:00AM: Thursday, September 5th . Library opens at 11:00AM on the first Thursday of every month for staff training.
Lego Club: Thursday, September 5, 6:30 – 7:30PM.
Ages 5 through 12. Come build a new universe with our Legos. Please register.
Tinker Lab: Friday, September 6, 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
On the first Friday of every month. children ages 3-5 can experiment, tinker, test and play with several different hands-on activities that explore art, science, technology and more. Each month will focus on a different theme. Please register.
Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month Saturday, September 7th .
Sign up for a new library card and celebrate with crafts and games in the meeting room, plus more fun throughout the day! No registration necessary.
Saturday Baby Story Time: Saturday, September 7, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Baby Story Time: Monday, September 9, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Story Time with Mary Jo: Monday September 9, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Ideas ‘n’ Authors: Monday September 9, 7:00 – 8:30PM.
Book discussion group for adults on the first Monday of each month. This first meeting of the season is a free discussion session with no assigned title. No registration necessary.
Story Time with Hannah: Tuesday, September 10, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Junior Friends: Tuesday September 10, 4:00 – 5:00PM.
The Junior Friends are library volunteers ages 9 - 16 who meet year-round and help the library with book sales, programs, and decorations, among other fun things. We also get involved with community service activities.
Baby Sing, Sign, and Play: Wednesday, September 11, 10:15 – 10:45 AM.
For ages 6 – 24 months with a caregiver. We use music, books and other playful activities to help tots and adults learn simple ASL signs for pre-verbal communication. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Friends of the Gates Public Library Fall Book Sale:
Thursday, September 12, 4:00 – 8:00PM (members’ preview - $5 to join)
Friday, September 13, 9:30AM – 4:30PM
Saturday, September 14, 10:00AM – 4:30PM.
The Friends of Gates Public Library will have a large selection of books, puzzles, games, coffee table books and DVDs for sale in the atrium.
Read With a Furry Friend!: Thursday, September 12, 6:00 – 7:00 PM.
Stop in and read a book with Kat the therapy dog. She and Ms. Joanna will be in the children's area and ready to be read to. No registration, all ages.
Baby Story Time: Monday, September 16, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Story Time with Mary Jo: Monday September 16, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Story Time with Hannah: Tuesday, September 17, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Time For Tots: Wednesday, September 18, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Walgreens Flu Clinic: Thursday, September 19, 11:00AM – 1:00PM.
Fall is coming and that means flu season is just around the corner. Come to the Gates Public Library and get your flu shot from Walgreens pharmacy staff. Please bring your identification and insurance cards with you. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome!
Pirate Party!: Thursday, September 19, 6:30 – 7:30PM.
A family program for all ages. Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with stories, songs, crafts and treats. Please register.
Yoga Story Time: Friday, September 20, from 10:00 – 10:30 AM.
For ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver. Hear stories while stretching and strengthening your body! The stories will inspire children's minds as their bodies are busy supporting them. No registration.
Health + Nutrition: Saturday, September 21, 11:00AM – 12:00 PM.
We all know healthy nutrition is the key to healthy bodies and healthy minds. It’s no secret that eating well boosts mood, energy, and mental functioning. This class will teach how to make small, simple changes to your overall eating pattern that can help you and your family stay healthy. You will learn the basics of good nutrition and making healthy food and drink choices and receive educational handouts and recipes. Please register.
Baby Story Time: Monday, September 23, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Story Time with Mary Jo: Monday September 23, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
College 101: Monday September 23, 6:30 – 7:30 PM.
In this educational presentation, parents will learn valuable tips about the college search, scholarships, the college financial process, and New York’s Free-Tuition Program for public and private colleges. Most importantly, we will discuss what parents can do to help their children minimize overwhelming student loan debt. This presentation is ideal for parents of high school students in grades 9 – 12. Please register.
Story Time with Hannah: Tuesday, September 24, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Time For Tots: Wednesday, September 25, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Floral Design: Fall Into Autumn: Wednesday, September 25, 7:00 – 8:30PM.
In this class, we will be designing a seasonal floral arrangement with fresh fall flowers. We will also demonstrate how to vamp up your outdoor space for the season by re-purposing decorative pillows. Please register.
Open at 11:00AM: Thursday, September 5th . Library opens at 11:00AM on the first Thursday of every month for staff training.
Lego Club: Thursday, September 5, 6:30 – 7:30PM.
Ages 5 through 12. Come build a new universe with our Legos. Please register.
Tinker Lab: Friday, September 6, 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
On the first Friday of every month. children ages 3-5 can experiment, tinker, test and play with several different hands-on activities that explore art, science, technology and more. Each month will focus on a different theme. Please register.
Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month Saturday, September 7th .
Sign up for a new library card and celebrate with crafts and games in the meeting room, plus more fun throughout the day! No registration necessary.
Saturday Baby Story Time: Saturday, September 7, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Baby Story Time: Monday, September 9, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Story Time with Mary Jo: Monday September 9, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Ideas ‘n’ Authors: Monday September 9, 7:00 – 8:30PM.
Book discussion group for adults on the first Monday of each month. This first meeting of the season is a free discussion session with no assigned title. No registration necessary.
Story Time with Hannah: Tuesday, September 10, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Junior Friends: Tuesday September 10, 4:00 – 5:00PM.
The Junior Friends are library volunteers ages 9 - 16 who meet year-round and help the library with book sales, programs, and decorations, among other fun things. We also get involved with community service activities.
Baby Sing, Sign, and Play: Wednesday, September 11, 10:15 – 10:45 AM.
For ages 6 – 24 months with a caregiver. We use music, books and other playful activities to help tots and adults learn simple ASL signs for pre-verbal communication. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Friends of the Gates Public Library Fall Book Sale:
Thursday, September 12, 4:00 – 8:00PM (members’ preview - $5 to join)
Friday, September 13, 9:30AM – 4:30PM
Saturday, September 14, 10:00AM – 4:30PM.
The Friends of Gates Public Library will have a large selection of books, puzzles, games, coffee table books and DVDs for sale in the atrium.
Read With a Furry Friend!: Thursday, September 12, 6:00 – 7:00 PM.
Stop in and read a book with Kat the therapy dog. She and Ms. Joanna will be in the children's area and ready to be read to. No registration, all ages.
Baby Story Time: Monday, September 16, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Story Time with Mary Jo: Monday September 16, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Story Time with Hannah: Tuesday, September 17, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Time For Tots: Wednesday, September 18, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Walgreens Flu Clinic: Thursday, September 19, 11:00AM – 1:00PM.
Fall is coming and that means flu season is just around the corner. Come to the Gates Public Library and get your flu shot from Walgreens pharmacy staff. Please bring your identification and insurance cards with you. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome!
Pirate Party!: Thursday, September 19, 6:30 – 7:30PM.
A family program for all ages. Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with stories, songs, crafts and treats. Please register.
Yoga Story Time: Friday, September 20, from 10:00 – 10:30 AM.
For ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver. Hear stories while stretching and strengthening your body! The stories will inspire children's minds as their bodies are busy supporting them. No registration.
Health + Nutrition: Saturday, September 21, 11:00AM – 12:00 PM.
We all know healthy nutrition is the key to healthy bodies and healthy minds. It’s no secret that eating well boosts mood, energy, and mental functioning. This class will teach how to make small, simple changes to your overall eating pattern that can help you and your family stay healthy. You will learn the basics of good nutrition and making healthy food and drink choices and receive educational handouts and recipes. Please register.
Baby Story Time: Monday, September 23, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Story Time with Mary Jo: Monday September 23, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
College 101: Monday September 23, 6:30 – 7:30 PM.
In this educational presentation, parents will learn valuable tips about the college search, scholarships, the college financial process, and New York’s Free-Tuition Program for public and private colleges. Most importantly, we will discuss what parents can do to help their children minimize overwhelming student loan debt. This presentation is ideal for parents of high school students in grades 9 – 12. Please register.
Story Time with Hannah: Tuesday, September 24, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Time For Tots: Wednesday, September 25, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Floral Design: Fall Into Autumn: Wednesday, September 25, 7:00 – 8:30PM.
In this class, we will be designing a seasonal floral arrangement with fresh fall flowers. We will also demonstrate how to vamp up your outdoor space for the season by re-purposing decorative pillows. Please register.
