YOUTH PROGRAMS

Here at Bushnell-Sage Library we understand children. They are naturally curious and learn through a variety of methods. We offer an array of opportunities to play, read, and become the successful learners they need to be, all in a playful, relaxing environment. Come hang out with us, or join one of our ongoing programs designed to pique their interest. Please review our child policy and contact us with any questions.

YOUTH ART: GEL PRINTING NATURE EDITION

Youth Art: Gel Printing Nature Edition
Wednesday, AUGUST 6
12:00 - 1:00 PM

Gel plate printing, with nature! We'll create fun textures and shapes using natural materials like leaves and flowers. Gel plates allow us to create multi-layered prints overlaying color and texture!
Participants under age 8 may benefit from parent/guardian assistance.
DRESS FOR MESS!
This program uses non-washable paints.

Children under 6 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all time in the art studio. Children under 12 must have a parent/guardian on library premises.

FAMILIES LIKE OURS: POP-UP LEGO PARTY

Pop-Up Community LEGO Party with Families Like Ours!
Date and Time: Sunday, July 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: Bushnell-Sage Library – Lower Level
48 Main St, Sheffield, MA 01257

Let’s build something awesome—together!

Families Like Ours is hosting a Pop-Up LEGO Party—a fun, free, hands-on afternoon for kids and families of all ages. Whether you love building castles, spaceships, or just letting your imagination run wild, this is for you!

What’s happening:
• Free-play LEGO building stations
• A collaborative “Community Build”
• LEGO-themed storytime or creative challenge
• Light snacks & fun music
• Full LEGO set giveaways for participating families
• Info on joining the library's upcoming LEGO Club!

This is a FREE event designed to spark creativity and connection. Please let us know if you are coming, but registration is not required—just drop in and play!

Questions? Contact Rania at Rania@familieslikeoursinc.com

Hosted by Families Like Ours

Admission: Free

ONGOING PROGRAMS

LEGO CONSTRUCTION ZONE

LEGO® Construction Zone Summer Drop-in
Thursdays
July 3, 17, 31 & August 14
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

For our summer LEGO drop-ins, builds will be disassembled after each session.

LEGO® Construction Zone is for grades K-8
Kids under 12 must have a parent or guardian on library premises. Kids  under 6 must have a parent or guardian stay with them for the duration  of the program.

Please do not bring LEGO® bricks from home.

SOUTH BERKSHIRE KIDS

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN®

It’s official! The Bushnell-Sage Library has launched
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten®!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten® is a reading program designed to expose young children to as many books as possible while they are squishy, squishy little sponges. It sounds like a lot of books, and it is, but it goes quick! One bedtime story per night will have you wrapping up in just over 3 years. Re-reads count! Books a relative or a teacher reads to you child? Also counts! This is a fun way to track progress and stay motivated to keep sharing books with your child.

Sign up in person at the library!

Do you know a youth artist that would like to show their work in our space? Download the application below. Drop it off at the library, or email it to our Children’s Program Coordinator, Stefanie, at sdangelo@cwmars.org
Our space is open to all levels of artistic ability. Scribbles on newspaper? It’s art! Crayon drawings? Art! Fingerpainting? Definitely art.
For more information, download our info brochure.

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