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32 Hudson Valley Parent n February 2019 Video Game Club Under 12s. Join your friends to play some fun Wii games, play with Legos and have a snack! Please register. 4-5:15pm. Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Library Meeting Room. 203 Main St., Goshen. 294-6606. Winter Fun Library Souper Bowl. Meet the other participants in the Winter Fun Challenge, as we celebrate "I Love My Library" month with warm soup, book recommendations, giveaways and lots of laughs! 1-2:30pm. Newburgh Free Library Town Branch. 1401 Rte. 300, Newburgh. 563-3601. 2: Saturday Celebrate Groundhog Day! Will there be an early spring? Learn about these furry prognosticators and the history behind this age-old tradition. Join us for an informative talk about the groundhog. Make a groundhog craft and take a walk outside to look for your shadow. 10-11:15am. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center. 120 Muser Dr., Cornwall. 534-5506 High Five! Program for families of children birth to 5 years old. There will be free books, prizes and lunch. 11am-1pm. Hudson Area Library. 51 North 5th St., Hudson. 518-828-1792. Ice Harvest Festival. 30th anniversary festival o ers traditional ice harvest using historic tools and techniques, plus ice carving, ice fishing, hot soup bu et, horse-drawn sleigh rides, local vendors, a snowman village, and winter fun. 10am-3pm. Hanford Mills Museum. 51 County Hwy. 12, East Meredith. 607-278-5744. Kingston Clay Day. People of all ages/abilities can play with clay at the studio on Kingston's First Saturday! Try out the wheel, learn basic hand-building techniques, and have fun making something from your imagination! Finished pieces will be ready for pick up at Kingston Clay Day 1 month after your appointment. Reservations are strongly encouraged. 2-4pm. Kingston Ceramics Studio at The Shirt Factory. 77 Cornell St., Ste. 309, Kingston. 331-2078. Take Your Child to the Library Day! Stop in to the library on this special day! We will have crafts and activities to get ready for Valentine's Day! Come show us some love and maybe win some prizes too! 1-5pm. Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Library Meeting Room. 203 Main St., Goshen. 294-6606. 3: Sunday Le Cercle de Lecture. A French (language) Book Club for beginners. Enjoy a lively discussion of books written in French with members of the Hudson Valley Francophone Connection. 1:15-2:15pm. Newburgh Free Library e-Learning Center. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Learn to Skate. Register today for Fall 2018/ Winter 2019 Sessions! Whether a skater's goal is hockey, figure skating or recreational proficiency, this is the place to start! Daily format includes a 30-minute class during Private Skating School Calendar Find a complete list of calendar events at hvparent.com/calendar Seasonal Fun A Valentine Tail Waggin' Tutors Event. February 2. Families and individuals have the opportunity to meet and even read with many of our Tail Waggin' Tutor dogs/handlers. Questions about the dogs and Therapy Dogs in general are welcome. Join us for this fun event, make a Valentine for each of our dogs and bring a friend! 11am-12pm. Newburgh Free Library Lobby. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Twirled Paper Heart Art. February 7. Use curling strips of paper to make a decorative Valentine's heart. 7-8:30pm. Newburgh Free Library Storyhour Room. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Chocolate Day. February 9. Join us for chocolate fun, games and make your own chocolate treat. No registration required. Children of all ages are welcome. Come and go as you please. Blodgett Memorial Library. 37 Broad St., Fishkill. 1pm. 896-9215. Valentine's Day Card Drop-In Craft. February 9. Come in and make a pop- up Valentine for someone special! All are welcome. No registration required. 11am-12pm. Kent Public Library. 17 Sybil's Crossing, Kent Lakes. 225-8585. Anti-Valentine's Day Craft. February 13. Join us for a craft that could break hearts. Be ready to get messy after your half-day of school. Open to ages 11-17 years old. 2-3pm. Newburgh Free Library Storyhour Room. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Anti-Valentine's Party. February 15. Come join us to celebrate all things not Valentine's Day! Snacks will be provided, fun will be had. Bring friends and have a blast. For kids ages 12-18 years old. 5-6pm. Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. 479 Broadway, Monticello. 794-4660. Cookbook Club. Do you love to cook? Love to discuss cookbooks and recipes? Join our once a month cookbook club. Pick up the monthly cookbook, make a recipe, bring and dish, share and discuss it. Call or stop by the reference desk for more information or to be added to the list. 1pm. Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Library Meeting Room. 203 Main St., Goshen. 294-6606. Preschool Playgroup. Kids ages 2 to 5 years old will enjoy open-ended playtime with our toys, puzzles and activity mats. 11:30am-1pm. NorthEast-Millerton Library. 75 Main St., Millerton. 518-789-3340. 1: Friday 7th Annual Winter Hoot. Three-day benefit featuring local food, music, dancing, film, art and nature activities for all ages. There will also be documentary screenings, discussions and music. There will be kid-friendly activities all weekend. Friday 5pm-Sunday 5pm. The Ashokan Center. 477 Beaverkill Rd., Olivebridge. 657-8333 Unless otherwise indicated, phone numbers are within the 845 area code