The Liberty Public Library is starting the new school year with afterschool opportunities for students.

On Sept. 17, students in grades 5-12 are invited to a Game Day, featuring board games, card games and more, starting at 3:15 p.m.  Students will also learn more about volunteer opportunities at the library to start earning hours they may need. Snacks will be provided.

For elementary students, the library will host Bookworm Clubs for elementary students in October and November.

The club will be offered Mondays, Oct. 20-Nov. 24, or Tuesdays, Oct. 21-Nov. 25 (no meeting on Nov. 11), for children in first and second grades. The club for third and fourth graders will be Wednesdays, Oct. 22-Nov. 19 or Thursdays, Oct. 23-Nov. 20.

They will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. afterschool. Library staff will pick children from Liberty Elementary to escort them to the library.

Participating children will read books, play games, have snacks, do crafts and more.

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, by calling 845-292-6070. Those who call earlier will be asked to call back. Permission slips will be sent home with all children who are registered. Slips must be returned to the library or the child’s teacher indicating pickup preference. Children may be picked up at the library by 4 or they can be escorted to the LES Boys & Girls Club, if they are signed up.  Students in third and fourth grade also have the option to take the late bus home from the elementary school.

For more information, call 845-292-6070 or visit the library’s website. The library is at 189 N. Main St. in Liberty.