Thursday, December 11, 6:30PM: Little Darling Doula Postpartum Support Group, featuring Rachel Somerstein

Join Us for an informal Meet-and-Greet with Local Author Rachel Somerstein

Join Darlene Martinez, of Little Darling Doula, and Rachel Somerstein, author of INVISIBLE LABOR, for an evening unpacking birth stories and reflecting on how birth impacts us in the now--from interpersonal relationships, to mothering, to our relationships with our bodies.

Snacks and tea will be provided / Wine, beer, kombucha available for purchase.

Friday, December 19, 5-7PM: Coquito Sip & Shop with Alembic Mixology

Join Us for a special little friends learning loft story time

Join Golden Hour, and Zachary Miller, of Alembic Mixology, for a gathering of holiday cocktails and shopping.

Saturday, December 27, 10:30AM: Little Friends Story Time

Join Us for a special little friends learning loft story time

Join Golden Hour and Little Friends Learning Loft for Story Time for Children. Readings and activity are curated and lead by Ms. Rebecca.

This month we'll be reading Nordic Folktales in honor of wintertime!

Monday, January 5, 6PM : Golden Hour Book Club @ 190 Bar

Join Us for a meeting of Golden Hour Book Club, at 190 Bar (190 Broadway, Newburgh)

Welcome to our monthly Book Club. We'll be reading one work of contemporary literature per month. Our December selection is Anna North's BOG QUEEN.

We're meeting on Monday, January 5, 6PM at 190 Bar (190 Broadway).

This won't be a formal discussion of the book, but a casual opportunity to gather and chat. No pressure to finish reading by the date of our meeting, or share your thoughts if you don't feel like it. A Golden Hour Books purchase is required to join. 

For 20% off each month's selection, sign up for a Golden Hour Book Club Subscription (automatically applied).

We encourage you to follow us on Instagram, and/or sign up for our Newsletter, to stay up to date on book club selections and events

Little Friends Learning Loft Story Time

Children's Storytime - Monthly

FALL - WINTER 2025 SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 27, 10:30AM - BYO Pets Story Time! Meet guinea pigs, hermit crabs, and fish!

Saturday, October 25, 10:30AM - Pumpkins with Ms. Romina!

Saturday, November 22, 10:30AM - A Puppet Show thanks to the NYC Kids Project

Saturday, December 27, 10:30AM - Nordic Tales Story Time

Saturday, January 31, 10:30AM - Therapy Dogs!

About Story Time at Golden Hour

Little Friends Learning Loft is a Full Day, Montessori-inspired Preschool at the Newburgh JCC serving children ages 2.5 - 6. Their intentional and nurturing environment is founded on the Montessori principles of hands-on learning, self-discovery, cooperation and enriched with Jewish culture and many other universal traditions.

Many thanks to Awesome Newburgh for granting us the funds to build our Children's area. We couldn't have done it without your support!