Children's Room
Children's Room Activities
*Story Hour – Every Monday 10:30 – 11:30 *
Drop in for a few quick stories followed by open playtime and social interaction with other children. Occasionally a craft is offered.
*Story Hour with Maple – Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 *
Drop in for a few quick stories and cuddles with local favorite Maple the therapy dog followed by open playtime. Occasionally a craft activity is
offered.
*Read with Tessa and Bea dog – Every Wednesday 3:15 – 4:15 * NEW TIME!
Reading with a dog can help bring a sense of calm and focus. Bea dog is a very good listener and also loves to be read to. This story time is led
by Tessa and has a focus on introducing children to a story hour format with a slower, calmer approach.
*Mini makers - Craft activities. Age 6+ *
All children must be able to follow basic instructions and have some experience with scissors.
Tuesday February 10th 3:30-4:30. Ages 6+ In this one-off Mini Makers session there will be a self-serve craft station set up with various materials to design and make own valentine cards. Let a friend or loved one know how much they mean to you.
Thursday February 12th 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6+ Activity – Cardboard Olympics. Winter sport themed STEAM activity.
Thursday February 26th 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6+ Activity – Snow sports painting craft
Please register for Mini Makers by 6:00 pm the day before so materials can be prepped accordingly. [email protected] 978-465-5071 x. 206
(NEW) Mommies and Me – (pilot program) Friday February 13th and 27th 10:30 – 12:00 Age 0 - 18 mos. *
Open playtime for Moms and babies in the activity room. Intended to offer a space to play away from the quieter areas of the library where
mamas and babies can interact without the challenge of keeping the babies from dismantling the library or running out of the room.
SHTG (Story Hour to Go) - Bi-weekly “take and make” bags
A new theme launches roughly every two weeks unless otherwise stated. The craft bag and the activity packets are now displayed separate
from each other. The bags now only contain the craft. You can still take both. SHTG is located on a self-serve shelf next to the children’s room
circulation desk. Other than glue, markers and scissors, everything else is included. Craft tutorial is provided but children are encouraged to follow their own imagination and ability level. Story hour to go is intended to inspire and spark creativity and bring families together.
SPECIAL PROGRAMs
“TAILWINDS” February 19th 1:30-2:30 – Our favorite feathered friends are coming back! Join us for a fun filled learning
experience with up close and personal introductions to amazing birds of prey. Tailwinds raptor education will teach us
some pretty cool facts about the birds they show us along with key takeaways on why their role in our eco-system is so
essential and valuable. Bring your curiosity and lots of questions. Due to the nature of the program, its best suited for
children 5+. Space is limited so please register in advance. [email protected] 978-465-5071 x 206
“READ FOR GOLD” winter reading challenge. Age 6-12 January 16- February 28th –
Cozy up with a good book and read your way to a position on the podium in this winter’s Olympic Reading Challenge.
Color in a circle on your reading log each day you read. Collect a little prize at each of the 3 stars which are every 14
days and each represent a medal. See if you can make it to all 3 stars of the course as you track your daily progress.
Once a star is reached you can redeem a little trinket or wait until the end and collect all 3 at once. If you want to
participate, the registration period has been extended to the 13th since there is still enough time left in the challenge
to at least complete the bronze level. Raffle tickets will be handed out as well for a chance to win a grand prize at
the end.
Milestones:
Bronze- 14 days of reading in a row = a prize and 2 raffle entries.
Silver- 28 days of reading in a row = A prize and 4 raffle entries.
Gold - 42 days of reading in a row = A prize and 6 raffle tickets.
* No sign-up necessary for story hours but space is limited so a closed sign will go up on the door if we get too full. Children under 10 must always be
accompanied by an adult when attending programs in the activity room and assistance with crafting may be required for certain activities.
Drop in for a few quick stories followed by open playtime and social interaction with other children. Occasionally a craft is offered.
*Story Hour with Maple – Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 *
Drop in for a few quick stories and cuddles with local favorite Maple the therapy dog followed by open playtime. Occasionally a craft activity is
offered.
*Read with Tessa and Bea dog – Every Wednesday 3:15 – 4:15 * NEW TIME!
Reading with a dog can help bring a sense of calm and focus. Bea dog is a very good listener and also loves to be read to. This story time is led
by Tessa and has a focus on introducing children to a story hour format with a slower, calmer approach.
*Mini makers - Craft activities. Age 6+ *
All children must be able to follow basic instructions and have some experience with scissors.
Tuesday February 10th 3:30-4:30. Ages 6+ In this one-off Mini Makers session there will be a self-serve craft station set up with various materials to design and make own valentine cards. Let a friend or loved one know how much they mean to you.
Thursday February 12th 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6+ Activity – Cardboard Olympics. Winter sport themed STEAM activity.
Thursday February 26th 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6+ Activity – Snow sports painting craft
Please register for Mini Makers by 6:00 pm the day before so materials can be prepped accordingly. [email protected] 978-465-5071 x. 206
(NEW) Mommies and Me – (pilot program) Friday February 13th and 27th 10:30 – 12:00 Age 0 - 18 mos. *
Open playtime for Moms and babies in the activity room. Intended to offer a space to play away from the quieter areas of the library where
mamas and babies can interact without the challenge of keeping the babies from dismantling the library or running out of the room.
SHTG (Story Hour to Go) - Bi-weekly “take and make” bags
A new theme launches roughly every two weeks unless otherwise stated. The craft bag and the activity packets are now displayed separate
from each other. The bags now only contain the craft. You can still take both. SHTG is located on a self-serve shelf next to the children’s room
circulation desk. Other than glue, markers and scissors, everything else is included. Craft tutorial is provided but children are encouraged to follow their own imagination and ability level. Story hour to go is intended to inspire and spark creativity and bring families together.
SPECIAL PROGRAMs
“TAILWINDS” February 19th 1:30-2:30 – Our favorite feathered friends are coming back! Join us for a fun filled learning
experience with up close and personal introductions to amazing birds of prey. Tailwinds raptor education will teach us
some pretty cool facts about the birds they show us along with key takeaways on why their role in our eco-system is so
essential and valuable. Bring your curiosity and lots of questions. Due to the nature of the program, its best suited for
children 5+. Space is limited so please register in advance. [email protected] 978-465-5071 x 206
“READ FOR GOLD” winter reading challenge. Age 6-12 January 16- February 28th –
Cozy up with a good book and read your way to a position on the podium in this winter’s Olympic Reading Challenge.
Color in a circle on your reading log each day you read. Collect a little prize at each of the 3 stars which are every 14
days and each represent a medal. See if you can make it to all 3 stars of the course as you track your daily progress.
Once a star is reached you can redeem a little trinket or wait until the end and collect all 3 at once. If you want to
participate, the registration period has been extended to the 13th since there is still enough time left in the challenge
to at least complete the bronze level. Raffle tickets will be handed out as well for a chance to win a grand prize at
the end.
Milestones:
Bronze- 14 days of reading in a row = a prize and 2 raffle entries.
Silver- 28 days of reading in a row = A prize and 4 raffle entries.
Gold - 42 days of reading in a row = A prize and 6 raffle tickets.
* No sign-up necessary for story hours but space is limited so a closed sign will go up on the door if we get too full. Children under 10 must always be
accompanied by an adult when attending programs in the activity room and assistance with crafting may be required for certain activities.
Story Hour To Go Bags
“Story Hour to Go” bags are available for pick-up in the children’s room whenever the library is open. Each bag contains supplies to make a craft and an activity packet relating to the theme. (Crafts may require glue, tape, crayons, markers or scissors. Small pieces are sometimes included.)
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