Salisbury Library Children's Room
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Summer Program
Summer season schedule changes: There will be no story hour Monday the 24th July 1st starts a new rotating schedule every other week. The last regular Wednesday story hour is done for the summer on June 12th and will resume in the fall. In its place, join us for a 2 and under playtime session at 10:30 every other Wednesday starting June 26th. Keep a lookout on Facebook page and our website for any updates, changes or additions to the summer reading program. Pop-up events and activities may be added. Summer schedule flyers and calendars will also be available to take home. Let us know if you would like to be added to our email list for updates.
Curious Creatures - New England’s original Interactive and Educational Live animal Program
August 19th 12:15-1:15 p.m.
All ages Back by popular demand, the fully licensed Fish & Wildlife experts from Curious Creatures teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. A hands-on, interactive presentation includes interesting facts and stories about their creatures in an educational and entertaining environment. Pre-registration necessary.
iREAD® Summer Reading Program 2024 theme - Read, Renew, Repeat
June 24-August 23rd
Read, Renew, Repeat will feature the idea and practice of conservation, a movement that focuses on protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring habitats, enhancing ecosystem services, and protecting biological diversity. Designed to encourage reading as a restorative method of self-improvement and self-preservation. This program is developed by librarians for librarians and features activities, graphics, crafts, reading lists, incentives, and much more to aid in preventing the summer slide. Sign up starts June 24th and children can pick up their reading logs and materials all week. More info to come. Follow our website and Facebook page for updates or additions. Story Hour to Go- A bi-weekly take-and-make bag with an activity booklet and craft kit. All ages, every 2 weeks, year round.
Nora the Beekeeper
August 7th 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 5-12
Honey bees are a vital part of the natural ecosystem function and play a crucial role in agricultural
production. They’re also really amazing hard working little creatures. And cute too! Nora the
Beekeeper will be here to talk all about what’s to love about bees. Learn about the products from
their hives, bee keeping, and the equipment used. Children can even try on a bee suit and be a bee
keeper. After the presentation Nora will guide children through a “roll-your-own” beeswax candle
activity. Pre-registration necessary as supplies are limited.
Puppetry, Storytelling & Music with Theatre in the Open
July 31st 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. All ages
Come see local favorite Theatre in the Open team up with Newburyport Chamber Music
Festival for a puppet show with storytelling and music.
Please pre-register.
Quiet Time with Books and Bea
Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Schedule subject to seasonal changes. Tessa and her therapy dog Bea will be here to support a quiet 1 on 1 version of story time for you and your little one(s). Intended to support sensory sensitive children who may have trouble focusing in a group. Sign up for your personal 15 minute slot. Longer time may be available if no one is else is signed up. All ages welcome. Located in the children’s activity room.
Smokey the Bears 80th Birthday Celebration
August 9th 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. All ages
Smokey will forever be known as the spokes bear for forest fire prevention with his famous words
“Only you can prevent forest fires.” His lovable character has been the face of the forest since the
1940’s and is still an advocate for a healthy environment. Smokey loves reading and loves to visit
libraries. He’s visiting ours and he turns 80 this year so we’re celebrating! Come listen to him read his
story, check out a firetruck and have some Birthday cake. We even have an antique firetruck called
Little Wing on display across the street that you can visit when you’re here.
Story Hour Mondays
10:30-11:30 a.m.
(Schedule will be every other Monday starting July 1st) Drop in for a few quick stories followed by toy time and social interaction with other children. Coloring, playdough and pop up crafts occasionally included when time permits. Open to all ages. No sign up required. Located in the children’s activity room *** There will be no story hour Monday June 24th
Tailwinds Raptor Education and Conservation
July 24th 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Ages 5+
Tailwinds is coming back! Come and see some amazing live birds of prey such as owls, hawks and
turkey vultures. This program focuses on raptor biology, behaviors, habitat, and adaptations for
survival. Learn what they’re up against and ways in which we can help conserve the environment they
call home. Bring your curiosity and lots of questions. We will have a smaller crowd this time so the
animals can spread their wings and there’s plenty of space to interact. Pre- registration necessary.
Tinker Tuesday (NEW)
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Take a break from screen time and the summer heat and join us for a craft or activity to support this year’s summer reading program theme. Coloring sheets for all levels will also available if that’s their jam along with misc. craft supplies for those feeling inspired to tinker with their own project. Crafts TBD. Ages 6-12 No sign up required. Located in the children’s activity room.
Tiny Tots and Building Blocks (NEW)
Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Starting June 26th Drop-in playtime for babies. Age appropriate puzzle toys and blocks will be available and space for crawling around and practicing socializing without the distraction of our typical story hour. Age 2 and under. No sign up required. Located in the children’s activity room.
Ukulele workshop
July 19th 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ages 8+
One instructor, 24 ukuleles and a really good time. The ukulele is known to be a really accessible
instrument. Come try it out for yourself. Julie has an enthusiastic and encouraging teaching style. Feel
free to bring your own if you have one. 24 Ukes will be provided for the class and our event room is
limited to 50 people including the adults so pre-registration is necessary.
SUMMER ACTIVITY ROOM SCHEDULE (For the reoccurring programs held every other week)
This is not a full list of programs or activities. Please refer to the calendar for more info. Also stay up to date via our website or Facebook page for possible activity or program additions.
Monday story Hour
10:30-11:30 Open to all ages. No sign up required. Located in the children’s activity room July 3rd, July 15th July 29th and August 21st
Tinker Tuesday
3:00-4:00 Ages 6-12 Themed craft TBD No sign up required at this time June 25th July 9th July 23rd August 6th August 20th
Tiny Tots and Building Blocks Wednesday
toddler playtime 10:30-11:15 Ages 2 and under. No sign up required. June 26th July 10th July 24th August 7th August 21st
Story Hour to Go
A “take & make” bag with a new theme every two weeks. Basic supplies like glue, scissors and markers may be needed. Adult supervision necessary for children needing help cutting, gluing or following instructions. Kits are located on a bookshelf next to the circulation desk in the kid’s library ***Choking hazard- kits may include small parts like googly eyes, pom-poms or pieces of chalk July 1st, 15th, 29th August 12th and 26th
Curious Creatures - New England’s original Interactive and Educational Live animal Program
August 19th 12:15-1:15 p.m.
All ages Back by popular demand, the fully licensed Fish & Wildlife experts from Curious Creatures teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. A hands-on, interactive presentation includes interesting facts and stories about their creatures in an educational and entertaining environment. Pre-registration necessary.
iREAD® Summer Reading Program 2024 theme - Read, Renew, Repeat
June 24-August 23rd
Read, Renew, Repeat will feature the idea and practice of conservation, a movement that focuses on protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring habitats, enhancing ecosystem services, and protecting biological diversity. Designed to encourage reading as a restorative method of self-improvement and self-preservation. This program is developed by librarians for librarians and features activities, graphics, crafts, reading lists, incentives, and much more to aid in preventing the summer slide. Sign up starts June 24th and children can pick up their reading logs and materials all week. More info to come. Follow our website and Facebook page for updates or additions. Story Hour to Go- A bi-weekly take-and-make bag with an activity booklet and craft kit. All ages, every 2 weeks, year round.
Nora the Beekeeper
August 7th 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 5-12
Honey bees are a vital part of the natural ecosystem function and play a crucial role in agricultural
production. They’re also really amazing hard working little creatures. And cute too! Nora the
Beekeeper will be here to talk all about what’s to love about bees. Learn about the products from
their hives, bee keeping, and the equipment used. Children can even try on a bee suit and be a bee
keeper. After the presentation Nora will guide children through a “roll-your-own” beeswax candle
activity. Pre-registration necessary as supplies are limited.
Puppetry, Storytelling & Music with Theatre in the Open
July 31st 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. All ages
Come see local favorite Theatre in the Open team up with Newburyport Chamber Music
Festival for a puppet show with storytelling and music.
Please pre-register.
Quiet Time with Books and Bea
Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Schedule subject to seasonal changes. Tessa and her therapy dog Bea will be here to support a quiet 1 on 1 version of story time for you and your little one(s). Intended to support sensory sensitive children who may have trouble focusing in a group. Sign up for your personal 15 minute slot. Longer time may be available if no one is else is signed up. All ages welcome. Located in the children’s activity room.
Smokey the Bears 80th Birthday Celebration
August 9th 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. All ages
Smokey will forever be known as the spokes bear for forest fire prevention with his famous words
“Only you can prevent forest fires.” His lovable character has been the face of the forest since the
1940’s and is still an advocate for a healthy environment. Smokey loves reading and loves to visit
libraries. He’s visiting ours and he turns 80 this year so we’re celebrating! Come listen to him read his
story, check out a firetruck and have some Birthday cake. We even have an antique firetruck called
Little Wing on display across the street that you can visit when you’re here.
Story Hour Mondays
10:30-11:30 a.m.
(Schedule will be every other Monday starting July 1st) Drop in for a few quick stories followed by toy time and social interaction with other children. Coloring, playdough and pop up crafts occasionally included when time permits. Open to all ages. No sign up required. Located in the children’s activity room *** There will be no story hour Monday June 24th
Tailwinds Raptor Education and Conservation
July 24th 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Ages 5+
Tailwinds is coming back! Come and see some amazing live birds of prey such as owls, hawks and
turkey vultures. This program focuses on raptor biology, behaviors, habitat, and adaptations for
survival. Learn what they’re up against and ways in which we can help conserve the environment they
call home. Bring your curiosity and lots of questions. We will have a smaller crowd this time so the
animals can spread their wings and there’s plenty of space to interact. Pre- registration necessary.
Tinker Tuesday (NEW)
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Take a break from screen time and the summer heat and join us for a craft or activity to support this year’s summer reading program theme. Coloring sheets for all levels will also available if that’s their jam along with misc. craft supplies for those feeling inspired to tinker with their own project. Crafts TBD. Ages 6-12 No sign up required. Located in the children’s activity room.
Tiny Tots and Building Blocks (NEW)
Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Starting June 26th Drop-in playtime for babies. Age appropriate puzzle toys and blocks will be available and space for crawling around and practicing socializing without the distraction of our typical story hour. Age 2 and under. No sign up required. Located in the children’s activity room.
Ukulele workshop
July 19th 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ages 8+
One instructor, 24 ukuleles and a really good time. The ukulele is known to be a really accessible
instrument. Come try it out for yourself. Julie has an enthusiastic and encouraging teaching style. Feel
free to bring your own if you have one. 24 Ukes will be provided for the class and our event room is
limited to 50 people including the adults so pre-registration is necessary.
SUMMER ACTIVITY ROOM SCHEDULE (For the reoccurring programs held every other week)
This is not a full list of programs or activities. Please refer to the calendar for more info. Also stay up to date via our website or Facebook page for possible activity or program additions.
Monday story Hour
10:30-11:30 Open to all ages. No sign up required. Located in the children’s activity room July 3rd, July 15th July 29th and August 21st
Tinker Tuesday
3:00-4:00 Ages 6-12 Themed craft TBD No sign up required at this time June 25th July 9th July 23rd August 6th August 20th
Tiny Tots and Building Blocks Wednesday
toddler playtime 10:30-11:15 Ages 2 and under. No sign up required. June 26th July 10th July 24th August 7th August 21st
Story Hour to Go
A “take & make” bag with a new theme every two weeks. Basic supplies like glue, scissors and markers may be needed. Adult supervision necessary for children needing help cutting, gluing or following instructions. Kits are located on a bookshelf next to the circulation desk in the kid’s library ***Choking hazard- kits may include small parts like googly eyes, pom-poms or pieces of chalk July 1st, 15th, 29th August 12th and 26th
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.)
Story Hour To Go bags. Make a whale available 7/1-7/15
Visit our Children's Library Online for access to children's databases and eBooks from home.
“LIKE” our Salisbury Library Children’s Room Facebook Page (a great place to check for updates on activities).