Children's Room
Story Hour
Mondays 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Open to all ages. No sign up required. Drop-in anytime 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. Located in the children’s activity
room.
Story Hour with Maple
Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Open to all ages. No sign up required. Drop-in anytime for a few quick stories and cuddles with Maple the friendly golden
retriever service dog. Stories are followed by toy time and social interaction with other children. Coloring, playdough and pop-up
crafts occasionally included when time permits. Located in the children’s activity room.
Read with Bea- private 15-minute story time.
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 p.m. All ages
Tessa and her therapy dog Bea will be here to support a quiet 1 on 1 version of story time with just you, a book and a sweet dog
named Bea. Reserve your private 15-minute slot. Reading with a dog can help bring a sense of calm and focus. It’s also a great
opportunity for anyone challenged in a group setting or wants a low-pressure platform to practice reading. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Meets in the children’s room. Call or email to sign up anytime. Drop-ins always welcome if Bea isn’t
occupied. [email protected] 978-465-5071 x. 206
Open playtime - Tuesday and every other Thursday
3:30-4:30 All ages welcome.
Join us in the activity room for open play and socialization with a variety of toys and games for children of all ages including
babies. Playdough, coloring sheets and basic art supplies may be available for self-guided creativity. All children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Mini makers CRAFT ACTIVITY
Thursday April 10th and 24th 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 5+ Activity TBD
A themed craft activity (TBD) will be offered. Stay tuned for details. Pre-registration now required to ensure we have enough
supplies for everyone and we have a safe level of patrons in the room. Please reserve your spot by 6:00 pm on the prior day.
[email protected] 978-465-5071 x. 206
Story Hour to Go- Bi-weekly “take and make” craft bag located on self-serve shelf behind children’s circulation desk.
New themes launch every other Monday unless otherwise stated. Bag includes a variety of activity sheets intended to
offer something for every age. Other than glue, markers and scissors, everything else is included. Instructions are
offered only as a guide. Children are encouraged to do their own thing depending on their ability level and personal
inspiration. These bags are intended to inspire and spark creativity and bring families together. We always welcome
taking back any paper bags to be reused.
(SPECIAL EVENT) LITTLE GROOVE music and movement
Tuesday April 22 3:30-4:30
We’re always excited to have “Little Groove” in the house. Join us in the meeting room for an interactive story hour
experience as professional instructors engage the children with music and various props like maracas, scarves,
parachutes and instruments. All ages welcome but perfect for 3 months to 4 years old. Pre-registration necessary.
(SPECIAL EVENT) Make your own fairy wand I won’t be able to represent the library this year at the annual Fairy Walk
and Art Stoll so in place of that, I will have a fairy wand building station set up on April 23rd, 24th, and 25th from 3:30-
4:30 in the activity room. Space and supplies are limited so please sign up in advance. All children under 10 must be
accompanied by an adult. [email protected] 978-465-5071 x 206
Mondays 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Open to all ages. No sign up required. Drop-in anytime 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. Located in the children’s activity
room.
Story Hour with Maple
Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Open to all ages. No sign up required. Drop-in anytime for a few quick stories and cuddles with Maple the friendly golden
retriever service dog. Stories are followed by toy time and social interaction with other children. Coloring, playdough and pop-up
crafts occasionally included when time permits. Located in the children’s activity room.
Read with Bea- private 15-minute story time.
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 p.m. All ages
Tessa and her therapy dog Bea will be here to support a quiet 1 on 1 version of story time with just you, a book and a sweet dog
named Bea. Reserve your private 15-minute slot. Reading with a dog can help bring a sense of calm and focus. It’s also a great
opportunity for anyone challenged in a group setting or wants a low-pressure platform to practice reading. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Meets in the children’s room. Call or email to sign up anytime. Drop-ins always welcome if Bea isn’t
occupied. [email protected] 978-465-5071 x. 206
Open playtime - Tuesday and every other Thursday
3:30-4:30 All ages welcome.
Join us in the activity room for open play and socialization with a variety of toys and games for children of all ages including
babies. Playdough, coloring sheets and basic art supplies may be available for self-guided creativity. All children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Mini makers CRAFT ACTIVITY
Thursday April 10th and 24th 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 5+ Activity TBD
A themed craft activity (TBD) will be offered. Stay tuned for details. Pre-registration now required to ensure we have enough
supplies for everyone and we have a safe level of patrons in the room. Please reserve your spot by 6:00 pm on the prior day.
[email protected] 978-465-5071 x. 206
Story Hour to Go- Bi-weekly “take and make” craft bag located on self-serve shelf behind children’s circulation desk.
New themes launch every other Monday unless otherwise stated. Bag includes a variety of activity sheets intended to
offer something for every age. Other than glue, markers and scissors, everything else is included. Instructions are
offered only as a guide. Children are encouraged to do their own thing depending on their ability level and personal
inspiration. These bags are intended to inspire and spark creativity and bring families together. We always welcome
taking back any paper bags to be reused.
(SPECIAL EVENT) LITTLE GROOVE music and movement
Tuesday April 22 3:30-4:30
We’re always excited to have “Little Groove” in the house. Join us in the meeting room for an interactive story hour
experience as professional instructors engage the children with music and various props like maracas, scarves,
parachutes and instruments. All ages welcome but perfect for 3 months to 4 years old. Pre-registration necessary.
(SPECIAL EVENT) Make your own fairy wand I won’t be able to represent the library this year at the annual Fairy Walk
and Art Stoll so in place of that, I will have a fairy wand building station set up on April 23rd, 24th, and 25th from 3:30-
4:30 in the activity room. Space and supplies are limited so please sign up in advance. All children under 10 must be
accompanied by an adult. [email protected] 978-465-5071 x 206
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.)
These take-home craft/activity bags designed by Ms. Nicole are always out and available to take from the shelf
next to the children’s circ desk. Help yourself. Basic supplies like child friendly scissors, markers, glue and
supervision are needed. Everything else is included! We always welcome taking back any unused activity
booklets or paper bags to be reused. Share or tag your finished craft photos with us on our social media pages
#FUNATSPL
next to the children’s circ desk. Help yourself. Basic supplies like child friendly scissors, markers, glue and
supervision are needed. Everything else is included! We always welcome taking back any unused activity
booklets or paper bags to be reused. Share or tag your finished craft photos with us on our social media pages
#FUNATSPL
Conservation Information
Click below to download a list of children's books reccomended for the summer reading program.
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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).
