Children's Room Activities
Welcome to Salisbury Public Library Summer Reading Program, A UNIVERSE OF STORIES! Here is some information on our activities and events that will be happening here this summer:
SIGN-UP: Sign up is ongoing throughout the summer program and begins June 17th . Our reading program is recommended for ages 12 and under.
The following events require tickets or sign up. They have space and/or age requirements.
THE WHALEMOBILE: This is an interactive event that uses a 43 foot inflatable whale to educate kids on whales, inside and out! Space is limited to 60 kids and it is recommended for kids entering grades 1 through 6. Tickets will be available for this event starting Monday, June 17th, during sign up week. The Whalemobile will be here on Wednesday, June 26th at 1 pm.
CURIOUS CREATURES: A summer favorite, Curious Creatures will be visiting our library on Thursday, June 27th at 11 am. Space is limited, and there is no age requirement. Tickets will be available for this event starting Monday, June 17th, during sign up week. Each person attending, child and adult, will need a ticket.
TERRARIUMS WITH FELICIA: Come in and make a terrarium garden with our friend Felicia on Tuesday, July 9th at 6 p.m. This event is free. Space is limited to 20 kids and is recommended for ages 5 and older. Sign up in the Children’s Room, phone (978)465-5071 ext. 109 or email jcox@salisburylibrary.org.
COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN: The Seacoast Science Center will be bringing their fun music, dancing and facts about the ocean to the library on Thursday, July 18 at 11 a.m.! This activity is recommended for children ages 5 and under. Space is limited to 20 children. Sign up in the Children’s Room, phone (978)465-5071 ext. 109 or email jcox@salisburylibrary.org. (The Salisbury Library now offers a discounted museum pass to the Seacoast Science Center! Come in and check it out.)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY POTTER: Come and celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on Tuesday, July 30th from 6 to 7 pm. We will have snacks, trivia and crafts. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Sign-up in the Children’s Room, phone (978)465-5071 ext. 109 or email jcox@salisburylibrary.org.
SIT, STAY & READ WITH THOR: Thor visits our library most Thursday afternoons from 4 to 5 pm. You can sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with him by contacting the Children’s Room. Open to all ages, you can bring a book with you or choose one here at the library.
These events do not require sign up. See our calendar for dates and times throughout the summer.
STORY HOUR: Located in the kid’s activity room. There is no age requirement, but it is recommended that children are able to sit and listen to a few short stories. A craft is provided, usually using glue, crayons or markers. Age appropriate toys are provided for fun and socializing.
2 & UNDER STORY TIME: This is held most Wednesdays at 10:30 in the kid’s activity room. We start off with songs and stories, then bring out our toys for playing and sharing! Age appropriate crafts and sensory activities are usually provided too. Older kids are always welcome to attend with their younger friends/siblings.
BEACH STORY TIME: We will be holding Beach Story Time on Tuesdays at 10 am, beginning on July 2nd. No sign up is required, just head on down to the beach center, adjacent to the CAROUSEL, and join us for stories and crafts. Thor, our library Therapy Dog, will be joining us for Beach Story Time this summer! Please check our children’s room FaceBook page for updates during inclement weather.
YOGA 4 KIDS: The Salisbury Library is offering an 8 week session of Yoga with our good friend, Yoga Pat! No sign up is required and this event is FREE! Yoga will run for 8 weeks beginning Wednesday, July 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room and is recommended for ages 3 and older.
GUESS WHAT BOOK IS IN THE JAR?: Our shredded book guessing contest is happening again this summer. Every time you visit the library during our summer program, fill out a raffle ticket with your guess. A winner will be chosen from all the correct answers, at the end of the summer program, and will receive a $25 Wal-Mart gift card.
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER: To end our reading program here at the library, we will be hosting a stuffed animal sleepover again this summer. Your stuffed animal friends can be dropped off on Wednesday, August 7th, from 10 am to 5 pm. Your stuffed animal friends will have a great time sleeping over at the library and you are invited to pick them up on Thursday, August 8th and join us for an End of Summer breakfast at 10:30 a.m.
READING LOGS AND TOPSFIELD FAIR PRIZE PACKAGES: The Topsfield Fair generously supports our summer reading program every year. Prize Packages to attend the Topsfield Fair are awarded to all kids, ages 12 and under, who turn in their reading log to the Salisbury Library by Thursday, August 8th. The Prize Package includes: 1 Admission Ticket (for readers 8 to 12, children under 8 are admitted free to the fair), 1 Hot Dog and Drink Voucher, 2 Ride Tickets and 1 “Read and Win” Ribbon. Thank you to the Topsfield Fair!
“LIKE” our Salisbury Library Children’s Room Facebook Page (a great place to check for updates on activities).
Salisbury Library asks that a responsible adult accompany children to all activities and please no food or drinks. If there is no school for the Triton Regional School District due to inclement weather, there will be no activities held that day.
SIGN-UP: Sign up is ongoing throughout the summer program and begins June 17th . Our reading program is recommended for ages 12 and under.
The following events require tickets or sign up. They have space and/or age requirements.
THE WHALEMOBILE: This is an interactive event that uses a 43 foot inflatable whale to educate kids on whales, inside and out! Space is limited to 60 kids and it is recommended for kids entering grades 1 through 6. Tickets will be available for this event starting Monday, June 17th, during sign up week. The Whalemobile will be here on Wednesday, June 26th at 1 pm.
CURIOUS CREATURES: A summer favorite, Curious Creatures will be visiting our library on Thursday, June 27th at 11 am. Space is limited, and there is no age requirement. Tickets will be available for this event starting Monday, June 17th, during sign up week. Each person attending, child and adult, will need a ticket.
TERRARIUMS WITH FELICIA: Come in and make a terrarium garden with our friend Felicia on Tuesday, July 9th at 6 p.m. This event is free. Space is limited to 20 kids and is recommended for ages 5 and older. Sign up in the Children’s Room, phone (978)465-5071 ext. 109 or email jcox@salisburylibrary.org.
COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN: The Seacoast Science Center will be bringing their fun music, dancing and facts about the ocean to the library on Thursday, July 18 at 11 a.m.! This activity is recommended for children ages 5 and under. Space is limited to 20 children. Sign up in the Children’s Room, phone (978)465-5071 ext. 109 or email jcox@salisburylibrary.org. (The Salisbury Library now offers a discounted museum pass to the Seacoast Science Center! Come in and check it out.)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY POTTER: Come and celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on Tuesday, July 30th from 6 to 7 pm. We will have snacks, trivia and crafts. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Sign-up in the Children’s Room, phone (978)465-5071 ext. 109 or email jcox@salisburylibrary.org.
SIT, STAY & READ WITH THOR: Thor visits our library most Thursday afternoons from 4 to 5 pm. You can sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with him by contacting the Children’s Room. Open to all ages, you can bring a book with you or choose one here at the library.
These events do not require sign up. See our calendar for dates and times throughout the summer.
STORY HOUR: Located in the kid’s activity room. There is no age requirement, but it is recommended that children are able to sit and listen to a few short stories. A craft is provided, usually using glue, crayons or markers. Age appropriate toys are provided for fun and socializing.
2 & UNDER STORY TIME: This is held most Wednesdays at 10:30 in the kid’s activity room. We start off with songs and stories, then bring out our toys for playing and sharing! Age appropriate crafts and sensory activities are usually provided too. Older kids are always welcome to attend with their younger friends/siblings.
BEACH STORY TIME: We will be holding Beach Story Time on Tuesdays at 10 am, beginning on July 2nd. No sign up is required, just head on down to the beach center, adjacent to the CAROUSEL, and join us for stories and crafts. Thor, our library Therapy Dog, will be joining us for Beach Story Time this summer! Please check our children’s room FaceBook page for updates during inclement weather.
YOGA 4 KIDS: The Salisbury Library is offering an 8 week session of Yoga with our good friend, Yoga Pat! No sign up is required and this event is FREE! Yoga will run for 8 weeks beginning Wednesday, July 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room and is recommended for ages 3 and older.
GUESS WHAT BOOK IS IN THE JAR?: Our shredded book guessing contest is happening again this summer. Every time you visit the library during our summer program, fill out a raffle ticket with your guess. A winner will be chosen from all the correct answers, at the end of the summer program, and will receive a $25 Wal-Mart gift card.
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER: To end our reading program here at the library, we will be hosting a stuffed animal sleepover again this summer. Your stuffed animal friends can be dropped off on Wednesday, August 7th, from 10 am to 5 pm. Your stuffed animal friends will have a great time sleeping over at the library and you are invited to pick them up on Thursday, August 8th and join us for an End of Summer breakfast at 10:30 a.m.
READING LOGS AND TOPSFIELD FAIR PRIZE PACKAGES: The Topsfield Fair generously supports our summer reading program every year. Prize Packages to attend the Topsfield Fair are awarded to all kids, ages 12 and under, who turn in their reading log to the Salisbury Library by Thursday, August 8th. The Prize Package includes: 1 Admission Ticket (for readers 8 to 12, children under 8 are admitted free to the fair), 1 Hot Dog and Drink Voucher, 2 Ride Tickets and 1 “Read and Win” Ribbon. Thank you to the Topsfield Fair!
“LIKE” our Salisbury Library Children’s Room Facebook Page (a great place to check for updates on activities).
Salisbury Library asks that a responsible adult accompany children to all activities and please no food or drinks. If there is no school for the Triton Regional School District due to inclement weather, there will be no activities held that day.
TumbleBooks for Kids
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books that teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Download the Tumblebooks App, visit www.tumblebooklibrary.com, or access TumbleBooks on our patron computers in the Children's Room. Remember to bring your own headphones when using the computers in the Children's Room.