Children’s Programs
STORYBOOK FUN
September 15 to December 10.
Mondays at 1:15 P.M.
Wednesdays at 10:15 A.M.
A new story time program that is perfect for groups of siblings or friends. This activity consists of stories, songs and finger plays and action rhymes designed to encourage early literacy. Librarians will present 20 to 30 minutes of stories and songs that will tickle, delight, and amuse. After Storybook Fun the children are encouraged to play and socialize. All ages can join in the fun!
All children attending this program must be accompanied by a parent or other adult who will sit with them and participate in the activities. Registration begins on September 8.
OPEN PLAY GROUP.
September 16 to December 9.
Tuesdays at 10:00 A.M.
Parents with children ages 6 months to 2 years are invited to come to the library for an open play group. This is a great opportunity for new moms to connect with other families. Program will begin on September 16. No registration is necessary.
OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
Read for the Record.
Join us on Thursday, October 2 as we join in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record campaign, designed to bring attention to the importance of early education. This year’s title is the classic Corduroy by Don Freeman. We will have a special program at 10:30 a.m. when we will read Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy and create a related craft.
By encouraging hundreds of thousands of children and adults to read the same book on the same day, Jumpstart aims to break a world record and to make early education a national priority. Children and adults will read together at events nationwide on October 2, in schools, libraries, stores, hotels, playgrounds, offices, and homes. For more information about Jumpstart check out their website at
readfortherecord.org.
Mother Goose on the Loose Music
Mondays at 10:00 A.M.
October 20 to November 24.
For ages 24 to 36 months.
Join Jen Strom, singer and multi-instrumentalist, in this musical program celebrating the joys of Mother Goose and other classic kid’s rhymes. The kids will be clapping and singing along in no time. Using guitar and fiddle, Jen will cover the classic kid’s favorite songs as well as finger-plays and dance songs like the Hokey-Pokey. Registration is required for this program. Sign up will begin on October 6. For more information call the Children’s Room at 781-596-8867.
HALLOWEEN PROGRAM
Join us on Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 for a slightly spooky Halloween party. Come in costume and hear some stories, make a Halloween craft and enjoy some treats. Recommended for children ages 5 & up. Registration begins on October 20.