We’ll supply the LEGO bricks, and children can have fun using their imaginations and creating their own LEGO projects on Tuesday, November 5, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Recommended for grades K-5.
LEGO Club: Tuesday, November 5, 2:00-4:00 pm
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We’ll supply the LEGO bricks, and children can have fun using their imaginations and creating their own LEGO projects on Tuesday, November 5, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Recommended for grades K-5.
Storytime for preschoolers (appropriate for ages 3-5) will be offered weekly on a drop-in basis on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning September 19. Each hour-long program will feature several picture books, songs and rhymes, and a simple craft. No need to register! Just come to the Children’s Room on Thursday and arrive by 10:30 a.m.
(Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate preschool groups in the post-storytime craft activity, but groups are welcome to attend the picture book portion at the beginning of the program.)
Beginning November 7, this book club for 2nd and 3rd graders will meet monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 4:00pm for 50 minutes. The program will include an informal book discussion, some snacks, and a book-related activity when appropriate. Sign up online, at the Children’s Room desk or by calling the Children’s Room at 781.388.0803. Regular attendance is encouraged. Pick up the book from the Children’s Room desk 2-3 weeks in advance and read it before the club meeting.
November 7 selection: Real Pigeons Fight Crime by Andrew McDonald
Beginning October 17, this book club for 4th and 5th graders will meet monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00pm for about 50 minutes. The program will include an informal book discussion, some snacks, and a book-related activity when appropriate. Sign up online, at the Children’s Room desk, or by calling the Children’s Room at 781.388.0803. Regular attendance is encouraged. Pick up the book from the Children’s Room desk and read it before the club meeting.
October 17 selection: Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Children’s Room every Friday, 11:00 a.m., for Arabic themed stories, activities, arts & crafts. No registration necessary.
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This early literacy program for young children (6 months to 4+ years) features songs, nursery rhymes, and a short picture book and takes place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. The program lasts for about 45 minutes, and no registration is required. Just come on by!
Children in grades K-5 who would like to learn how to play chess or improve their beginner game are invited to the Children’s Room at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more details, please visit or call the Children’s Room (781-388-0803).
There are many nearby parks where you can enjoy hiking in nature: Middlesex Fells, Breakheart Reservation, Lynn Woods, Harold Parker State Forest. The Harold Parker State Forest has more than 85 campsites at the Lorraine Park Campground. Get outdoors with the family and explore the beaten paths and beyond!
Raising little readers can be a challenge, especially when there are so many things competing for your family’s attention. There are millions of books on the shelves, online games, new educational tools, and resources that are helpful but are difficult to find and preview. Because of this, the MPL staff are putting together a weekly resource for busy families called: MPL Kid’s Corner.
It premieres on Facebook and Instagram and it will highlight the many books and resources available to families with readers 0-12 years old, that are trying to promote a love of literacy and curiosity in their children. The easiest way to catch this content, is to follow either our Facebook or Instagram page (why not both?) You can also check our pages Thursday mornings at 10 am. We promise to keep the content fresh and interesting and mostly on time. 😉
This week’s post highlights our ebook resource: Tumble Books Library. TumbleBooks animate children’s books as a way to promote language acquisition and a joy of reading. They regularly update content with new titles, many books that you can find at the library, but with additional resources that help little readers learn to follow along and read on their own. You can watch the video here that introduces TumbleBooks and details how to get started. (Don’t forget you’ll need your library card # and library pin # for any library provided eResource.)
And keep an eye out for our new content weekly!
Check out our latest information about World Book Kids!
Here is a list of book recommendations for kids of many ages!
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