Blog: Children’s Program

The category for Children’s programs that will be featured on the Children’s Collection page.

The Copihue Flower Legend – Wednesday, March 19, 6:30pm

Posted on by Rebecca Smith

Join us on Wednesday evening, March 19 at 6:30pm, to celebrate the arrival of spring with a special bilingual storytelling program. We will travel South to Chile and learn about the beautiful legend of their national flower. This tale from the Mapuche land tells the origin of Copihue, a flower symbol of friendship, happiness, and gratitude. This free program will feature storytelling (in Spanish and English), a creative activity, and a dynamic activity.

Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

This program is supported by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Preschool Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Posted on by Rebecca Smith

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.)

Book Bunch – book club for 2nd & 3rd graders

Posted on by Rebecca Smith

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

December 5 selection:  The Ember Stone by Katrina Charman

January 2 selection: Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott

February 6 selection: Abigail Adams Pirate of the Caribbean by Steve Sheinkin

March  6 selection:  Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales by SJ King

April 3 selection:  Knights vs. Dinosaurs by Matt Phelan

May 1 selection:

The Book Squad – book club for 4th & 5th graders

Posted on by Rebecca Smith

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