Kids Events
April 24, 2019
10:15am - 11:00am
Sad that storytime is over? Looking for something to do during April Vacation? Join us for Preschool Playtime on Wednesday, April 24 at 10:15 AM! This is the perfect time to build pre-literacy skills by doing a craft, engaging in pretend play, and exploring books. Bring your friends and come get... Read more
Audience: Kids
April 25, 2019
10:15am - 11:00am
Join us for an informal play session for babies and caregivers age 0-24 months. Babies can play with puzzles, toys, and books, and everyone can socialize!
No registration required.
Audience: Kids
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join Junior Book Group! Junior Book Group is for readers ages 7+ with an adult. We read the book ahead of time, then meet once a month to discuss what we've read, share snacks, and do a craft or activity that ties into the book we read.
April book information coming soon. We will meet on ... Read more
Audience: Kids
April 26, 2019
10:30am - 11:30am
Come test your creativity, ingenuity, and building skills with friends!
With only household supplies and their imaginations, participants will build a tool or device capable of tackling our mystery challenge. A STEM program for crafters, artists, and science superstars alike.
Grades 2-4, with... Read more
Audience: Kids
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Play a variety of board and video games at the Library, from modern titles to classics, at this after-hours family program!
The Library will provide drinks and dessert, and you are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner.
Registration required.
A minimum of 12 registrations is required to run this... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
May 07, 2019
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Former WZID morning show host Mike Morin discusses his book Lunch With Tommy and Stasia, a collection of stories from New Englanders who became celebrities thanks to candlepin bowling.
Registration required.
Audience: Adult, Kids, Special, Teen
May 11, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm
The Merrimack Garden Club invites you to plant a flower for Mother's Day! All materials will be provided to make a special potted gift for your mom (or maybe for yourself!). You may drop in anytime during the program to pot your plant, registration is required.
Audience: Kids
May 13, 2019
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join the library Pokemon Club! This is your space to show off, trade, and talk about your Pokemon cards with your friends. We'll enjoy a snack and then get trading!
Audience: Kids
May 14, 2019
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Enhance your creativity and STEM skills with the Lego® STEAM Club.
Join us after school to compete in challenges to test building skills.
The program is open to builders grades 2 - 5 and will include a series of short challenges
Snacks and Lego blocks will be provided to participants.... Read more
Audience: Kids
May 16, 2019
4:15pm - 5:00pm
After School Stories is a once-a-month storytime for children in grades K - 2 who miss the storytime experience. Each month we read stories, do a craft, and eat a snack around a central theme. Registration is required. Register online, in person in the Children's Room, or by calling 424-5021 ext.... Read more
Audience: Kids
May 20, 2019
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us for this fabulous book tasting event! Participants will enjoy sampling a variety of different books. At the end of the evening, we will vote on our favorites to read for our June, July, and August Family Book Group meetings.
Family Book Group invites children ages 8 and older to... Read more
Audience: Kids
May 23, 2019
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join Junior Book Group! Junior Book Group is for readers ages 7+ with an adult. We read the book ahead of time, then meet once a month to discuss what we've read, share snacks, and do a craft or activity that ties into the book we read.
May book information coming soon. We will meet on ... Read more
Audience: Kids
May 24, 2019
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Play a variety of board and video games at the Library, from modern titles to old classics.
The Library will provide drinks and dessert.
Registration required.
A minimum of 12 registrations is required to run this program.
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
May 27, 2019
May 28, 2019
6:15pm - 7:00pm
Sensory Storytime is a fun, interactive, educational storytime designed for preschool age children with autism and/or sensory challenges. It involves books, songs, movement and therapeutic play that incorporate the senses. Each sensory storytime ends with an activity. This small-group storytime is... Read more
Audience: Kids
June 01, 2019
9:00am - 1:00pm
Come by our June Book Sale! Some items have been withdrawn from the library collection while others have been donated by the community. Drop by both the Klumpp Room and the Lowell Room to find new titles and old favorites! On Saturday prices range from $.25 to $1 and on Sunday all books are sold... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Special
9:00am - 1:00pm
Come by our June Book Sale! Some items have been withdrawn from the library collection while others have been donated by the community. Drop by both the Klumpp Room and the Lowell Room to find new titles and old favorites! On Saturday prices range from $.25 to $1 and on Sunday all books are sold... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Special
June 02, 2019
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Come by our June Book Sale! Some items have been withdrawn from the library collection while others have been donated by the community. Drop by to find new titles and old favorites! On Saturday prices range from $.25 to $1 and on Sunday all books are sold for $2-5 per bag (depending on the size).
Audience: Adult, Kids, Special
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Come by our June Book Sale! Some items have been withdrawn from the library collection while others have been donated by the community. Drop by to find new titles and old favorites! On Saturday prices range from $.25 to $1 and on Sunday all books are sold for $2-5 per bag (depending on the size).
Audience: Adult, Kids, Special
June 10, 2019
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join the library Pokemon Club! This is your space to show off, trade, and talk about your Pokemon cards with your friends. We'll enjoy a snack and then get trading!
Audience: Kids
June 11, 2019
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Enhance your creativity and STEM skills with the Lego® STEAM Club.
Join us after school to compete in challenges to test building skills.
The program is open to builders grades 2 - 5 and will include a series of short challenges
Snacks and Lego blocks will be provided to participants.... Read more
Audience: Kids
June 13, 2019
4:15pm - 5:00pm
After School Stories is a once-a-month storytime for children in grades K - 2 who miss the storytime experience. Each month we read stories, do a craft, and eat a snack around a central theme. Registration is required. Register online, in person in the Children's Room, or by calling 424-5021 ext.... Read more
Audience: Kids
June 17, 2019
6:30pm - 7:45pm
This monthly book group is for ages 8+ with an adult and meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30.
Sign-up and pick up this month's book at the library - then join us at this monthly meeting to discuss the story, do an activity and enjoy snacks.
Questions about which book group is right for... Read more
Audience: Kids
June 19, 2019
June 24, 2019
10:15am - 11:00am
Join us Monday mornings 10:15-11!
Preschool Power is a weekly storytime for children ages 3 - 6. Each week we develop pre-reading skills through stories, songs and rhymes, and a craft or activity.
Our spring storytime session runs June 24 - August 16. Registration not required.
Have questions... Read more
Audience: Kids
June 25, 2019
10:15am - 11:00am
Join us on Tuesdays at 10:15 for Wiggle Lit - our fun, energetic toddler storytime!
Each week we will develop skills to prepare children for reading and writing. Wiggle Lit is designed for children ages 24 - 36 months with a caregiver and consists of read-aloud stories, songs and rhymes, and a... Read more
Audience: Kids
6:15pm - 7:00pm
Sensory Storytime is a fun, interactive, educational storytime designed for preschool age children with autism and/or sensory challenges. It involves books, songs, movement and therapeutic play that incorporate the senses. Each sensory storytime ends with an activity. This small-group storytime is... Read more
Audience: Kids
June 26, 2019
June 27, 2019
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join Junior Book Group! Junior Book Group is for readers ages 7+ with an adult. We read the book ahead of time, then meet once a month to discuss what we've read, share snacks, and do a craft or activity that ties into the book we read.
June book information coming soon. We will meet on ... Read more
Audience: Kids