April kids’ programs at the library announced

April kids’ programs at the library announced

The Northborough Library Children’s Department has announced it’s programming for April 2023. The schedule continues to bring favorites and new programs and events. Online registration is required for some programs. Follow the Library on Facebook and Instagram. Please consult the library website for any updates or changes in programming or contact the Library directly at 508-393-5025 x4.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

  • Peeps Diorama: April 7; 1-2 p.m. Get into the swing of spring with an awesome PEEPS marshmallow diorama. All materials will be provided (5 PEEPS, recyclables and a diorama box). You are welcome to bring additional materials as well. For families with elementary school aged children. Please register.
  • Encanto Party: April 18; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join us for an hour of fun with Mirabel, who will lead us in a child friendly Latin dance lesson, an Encanto dance party, storytelling and a perfect practice poses game. Photo opportunities. Please register.
  • Flicknic: April 19; 12-2 p.m. Pack a picnic lunch and a blanket and enjoy Disney’s Strange World (rated PG) on the big screen. Perfect for family fun.
  • Drop-In Disney Craft: April 19; 12-4 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day by creating this fun, Disney inspired craft. For ages 4+.
  • Disney Dress Up Day: April 20. Show your love for all things Disney by visiting the library dressed up like your favorite characters all day.
  • Disney Trivia: April 20; 1-2 p.m. Test your knowledge of all things Disney for this family-friendly trivia competition. Registration required; team size is limited to 5 people. For families with children ages 5-12.
  • Stuffie Friends Sleepover: April 21; 4-4:45 p.m. Come in to make a bed for your stuffed animals, tuck them in, and kiss them goodnight. Follow the Facebook and Instagram updates to see how much fun they’re having. One stuffed animal per child. Suited for ages Pre-k to age 5.

MONDAYS

  • Beginning Reader Book Club: April 10; 4:30-5:15 p.m. Perfect for children just learning to read. Read a book aloud together, followed by a fun art project. This month’s book is Hide! by Steve Henry. Registration is required.
  • Lego Club: April 3; 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join us for our new and improved LEGO club. Geared to kids in grades K-5, we will have an exciting theme or building challenge each month. Creations will be kept in the library special display cases. Please register.

TUESDAYS

  • Music Mashup: April 4, 11, 25; 10-10:30 a.m.  An interactive program developed for families with children ages 2-5. Instruments, scarves, and other manipulatives will be used while reading, dancing to music and making noise.
  • Craft Corner: April 4; 4:30-5:30 p.m. Create a nature imprint clay ornament this month. Designed for kids in grades 3-5. Please register.

WEDNESDAYS

  • Read to Finnagan: April 5, 12, 26; 3:30-4:15 p.m. Sign up to read to our very special “read” dog. Finnegan is trained to sit with your child and listen to them read. This kind of support from lovable pups can foster your child’s self-confidence, build reading skills and it’s just plain fun. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot on the events page.
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: April 5, 12, 19; 9:45-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11 a.m. A special storytime for our littlest patrons. This is an early literacy program that supports your child’s development through story, song, rhyme, movement, and more. This program is best suited for children ages birth-2 years old with a favorite adult. No registration required.
  • NOBO Kids Book Club: April 12; 6:30-7:15 p.m. Calling all first and second graders for NOBO Kids book club. Each month we will introduce an exciting book series. We will read the first chapter or two aloud, then discuss what we’ve read and do a fun craft or activity together. Copies of the book will be available for checkout after the meeting. Please register.

THURSDAYS

  • Preschool Story Time: April 6, 13, 27; 10-10:30 a.m. or 1-1:30 p.m. A storytime with a little independence. Preschoolers ages 4-5 are invited to join Ms. Lindsay for some stories and a fun craft or activity. Grown-ups remain outside of our program for this special storytime. No registration required.

FRIDAYS

  • Toddler Time: April 7, 14, 21, 28; 10-10:30 a.m. This story time is filled with age- and developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, movement activities, and fingerplay. For children ages 2 and 3 years old with a favorite adult! No registration required.
  • Toddler Zone Playtime. April 7, 14, 21, 28; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Head over to the Room of Requirement after Toddler Time, because it’s time to play. The room’s door will be closed and special toys brought out for use only during this time. No registration required. Families with toddler aged children (1-3) are welcome.
  • Chess Club. April 14, 28; 3:45-4:45 p.m. Elementary-aged kids are invited to learn chess basics and useful strategies from local teen pros and challenge their friends to play in a relaxed environment. Club meets every other week; please register.

SATURDAYS

  • 5 Senses Storytime. April 1; 10-10:30 a.m. Explore one of the five senses with stories and a process art activity. For families with children ages 3-6. Registration requested.
  • Flutter & Roar Storytime. April 8; 10-10:30 a.m. Explore the animal kingdom in this creature-centric storytime. We will read stories and do an activity inspired by one of our wild friends. This program is designed for families with kids preschool age and up. Please register.
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: April 15; 10 a.m. A special storytime for our littlest patrons. An early literacy program that support your child’s development through story, song, rhyme, movement and more. For children ages birth-2 years old with a favorite adult.
  • Crafternoon Kits: April 15; 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Drop by the library to pick up the materials for a fun new art project. Kits are available while supplies last. Sponsored by the Northboro Junior Woman’s Club.
  • Shake, Rattle & Read: April 22; 10-10:30 a.m. Join us for some singing, movement and reading in this active storytime. Designed for ages 2-5. No registration required.
  • Music Mashup (Remix!): April 29; 10-10:30 am. An interactive program developed for families with children ages 2-5. Instruments, scarves and other manipulatives will be used while reading and dancing.

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