The Northborough Library Children’s Department has announced it’s programming for January 2021. It’s full of virtual and socially distant in-person fun and will keep your toddlers and preschoolers entertained. The list includes story times and music programs. Online registration is required for most programs and masks are required for all in-person events. Zoom links will be shared after registration is confirmed. Please consult the library website for any updates or changes in programming or contact the Library directly at 508-393-5025 x4.
MONDAYS
- January 25: Young Scientists with STEM Beginnings, 10-11 am via Zoom. Children will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through this 6-week hands-on, interactive virtual series. Activities, story time and simple experiments will be included. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. Weekly registration is required and class size is limited to 12 children, ages 3-6 (siblings are welcome). A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly.
TUESDAYS
- January 5, 12, 19, 26: Preschool Explorers on Zoom, 10-10:30 am via Zoom. A special Zoom story time with Ms. Carly is designed for preschoolers to explore a STEAM related concept through stories, songs, and an activity or demonstration. This program is best suited for children ages 4-5, although siblings and grown ups are welcome to join the fun. Registration required in order to receive an email with the Zoom info.
- January 6, 12, 19, 26: Crafternoon Kits, 12 pm (Outside the Children’s Room Side Door). Drop by the library every Tuesday afternoon to pick up the materials for a fun new art project. Virtual Crafternoon videos will be posted on the library’s YouTube channel and Facebook page each Tuesday for you to watch and craft along! Kits will be available for pick up from 12-6 pm on Tuesdays or while supplies last.
- January 5, 19: PJ Storytime on Zoom, 6:15-6:45 pm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy cozy stories to end the night right. Best suited for families with children ages 2-6. Zoom link will be shared upon registration.
- January 12: STEAM MegaBytes, 4:30-5:30 pm via Zoom. This program gives school-aged children a chance to learn about different STEAM aspects hands-on activities. Register on our event calendar and we’ll send you information to pick up the supplies. The program is designed for children in grades K-5.
WEDNESDAYS
- January 6, 13, 20, 27: Toddler Time-Winter Session, 10-10:30 am via Zoom. A special story time for our littlest patrons. Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program for children ages birth to 3 years. A story, songs, rhymes, bouncing and fingerplays will be included. Musical instruments, puppets and other props to further children’s early learning skills will be used. Registration required. Archived recordings will be available on the Library’s YouTube page.
THURSDAYS
- January 7, 14, 21, 28: Music Mashup: Winter Session, 10-10:30 am via Zoom. Designed for ages 2-5 and their whole family. Children will explore movement through music, use instruments and other manipulatives and enjoy a story together Registration is required.
FRIDAYS
- January 8, 15, 22, 29: Toddler Time: Winter Session, 10-10:30 am via Zoom. Age- and developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, movement activities and fingerplay will be used to build your child’s early literacy skills. Geared to children ages 2-3 years old with a favorite adult. Registration required. Archived recordings of the sessions will be available on the Library’s YouTube page.