Library announces May kids’ programs

Library announces May kids’ programs

There’s a lot going on at the Northborough Library Children’s Department in May. 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. Registration from the library’s events page is needed for many of the programs.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

  • May the 4th Star Wars Hunt: May 4; 2-5 p.m. Celebrate May the 4th and decode messages in Aurubesh and follow clues to lead you through the whole library. Decode all the clues and earn a small Star Wars prize. No registration required.
  • Mindfulness Workshop for Tweens & Teens: May 4, 11; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids ages 10-16 are invited to this 2-week workshop to learn mindfulness and meditation techniques. Yoga and mindfulness teacher Caitlin Borsini will take you through the basics of relaxation, including stretches, breathing exercises, journaling and more. Registration is required and space is limited.

MONDAYS

  • Lego Club. May 16; 3-5 p.m. Kids can free-build or complete our challenge of the week. Registration is required.

TUESDAYS

  • Alphabits Storytime. May 3, 10, 17, 31; 10-10:30 a.m. For children ages 3-5 to promote early literacy, develop classroom skills, and develop familiarity with the alphabet. Each storytime in this 26 week series will focus on a different letter and use stories, songs, crafts, games and more to help kids recognize letters and the sounds they make. Please register.
  • Beginning Reader Book Club. May 17; 4-4:30 p.m. Newly independent readers will practice reading out loud by working through a story together in a small group. Best suited to kindergarten-aged children. Books are available to borrow in advance in the Children’s Room. Registration needed.

WEDNESDAYS

  • Mother Goose on the Loose. May 4, 11, 18, 25; 9:45-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:00 a.m. This early literacy program supports your child’s development through story, songs, rhymes, bouncing and fingerplays. Musical instruments and puppets will further children’s early learning skills. Best suited for children birth-2 with a favorite adult. Please register.
  • Read to Finnegan. May 4, 11, 18, 25; 3:15-4:00 p.m. Sign up for 15 minute time slots to read to your 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!
  • Young Scientists with STEM Beginnings: May 4, 11, 18, 25; 1-2 p.m. A 6-week “Young Scientists” STEM series for children ages 3-6 with a parent/caregiver. Learn STEM concepts through hands-on activities, a story, and simple experiments. Please register. Sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership, a MA Coordinated Family & Community Engagement grant funded by the Department of Early Education & Care.
  • Graphic Novel Book Club. May 18; 6-7 p.m. Kids in grades 3-5 will meet each month to discuss a graphic novel and make a craft or play a game. Parents and caregivers for those younger than 10 must remain on the library premise while their children participate in this independent book club. Books are available to check out in advance in the Children’s Room. Please register.

THURSDAYS

  • Music Mashup. May 5, 12, 19, 26; 10-10:30 a.m. An engaging and interactive program developed for families with children ages 2-5. Instruments, scarves and other toys will be used while reading and dancing to music. Registration is required.

FRIDAYS

  • Toddler Time. May 13, 20; 10-10:30 a.m. Explore a weekly theme while enjoying age and developmentally appropriate stories, songs, movement activities and fingerplay. Geared towards children ages 2-3 with a favorite adult. Please register.
  • Toddler Time on the Library Lawn: May 27; 10-10:30 a.m. Explore a weekly theme while enjoying age and developmentally appropriate stories, songs, movement activities and fingerplay. The program is geared towards children ages 2-3 with their favorite adult. Registration is required. Please note that the session will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Don’t forget your sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, water, blankets or anything else that makes your family more comfortable.

SATURDAYS

  • Crafternoon Kits. May 7, 14, 21; 9:30 a.m.-5:00 pm. Drop by the library every Saturday to pick up the materials for a fun new art project. Crafternoon kits are available for pick up while supplies last on the designated dates.
  • Color Me A Story. May 7; 10-10:30 a.m. Drop in for a quick story and color a themed coloring page. For families with children ages 2-6. Registration required.
  • Mother Goose on the Loose. May 14; 10-10:30 a.m. This early literacy program supports your child’s development through story, songs, rhymes, bouncing and fingerplays. Musical instruments and puppets will further children’s early learning skills. Best suited for children birth-2 with a favorite adult. Please register.
  • Five Senses Storytime. May 21; 10-10:45 a.m.  Investigate the senses through stories and songs. Create a piece of process art that focuses on one or more of the senses. Best suited for children ages 3-7. Families and siblings are welcome. Please register.

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