Below is a list of programs being offered by the Northborough Free Library Children’s Department for this summer.
Mindful Monday
Mondays, June 29th, July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and August 3rd
10:00 – 10:20 a.m.
Northborough Free Library’s Facebook Live page
Join Katrina on Facebook live each Monday for a mindful start to our week. We’ll read books that explore a variety of topics like kindness, diversity and justice, playfully use yoga movements to stretch our bodies, sing a song or two, and spend a quiet minute with each other. All ages are welcome! No registration required.
Hodge Podge Hide & Seek
Monday, June 29th
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Town of Northborough…
Some unique Summer Reading Club fun: a town-wide game of hide and seek! Mr. Vinny presents his HODGE PODGE HIDE & SEEK. From 1:00 – 1:30 p.m., families can use clues to find Mr. Vinny in costume, who has hidden somewhere in Northborough. If you find him, post pictures to the library’s Facebook page!
At 1:30 p.m., we’ll announce where Mr. Vinny is hiding, and you can come find him for a photo op!
All families welcome. No registration required.
Music Mashup: Zoom edition!
Tuesdays, June 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th and August
10:00 – 10:40 a.m.
Northborough Free Library’s Zoom Room
An interactive music and movement program developed for families with children ages 2 through 5. Tune in from home with your own instruments, scarves and other props while we read, dance to music, and make some noise! Registration is required. You will receive an email with the Zoom invitation and more information upon registering.
Crafternoon Kits
Tuesdays, June 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th and August
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. or while supplies last Northborough Free Library
Drop by the library every Tuesday afternoon to pick up the materials for a fun new craft to help you Imagine Your Story! Virtual Crafternoon videos will be posted on the library’s YouTube channel and Facebook page each Tuesday for you to watch and craft along to! No registration required.
P.J. Storytime: Zoom edition!
Tuesdays, June 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th and August
6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Northborough Free Library’s Zoom Room
Get dressed in your pajama best and join Ms. Lindsay for a bedtime themed storytime. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy cozy stories to end the night right. Best suited for families with children ages 2 to 6. Registration is required. You will receive an email with the Zoom invitation and more information upon registering.
Mother Goose on the Loose Live!
Wednesdays, July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th and August 5th
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Northborough Free Library’s YouTube channel
A special story time for our littlest patrons! Mother Goose is an early literacy program for children birth through 2 years. Join us on YouTube for books, songs, rhymes, bounces and fingerplays. We will use musical instruments and other props to further children’s early learning skills. Find us at youtube.com/c/northboroughfreelibrary.
Virtual Dance Party!
Wednesday, July 1st
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Northborough Free Library’s Zoom Room
Join us for our first ever Virtual Family Dance Party! We’ll be using Zoom to get everyone together, and setting up a special DJ room so we can spin some high quality tunes. Put on your dancing shoes, invite your friends to join us, and let’s boogie the afternoon away!
Families are welcome to register. Invitations to the Zoom session will be sent via email.
Read to Finnegan: Zoom edition! Wednesday, July 8th*
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Northborough Free Library’s Zoom Room
The virtual version of a cuddly favorite! Read to Finnegan, a therapy dog who is trained to attentively listen to children read aloud. This program is perfect for kids who are just starting out reading, or who want to practice their read aloud skills and need a non-judgemental (and adorable!) audience.
All families welcome! Sign up for a 10-minute time slot. A Zoom invitation will be sent to your email with instructions. *More dates may be added depending on interest.
Just 4s and 5s: Zoom edition!
Thursdays, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th and August 6th & 13th
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Northborough Free Library’s Zoom Room
A special story time on Zoom for preschoolers and their families. Join Ms. Carly for a few stories and songs, and catch up with Ms. Lindsay’s chickens! Registration is required. You will receive an email with the Zoom invitation and more information upon registering.
Toddler Time Live!
Fridays, July 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st and August 7th & 14th 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Northborough Free Library YouTube channel
Enjoy age- and developmentally-appropriate books, songs, movement activities and fingerplays as we build your child’s early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and 3 years old with their caregiver. Find us at youtube.com/c/northboroughfreelibrary.
STEAM Bytes
Missing STEAM Storytime? Ready to make something? Join us for STEAM Bytes! Miss Lindsay will walk you through a creation right in your own home laboratory focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Once you register and pick up the materials, you’ll be ready to go. This program is designed for ages 4 and up.
Percy Jackson Trivia
Monday, July 13th
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Northborough Free Library’s Zoom Room
Brush up on your Percy Jackson series and Greek Mythology, then join us for a fun afternoon of trivia! Come as a team or on your own. Register here and invitations to the Zoom session will be sent via email. Families welcome! For kids in grades 2 through 5.
MEFA’S Start U Reading Virtual Event
Tuesday, July 21st
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Northborough Free Library’s Zoom Room
The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) brings to you a fun and educational Zoom event! Learn a bit about saving for your child’s college education, hear a story and watch a fun pre-recorded video of Elmo in space! Families welcome. Registration is required. Invitations to the Zoom session will be sent via email.
Disney Trivia
Wednesday, July 22nd
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Northborough Free Library’s Zoom Room
Brush up on your Disney facts, then join us for a fun afternoon of trivia! Come as a team or on your own. We’ll be using Zoom for the event. Register here and invitations will be sent via email. Families welcome!
Disney Family Dance Party
Thursday, July 23rd
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Northborough Free Library’s Zoom Room
Join us for our Disney Family Dance Party! We’ll be using Zoom to get everyone together and spin some fun Disney tunes. Put on your dancing shoes, invite your friends to join us, and let’s boogie the afternoon away. Families are welcome to register. Invitations will be sent by email.
Harry Potter Trivia
Thursday, July 30th
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Northborough Free Library’s Zoom Room
Brush up on your Harry Potter facts, then join us for a fun afternoon of trivia! Come as a team or on your own. We’ll be using Zoom for the event. Register here and invitations will be sent via email. Families welcome! For kids in grades 2 through 5.
CONTACT:
Katrina Ireland, Children’s Services Librarian Northborough Free Library
34 Main Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-5025 x4