Aussie Funk Jam Workshop - extended to ages 8 and above!

Have you ever wanted to learn to play the didgeridoo? 

Our Aussie Funk Jam Workshop on August 10 at 5:30pm is now open to ages 8 and above! 

In this great program you will: 

Use sound variations to create animal calls. 

Practice circular breathing while playing.

Experience Australian & Aboriginal culture.

Take part in an uplifting jam session.

Experience a naturally exhilarating, buzzing sensation. 

Registration is required. Visit the Reference Desk to register. 

Interested in learning more? Visit www.didgrevolution.com.

Don't miss the great event to follow - Didgeridoo Down Under at 6:30 pm - open to all ages! No registration necessary. 

Chief Walsh - Pajama Storytime Hit!

This Monday our Local Heroes Guest was Chief Walsh of the Wenham Police Department. Children enjoyed stories and songs while in their pajamas. Joins us next Monday at 6:30 pm with our Local Hero Guest Chief Phil Stevens of the Hamilton Fire Department. 

Taino's Calypso Jam - O - Rama - Fun for all Ages!

Last night - we held our third Wow It's Wednesday event featuring Taino, a husband and wife team. They performed Calypso, Reggae, and Mento music while children were able to shake and play instruments.

Below are pictures from this fantastic event. If you've missed out on the fun so far - what are you waiting for?There are plenty more great Wednesday events coming soon. Check out the information on next week's Otha Day's Drum Circle here.

 Children loved listening to the Reggae music.

Sana helped children play instruments and create their own music.

Dr. Pett Kicks Off Local Heroes Pajama Storytime!

This Monday, Dr. Pett of the Hamilton-Wenham Veterinary Clinic kicked off our Local Heroes Pajama Storytime. Children loved hearing stories and singing songs about pets.

Make sure you join us next week, Monday July 18 at 6:30 pm when Chief Ken Walsh joins us from the Wenham Police Department as we learn about the Police Department and all they do!

Dr. Pett read stories about pets to children on Monday night.

Katie found Leni! and Taino's Calypso Jam-O-Rama

Congratulations to Katie, age 11 who spotted Leni while she was visiting the Hamilton-Wenham Veterinary Clinic. Katie then visited the Children's Room to enter our raffle and won. Here's Leni while she was visiting Dr. Pett. Can you spot her this week?

Also, you do not want to miss another Wow It's Wednesday! This week we have Taino's Calypso Jam-O-Rama. This will be an exciting participatory performance featuring Mento, Calypso and Reggae music. The fun begins at 6:30 pm. This program is offered at no charge and is open to the public. No registration necessary.

See you there!

Creature Teachers on Patch

I wanted to link you all to some great photos that the Hamilton-Wenham Patch took during our Creature Teachers.

Find them here!

We'll see you next Wednesday for Taino's Jam-O-Rama!

Creature Teachers - What a Feature!

This Wednesday - our program was Creature Teachers. Children had a chance to see and learn about Animals from around the World. Below are a few pictures from the event.

Don't miss next week's program, Taino's Calypso Jam-o-Rama! More information can be found here.

 A few children were able to touch or hold the animals!

Children listened attentively to Rick.

Pajama Storytime Schedule

Today, we've added the Pajama Storytime Schedule to the website. You can find it under the tab above or by clicking here.

Don't miss all of our local heroes. The fun begins on Monday, July 11 - no registration necessary.

Designed for preschool - kindergartners. Pajamas are encouraged!

Museum of Science - A Hit Once Again!

Yesterday, we were happy to welcome back the Museum of Science traveling program, this time presenting A World of Bridges: An Engineering Tale. Children were able to make small bridges themselves and work together to create a roman arch bridge that they were able to walk over! Here are just a few from yesterdays event you can find more on Facebook here.

 Children and adults worked together to build small bridges over the river.

 Children were able to walk across the roman arch bridge that they built together.

Exploring Egypotology a great hit!

Last night, we kicked off our Wow, It's Wednesday! programs with Having Fun with Pyramids and Pharaohs with Paulette Morin. All who came, enjoyed learning about artifacts, mummification and even how to dance like an Egyptian. Below are a few pictures from the night.

Children were able to try on and examine the artifact reproductions up close!

Children and Adults alike enjoyed learning how to dance like an Egyptian! 

Don't miss the rest of our great Wow, It's Wednesday! programs. Click on the tab above for all the information. Next up: Creature Teachers on July 6 ,2011 at 6pm.

More Summer Updates!

There are few more summer updates added. You'll notice is there is now a copy of the July and August Calendars for you to view. You can also now view the flyer for our next Wednesday program - Creatures Teachers and our first Saturday program - the photography workshops.

Creature Teachers begins at 6:00 on July 6 and everyone is welcome to attend - no registration necessary!

Children's Photography Workshops is open to children entering first grade through sixth grade. There is limited space available and pre-registration is required.

Whether you can attend the workshop or not - make sure you don't miss our Photography Contest. The guidelines are now available under the Photography Contest Tab.

If you have any questions - as always, don't hesitate to come in and ask!

Explore Egyptology - June 29!

Next Wednesday, June 29 at 6:30 pm is our Having Fun with Pyramids and Pharaohs program. This exciting program kicks off our Wow! It's Wednesday! summer programs. You can find the informational flyer here or by clicking the Pyramids and Pharaohs tab above.

Information on all of our Wow! It's Wednesday! Programs can be found under that tab. Each week I will update the flyer for that week's event. Starting Monday June 27, you can pick up hard copies of any flyer in the Children's Room.

Terrific Twos and Threes is Back!

We are happy to announce that there will be three Drop In Sessions of Terrific Twos and Threes this July!

Join us on Monday July 11, July 18, and July 25 at 11am for this great program.

Designed for ages 2 and 3, no registration is necessary. Free and Open to the Public.

Summer Program Information

As you can see Summer Programs have been added to the website! Our theme this year is One World, Many Stories and we are excited about all the events coming to go with it. We'll be continuing to update as programs get closer, so keep checking back. You can view more information by clicking on the tabs above labeled such things as "Wow, It's Wednesday" or "Super Saturday" .

Brochures with an overview of the entire summer will be available in the Children's Room starting Monday, June 13. Registration for story programs and events is not until Monday June 27. Individual flyers will be available as the events get closer.

In the meantime, pick up a brochure or browse the website to mark your calender for these great events. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to call or stop by and ask. We're happy to answer anything.

LEGOMANIA Zipline Fun - More to Come Next Week!

This week the 1st and 2nd graders once again had a chance to make creations that would zip down our fishing wire. Great fun was had by all participants, and we'll be back at it again next week for our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.

This session will be drop in - so feel free to come by even if you haven't signed up or attended the others. Its the last session before the summer break, so don't miss it.
(Don't worry they'll be plenty of other great events for school age children to attend - information coming soon!)

Here's a picture from today as one creation zipped toward the end.

The Museum of Science is Back - With Bridges!

The Museum of Science is coming back again with a great NEW program. Join us for

A World of Bridges: An Engineering Tale

Travel around the world and throughout history

with this interactive adventure. A read-aloud

story introduces best friends Alicia and Miguel

as they try to build a bridge across the stream

separating their homes. The audience will learn

how other cultures faced such challenges, and

solve the problem with a hands-on engineering

activity. For the finale, the group will construct a

Roman Arch Bridge big enough to walk over.

This program is designed for ages 4 - 10. 

ALL children must be accompanied by an adult. 

There are four sessions: 11:20 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM and 3:10 PM. 

Please sign up for one session only. 

Sign up must be done in person, in the Children's Room. 

Click here for our flyer.

Growums - New Program next week!

We are very excited to announce that on Friday, June 10 at 3:30 pm we are offering a one time new program called Growums. During this program children will plant the ingredients to grow their choice of a pizza garden, herb garden or taco garden. This program is great for ages 4 and up. Special thanks to the Topsfield Fair for sponsoring and running this event.

To find out more information click here.

Space is limited so come to the Children's Room to sign up!

Father's Day Storytime and Craft

Come join us in the Children's Room on June 18 at 11:00 am for a Father's Day Storytime and Craft. A great time will be had by all and you'll leave with a gift for Dad, Granddad or whoever you choose!

Click here for more information.

Hop to Storytime!

Yesterday we held "Hop to Storytime" where children listened to stories and songs featuring bunnies before meeting the our live friend - Penny the Rabbit. Below are a few pictures from the event. Special thanks to Penny's owner, Rebecca.

Children listened to stories about bunnies before meeting Penny!

Children were careful to pet Penny gently and not scare her!

April Vacation Programs - Great Fun by All!

Just a few weeks ago we had two amazing events. The first - Rockets: There and Back Again led by the Museum of Science. The second - Kite Day led by Archie Stewart. Children and families of all ages had a blast both days and we look forward to working with both the Museum of Science and Archie again.

Did you miss these events? Make sure you keep checking this blog so you can attend all future events in the Children's Room!

 Children loved testing their parachutes in this re-entry activity!

Over 200 people attended our Kite Day where participants enjoyed making and flying their own Kites!