Next week in the Children's Room...

TINKER Drop-In 

Wednesday, December 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Drop-in for a time of open-ended exploring and creating using the objects

 and materials of our everyday lives. 

All Ages. No registration necessary.

TECH TAKE APART 

Wednesday, December 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Ever curious about what the inside of technology looks like? Come explore the

 inner workings of everyday office and household items. 

Designed for children 8 - 12. Registration is required and space is limited. 

THANK YOU CARD MAKING DROP-IN 

Friday, December 29 and 

Saturday, December 30 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 

Want to take time to say thank you for gifts received during the holidays? 

We will provide card making materials and art supplies. Create something 

special for all of your family and friends.  

Designed for all ages. No registration necessary.

Paws to Read

Paws to Read with Tessie!

We still have slots open to read to Tessie the therapy dog on Tuesday, December 26!

Reading time slots begin at 1:00 p.m. and are 10 minutes in length. 

Designed for children Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Reading to Tessie boosts confidence and improves language skills. Pre-registration is  required. 

STEAM

Into Science!

Tuesday, December 19 at 3:30 p.m.

Explore simple science, technology, engineering, art, and math-based concepts. Listen to stories and learn through hands-on discovery.

This month's theme:

Magnetism

Join us as we explore magnets; how they work and what their uses are. 

This program is designed for children ages 30 months- Kingergarten.

Pre-registration is requested. 

Drop-In Programs

Drop-In Delights

Come join some of our wonderful drop-in activities this week! 

These programs do not require registration.

Drop-In Music and Movement
Wednesday, December 13 at 10:15 am. Designed for children 18-30 months. 
This hour long story class includes music and rhymes and is presented by Lisa Davis of Cape Ann Early Intervention. 

Drop-In Lego Club
Wednesday, December 13 at 3:00 pm. Designed for grades K-5. 
Create a LEGO masterpiece, share your ideas, and work individually or as a team. 

Process Art Workshop
Thursday, December 14 at 10:30 am. All ages welcome.
Explore art materials with a trained visual artist. 

Art Adventures
Thursday, December 14 at 3:30 pm. Designed for children preschool and up.
Come and paint with Pammy!

Family Tree House
Saturday, December 16 at 10:30 am. Designed for children birth - 8 years.
Explore the colors of the rainbow in this month's play-based program where we share stories, puzzles, games, and more.  

Story Writing Contest Winners

Congratulations to our 2017

 Story Writing Contest Winners!

  

Five to Six Year Olds

1^st Place: Junior Turtle Goes to the North Pole by Beatrice

2^nd Place: My Bunny and Me by Mae

3^rd Place: The Little Fox by Adeline

Seven to Eight Year Olds

1^st Place: The Skunk and the Stinky Cabbage by Joseph 

2^nd Place: The Little Dog by Eva 

3^rd Place: The Wandering Eyeball by Eliana 

Honorable Mentions (in no particular order)

Forever with a Horse by Kate

Nutmeg and Tumtum Meet the Boxcar Children by Matthew

Mystery in the Woods by Mallory

The Dragon Treasure by Violet
Over the River and Through the Thorn Bush by Isabelle
The Royal Mermaid Kingdom by Mia 
The Fairy Mermaid Princess by Charlotte
The Girl by Natalia

Nine to Twelve Year Olds

1^st Place: Emmie: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl by Lucine

2^nd Place: The Moon Thread by Brooke 

3^rd Place: Organizing Your Home by Lauren

Honorable Mentions (in no particular order)

Sophie Breeze by Chloe
Dress Up in Time by Margot
Changes by Abigail
The Day that Changed Everything by Lily
The Haunted Rescue by Jonah
I'm Rich by Grace
A Miracle for Me by Ella
Climb that Rock! by Gian
Sophil's Story by Claire
Detectives by Delia 

Want to get the full story? Read all the stories here.

Many thanks to our esteemed panel of judges:

Sarah Lauderdale, Head of Reference, H-W Library

Patricia Purdy, Hamilton-Wenham Library Trustee

Rob Pondelli, Assistant Director, H-W Library

Seasonal Stories & Craft

Holiday Season

 Saturday , December 9  at 11:00 a.m.

Join us for stories and a special craft to

celebrate the holiday season.

This program is designed for children 2 and up. No registration necessary.

Open to the public at no charge.

November Guessing Contest

November Guessing Winners!

Congratulations

To

Nick, age 4

Noah, age 8

Chloe, age 10

&

Weston, age 11

There were 1438 Pages in the

Mayo Clinic Family Health Book!