Time to TINKER

Monday, December 30

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

 Drop in for a self-directed time

of open-ended exploring and creating using

the objects and materials of our

everyday lives.

*Families of all ages welcome.

No registration necessary.

 

*Not recommended for toddlers due to the presence of small objects.

Thank You Card Making

Friday, December 27 &

Saturday, December 28

from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 

Families of all ages are invited to write or make Thank You cards for the gifts they have received this holiday season.

Please stop by the Children's Room and use our craft supplies to make a Thank You card, or any other type of greeting card you wish to create!

No registration necessary.

Pop-Up Process Art!

 Thursday, 12/26

10:30 AM

 

Pop in and read stories, make friends, and explore art materials in a process-based environment with a trained visual artist. In this class children will create their own masterpieces while expanding their minds and their capacity for friendship and community.

Ages Pre-K and up.

Drop-in Dreidels

Monday, December 23 

11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

 Children and families are invited to learn and play the dreidel game! 

No registration necessary.

Holiday Stories & Craft

Saturday, December 21

at 11:00 a.m. 

Cozy up with a few stories,

make an ornament to share or hang,

and enjoy sipping a cup of hot cocoa!

Designed for families of all ages.

No registration necessary.

Yoga with Meredith

Friday, December 20

10:15 a.m.

Join us for a 45-minute adventure

into storytelling and yoga!

Designed for ages 3-5, with a caregiver.

No registration necessary.

Drop-in Lego Event Today!

Lego Club Drop-In 

Wednesday, December 18th 

3:00 - 4:00 pm

 Designed for children Kindergarten-Grade 5.

Please remember to bring an item for the Acord Food Pantry drive here! 

Story Writing Contest Results!

Congratulations to our

2019 Children's Story Writing

Contest Winners!

(follow the links to read the entries)

5 - 6 Year-Olds

1st Place: Supergirls by Colette Adele, age 6 

2nd Place: The Case of the Lost Kitten by Johnny, age 5

3rd Place: Titans vs. Patriots Football Game by Tory Ian, age 5

7 - 9 Year-Olds

1st Place: Meow Meow the Best by Beatrice, age 7

2nd Place: Boats by Cook James, age 9

3rd Place: Above the Clouds... by Molly Elizabeth, age 8

10 - 12 Year-Olds

1st Place: The Wizard by Claire, age 11

2nd Place: Turkey's Revenge by Mallory, age 10

3rd Place: Monkey Madness by Jane, age 11

Honorable Mentions

(in no particular order)

The Girl Who Saw a Fairy by Eloise, age 5

Trouble on the Bus by Annika, age 5

Dreamer by Violet, age 9

The Foodland Massacre by Arthur, age 7

 Wonton by Caroline, age 9

Adventures of Sparky and Mittens by Max, age 7

Into the Cave by Calla, age 7

Trouble! by Zara, age 7

The Vortex by Robbie, age 8

The Basketball Gymnast by Talia, age 8

Cat Adventures by Clara, age 7

The Surprise Party by Francesca, age 7

Sofie's Big Idea by Eva, age 9

Lucille and the Rainbow Glitter Unicorn Horn by Kateri, age 8

The Secrets of Maris Foster by Ellie, age 9

The BOOM!!!! by Aidan, age 10

The Journey of a Lifetime by Isla, age 12

Dog Town by Ruby, age 10

The Adventure by Miles, age 10

The Disaster by Ben, age 10

The Boat Catastrophe by Asa, age 11

The Heirloom by Helen, age 10

Katrina's Journey by Mikayla, age 11

The Lost Astronaut by Daniel, age 11

Snake Demon by Nat, age 10

Mackenzie by Zoe, age 11

Super gwirl by Sienna, age 10

Eagles Nest by Tristan, age 10

A Horse Named Twilight by Autumn, age 11

Many thanks to our esteemed panel of judges:

Kim Butler, Director, Hamilton-Wenham Library

Sarah Lauderdale, Head of Reference, Hamilton-Wenham Library

Patricia Purdy, former Hamilton-Wenham Library Trustee

           

 

Drop-In Dreidels

Monday, December 23

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Children and families are invited to learn

and play the dreidel game!

No registration necessary. 

Allegro Dance Ensemble Presents: Winter Dances

Saturday, December 14

3:00 p.m.

Allegro Dance Ensemble, the resident company

of the Hamilton-Wenham School of Dance,

will perform selections in ballet, jazz, and modern dance.

After the performance, children in the audience will have an opportunity to have a short dance lesson and time for free dancing.

No registration necessary.

Pax Escape Room for Kids!

Solve the puzzles, break the codes,

open the locks on all the boxes to help Peter find Pax!

Wednesday 12/11:

2:00pm - 3:00pm Grades 4 & 5

3:30pm - 4:30pm Grade 6

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Please register in the Children's Room.

Gingerbread Friends Tales & Treats!

Saturday, December 7

11:00 a.m.

Join us for a sweet story about a gingerbread friend,

then decorate your own gingerbread cookie!

Designed for ages 2 and up.

No registration necessary.

CHESS CLUB

Monday, December 2 @ 3:30pm

If you have attended all of the chess sessions this fall (4 out of 4 including 12/2)...

make sure you come this Monday, Dec 2nd, the finale chess session this season.

 Mrs. Stolle will be offering a special prize to be raffled off at the end of the session!

Drop-In Ornament Making

Saturday, November 30

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Children and families are invited to join us

as we create beautiful ornament keepsakes.

Part of the town Holiday Festival... 

arrive by trolley if you wish!

No registration necessary.

Thanksgiving Story & Craft

Saturday, November 23

11:00 a.m.

Join us for stories all about

pumpkins, pilgrims, and pie!

After, we'll create

a Thanksgiving-themed keepsake.

Designed for ages 2 and up.

No registration necessary.

Lego Club Finale

Lego Fall Finale Play & Display

Wednesday, November 20

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Create then display your

Lego structures in our foyer

window for all to view and enjoy.

Gallery display will end early December.

Join our Story Writing Contest for Kids!

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month

and cultivate your writing skills!

Start writing your original story and submit it by midnight on Saturday, 11/23.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes and honorable mentions will be awarded to winners from each age group:

5-6 year olds

7-9 year olds

10-12 year olds

All entries that follow the guidelines will receive a prize!

For more information & contest guidelines, visit our blog or stop into the Children's Room.

Yoga with Meredith!

Friday, November 15

10:15 a.m.

Join us for a 45-minute adventure

into storytelling and yoga!

Designed for ages 3-5, with a caregiver.

No registration necessary.

Teddy Bear Tea Storytime

Saturday, November 9

at 11:00 a.m.

We welcome you & your stuffed companions

to a morning of stories and tea!

Designed for ages 3 and up.

No registration necessary.

Celebrate National STEAM Day!

Friday, November 8   2:00-3:00 p.m.

Join us for a special edition of

Science Friday with Melanie Ward!

Children ages 0-5, with a caregiver,

will explore STEAM concepts through bubble science!

Register online at www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.com

Chess Club starts today!

Chess for Kids

with Sandra Stolle

Mondays: 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Come play this strategic game, learn new moves,

and sharpen your skills!

No prior experience necessary.

Players of all skill levels are welcome.

Designed for elementary-aged children.

Pre-registration is required.

Congratulations to the Winners of our 2019 Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Zachary, age 6, won Most Mysterious

Jacob, age 8, won Most Spooky

Jesmitha, age 6, won Most Radiant

Zoey, age 6, won Most Glittering

Sharon, age 5, won Most Shimmering

Desmond, age 3, won Most Spectacular

Abby, age 9, won Most Enchanted

Sarah, age 6, won Most Dazzling

Mads, age 3, won Most Seasonal

Erik, age 1, won Most Animated

William, age 6, won Most Sporty

Winnie, age 6, won Best Smile

Max, age 7, won Best Use of "The Force"

Francesca, age 7, won Most Hippity-Hop

Chess for Kids

CHESS FOR KIDS

MONDAYS: Nov. 4, 18, 25 & Dec. 2

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Designed for 1st through 6th graders

Join Sandra Stolle, former teacher & chess instructor.

No experience necessary.  

Players of all levels are welcome.  

Come to all the sessions, or just a few.

In room pre-registration is required.

Please call or come into the Children's Room to register.

Day of the Dead Skull Mask Decorating

There are still spaces left!
Wednesday, October 30

Paint and decorate

a Day of the Dead-style mask!

This workshop will be led

by artist, Mandy Roberge.

There will be two sessions as follows:

2:00 - 3:00 pm for ages 7 to 10

3:00 - 4:00 pm for ages 11 to 18

Space is Limited - Registration Required

Sign-up sheet is at the reference desk

or call us at 978-468-5577.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

There is still time!

Bring in your decorated pumpkin 

Feathers! Paint! Sparkles! Ribbons! Paper!

Name it and we will display it in the Children's Room.  

Please do not carve the pumpkin!

Drop off your pumpkin anytime up to Oct 31st.

Every participant wins a prize!

Children of all ages welcome.

Pick up your pumpkin by 4:00 pm on Friday, November 1st.

May I Pet Your Dog?

Monday, October 21st

at 3:00 p.m.

Representatives from Canine Company will be here to share this story and provide activities and games designed to reinforce safety skills when approaching and caring for dogs.

No registration necessary.

Designed for pre-school & elementary-aged children.

Yoga with Meredith

Yoga with Meredith

Friday, October 18th

at 10:15 am

Join us for a 45 minute adventure into storytelling and yoga!

Designed for ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver.

Offered at no charge.

No registration necessary.

Mad Hatter Storytime

The Mad Hatter Storytime

Saturday, October 12

11:00 am

Stories, Hat Making, and Refreshments

Designed for ages 3 and up.

No registation necessary.

Pumpkin Decorating Fun!

Thank you to our friends

who came out to decorate their pumpkins

at our Pumpkin Decorating Party!

It was wonderful to watch you all create & have fun!