Elementary Age Programs Still Have Space

Our story programs began this week, and while most of the programs have already filled up, two still have space available. Please join us for one or both of these programs.

LEGOMANIA: for Grades 1-5:  
4 Wednesdays: February 1, February 15, March 7, March 21 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Come create a masterpiece, share your ideas and designs, work individually or as a team.  This is a non-competitive, non-robotics program, created to share the joy of Legos. Pre-registration is appreciated.

WORLD OF WIZARDING for Grades 2-5:

4 Wednesdays: January 25, February 8, February 29, March 14, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Join us for this Harry Potter themed program with all new activities! Reading, crafts, and spells each week. Muggles welcome. 

Also remember, if you didn't get into the class you wanted, we have drop-in Saturday Storytimes twice a month. Check out our Valentine's Day Storytime and Craft on February 11 and Dads and Donuts, tomorrow January 28 and February 18. More information to follow.

Dads & Donuts, Holiday and Hanukkah Storytimes

There's been some conflicting information about which story time is happening which Saturday.
The information below is correct.

Tomorrow - Saturday December 3 at 11am

Dads and Donuts! 

This month's theme - Star Light, Star Bright

Mom's are always invited. 

Saturday December 10 at 11am

Holiday Storytime and Craft

Enjoy some holiday favorites, then create a festive craft. 

No registration necessary - just stop in for all the fun.

Click for all the details. 

We also have more information about the Hanukkah Storytime on December 15! 

Click for the flyer with all the information.

Can't make Saturday's?
Don't forget about all of our drop-in programs throughout December!

Delightful December Saturdays!

All the information about the Holiday Storytime and Craft and Dads and Donuts is now available.
The flyer is here so mark your calendars!

And a reminder that the Thanksgiving Storytime and Craft is this Saturday, November 19 at 11am. Don't miss it!

Also don't miss all of our other great drop-in sessions happening throughout the month of December, just click the link above titled December Drop-Ins.

November Saturdays - Story Writing Contest Coming Soon!

The flyer and dates for the November Dads and Donuts and our Thanksgiving Storytime and now posted here. Dads and Donuts is early this month, November 5 so make sure you don't miss it. This month's theme is Folklore and Fairy tales.

As always, no registration is necessary for these events so pop in if you are free that day.

Also coming soon: information on our Story Writing Contest this November. This contest is for 1st through 6th graders so get those creative juices flowing, we'll have all the details for you next week.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest and October Saturdays

The information for the Pumpkin Decorating Contest is here. As well as under that tab. We will not accept pumpkins until October 1st, but you can start planning now! And remember, pumpkins that are carved cannot be accepted.

The dates and information on the October's Dads and Donuts, along with the Halloween Storytime and Craft can be found here as well as in the tab above.

Also, one last reminder that Registration for story programs as well as World of Wizarding, Legomania and Chess begins on Monday, September 26. Registration can only be in person. You can see the whole fall schedule here

Valentine's Day Drop-In Story Time and Craft

Don't Miss our Valentine's Day Drop-In Story Time and Craft on Saturday February 12 at 11am.

Come and enjoy a few Valentine's Day stories before making a craft to take home.

You can find more information on it here.

Also - don't miss Dads and Donuts this Saturday February 5 at 11am.

No registration is necessary for either event. Both are free and open to the public.

Come join us!

Winter Storytime Schedule

The winter storytime schedule is now available. Sign ups will NOT be until January 18th, but you can view the schedule as well as a description of the storytimes now to find the best program that suits your child's age and ability.

Baby Bookworms, Music and Movement, Terrific Twos and Threes and LegoMania will all be returning for weekly programs that must be registered for. Don't miss the new program Rhythm and Rhyme lead by Xenda Laramie too!

You can also save the date for special events, Dads and Donuts, Chess for Kids, Holiday Storytimes and Health & Happiness at your Library.

To view more on these programs, click the link for Children's Seasonal Programs or stop in to the Children's Room for a flyer.

Fall Programs in the Children's Room

Our fall programs began the last week of September. We've had a great turn out and are happy to see so many of you here throughout the week.  


Please consider joining us at these programs still welcoming new members!

Chess for Kids:

Thursdays this Fall 4:30-5:30PM

October 21, October 28, November 4, November 18

This popular program just returned the Hamilton-Wenham Library and is welcoming new members.
The age range has expanded and Grades 1 -6 are now welcome! Join Sandra Stolle, former teacher and chess instructor for some chess fun! Come find out how to play the game, learn new moves, or sharpen your skills. Call or come in to sign up! 

Find more information here!


 

Pajama Storytime:

Mondays 6:30-7:30 Running September 27-November 15

Come in your pajamas and join Xenda Laramie! You will read stories, sing songs, enjoy finger plays and create a craft!! Designed for preschoolers and kindergartners! Call or come in to sign up! 

Pajama Storytime Flyer

Dads and Donuts

Saturday Morning 10:30

September 25, October 16, November 13, December 11

This storytime is designed especially for dad and children ages 2 years & up, but mom's are always invited. Snack time follow 30 minutes of stories! Great themes include exploring, creepy crawlies, fun with food,  and winter sports. No registration necessary! 

More information on Dads and Donuts

For more information and a complete list of all our fall programming please visit: http://www.hwlibrary.org/PDF/2010%20Fall%20Programs.pdf