Community Reading Day in the Athol- Royalston School District
for grades Pre-K to 4 n Monday, November 14
and Grades 5-8 on Tuesday, November 15 . The YA and children's staff will bring community members, parents, grandparents and kids into the school to talk about the importance of reading. The library staff will be involved in providing a book that can be kept in the classroom.
The Athol Public Library is the site of the MA Humanities FAIR program - Family Adventures in Reading which brings families together to explore and enjoy literature. The final program will be held on Sat. Nov, 12 form 1:00 -2:30. Professional storyteller Tim Van Egmond will read the two books for the day and lead a discussion of the themes of these books. A related activity and refreshments are included in this free family program.
Auburn Public Library www.auburnlibrary.org
Contact: Renee Bichan
369 Southbridge St.
Auburn, MA 01501
Program: Family Reading Club begins Nov. 1st. it is important to read as a family no matter what your age. Sign up for the library's family reading club at
www.readsinma.org/auburn and click on Family Reading Club . All you need is a library card. You may log in what your family reads together.
Book Bingo: tuesday Nov. 15 at 6:30 pm . PIcture book bingo. Howe well do you know your picture book characters?
Registration required.
Books and Cooks: Tuesday Nov 22 at 4:40 pm. Do you know you can read and cook together? Join us for some simple recipes kids and parents can do together. Registration is required.
Pajama Night: Tuesday November 15 at 6:30 pm. Come ready for bed. Wear your pajamas, bring a pillow or blanket and stuffed anima and hear great bedtime stories. All ages welcome. Registration required.
Belmont Public Library www.belmont.lib.ma.us/
Contact: Denise Shaver
336 Concord Ave.
Belmont, MA
Program: SIng Along with Julie November 2 at 10:30 am in the Children's room
Songs with LIz Buchanan Friday Nov. 18 at 10:30 am in the Assembly Room
Lapsits for Infants Thursdays at 10:30 am
Storytime for Ones Wednesdays at 10:30
Storytime for Twos and Threes Tuesdays at 9:30 and 10:30
Storytime and Craft for Fours and Fives Tuesdays at 3:15
Spanish in Motion, songs and stories in Spanish by native speakers Monday Nov 14th at 10:30 am. Sign up required
Billerica Public Library www.billericalibrary.org
Contact: Jan Hagman
Billerica Public Library
15 Concord Rd.
Billerica, MA
Program: Storytimes for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Special program "Daisy the Pig" for ages 3 1/2 up and parents to celebrate family literacy month
Registration required which can be done online at
www.billericalibrary.org
Bolton Public Library www.boltonpubliclibrary.org
Contact: Roxanne Starkin
738 Main St.
Bolton, MA 01740
On going programming:
Rhythm Reads: 45 minutes of music and movement geared to toddlers through young preschoolers with a caregiver in attendance. Siblings welcome
Storytime- 45 minute family style storytime geared to older toddlers through preschoolers with caregiver in attendance.
Babies, Books and Buddies- 30 minute lapsit program for babies from birth through pre-walkers and caregviers. Based on Mother Goose on the Loose.
Check the library website for more information!
Bourne, Jonathan Bourne Public Library www.bournelibrary.org/jbl
Contact: Terry Johnson
19 Sandwich Road
Bourne, MA 02532
Program: Library Card Night @the Bourne Library
Thursday NOvember 3 6:00-7:30 pm . Anyone five or older is invited to join us to get their library card. Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian with a valid picture id. A special guest will be at the library to congratulate our newest members.
Burlington Public Library wwww.burlingtonpubliclibrary.org
Contact: Molly Collins
Burlington Public Library
22 Sears St
Burlington MA 01803
Program: PIcture Books and Movies November 10 3:00 pm. Ages 3-8.
Baby Storytime Birth- 18 months. Fridays at 11:00 am
Toddler Storytime Wednesdays at 10:15 am
Preschool story hour ages 3-6 Wednesdays 11:00 am
Pajama Story Times Ages 3-7 Come in your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal Tuesdays at 7 pm.
Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge www.cambridgema.gov/cpl.aspx
Contact: Daryl Mark
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA
Program: Cambridge Family Literacy Day (A Free Event for Cambridge Families)
Children's Activities; Free Books; Bonaparte the Magician; face painting, Sing-a-longs!
Saturday November 5, 2011 10:30 am-2:30 pm.
At the Cambridge City Hall, Central Square 795 Mass. Ave. Cambridge
For Children and their families from Pre-K through Grade 5
Other ongoing family programming at the Main Library and six branches can be discovered by checking out the library website.
Chelsea Public Library www.ci.chelsea.ma.us/library
Contact: Sarah Gay
Chelsea Public Library
569 Broadway
Chelsea, MA 02150
Program: 6th annual Family Literacy Day "Chelsea Reads" . Saturday November 5th, 2011 11 a.m- 2 p.m.
Book based family literacy activities; storytellers, face painting; Special Guest Radio Disney . Music, games and prizes.
No registration required.
Cohasset, Paul Pratt Library www.cohassetlibrary.org
Contact: Sharon Moody
Paul Pratt Library
35 Riplely Rd.
Cohasset, MA 02025
Program: Monday November 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 am in the Meeting Room; MamaSteph, music for young children. All ages and communities welcome.
Tuesday, November 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 am in the Children's Story Room "Story Time". All ages and communities welcome.
Saturday November 12th at :00 pm. Join us in the Meeting room for the spectacular "Eyes on Owls" show. Renowned owl rehabilitator, Marcia Wilson will be bringing her live owls for us to see close up. Seating is limited, so come early! Generously supported by the Friends of the Cohasset Library.
Dartmouth, Southworth Library www.dartmouthpubliclibraries.org
Contact: Lynne Antunes
Southworth Library
732 Dartmouth St
Dartmouth, MA 02748
Program: Mother Goose on the Loose Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am
Baby Songs Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am
East Brookfield Public Library www.eastbrookfieldlibrary.org
Contact: Wendy Payette
122 Connie Mack Drive
East Brookfield, MA 01515
Monthly Family Night: The Theme for November is "Celebrate Family and Thanksgiving". Families will guild a Cinnamon Stick Log Cabin. They will feature a I am Thank for Tree in the library and family members will write something on a leaf to be attached to the tree. Contact the library for more information
Easton, Ames Free Library www.amesfreelibrary.com
Contact: Catherine Coyne
Ames Free Library
53 Main Street
North Easton, MA 02356
Program: Mother Goose for Under 2s- Stories, lap sits, finger plays and songs for early literacy
Pajama Story Time. Wear your pajamas and bring a long a favorite blanket or stuffed animal free. All ages welcome with parent or caregiver. No registration required. For more information contact the library.
Hamilton Wenham Public Library www.hwlibrary.org/
Contact: Lorraine Der
Hamilton Wenham Public Library
14 Union St
Hamilton, MA 01982
Program: Children's Story Writing Contest
Hatfield Public Library hatfieldkids.wordpress.com
Contact: Cheri Hardy
Hatfield Public Library
39 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Program: Li'l Ones Lap-Sit (baby Story Time )
Pre school Storytime Wednesdays (please contact the library for more information)
Harvard Public Library www.harvardpubliclibrary.org
Contact: Abigail Kingsbury
4 Pond Road
Harvard, MA 01451
Programs: Mother Goose on the Loose ages 0-2. Drop in, no preregistration required
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am except during school vacation weeks
Storytime for 2& 3s. Pre registration required. Six week session on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Preschool/KIndergarden Story time for ages 4 to 7. Drop in no pre registration required. Thursdays at 2:00 pm.
Haverhill Public Library, Haverhill www.haverhillpl.org
Contact: Alissa Lauzon
Haverhill Public Library
99 Main St.
Haverhill, MA 01830
Program: Mother Goose Asks Why? Explore science through children's literature. Ages 3-5. Tuesdays 11/1. 11/8
and 11/15 10:00 am.
Mother Goose Meets Mother Nature. Ages 3-5. Explore environmental science through children's literature and activities.
Tuesday 11/29 at 10:00 am
Family Story Time - All ages. No registration. MOndays 11/7. 11/14, 11/28 at 10 am
Tuesdays 11/1, 11/8, 11/5, 11/29 at 1:30 pm
Hora del Cuento (En Espanol) All ages. No registration. saturday 11/19 at 10 am
Thanksgiving Story Time All Ages, no registration
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal. Monday 11/21 at 6:30 pm
Lapsit for Babies 0 to 24 months, no registration
Monday 11/7, 11/14, 11/28 at 9 am
Wednesday 11/2. 11/9, 11/16. 11/30 at 9am
She and Me Book Club Grades 5-8. Registration preferred but not required. For girls and an important woman in her life (mom, grandma, aunt, neighbor) In November they will be discussing The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman Thursday 11/17 at 7:30 pm.
Hopedale , Bancroft Memorial Library www.hopedale-ma.gov/public_documents/hopedalema_library/index
Contact: Elaine Kraimer
50 Hopedale St
Hopedale, MA 01747
Program: Mother Goose on the Loose Thursdays at 10:30 am registration required
Preschool Story Hour Ages 3-6 Tuesdays at 11:00 am Wednesdays at 3:30 pm -Stories, crafts and puppets
Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig read by author David Ira Rottenberg with the Greater Milford Dance Troupe Monday, November 21st 6:30 pm. Ages 4 and up
Lexington, Cary Memorial Library www.carylibrary.org/
Contact: Ruth Lynn
1874 Massachusetts Ave.
Lexington, MA 02420
Program: A family of Readers.. parents, children and teens. How do I find just the right book for my child?
Roger Suttong and Martha V Parravano, editors of
Horn Book Magazine and the
book A Family of Readers
will share favorite books for young listeners, children learning to read. Sunday, November 20, 2011
form 2:00-4:00 pm. Seating is limited to 80 on a first-come, first served basis.
Check the library's website for other family programs in November such as Baby Laptime, Toddler Time, Circle Time, Preschool Sing Along, Preschool Movies and more....
Lowell, Pollard Memorial Library www.pollardml.org
Contact: Molly Hancock
401 Merrimack St
Lowell, MA 01852
Program: Family Literacy Month Storytime. All children and grownups are welcome. November 16th at 10:30 a.m.
No sign up required.
Family Literacy Center, a collaboration with the Lowell Public School early childhood department. Parents and children in the center program are invited to a special storytime on November 18th..
Marshfield, Ventress Memorial LIbrary www.ventresslibrary.org
Contact: Wendy Ward
Ventress Memorial Library
15 Library Plaza
Marshfield, MA 02050
Program: Storyteller jackson Gillman will perform The Magic of Rudyard Kipling "Just So" on Saturday November 12th at 10 Am. Free tickets for this family performance are available beginning Monday, October 31. This intergenerational story time is geared to children ages 5 and up and their parents/caregivers.
Mashpee Public Library www.jcarroll1951.wordpress.com/childrens-events/
Contact: Janet Burke
Mashpee Public LIbrary
64 Steeple Street
Mashpee, MA 02649
Program; Toddle Time (up to age 4) Drop in program Mondays at 10:15
Lap Babies Drop in Program Wednesdays 11:30 am
Preschool Story hour (ages 3-5) Drop in program Fridays 1:30
Creative Movement Class- Registration required
Monthly Family LIteracy Event (Contact the library for more information)
Mattapoisett Free Public Library www.mattapoisettlibrary.org
Contact: Tricia Weaver
Mattapoisett Public Library
7 Barstow St
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
Program: Family Storytime is a drop-in event from 10:30-11:00 every Saturday that targets families unable to attend regular weekday storytimes. It is loosely structure to include fingerplays, sotries and a simple craft.
Holiday Traditions is scheduled for Saturday November 26 from 2:00- 3:30 p.m. Families will share and read a couple of stories and each family member will be invited to create a quilt square on paper that represents their family tradition. All squares will be finished as a quilt and displayed in the library. Gingerbread cookies and cider will be served. Start a family holiday tradition and join us at the library.
Medfield Public Library , Medfield www.medfieldlibrary.org
Contact: Ann Russo
Medfield Public Library
468 Main St.
Medfield, MA 02052
Program: Saturday programs include Family Crafts & Games. Contact the library for times and more information.
Methuen Nevins Memorial Library www.nevinslibrary.org
Contact: Kathy Moran Wallace
Nevins Memorial Library
305 Broadway
Methuen, MA 01844
Program: To celebrate Family Literacy Month, all families are invited to play Family Book Bingo. Please return your completed forms by Nov 30, 2011 to be entered in the book prize drawings.
Babies and Books: A Storytime for babies up to 24 months and their adult caregivers. No registration required. Monday mornings at 11:00 am. Nov. 7 and 21st and Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Nov 8 and Nov 29th. Friday mornings at 11:00 am Nov. 4th and Nov 18th. Registration is required.
Morning Storytime for 3-5 year olds. All sessions begin at 10:00 am. Nov. 3, 16 and 30th.
Evening Storytime for 3-5 year olds. All sessions begin at 6:30 pm. Nov. 16, Nov. 30th
Book Club for Kids: American Girl Book Club 2nd adn 3rd grade. Nov. 8 at 4:00 pm. Bookworms Club (2nd and 3rd grade) Nov. 17 at 4:00 pm. Book Chatters (4th to 6th grade) Nov. 29, at 7:00- 8:00 pm.
Milton Public Library www.miltonlibrary.org
Contact: Elain Weischedel
476 Canton Ave.
Milton MA 02186
Program: All together Now Mondays at 10:00 for children and caregivers birth through age 5
Night Owls: Pajama Story time Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. PJ's and blankies are optional, but encouraged
Small Wonders For Babies and Toddlers Wednesday mornings at 9:30. 10:15 or 11:00 am
Time for Tales Friday mornings > Children will listen to stories, sing songs and work on a simple craft
Montgomery, Grace Hall Memorial Library
Contact: Paula Long
Grace Hall Memorial Library
161 main Rd.
Montgomery, MA 01085
413 862 3894
Program: Family Read Along Book Club . Montgomery families will read Peter Arenstam's
Nicholas: A Massachusetts Tale in November and discuss this book on Dec. 10th at 11 a.m.
www.mittenpress.com/
New Bedford Public Library www.newbedfordlibrary.org
Contact: Judy Downey
Casa da Saudad Library
58 Crapo St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
Program: Family Literacy events at each branch and at the main library. All events at 6pm. Nov 8th at the Casa da Saudad, Nov 10th at the Main Library, Nov 15th at the Lawler Branch, Nov 22nd at Wilks Branch and Nov 29 at Howland Green. The library will offer stories and serve either mil and cookies or hot cocoa. Children are encouraged to come in their favorite pjs and to bring a favorite stuffed animal or doll.
Newton Free Library www.newtonfreelibrary.net
Contact: Jane Malmberg
330 Homer St.
Newton, MA 02459
Program: Help Me Get Ready to Read; Author and literacy expert Susan Marx presents a program for parents, teachers and caregivers. Saturday November 5 at 2:00 pm
Meet the Author: Sara Hoagland Hunter the Unbreakable Code will be visiting the library to read and talk about her new book, The Lighthouse Santa based on the real Christmas eve flights of Massachusetts native Edward Rowe Snow. Monday November 28 at 4:00 pm.
Registration required; please contact the children's room
Paxton, Richards Memorial Library www.rmlpaxton.org
Contact: Lois Shorten
Richards Memorial Library
44 Richards Ave.
Paxton, MA 01612
Program: Pajama Party first Teusday of the month at 6:30 pm. Designed for families. It incorporates story telling, puppets, songs, poetry and children's literature. Children read as a group and families present their favorite stories. No restrictions or registration required..
Peabody, Peabody Institute Library www.peabodylibrary.org/children/
Contact: Carol Bender
Peabody Institute Library
82 Main St.
Peabody, MA 01960
Program: Babies, Books and Beppie Bunny
A lapsit program for infants from birth through 18 months and their caregivers; songs, rhymes and simple story sharing. Mondays: November 7- 28th at 1:30 pm. Space is limited so please call to register for this four week program
Welcome to My World: A Toddler Story Time. Filled with stories, music and movement for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Tuesdays Nov. 8-29th at 10 Am. Space is limited. Please call to register.
Pembroke Public Library www.pembrokepubliclibrary.org
Contact: Jessica Lamarre
Pembroke Public Library
142 Center St
Pembroke, MA 02359
Program: Big Ryan Storyteller
A local favorite, Big Ryan will be dazzling audiences with fun music, puppets and stories on Wed. Nove 9th at 4pm. Free tickets for this show are available after Nov. 1st.
Raynham Public Library www.raynhampubliclibrary.org
Contact: Karen Brother
760 South Main St
Raynham, MA 02767
Program: Tuesday November 8, 5:30-7:00 pm. A fun night for the whole family. Join us for pizza, scavenger hunt, board games and an introduction to our new Early Literacy station. Designed for children ages 3-8 . Pick up tips for creating a rich literacy environment in your home. Registration required.
Saturday Story Time: November 19 at 10:30 am. Thanksgiving Tales for the whole family.
Reading Public Library www.readingpl.org/kids/storytimes/
Contact: Corinne Fisher
64 MIddlesex Ave.
Reading MA 01867
Program: Drop in Storytime for kids 2-4 years . Join the librarian and library mascot, Cocoa Moose for some fun stories.
Mondays, 9:30- 10:00 am
Sensory Storytime for children ages 2-5 with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues and other developmental disabilities and their typically developing peers and caregivers. Call library for times)
Super Science Sunday, November 6 3:00- 4:00 pm For families with elementary aged children, six of Reading's Olympiad team will demonstrate amazing science experiments
Rochester, Plumb Memorial Library www.plumblibrary.com
Contact: Lisa Fuller
17 Constitution Way
Rochester, MA 02770
Program: Family Puppet Workshop with Sue. Children and their family ages 5 and up. Families will discuss their story book character and together design and build a puppet of this character with the help of Sue, a local teacher and puppet maker.
Thursday nov 10 at 6:30 pm Registration required.
Salem Public Library www.noblenet.org/salem/children/whentocome.html
Contact: Tricia Allen
Salem Public Library
370 Essex St.
Salem, MA 01970
Program: Ongoing storytime and book groups;
Time for Twos, Monday at 10:00 am
Preschool Story Hour Tuesday at 11:00 am ages 3-5
Babies and Books Wedensday at 10:00 am Ages 0-12 months
Library Explorers Wednesday at 3:30 pm Gr. K-4
Tiny Toddlers Friday at 10:00 Ages 13-23 months
Book Discussion: D'Aulaires
Book of Greek Myths. November 10th at 6:30 pm. Grades 3 and up.
Somerset Public Library, Somerset www.somersetpubliclibrary.org
Contact: Sue Hughey
Somerset Public Libary
1464 County St.
Somerset, MA 02726
Programs: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Play and Learn ages 3 to 5. Parents and children are invited to participate in literacy, social and art activities.
Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Family Story Time . All ages. Fun family night with stories, songs. movement and a craft.
Friday November 4 and 18th at 10:30 a.m. Miss Lynn's Story Time. Ages 0-3. Open to the public. Uses stories, crafts and play time to enhance a child's development. Sponsored by South Bay Early Intervention.
Sturbridge, Joshua Hyde Public Library www.townofsturbridge.ma.us/
Contact: Patricia Lalli
Joshua Hyde Library
306 Main St
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Program: Sprites Storyhour for Children 18-30 mos. Tuesdays at 10:45 am
Pixies Storyhour for Children 2.5- 4.5 years Fridays at 10:45 am
Gnomes Storyhour for Children 4.5-6 years Tuesdays at 1:30 pm
Elves Storyhour for babies 3- 18 mos. Thursday at 10:45 am
Drop in Storytime Thursdays at 1:30 pm November 10 . Stories, songs and a craft.
Sutton Public Libary www.suttonpubliclibrary.org
Contact: Carol Geary
4 Uxbridge Rd.
Sutton, MA
Program: Thanksgiving StoryHour Tuesday November 14 at 4:00 pm . Focus on Thanksgiving stories and crafts. Please pre register.
Swampscott Public Library www.noblenet.org/swampscott/category/childrens
Contact: Beth Couglin and Izzi Abrams
61 Burrill St.
Swampscott, MA 01907
Program: Learning to Grow through Story and Song, Mondays at 10:30 a.m. ages 2-4
Wednesdays at 1);30 a.m. for ages 1 to 3
All children attending this program must come with parent or care giver who will sit and participate in the program
Yarmouth Port Library, Yarmouth Port www.yarmouthportlibrary.org
Contact: Lynn Lesperance
Yarmouth Port Library
297 Main St
Yarmouth Port, MA 02657
Program: Lapsit Storytime Fridays at 10:30 am.
November 18, 2011 Music with Denya (10:30 a.m.)
Wakefield, Lucius Beebe Library www.wakefieldlibrary.org
Contact: Nancy Sheehan
Lucius Beebe Library
345 Main St
Wakefield, MA 01880
Program: Pajama Story Times Wednesday at 6:30 pm on November 2, 9, 16, and 13 for children five and under and their families. Stuffed animals and pajamas are welcome.
Watertown Public Library www.watertownlib.org/childrenscalendar/
Contact: Emily Miranda
123 Main St.
Watertown MA 02472
Program: Family Story time. Contact the library for specific times.
Wellfleet, Wellfleet Public Library www.wellfleetlibrary.org
Contact: Martha Gordon
Wellfleet Public Librarry
55 West Main St
Wellfleet, MA
Program: Mother Goose on the Loose, an early literacy program for babies and toddlers ages birth to three.
West Springfield Public Library www.wspl.org
Contact: Terri Mitus
West Springfield Public Library
200 Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Program: All storytimes require the presence and participation of an adult with a child. Registration is required for all programs except the Story Walk.
"Little Crawlers" Weekly story time for babies, not walking Tuesday, 9:30 am
" Little Walkers" weekly story time for walking children under 2. Wednesdays 9:30 am
" Super Storytimes" for children ages 4&5 Wednesdays, 1:15 pm
"Terrific Threes" for children age 2 Fridays 9:30 and 10:45 am
Evening Family Storytimes "Good things to eat" Monday, Novemver 7, 6:30 pm
Saturday Storytime "Only Caldecotts" Saturday November 26 at 10:00 am.
Beginning Saturday November 26th at noon, along with the Community Partnership for Education, the library will be hosting a Story Walk through the library with the featured book The Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. Everyone who completes the walk will be entered in a drawing for a prize basked. The first 30 walkers will receive a complimentary copy of the book.
West Tisbury Public Library www.westtisburylibrary.org/
Contact: Nelia Becker
1042 A State Road
West Tisbury, MA
Program: Crafts for the Whole Family, Saturdays in November 10-12 pm.
