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FAMILY LITERACY MONTH Events for November 2009
Libraries are listed alphabetically by town or city. For more information, see your library's website or stop by your local library.
Abington Public Library http://www.abingtonpl.org/
Event: The Abington Public Library will have a Family Story Hour on Monday November 9 at 11:00am with Children's Librarian Emily Miranda.
Contact: Emily Miranda
Children's Librarian
(781) 982-2139
Ashland Public Library http://www.ashlandmass.com/ashland-public-library
Contact: Lois McAuliffe
(508) 881-0134
Ashland Public Library "Literacy Day" November 21 - all day Teens will
come for 1/2 hour sessions to read to families throughout the day--"Teen Volunteers for Family Literacy".
Athol Public Library http:// www.athollibrary.org
Contact: Jean Shaughnessy
(978) 249-9515
Community Reading Days in the Athol-Royalston School system, grades Pre-K to Grade 8. On Tuesday, November 10, volunteers will read Scat by Carl Hiasson in the middle school English classes. On Thursday, November 12, readers will be in all the elementary schools: book titles are Wump World by Bill Peet, Welcome, Brown Bird by Mary Lyn Ray, and Almost Gone by Steve Jenkins. On Friday, November 13, there will be a story time featuring several of the same titles. The library will staff a table at the Family Literacy Event planned by the Community Partnership for Children. Library information and a craft will be provided.
Andover, Memorial Hall Library, http://www.mhl.org/
Contact: Beth A. Kerrigan
(978) 623-8401x40
Belchertown , Clapp Memorial Library http://www.clapplibrary.org/
Contact: Jennifer Whitehead
(413) 323-0417
Our Page Turners book group is for ages 6 to 9 and their parents and meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. Page Turners read the same book and then come together for great discussions and yummy snacks. Registration is required.
Our Mother/Daughter book groups are for ages 9 to 14 and their moms. Members read the same book and then come together for great discussions and yummy snacks. The Mother/Daughter group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m.Registration is required.
Parent/Son group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. and is for boys ages 10 to 14 and their parents. Members read the same book and then come together for great discussions and yummy snacks. Registration is required
Bellingham Public Library http://www.bellinghamlibrary.org
Contact: Nina Hunt
(508) 966-1660
Ring-A-Ding-A-Sing Thing: a movement and music story time that features Nursery Rhymes and music.
Beverly Public Library http://www.beverlypubliclibrary.org/
Contact: Emily Nichols
(978) 921-6062
Family literacy programs for November are Babies and Books Story Times, 11/3, 11/10, and 11/17 at 9:30 and 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19 at 10:15.
Beverly Farms Branch http://www.beverlypubliclibrary.org/farms/
Contact: Kathleen Ingalls
(978) 921-6066
The family program in November is "Oliver" performed by the Hampstead Stage Company of New Hampshire. They do an abridged version of plays using two actors who play multiple roles and including a small amount of audience participation. The Hampstead Stage Company presents the play "OLIVER!" on Monday, November 9 at 4:00 pm at the Beverly Farms Library. The show is geared for children age 6 and older and their families.
Billerica Public Library http://74.220.219.60/~billeri1/
Contact: Jan Hagman
( 978) 671- 0948
Father Goose’s Tales by Nappy’s Puppets for ages 3-9. Monday Nov. 9 @ 6:30 p.m. Registration required. This show is an amusing, modern re-telling of nursery rhymes and stories designed in a puppet show.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party for grades 2-5. Saturday Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Registration required
Come dressed as a character in the story and play games, make a craft and enjoy snacks all based on this popular series by Jeff Kinney.
Boston Public Library http://www/bpl.org
Contact: Koren Stembridge
(617) 859 2320
Literacise at Boston Public Library! http://www.bpl.org/kids/literacise.htm
Irene Smalls is teaming up with the Boston Public Library, State Street Corporation, architects from the Community Design Resource Center of Boston, Brandon Bird Design, and Lasell College to create the Literacise exhibit based on the children's book, Jonathan and His Mommy.
With tunnels to explore and secrets to find, children visiting the Literacise exhibit will zig-zag, bunny-hop, and giant-step their way through a kid-sized interactive book. Current research in the field of cognitive development shows that children often learn better when their bodies are in motion. With childhood obesity rates on the rise in Boston, Literacise will get families up and moving and will teach parents about the important connection between physical activity and learning.
Literacise will be located adjacent to the Rey Children’s Room on the first floor of the Central Library in Copley Square at 700 Boylston Street.
Boxborough- Sargent Memorial Library www.boxlib.org
Contact: Heather Wilkinson
(978) 263-4680
Monday Morning Story-time at 10:45
Each story-time features a new theme with interactive stories and fun craft.
Pajama Story-time Thursday evenings at 7:00
Children are invited to wear comfy pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal
to the Library. This program uses nursery rhymes, finger-plays, and felt stories
to get children excited about reading.
Family Literacy Program Saturday November 7 at 11:00 am.
To help promote Family Literacy Month, the Library is offering a "My Favorite Book"
story-sharing. Children and parents can bring in their favorite books to share with
the group. After the story-sharing, handouts will be given on promoting literacy, including
tips on how the entire family can read together. Our book display will feature classic stories
and new favorites for all ages.
Carlisle, Gleason Library http://www.gleasonlibrary.org/
Contact: Marty Seneta
(978) 369-4898
Gleason Public Library will sponsor two special drop-in story times. The first is a drop-in Pajama story time for ages 3 and up. It will be held on November 4th at 7 p.m. The second event will be a drop-in story time for ages 2-4 on Tuesday, Nov. 10th at 4:00. Participate in finger plays, nursery rhymes and songs and listen to some great picture books.
Charlton Public Library http://www.charltonlibrary.org
Contact: Molly Johnson
(508) 248-0452
Story Time for Ages 2 ½ & up (w/ Craft):
November 2nd & 4th (The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by John Scieska)
November 23rd & 25th (Thanksgiving Theme)
November 30th (The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein)
Baby/Toddler Lapsit for Ages Birth – 2 ½:
November 3rd
November 24th
All classes are 10:30 – 11:00 am
Chelsea Public Library http://www.ci.chelsea.ma.us/public_documents/ChelseaMA_LIbrary/index
Contact: Sarah Gay
(617) 466-4352
The library will be hosting an event on November 7, 2009 to celebrate Family Literacy month.
Cohasset Public Library http://www.cohassetlibrary.org/
Contact: Sharon Moody
(781) 383-1348
Monday, Nov. 2,9,16,23, & 30th from 10:30-11:00, MamaSteph music for young
children, sponsored by the Friends of the Cohasset Library.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10, 17, & 24 from 10:30-11:00 Story Time.
Saturday, Nov. 14th from 1:00-2:00, "Eyes on Owls" live animal show with
naturalist Marcia Wilson, sponsored by the Friends of the Cohasset
Library.
Concord Public Library http://www.concordlibrary.org/
Contact: Fayth Chamberlain
(978) 318-3300
Saturday story times will be offered at Concord Free Public Library as part of the Family Literacy month:
November 7 @ 10am
November 14 @ 10 am
November 21 @ 10 am
Dracut, Moses Greeley Parker Library http://www.dracutlibrary.org/
Contact: Penny Berube
(978)454 5474
PJs & Popcorn, a family story time, on Wednesday, November 4 from 6:15 - 7:00 at the M. G. Parker Memorial Library in Dracut.
Duxbury Public Library www.duxburyfreelibrary.org
Contact: Nancy Denman
(781) 934-2721 x116
Celebrate Family Literacy Month at the Duxbury Free Library by attending a drop in story time.
Tuesdays, Toddler Tales, ages 2 and under with an adult. Held at 10, repeated at 10:30. (none on 11/24); Wednesdays, Drop In for 3's and under with an adult, 10:30. (None on 11/25); Fridays, Gather 'Round, preschool and kindergarten with an adult at 10:30.
East Bridgewater http://www.sailsinc.org/ebpl/
Contact: Anne Vantran
(508)-378-1616
East Bridgewater Public Library will offer the following during November's Family Literacy Month - 11/5 & 12 at 10:30 F.A.B.(Families & Books) Story Time. All preschool children and their caregivers are welcome.
11/19 at 10:30 The Pigeon Wants a Puppy Day. All preschool children and their caregivers are welcome to celebrate Mo Willems series about the Pigeon. Story time, craft and short movie will be presented.
East Brookfield Public Library http://eastbrookfieldlibrary.org/
Contact: Wendy Payette
(508) 867-7928
East Brookfield offers two weekly (pre-school/lapsit) programs and 3 book discussion programs. The library will offer an event around this theme for our monthly family night @ the library.
East Longmeadow Public Library http://www.eastlongmeadow.org
Contact: Cindy MacNaught
(413) 525-5432
East Longmeadow will be doing a family story-time in November.
Easthampton, Emily Williston Library http://ewmlibrary.org/
Contact: Barbara Goldin
(413) 527-1031
Diana Norman is our story teller and she does participatory stories, songs, games, crafts and parents help with snack. Her story hours are lively and fun for the kids and parents.
The dates are Wed Nov 4 at 1:30. and Thursday Nov 5 at 10:30 AM. The theme is “In the Forest.”
Wed Nov 18th at 1:30 and Thursday Nov 19th at 10:30 AM. The theme is “Flying Feathers.
Easton, Ames Free Library http://www.amesfreelibrary.org
Contact: Cathie Coyne
(508) 238-2000
Pajama Story time, Monday, Nov. 2nd at 6:30
Mother Goose for 2s and Under on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 (Nov. 4 - 20)
Story Time for 3 - 6 year olds on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (Nov. 5 - 19)
Story Time for 2s and 3s on Fridays at 11:30 a.m. (Nov. 6 - 20)
Fall River Public Library http://www.sailsinc.org/fallriver
Contact: David Melo
(508) 324-2700
The Fall River Public Library will be observing Family Literacy Month with a "Celebrate Family Literacy Month” story time. The event will feature a story time presentation, a bookmark craft project and a puppet show adaptation by library staff of the popular children's book, When You Give A Mouse A Cookie by Laura Numeroff. All families attending will be entered into a raffle to win a "Family Book Basket", filled with an assortment of children's books and other goodies. Refreshments will be served at the programs conclusion.
Falmouth Public Library http://www.falmouthpubliclibrary.org
Contact: Karen Arnold
(508) 457-2555
Grafton Public Library http://www.graftonlibrary.org/grafton/
Contact: Suzanne Witham
(508) 839-4649
The Grafton Public Library has a Young Adult program scheduled for November 18th at 7:00 p.m.with the Worcester Youth Poetry Slam. A poetry slam is a fast-paced performance of theater combined with poetry with spontaneous interaction with audience members, some of whom will also serve as judges. For more information on the Worcester Youth Poetry Slam contact the Director Alex Charalambides at worcesteryouthslam2004@yahoo.com.
Halifax Holmes Public Library http://holmespubliclibrary.org/
Contact: Marie Coady
(781)293-2271
Hampden Free Public Library http://www.hampden.org/dept/hpc.html
Contact: Ellen Bump
(413) 566.3047
Haverhill Public Library http://www.haverhillpl.org/
Contact: Leslie Todd
(978) 373-1586
) 373-1586586
The Haverhill Public Library will be offering several special events. On November 24: Bilingual Story time for all ages at 6:30 pm.
On November 27: Imagine a Story with Tikatok books at 2 p.m. Families write and illustrate a story together and then Tikatok publishes it.
Sleepy Hollow: The Headless Horseman Rides Again!
Storyteller J.T. Turner portrays Washington Irving telling his most famous tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Taking on all the roles of this Halloween tale. Turner has adapted the piece to keep all ages entertained. It is Story Theater at its best!
Hingham Public Library http://www.hinghamlibrary.org
Contact: Anna Byrne
(781) 741-1405
The Hingham Public Library welcomes Anthony Horowitz discussing “Crocodile
Tears: An Alex Rider Adventure” on Wed. Nov. 18, 7 PM at the Hingham Middle School, Main Street, Hingham.
Hudson Public Library http://www.hudsonpubliclibrary.com/
Contact: Debbie Backman
(978) 568-9645
Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 – 12:00pm. The library will set up reading stations for parents and children to sit and read together. They will also have activities for them to do that correlate with the book that they have just read. For example, at one station we will have multiple copies of One Fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish by Dr. Seuss and parents can read them with their children and then we’ll have activity sheets and a counting game to go along with it.
Kingston Public Library http://www.kingstonpubliclibrary.org/
Contact: Stephanie Legg
(781) 585-0517
Monday night PJ story time and Story time at 11:15 —the programs are for all ages.
Leominster Public Library http://www.leominsterlibrary.org/
Contact: Linda E. Peterson
(978) 534-7522 x 115
Leominster’s Family Literacy Night, which will be held at City Hall across the street from the library. This is the 14th year of the Literacy Fair, which is arranged and coordinated by Carolyn Corliss from Leominster’s Project Apples (Leominster’s Community Partnership for Children; funded by the Department of Early Education & Care).
This event will be held on Wednesday, November 18th, from 6:00 – 7:30pm and about twenty or more local organizations that work with young children will take part. Children and their families will visit the tables set up around the City Hall’s Tata Auditorium where these various organizations will offer them a variety of craft programs based on children’s books. This is always a very popular event that several hundred people attend.
Lexington, Cary Memorial Library http://www.carylibrary.org/
Contact:
Ruth Nadelman Lynn
(781) 862-6288, ext. 172
Baby Lap times: Nov. 5, 12, & 19
Toddler Story times: Nov. 5, 12, & 19
2 1/2-year-old Story times: Nov. 4 & 18
3-year-old Story times: Nov. 13, & 20
Family Story times: Nov. 3, 10, 17, & 18 Musical Story time: Nov. 4 Preschool Movies: Nov. 3, 10, 17, and 24 CaryKids Book Club: Nov. 5 & 19
Lunenburg Public Library http://www.lunenburgonline.com/education/dept/dept.php?sectiondetailid=2290
Contact: Karen Kemp
(978) 582-4140
Thanksgiving Saturday Craft - Limit of 20 please register 978-582-4140
Saturday 17 @ 10:30 AM
Mother Goose on the Loose ages 0 - 3 - 4 & 18 Wednesdays & 28 Saturday @ 10:30 am
Bed time Story Hour ages 3 and up- Tuesday 24@ 7 pm
Story Hour Wednesday ages 3 and up - 25 @ 10:30 am
Lowell, Pollard Memorial Library www.pollardml.org
Contact: Molly Hancock
(978) 970.4124
Mansfield Public Library http://www.sailsinc.org/mansfield/
Contact: Kitty Schacht
(508) 261 7380
Pajama Time for ages 3 and up on Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30, no pre-registration required. TicaToc bookmaking for ages 3 and up and caregiver on Thursday, November 9th at 4 pm. Pre-registration required, beginning Monday, Nov. 16th.
"Favorite Book Pajama Time" on Monday, November 16th, at 6:30 pm. Patrons will bring in a favorite (short) bedtime story, I will read one of my favorites aloud, and then we will pass our favorites to the family sitting next to us and parents will read to their children. No pre-registration required.
Mary Montione of Mansfield has written a book called Duffy's Dilemma, A Young Dog Learns to Live Happy and Healthy with Diabetes about her own family dog. The author will present her story at a family event at 4:30 on Thursday, November 12th, to coincide with National Diabetes Month and Family Literacy Month. No pre- registration required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Malden Public Library http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/
Contact: Rebecca Smith for Children and Molly Collins for Teens
(781) 324-0218
We will be having our Song & Rhyme Time (songs, nursery rhymes and a picture book) on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. throughout November
The Teen Advisory Board at the Malden Public Library will do a Book Buddies Program. It will be held after school on Thursday, November 19 from 3:30-5:00pm. Parents and caregivers can bring their children ages 18 months - 6 years old for a teen-run, one-on-one story time.
Manchester by the Sea http://www.manchesterpl.org/
Contact: Sara Collins
(978) 526 7771
Manchester Public Library will be holding Two Family Literacy Events with Ellen Hoffman for ages 2-3 on Fridays, November 20th and ages 3-5 December 4th. Each session will begin at 10:30 AM, last for 45 minutes; include 6-7 different imaginative, musical, language, learning activities with performer and educator Ellen Hoffman. Making Music is Sudbury's longest running music program for young children. Created in 1993 by Ellen Hoffman, it combines rhythm and reading, music and movement and instruments and imagination.
Mattapoisett Free Public Library http://www.mattapoisettlibrary.org/
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be holding a Family Story time on Saturday, November 7 at 10:30 am. All ages are welcome, and families are encouraged to bring a favorite book or story to share.
Contact: Susan Pizzolato
(508)758-4171
Melrose Public Library http://www.melrosepubliclibrary.org
Marianne Stanton
781-665-2314
Nov. 2nd
Boppin' Toddlers ages 10 - 18 Months 10:15 - 11:00 Rockin' Babies ages 0 - 9 Months 11:15 - 12:00 Interactive Music Program for parents and their children with Meredith Pizzi
Nov. 16, 6:30 pm
Music, Movement, & Mother Goose with Dara VanRemoortel Children are encouraged to wear their pj's for this popular bedtime program. Recommended ages 18 months - 4 years.
Nov. 30th 10:30 am
Movin' to the Music Monday
Preschoolers are invited to attend this creative program of dance, drama, & music with Susan Paino.
Milford Town Library http://www.milfordtownlibrary.org/
Contact: Sue Ellen Szymanski
(508) 473-2145
The following are Family Literacy Events scheduled at the Milford Town Library to celebrate the month of November! All are "drop-in" and do not require registration. A box of nametags will be available for adults and children to fill out prior to participating in each activity. When the tags are gone, each program is filled.
Bringing Books Alive, a story and craft program for students in grades K-3 on Nov. 12 at 4p.m.;
Mother Goose for infants, birth to 2 and parents/caregivers on Nov. 13 and 20 at 10:00a.m.;
Storytime for preschool children on Nov. 16 and 24 at 10:00a.m.; and
Toddler Time for children ages 2-3 with parents/caregivers on Nov. 17 and 30 at 10:00a.m.
Mitten Tree Decorating for families is planned for Nov. 28 in the Children's Room. Everyone is invited to make ornaments and to start bringing in new mittens, gloves, scarves and hats to help keep kids and families warm this winter. All will be donated to local charities on Dec. 19.
Another special Family Event is in the planning stages for Literacy Month, and more details will be forthcoming.
Milton Public Library http://www.miltonlibrary.org/
Contact: Elaine Weischedel
(617) 698 5757
Milton Public Library has its "Small Wonders" lap-sit story time for babies and toddlers on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. now through Dec. 9 (except Veteran's Day, 11/11). We also have stories for ages 3-5 on Fridays at 10:30 now through Dec. 11 (except the day after Thanksgiving).
Natick (South) Bacon Free Library http://www.baconfreelibrary.org/
Contact: Holley C. Meyer
(508) 653-6730
Newton Free Library http://www.newtonfreelibrary.net/
Contact: Jane Malmberg
(617) 796-1370
“New to Newton Story time Program” As part of Family Literacy Monty, the library is offering a special story time for families who have moved to Newton within the past year. Stories, songs and movement for children 3 and under. Saturday, November 14 at 10:30 am. (*Registration begins Monday, October 27). For more information call the Newton Free Library Children's Room at 617-796-1370.
North Attleboro, Richards Memorial Library http://www.rmlonline.org/
Contact: Eunice Franklin
(508) 699-0122
“Feed the Body and the Mind: November is Family Literacy Month”
For children between four and six years old, save the afternoon of Sunday, November 8, for a special Reading Readiness program here at Richards Memorial Library in North Attleboro.
Sharing time together reading has long been known to foster a love of reading in children. But with all that today’s busy families have to do, finding that time is often a problem. This multi-faceted program will provide tools and suggestions to help parents find ways to create special family times while having fun reading, shopping, cooking and eating together.
There will be three parts to this program.
1. Anne Sullivan, first grade teacher and early childhood educator, will present a parent/child interactive reading readiness program filled with creative and entertaining activities for families to enjoy together.
2. Nutritionist Kristina Spellman will present ideas on planning healthy meals, shopping and reading labels, cooking and eating together as a family.
3. A Storyteller will entertain and encourage families to share time together telling their own stories because developing narrative skills is essential to reading comprehension.
North Reading, Flint Memorial Library http://www.flintmemoriallibrary.org/
Contact: Kate Bell
(978) 664 4942
"Dads & Donuts Story Time" on Saturday, November 14, 10:30 a.m.
Norwell Public Library http://www.norwellpubliclibrary.org/
Contact: Nancy Perry
(781) 659 2015
Peabody Institute Library, South Branch http://www.peabodylibrary.org/south/index.html
South Branch Library in Peabody will have a Pajama Party for children ages
4-8 (with adult) on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00 p.m. "Please dress in your P.J's and bring a blanket, your favorite stuffed animal or teddy bear. Listen to some great stories and enjoy some milk and cookies too!"
Contact: Renee E. Wood
(978) 531 3380
Peabody Institute Library, Peabody http://www.peabodylibrary.org/
The Peabody Institute Library Main Branch Children's Room will be hosting:
PJ Family Story time on Wednesday, November 18th @ 7PM in celebration of Family Literacy Month.
Contact: Carol Bender
(978) 531-0100 ext. 32
Pelham Public Library http://www.pelham-library.org/
Contact: Jodi Levine
(413) 253-0657
Traditional children's story hour begins October 10.
On Saturday mornings the library will offer a children’s music program that will include songs on a theme and a selection of children's literature for parents to bring home.
Pembroke Public Library http://www.pembrokepubliclibrary.org/
Jessica Lamarre
(781) 293-6771
The Pembroke Public Library is having a Fancy Nancy Tea Party on Friday November 13th at 3:30pm for ages 5 and up. We'll be reading, having some tea/juice, and making bracelets in our finest fancy attire.
Pepperell Lawrence Library http://www.lawrencelibrary.org/
Contact: Jo Ann Pierce
(978) 433-0330
"Family Stories & Songs" on Saturdays Nov. 7, 14 & 21 @ 11 AM to celebrate Family Literacy Month. Also, a free concert for families by Jay Mankita titled "Eat Like a Rainbow" on Tuesday Nov. 10 @ 2:30 will celebrate good eating and good reading.
Plainville Public Library http://www.plainvillepubliclibrary.org
Contact: Melissa Campbell
(508) 695-1784
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:15am is Mother Goose on the Loose: an interactive music and rhyming program for ages 0-2 and their caregivers.
Every Tuesday at 1pm is a traditional story time and craft for ages 3-5.
Saturday, November 7 at 10:30am - Donuts with Dad: Dads and their preschoolers are welcome to listen to stories and eat munchkins, along with a special time set aside to enjoy books together.
Plymouth Public Library http://www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org/
Contact: Margaret McGrath
(508) 830-4250
Programs at both main Plymouth Public Library and the Manomet Branch
Mother Goose on the Loose - 18 months and under
Mondays (at 10:15) at the Manomet Branch Library
Wednesdays (at 10:15) and Thursdays (4 PM) at the Main Library
Tots n Tales - ages 3 and under
Mondays (at 11:00) at the Manomet Branch Library
Wednesdays (at 11:00) and Thursdays (at 11:00) at the Main Library
Drop In Story Time - ages 3 1/2 to 5
Mondays (at 9:30) at the Manomet Branch Library
Wednesdays (at 10:30) and Thursdays (at 2:15) at the Main Library
Squiggles and Giggles - 18 months to age 3
monthly program on Friday (at 10:30) 11/13 and Saturday (at 10:30) 11/21
Quincy, Thomas Crane Public Library http://thomascranelibrary.org/
Contact: Julie Rines
(617) 376-2411
Drop in Saturday Story times with Kelly
Join storyteller Kelly Santilli on Saturdays, November 7th and 21st at 10:00 a.m. at the Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. Quincy for stories, songs rhymes and more for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. The program on the 21st will be presented in English and Chinese.
No registration is required.
Saturday Fun for Little Ones
Join musician Liz Buchanan as she returns to Quincy on Saturday November 14th at 10:00 a.m. with a concert of traditional and original music. This program is for children ages 0-4 accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. The program will take place in the large meeting room at the Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. Quincy.
Saturday Fun for Little Ones, special programs for the youngest children, is presented on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Reading Public Library http://www.readingpl.org/
Contact: Corinne Fisher
(781) 942-6705
Sunday: Family Story time at 3pm
Monday: Drop-in Story time for 2-4 year olds at 9:30am
Tuesday: Evening Drop-in Story time for 2-4 year olds at 6:30pm
Wednesday: Drop-in Story Fun for 4-7 year olds at 3pm
Thursday: Evening Drop-in Story time for 4-7 year olds at 6:30pm
Friday: Sing along at 10:15am
Revere Public Library http://www.reverepubliclibrary.org/home.htm
Contact: Lona Frongillo
(781) 286-8380
Rochester, Plumb Library http://www.plumblibrary.com/
Contact: Lisa Fuller
(508) 763-8600
Our Celebrate Family Literacy Month event at The Plumb Library will be a "Favorite Story Family Night" on Nov. 12th, 6:30-7:30 pm. Kids, parents and staff will be asked to dress like their favorite book character and bring in their favorite book. We'll all share our books and why we like our character and the book. We'll ask for a couple of parents and kids read their stories. One of the staff will read their favorite story. Time permitting, we may do some quick book trivia game. We'll have participation certificates and a free book as a give- away.
Rockport Public Library http://www.rockportlibrary.org/
Contact: Jane Knight
(978) 546-6934
Family program in conjunction with Toad Hall Bookstore. Lynn Holoway, who has just written a children’s poetry book called “Celebrating Pets”, will be presenting a program here on Saturday, November 21st.
Saugus Public Library http://www.noblenet.org/saugus/
Contact: Aaron Noll
(781) 231-4168
Will offer an evening story time on Wednesday, November 4th @ 6 PM for Family Literacy Month.
This will be a story time with a craft and more!
Shrewsbury Public Library http://www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/department/?fDD=17-0
Contact: George C. Brown
(508) 841-8531
Sat 11/14/09 (10:30-11:30 am): Mary Jo Maichack, storyteller.
Mary Jo Maichack will be sharing a sampling of Asian stories. Most fun is the instant theater telling by audience children starring in feather boas (bring your cameras), enacting the Vietnamese story, "Why Rooster Crows at Sunrise."
Tues 11/3/09 (2:30-3:30 pm): Little Read program. In conjunction with the library’s Big Read project (Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried"), the children will read "Shooting the Moon" and talk about it at this event.
Regular story hours, for children of all ages, with a craft: Thurs 11/5/09, 11/12/09 and 11/19/09 (10:30-11:30 am)
Shutesbury, MN Spear Memorial Library http://www.mnspear.org
Contact: Mary Anne Antonellis
(413) 259-1213
Southbridge Jacob Edwards Library http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Contact: Karla Gartsu
(508) 764-5427
The library is planning a program for Family Literacy Month. They are also involved with the public school collaborative for a Saturday program that will be done for the school kids.
Spencer, Richard Sugden Library http://www.spencerpubliclibrary.org/
Contact: Debbie Kirk
(508) 885 7513
In the month of November ( and every month until mid-May ) the library will have a Family After
School program every Wednesday from 4-5 except for the first Wednesday. The program is from 5:45 to 6:45. The program's themes are different each week but always include stories and activities or crafts.
The library will also have a "Read-with-me Book Club", November 5th from 4-5:00. It is for 1st to 3rd graders and parents.
The library is also coordinating with the school Academic Services director for "Reading with your child." Please check with the library for more details.
Springfield City Library http://www.springfieldlibrary.org/
Contact: Jean M. Canosa Albano,
(413) 263-6828 291
All programs require pre-registration; call or visit your local branch to sign up.
Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Indian Orchard Branch Library
http://www.springfieldlibrary.org/branches/io.html
Wee Ones: Storytime for Babies 12-24 months
When you bring your little ones to our special storytimes you are instilling in them right from the start the joy of reading and the magic of books!
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 2009
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Central Library Community Room
http://www.springfieldlibrary.org/branches.html
Preschoolers Storytime for ages 3-5
Groups and individuals are welcome, siblings too! Pre-registration is required, please call to see if there's room for you to join us, even if you haven't attended from the beginning! Call the Children's Room at 263-6828 x201.
Thursday November 5, 12, 19, 2009
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sixteen Acres Branch Library
http://www.springfieldlibrary.org/branches/sa.html
Preschool Storytime for ages 3 - 5
They're walking, they're talking and they're full of wonder! And with school coming in just a year or two, there's no better time to engage your child in the world of books and imagination.
Friday November 13, 20, 27, 2009
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
East Forest Park Branch Library
http://www.springfieldlibrary.org/branches/efp.html
Parents and Twos: Storytime for children 2 - 3 1/2
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more with other kids and parents.
Friday November 20, 2009
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Pine Point Branch Library
Toddler Terrific - Storytimes for Toddlers ages 2 - 3 1/2
Meow! On November 20, at 10:30 a.m., join other toddlers and their caregivers for a special Kitty Cat storytime. Toddler Terrific storytimes to be held once a month on Friday mornings; the next date is December 4, 10:30 a.m.
Springfield, Margaret C. Ells Early Childhood School
Contact: Diane Nostin Houle
(413) 787-7527/7345
Thursday, November 5, 2009
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Workshop for parents and caregivers
"Reading to your Children"
This workshop will discuss the importance of literacy development in young children, methods of turning kids on to books, modeling reading, and introducing young children to the concept of print.
Workshop will be led by Diane Houle, MLIS. A light supper will precede the session at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Good Night Story Time
Come join your Ells family for stories, songs, movement and more. Come in your most comfy pajamas, and bring a stuffed buddy along. A healthy snack will be provided after stories. All family members welcome.
Sutton Public Library http://www.suttonpubliclibrary.org/sutton/
The Sutton Library will have a parent-child book discussion group for parents and children in grades 4th - 6th on November 10 at 6:30 PM.
There will also be a family story time, "Turkey Tales" on November 24 at 6:30 PM.
Contact: Carol Geary
(508) 865 8752
Swampscott Public Library http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott/
Contact: Beth Couglin
(781) 596-8867
Tuesday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m. The Swampscott Public Library is offering a Pajama Party program for families with young children. The program will include listening to picture books, finger plays and songs.
No registration is necessary for this program. The library will be offering Pajama Parties on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
The library also offers Storybook Fun programs on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 10:15 a.m. for children ages 2 to 5. This program is perfect for groups of siblings or friends. This activity consists of stories,songs, finger plays and action rhymes designed to encourage early literacy. Librarians will present 20 to 30 minutes of stories and songs
that will tickle, delight, and amuse. After Storybook Fun the children are encouraged to play and socialize. All ages can join in the fun!
Wakefield Lucius Beebe Memorial Library http://www.wakefieldlibrary.org/
Contact: Nancy Sheehan
(781) 246-6334
Saturday, November 21 at 10:30 in the Lecture Hall Musician Peter Sheridan will perform a sing along for children ages five and under for Family Literacy Month. Join Peter as he tells stories set to song, plays music to dance to, and sing well-loved favorites, too.
Warren Public Library http://warrenpubliclibrary.org/
Contact: Sylvia G. Buck
(413) 436-7690
Bedtime story time program will be offered.
Watertown Public Library http://www.watertownlib.org
Caitlin Browne
(617) 972-6435
The Watertown Free Public Library will have story times at 11 am on the following dates in November:
Tuesday, 11/3
Tuesday, 11/10
Friday, 11/13
Friday, 11/20
Webster Chester Corbin Public Library http://www.corbinlibrary.org/
Contact: Andrew Tai
(508)-949-3880
The Corbin Public Library in Webster will be holding weekly Story Times and craft activities on Monday and Tuesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 for children ages 0-5. There will also be the interactive Father Goose on the Loose program for parents and kids ages 0-3 held every Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:00. The Story Times have already started this month and the Father Goose program will start on October 20th.
West Bridgewater Public Library http://www.sailsinc.org/westbridgewater/
Contact: Nanette Ryan
(508) 894-1255
Family Lit. Night/Story Time craft session will be held on Nov. 18th 5:30-7pm Game/Craft and Thanksgiving Family theme based story.
West Brookfield, Merriam-Gilbert Public Library http://www.wbrookfieldlibrary.org/
Contact: Maggie Christakis
(508) 867-1410
The Children's Room at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library in West Brookfield presents "Bedtime Snacks: A Family Story Night" for parents and children, the 3rd Tues. of each month, from 7-7:30PM. Each month a different beloved children's classic will be introduced. The Library will supply the milk and cookies - participants are welcome to bring a favorite blanket and pillow to make themselves cozy! Additional copies of the book will be available for check-out, to finish reading the story together at home. A great family activity, reading together encourages literacy and exposes children to the deep enjoyment a book can provide!
West Springfield Public Library http://www.wspl.org/
Contact:
Teresa A. Mitus
(413) 736 4561 x 4
Evening family Story time
Mon., Nov. 9 at 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
“Goodnight, Sleep Tight” Stories, music, snack and craft. Ages 3-up and their families
West Tisbury Public Library http://westtisburyfreepubliclibrary.org/
Contact: Nelia Decker
Mother Goose on the loose: outreach to at least 3 locations and continue offering the program here at the library Mondays 10:30.
Story time for pre-schoolers: Wednesdays 10:30 at the library.
Crafts Saturdays 10:30-4PM All ages welcome
After School book club: We are offering 2 clubs: ages 9-11, ages 12+.
Movies and Knitting Monday night 7PM.
Community Poetry Reading Sunday Nov 8 at 5PM.
Family Games Sunday Nov 29 2-5PM
Pre-register on or after Oct. 15
Worcester Public Library: Frances Perkins Branch http://www.worcpublib.org/services/branches.html
Contact: Liza Graybill
(508)799.1687
THANKSGIVING BRING-A-CAN STORYTIME: A family program of Thanksgiving stories and fun.
Thursday November 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Frances Perkins Branch Library
470 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
No registration. This event is free, but please bring canned goods for the Worcester county Food Bank.
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