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KIDS

EVENTS & STORY TIMES
Dinovember - A Celebration of All Things Dinosaur!
Thu, Nov 21, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Nov 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
1000 Books Story Time - Story Time for ages 2+
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Nov 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Nov 21, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Girls Who Code (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
Dinovember - A Celebration of All Things Dinosaur!
Fri, Nov 22, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+
Baby Storytime
Fri, Nov 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Nov 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Dinovember - A Celebration of All Things Dinosaur!
Sat, Nov 23, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library
Dinovember - A Celebration of All Things Dinosaur!
Sun, Nov 24, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Nov 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop in event. Recommended ages 3-6
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Nutcracker Ballet - presented by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet
Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Experience the Nutcracker adapted for young audiences by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet. Including storytelling, mime, dance, and photos with Clara and cast. Ages 0-5.
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Cancelled
PAWS to Read
Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Nov 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Stories and Songs
Tue, Nov 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Playtime! Even When It's Cold! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Nov 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Únete a nosotros en una hora de juego para construir, crear y explorar. De 5 a 12 años.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:05am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Nov 27, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Cancelled
Nailed It! - ¡Pintemos esas uñas!
Thu, Nov 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18.
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FEATURED BOOKS FOR NOVEMBER

 

Gracias Thanks

We Are Grateful

Thank You Plants

Colonization and the Wampanoag Story

Ancestor Approved


 

DIGITAL FUN

 





Room to Read
Comics Plus teens
 Comics Plus children

 

 

PARENTS' CORNER

Looking for books on toilet training, bullying or getting your baby to sleep through the night?
The library's got a book for you! 

 


Grief


Adoption


Potty Training


Feelings


Divorce

 

 

READING LISTS

Here's a sampling of great books from our collection. Don't limit yourself to these -- we have many more that you're sure to love!

Any staff member at the children's desk is happy to make recommendations!

Babies & Toddlers

Preschoolers

K-3rd Grades

4th-6th Grades

6th-8th Grades

 

Last updated: October 2024