Hello friends!

We hope everyone has been having a lovely summer! Our summer reading program ends on August 20th so make sure you've got all your reading logged! 

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Programs

To register for any of the listed programs please see our calendar here.

Lapsit
Every other Monday at 10am

Join Joanna for a baby storytime on Monday mornings in the auditorium! We have storytime supplies for families to use and keep, so that the kiddos can safely participate in this fun program (i.e. shaker, scarf, song/rhyme handouts). You'll get a storytime bag the first time you attend Lapsit, then bring it with you every Monday!  

Program geared at ages 0-2 (older siblings welcome)

Program will be outdoors when weather is nice! Then, we will meet on the hill next to the library. Bring a blanket to sit on.

Pre-K Storytimers!
Thursdays at 10am

Join us for reading adventures at Pre-K Storytimers!! We will read stories, play games, do crafts, and have oodles of fun.

This program geared at children who are 3 to 5 years old, and the program may be held outside during nice weather.

Therapy Dogs

The dogs are back! Sign up for a 15 min session to read to one of our adorable therapy dogs - Dottie, Tosh, Finn, or Maverick.

Stories with Finn - Monday, August 1 at 11am
Stories with Maverick - Wednesday, August 10 at 3pm
Stories with Tosh - Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30pm
Stories with Dottie - Saturday, August 20 at 11am

Little Explorers
Monday, August 8 and 22 at 10am

Bring your little one in to explore some new types of activities and materials with other little ones.

Ages 0-2, but older siblings welcome.

Jump & Jam with Joanna!
Wednesdays at 11:30am

Join Joanna for a morning of dance, music, and fun! Bring your singing voice and your dance moves and get ready to jam.

For children up to age 10. Registration is appreciated.

Summer Reading Help

Sometimes finding the right book for summer reading and getting started can be hard! Come by the Children's room and we can help you find the perfect book for you. If you want, a librarian can help you get started by sitting to read with you for 10 minutes.

Monday August 1, 15, and 29  from 11-12
Wednesday August 10 and 24 from 3-4

Perler Bead Creations
Tuesday, August 2 at 11am

Join Joanna and create your own perler bead piece of artwork! You will have the choice of following one of the patterns available or making your own up.

Ages 8-11. Registration is required

Tie Dye Teddies
Tuesday, August 9 at 3pm

Join Amanda for our Camp Craft Series! This week we will be tie-dying teddy bears.

Ages 3-5. Registration is required.

Drag Kings, Queens, and Friends Storytime
Saturday, August 13 at 11am

Storytime with Drag Kings, Queens, and Friends, is a story hour featuring a revolving cast of beloved local Boston performers. Storytime with Drag Kings, Queens, and Friends is a lively pop-up story session with, you guessed it, drag performers and sparkly friends!

For all children and families. Registration is not required but appreciated.

Ed the Wizard Magic Show and Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 18 at 6pm

Join us for an end of summer celebration! Ed the Wizard's “Reading is Magic" performance will appear at the Haverhill Public Library’s Ice Cream Social.   Full of comedy and suspense, be prepared to volunteer and enjoy this family friendly interactive magic performance.

For the whole family, registration is apreciated.

Toddler Drive-in
Saturday, August 20 at 10am

Calling all toddlers for a drive in movie! Create your own car out of a card board box and then enjoy a movie in you "car".

Children's Yoga
Monday, August 22 at 1pm

Get ready for some movement, relaxation, and breathing in fun children's yoga class. Wear your comfy clothes and get ready to move.

Ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Build a Fairy House
Tuesday, August 23 at 3:30pm

Come build your very own Fairy House to add to your garden - who knows what creatures it may attract?

Ages 5-11. Registration Required

Water Color Cookies
Thursday, August 25 at 11am

Join Mindy, a baker and cookie decorator, in designing cookies using a water color technique. You will get to take home some delicious cookies with your beautiful artwork.

Ages 5-11. Registration is required.

Creation Station
Tuesdays at 11am

Experiment with some new types of art, materials, and styles.

Wear old clothes--sometimes we get messy!

Ages 3-5

Registration required.

REXommendation Box

REXommendations is a FREE packaged experience for readers twelve and younger. Your REXommendations box is available monthly with a personalized book recommendation and special items for your child to KEEP! Sign up here.

Online Resources

Bookflix - videos, stories, and educational games
Freegal - music streaming and downloads
Hoopla - ebooks, audiobooks, comics, music, tv, and movies
Libby/Overdrive - ebooks, audiobooks, magazines

For a full list of our electronic resources please visit here.

Teen Programming
Grades 6-12