Book Reading

Ravenswood’s barred owl has been excitedly sighted by many visitors. Grab the family and join us with author, Christine Brodien-Jones, as she reads from her book The Owl Keeper . Following the reading we will journey into the Park at nighttime for an owl prowl.  Bring  a copy of the book the for the author to sign! Buy it at amazon:  The Owl Keeper

The red fox is a clever and attractive mammal that is active during winter, stalking rabbits, mice, meadow voles, and birds. We will read Fox's Dream by Keizabur Tejima. Then we will wander along the trails to look for tracks or signs left by foxes and other mammals. Perhaps we will be lucky enough to track the red fox back to its den.

Come meet Dr. Robert Melillo, author of Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders at Brain Balance Achievement Center of Danvers in Danvers. Dr. Melillo, the creator of the Brain Balance Program™, is an internationally known chiropractic neurologist, professor, researcher, and expert in childhood neurological disorders.

Dr. Robert Melillo will present a lecture focused on his book Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders at River Valley Charter School in Newburyport. Dr. Melillo, the creator of the Brain Balance Program™, is an internationally known chiropractic neurologist, professor, researcher, and expert in childhood neurological disorders.

Come meet Dr. Robert Melillo, author of Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders at Brain Balance Achievement Center of Danvers in Danvers. Dr. Melillo, the creator of the Brain Balance Program™, is an internationally known chiropractic neurologist, professor, researcher, and expert in childhood neurological disorders.

Come meet Dr. Robert Melillo, author of Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders at Brain Balance Achievement Center of Danvers in Danvers. Dr. Melillo, the creator of the Brain Balance Program™, is an internationally known chiropractic neurologist, professor, researcher, and expert in childhood neurological disorders.

Come to the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary to join in the reading of a children's nature story followed by an exploration in the woods, fields and wetlands of the sanctuary.

The Last Train is a story based on a song by the acclaimed musician Gordon Titcomb, this is a hauntingly beautiful tribute to a bygone era when everyone traveled by train. Meet the award winning artist, Wendell Minor and author, musician and composer, Gordon Titcomb at the 22nd Model Railroad and Toy Hobby Show hosted by the Wenham Museum at the Bessie Buker Elementary School on Saturday, January 8, 2011. Gordon will perform his song, The Last Train, the basis of the children's book.

Children and their caregivers listen to three or four stories and participate in circle games, singing songs and learning finger plays led by one of our cheerful and experienced librarians.  Registration is not required, but please give yourself extra time to find parking on these busy mornings.

For ages 18 months - 3 years.

These Story Times consist of three or four stories, songs and stretches, followed by a simple craft.  Children are expected to attend without their caregiver but we are flexible about this.  No Registration is required, however, please give yourself a few extra minutes to find parking on busy mornings.

For ages 3 and up