The Hamilton-Wenham Public Library hosts stories, crafts and lullabies for intentional time together at the end of the day. For parents and children ages 0-5, children are invited to attend in pajamas and/or bring a stuffed friend.
This program is free and open to the public. Please register to attend with Early Childhood Partners: 978-468-5489 or email: e.cheney@hwschools.net
MaryBeth Maes comes to Danvers library for a free concert for Pre-k children! We will sing, dance, learn to count, sing about healthy eating and exercise and much more. We also will play instruments. (older siblings welcome too!)
Johnny the K’s Hats Off to the Family! show is a fun-packed family concert where everyone is encouraged to wear a favorite or crazy hat. Johnny the K is an award-winning performer who educates and inspires his audiences through his dynamic and interactive style of music.
The Mechanical Mind of John Coggin – a Kirkus-starred adventure for kids ages 8-12 – will be crashing into bookstores on April 12, 2016. A fun-filled afternoon in the Brenner Room of the Rockport Public Library is being planned for Thursday, April 21, 2016 during school vacation (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM).
Come to Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester and create a fabric flag that tells a personal story to decorate the library for Cape Ann Reads. All ages welcome.
Spring Cleaning? Book Sale Donations Wanted!
What a great time to clean out your closet, bookshelves and more. The Friends of the Manchester Public library are actively working on the upcoming booksale (Saturday July 30th) and welcome your clean, usable book donations.
Please bring these to the library in one or two bags or boxes at a time, this lets the volunteer group keep up with the flow for sorting, pricing, and storing. Your help is much appreciated!
Manchester Public Library hosts an Altered Books Workshop. Use worn books as a canvas for many art forms with books. Bring your own discarded or use one of supplied. Limited space available, please register promptly at the front desk of the Manchester Public Library, or 978-526-7711 or scollins@mvlc.org. A registered event with Cape Ann READS 2016.
Wikipedia: An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance and/or meaning.
Sparky's puppets is entertaining for preschool on up! In this adventure, a scientist builds a time machine and sets the dial for the past... and then the future! What will he discover? All told with handmade puppets and involving three tales this will be a hit with the whole familiy! Made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
You and your child are invited to a morning of playtime, stories, songs, bubbles, movement, and crafts. Children have lots of fun and a its great way to introduce your child to other children his/her own age. For children ages 2-4. All are welcome! No registration required.
Danvers Rec invites kids to a full day of LEGO fun! In the morning there will be a LEGO engineering workshop, followed by a MineCraft LEGO workshop in the afternoon. These worskshops are geared toward kids in grades 1-6. Sign up for one or both!
