Tweens

Money Talks! Workshop for Girls

Girls will learn to use money to empower themselves in this NPL/Girls Inc Worksh

Girls Incorporated of the Seacoast Area and the Newburyport Public Library invite girls aged 11 through 13 to come to the "Money Talks" workshop in the Library's Program Room. Money Talks! is a wonderful, fun hands-on workshop for girls and their mother/father/guardian/or significant adult in their life.  The purpose of Money Talks! is to increase communication and skills related to money.  Some activities involve girls and adults together while others separate the two groups.  This is a very empowering workshop!  The mission of Girls Incorporated is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

When: 
Friday, February 24, 2012 9:30am - 3:30 pm
Location: 
Newburyport Public Library
Newburyport
Workshop
Business
Finances

Major League Spring Training Vacation Camp

Kids will hone their basic softball/baseball skills at this February Vaca Camp

Kids 7-12 can practice like the Pro’s to get ready for the season during this week long clinic held over February vacation! Our professional instructors will work with you on building proper mechanics in the areas of hitting, fielding, throwing and more to make sure you’re game-ready for opening day!

When: 
February Vacation, Monday-Friday February 20-24th, 8:30-12:30 PM
Location: 
Extra Innings Indoor Training Center
Middleton
Workshop
Sports
Baseball
Softball
Clinic

Digging for Mastodons

Digging for Mastodons: Discovering an Ice Age World in the Colorado Rockies

The Harvard Museum of Natural History presents a weekend afternoon program for middle-school children and their families. Renowned authors, Harvard faculty, and other scientists offer educational and entertaining presentations on their latest work. In this session we'll hear from Paleontologist Dr. Kirk Johnson of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

When: 
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 2pm
Location: 
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Cambridge
Exploration
Museum
Science
Discovery
Paleontology

Valentine's Day Candy-Making and Cookie Decorating for Teens

Teens can make their own Valentine's Day candy at this NPL workshop!

Why would you buy candies for Valentine's Day when you can make your own?  Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to Children's Activity Room at the Newburyport Public Library  for a Candy making and cookie decorating workshop! Whether it is for someone else or yourself, these sweets will always taste better than store bought!

When: 
Monday, February 13, 2012 4-5:30 pm
Location: 
Newburyport Public Library
Newburyport
Workshop
Instruction
Book Reading
Indoor Activity
Art

Clay Sculpting with Ann McCrea

Ann McCrae has 30 + years of art teaching experience.

Kids will hear a story, then use clay to sculpt a character from the book! Hear the story "[amazon 978-0531070796 inline]" by Ursula LeGuin where a boy is rescued by his sister after being captured by trolls.  After the story, local artist, storyteller and teacher Ann McCrea will help kids use modeling clay to sculpt a troll!

When: 
Thursday, February 2, 2012 3-4:15 pm
Location: 
Newburyport Public Library
Newburyport
Workshop
Instruction
Book Reading
Indoor Activity
Art

2012 Winter Youth Acting Workshop at Gloucester Stage

Rehearsing for 'The Enchanted Forest' Ian Buchanan Gloucester Stage Company

Heidi Dallin's Youth Acting Workshops at the Gloucester Stage Company are a fantastic introduction to theatre basics, and a great way for kids to further their performing arts. Ms. Dallin's workshops are designed to provide young people who possess a variety of abilities and levels of interest an outlet to develop self-confidence, communication and teamwork skills.

Gloucester
Kids
Tweens
Teens
Performing Arts
Acting
Instruction
After School Program

Jewlery Workshop Sign-up

Build on your jewelry making skills at Newburyport Public Library!

Whether you're a beginner who'd like to learn to make their own jewelry and complete basic repairs, or simply need to practice your skills, this is the class for you! Join local artisan and re-maker Pam Farren (naturemadescents.com) and learn how to use basic tools, understand and source materials, and complete four different projects over four Sundays in January and February.

When: 
Sunday, January 8, 2012 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: 
Newburyport Public Library
Newburyport
Crafts
Skill Building
Jewelry
Fashion

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Brookwood School Summer Program for kids Pre-K through 9 in Manchester Massachusetts

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Boston Bruins Annual Pajama Drive
Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore of Massachusetts as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.
The Boston Bruins will be hosting their 19th annual PJ Drive with the goal of collecting 10,000 pairs of pajamas from February 1st - March 15th, 2026. The drive will benefit Cradles to Crayons and Wonderfund MA, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children. Local businesses...
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
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2nd Saturday at Lynn Museum
Lynn Museum in Massachusetts offers free admission on the second Saturday of each month.
Come to the Lynn Museum and Historical Society for FREE family fun. Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for FREE admission to the Museum from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! You can view our latest exhibitions, purchase Lynn-themed goods in our shop, check out books in our free library, and...
Where: Lynn Museum and Historical Society
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Discover Saturdays at Cape Ann Museum
Discover Saturdays for Families at Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester Massachusetts
Enjoy a FREE guided activity (ages 4+) in the gallery. Learn about Cape Ann’s Granite Industry, try a fun art making activity, and join in gallery tour designed for kids and their caregivers, led by a CAM Educator. Afterwards grab a scavenger hunt to explore the property and enjoy the lawn.
Where: Cape Ann Museum Green
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Maple Sugaring at Breakheart Reservation
Come to Breakheart Reservation Saugus Massachusetts to learn about maple sugaring - the process of making syrup..
Come to Breakheart Reservation for this FUN annual event! Experience the process of maple sugarin’ from tapping a tree to sampling real maple syrup.
Where: Breakheart Reservation
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
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CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike at the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us this season. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place…
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Maple Sugaring Saturday at IRWS
Sugaring Off tours are a fun and tasty way to learn about maple sugaring at IRWS
Experience the age-old tradition of maple sugaring at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary! The warm days of late winter awaken the flow of sap in the maples resulting in sweet-smelling, billowing clouds of steam rising from the sugarhouse. On a naturalist-guided walk, learn how to identify a sugar...
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
10:30 am to 3:30 pm
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