Toddler Storytime with Ms. Eileen is for children 18-35 months, with their caregiver, and younger or older siblings are always welcome. Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must be in 100% spill-proof travel mugs....

Children in 1-3rd grade are invited to come to the library to make awesomely cool mazes!  They will be making mazes out of different materials each week.  They will be learning about STEAM through these hands-on building activities.  Week 1 will be Lego Marble Mazes, week 2 will be wall mazes, and week three will...

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Eileen is for children 18-35 months, with their caregiver, and younger or older siblings are always welcome. Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must be in 100% spill-proof travel mugs....

Music and Movement with Ms. Eileen is for children from 18-months-old through age five, with their caregiver, and younger siblings are always welcome. Bring your shaker and scarf or borrow one of ours! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches,...

Registered therapy dogs and their volunteer owners visit the Library to spend time one-on-one with participants. School-age children can practice reading with one of the dogs, if they wish. Why read to dogs? Most children have a natural affinity for and bond with dogs, and because dogs are non-judgmental, children are less self-conscious while reading...

Music and Movement with Ms. Eileen is for children from 18-months-old through age five, with their caregiver, and younger siblings are always welcome. Bring your shaker and scarf or borrow one of ours! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches,...

Join Ms. Rachel for Preschool Storytime, for children between the ages of 3 and 5 with their caregiver. Siblings welcome! We’ll enjoy singing, stories, movement, and fun! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must...

This sensory-friendly storytime for 3- 5-year-olds and their parents/caregivers is presented by speech and occupational therapists and special instructors from the MCIU's Office of Early Childhood Services. MCIU Storytime, which takes place upstairs in the Board Room,  welcomes children of all abilities to come together to enjoy songs, stories, and activities that strengthen preschool concepts...

While just about everyone has heard of Dungeons & Dragons, not many people know that there are scores of table top role playing games for children! In this program, children in 3rd-5th grade will be introduced to table top role playing games. A tabletop role-playing game is “a fun and structured cooperative activity with predictable...

Come Play With Me is based on research about the connections in the brain that need to be made at this very early age. This series of 5 workshops emphasizes and supports learning through play; the role of the parent as a child’s first teacher; facilitates early intervention; and teaches strategies that promote healthy child...

Children in 1st through 5th grade are invited to join us at the Library to play chess with other children. We will have some chess sets available, but if you have one at home, please bring it along. Joe Fox, volunteer chess aficionado and retired teacher, will be on hand to help facilitate the program...

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Eileen is for children 18-35 months, with their caregiver, and younger or older siblings are always welcome. Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must be in 100% spill-proof travel mugs....

Join Ms. Rachel for Baby Storytime, for children from birth through 17-months-old with their caregiver. Older siblings welcome! We’ll enjoy singing, a short book or two, rhymes, movement, and fun! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at...

Join Ms. Rachel for Baby Storytime, for children from birth through 17-months-old with their caregiver. Older siblings welcome! We’ll enjoy singing, a short book or two, rhymes, movement, and fun! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at...

Children in 1-3rd grade are invited to come to the library to make awesomely cool mazes!  They will be making mazes out of different materials each week.  They will be learning about STEAM through these hands-on building activities.  Week 1 will be Lego Marble Mazes, week 2 will be wall mazes, and week three will...

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Eileen is for children 18-35 months, with their caregiver, and younger or older siblings are always welcome. Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must be in 100% spill-proof travel mugs....

Music and Movement with Ms. Eileen is for children from 18-months-old through age five, with their caregiver, and younger siblings are always welcome. Bring your shaker and scarf or borrow one of ours! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches,...

Join Ms. Rachel for Preschool Storytime, for children between the ages of 3 and 5 with their caregiver. Siblings welcome! We’ll enjoy singing, stories, movement, and fun! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must...

Put on your comfiest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffies, gather the whole family, and join Ms. Rachel for Pajama Storytime, for families with children ages 2 through about 7. Older/younger siblings welcome! We’ll enjoy some nighttime-themed stories, music, and more! Registration is required.

Music and Movement with Ms. Eileen is for children from 18-months-old through age five, with their caregiver, and younger siblings are always welcome. Bring your shaker and scarf or borrow one of ours! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches,...

Join Ms. Rachel for Preschool Storytime, for children between the ages of 3 and 5 with their caregiver. Siblings welcome! We’ll enjoy singing, stories, movement, and fun! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must...

Come Play With Me is based on research about the connections in the brain that need to be made at this very early age. This series of 5 workshops emphasizes and supports learning through play; the role of the parent as a child’s first teacher; facilitates early intervention; and teaches strategies that promote healthy child...

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Eileen is for children 18-35 months, with their caregiver, and younger or older siblings are always welcome. Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must be in 100% spill-proof travel mugs....

Join Ms. Rachel for Baby Storytime, for children from birth through 17-months-old with their caregiver. Older siblings welcome! We’ll enjoy singing, a short book or two, rhymes, movement, and fun! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at...

Join Ms. Rachel for Baby Storytime, for children from birth through 17-months-old with their caregiver. Older siblings welcome! We’ll enjoy singing, a short book or two, rhymes, movement, and fun! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at...

Children in 1-3rd grade are invited to come to the library to make awesomely cool mazes!  They will be making mazes out of different materials each week.  They will be learning about STEAM through these hands-on building activities.  Week 1 will be Lego Marble Mazes, week 2 will be wall mazes, and week three will...

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Eileen is for children 18-35 months, with their caregiver, and younger or older siblings are always welcome. Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must be in 100% spill-proof travel mugs....

Music and Movement with Ms. Eileen is for children from 18-months-old through age five, with their caregiver, and younger siblings are always welcome. Bring your shaker and scarf or borrow one of ours! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches,...

Join Ms. Rachel for Preschool Storytime, for children between the ages of 3 and 5 with their caregiver. Siblings welcome! We’ll enjoy singing, stories, movement, and fun! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must...

Families with children ages 3 and older and invited to join us for a special program brought to us by Briar Bush Nature Center. Live animals and taxidermy mounts highlight this exciting hands-on experience. Participants will learn what behaviors and adaptations are unique to each species, then touch and see the critters up close. Sponsored...

Music and Movement with Ms. Eileen is for children from 18-months-old through age five, with their caregiver, and younger siblings are always welcome. Bring your shaker and scarf or borrow one of ours! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches,...

Once a month, this group reads a book from Lauren Tarshis's "I Survived..." series, short historical fiction books that cover major natural and man-made disasters and events throughout history. At the meeting, we discuss the book and do an activity related to the topic. This month we'll be reading I Survived: the Eruption of Mt....

Families are invited to come to the Library to interact with Misty, a goldendoodle registered therapy dog. Children will play with her, groom her, learn some commands, give Misty a treat, and more! Registration required.

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Eileen is for children 18-35 months, with their caregiver, and younger or older siblings are always welcome. Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must be in 100% spill-proof travel mugs....

Each month we will discuss a Magic Tree House Book, learn about the time the book was set in, do an activity, and create a craft. Pick up your copy of the book at the beginning of the month and join Ms. Eileen on the fourth Monday of the month. This month we will be...

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Eileen is for children 18-35 months, with their caregiver, and younger or older siblings are always welcome. Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches, juice, etc.) at home. Coffee must be in 100% spill-proof travel mugs....

Music and Movement with Ms. Eileen is for children from 18-months-old through age five, with their caregiver, and younger siblings are always welcome. Bring your shaker and scarf or borrow one of ours! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches,...

Music and Movement with Ms. Eileen is for children from 18-months-old through age five, with their caregiver, and younger siblings are always welcome. Bring your shaker and scarf or borrow one of ours! Water in closed containers and dry snacks (cereal, crackers, etc.) are welcome, but please leave other drinks and food (yogurt, fruit/veggie pouches,...

This sensory-friendly storytime for 3- 5-year-olds and their parents/caregivers is presented by speech and occupational therapists and special instructors from the MCIU's Office of Early Childhood Services. MCIU Storytime, which takes place upstairs in the Board Room,  welcomes children of all abilities to come together to enjoy songs, stories, and activities that strengthen preschool concepts...