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Leaves and Salt Dough

Make your own salt dough, then press leaves into them to make cute charms!

Ages 2-4

Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Coquí Craft

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making coquís, a frog native to and a national symbol of Puerto Rico.

Ven a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana haciendo coquís, una rana originaria y símbolo nacional de Puerto Rico.

Ages 5+

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Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids

非常适合母语人士和初学者,通过生动的故事和精美的绘本,带您领略汉语之美。每周相约,与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程!适合3-5岁儿童!

McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 13 日、10 月 11 日、11 月 8 日

Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 27 日、10 月 25 日、11 月 22 日

Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!

McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8

Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/27, 10/25, 11/22

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Halloween Costume Swap

All month long, donate your gently used and clean costumes or accessories for ages 0-100 to either branch, or stop by the Main Library to choose a costume to keep! All Ages!

Drop off locations: Main Library and McAuliffe Branch

Pick up location: Main Library, Children’s Room 

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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)

Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call or drop by to sign up for a time slot.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta.

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta.

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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Daisy)

Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 or drop by to sign up for a time slot. 

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5636 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5636 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.

Halloween Costume Swap thumbnail Photo

Halloween Costume Swap

All month long, donate your gently used and clean costumes or accessories for ages 0-100 to either branch, or stop by the Main Library to choose a costume to keep! All Ages!

Drop off locations: Main Library and McAuliffe Branch

Pick up location: Main Library, Children’s Room 

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan) thumbnail Photo

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)

Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 or drop by to sign up for a time slot. 

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5636 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5636 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan) thumbnail Photo

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)

Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call or drop by to sign up for a time slot.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta.

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta.

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids thumbnail Photo

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids

非常适合母语人士和初学者,通过生动的故事和精美的绘本,带您领略汉语之美。每周相约,与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程!适合3-5岁儿童!

McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 13 日、10 月 11 日、11 月 8 日

Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 27 日、10 月 25 日、11 月 22 日

Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!

McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8

Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/27, 10/25, 11/22

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Pumpkin Painting

Paint mini pumpkins to take home and display!

Ages 0-4

Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore.

Halloween Costume Swap thumbnail Photo

Halloween Costume Swap

All month long, donate your gently used and clean costumes or accessories for ages 0-100 to either branch, or stop by the Main Library to choose a costume to keep! All Ages!

Drop off locations: Main Library and McAuliffe Branch

Pick up location: Main Library, Children’s Room 

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Halloween Storytime

It may be during storytime hours, but this storytime is anything but usual. Come dressed in costume to listen to Halloween stories, make a Halloween craft, and participate in a bubble dance costume party! Ages 3-5

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Halloween Storytime at McAuliffe

It may be during storytime hours, but this storytime is anything by usual. Come dressed in costume to listen to Halloween stories, a Halloween craft, and participate in a bubble dance costume party!

Ages 3-5

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Kids Chess Club

This Chess Club is an informal group welcoming everyone from new players to junior chess masters! Chess boards are provided, but you can bring your own. Staff are available to help with questions, but will not be teaching chess. For Elementary and Middle School students.

1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER

3rd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids thumbnail Photo

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids

非常适合母语人士和初学者,通过生动的故事和精美的绘本,带您领略汉语之美。每周相约,与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程!适合3-5岁儿童!

McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 13 日、10 月 11 日、11 月 8 日

Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 27 日、10 月 25 日、11 月 22 日

Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!

McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8

Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/27, 10/25, 11/22

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids thumbnail Photo

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids

非常适合母语人士和初学者,通过生动的故事和精美的绘本,带您领略汉语之美。每周相约,与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程!适合3-5岁儿童!

McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 13 日、10 月 11 日、11 月 8 日

Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 27 日、10 月 25 日、11 月 22 日

Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!

McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8

Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/27, 10/25, 11/22