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Library Closed | Biblioteca cerrada | Biblioteca fechada | Bibliyotèk la FèmenBoth the Main Library and McAuliffe Branch are closed Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Both libraries reopen on Thursday, November 12. Tanto la Biblioteca Principal como la sucursal McAuliffe permanecerán cerradas el miércoles 11 de noviembre en conmemoración del Día de los Veteranos. Ambas bibliotecas volverán a abrir el jueves 12 de noviembre. Tanto a Biblioteca Principal quanto a unidade McAuliffe estarão fechadas na quarta-feira, 11 de novembro, em homenagem ao Dia dos Veteranos. Ambas as bibliotecas reabrem na quinta-feira, 12 de novembro. Ni Bibliyotèk Prensipal la, ni Branch McAuliffe la ap fèmen mèkredi 11 novanm nan okazyon Jounen Veteran yo (Veterans Day). Tou de bibliyotèk yo ap relouvri jedi 12 novanm. 

The Children's Room

What does the Children's Room have?

Main Library

Early Literacy Playspace with roating toysBlack computer with multicolored keyboard and mouse with jungle game showing on screen.

Computers

iPad stations (coming soon!)

AWE Learning Stations (These offer children a safe, standalone computer not connected to the Internet with engaging and academically games and programs for children.)

Fred the Turtle!

Spark Lab (If no programs are happening, ask us for Legos, coloring pages, or crafts to do!)

McAuliffe Branch

Early Literacy Playspace with roating toys

Computers

iPad stations

AWE Learning Stations (These offer children a safe, standalone computer not connected to the Internet with engaging and academically games and programs for children.)

Looking to donate?

We accept and appreicate donations here in the Children's Room! What can you donate?

Craft materials in good conditons (scissors, construction paper, glue sticks, etc.)

Toys for the playspace (train tracks, legos, dolls for the dollhouse, play food, etc.)

Books and DVDs in good condition (even languages!)

Want to donate to our Library of Things? Please call or email to speak with a Children's Staff member listed below first.

Have a therapy or service dog? Help by volunteering to let children practice reading to your dog! Visit our Volunteer Page on the website.

Want to reach out to the Children's Room Staff?

Please email us with any questions, program or Library of Things suggestions, and possible langauge books to add to the International Collection.

If you are a performer who wants to let us know about a program you offer, please email us.

Main Library Children's Room

Phone: 508-532-5570 x4

Email: [email protected]

McAuliffe Branch Library Children's Room

Phone: 508-532-5636 x5

Email: [email protected]

Meet the Staff!

Jillian Holmberg, Head of Children's Experience

Amanda Landry, Assistant Head of Children's Experience (Main Library)

Makayla Hicks, Assistant Head of Children's Experience (McAuliffe Branch)

Kelly, Children's Experience Specialist/Spark Lab (Main Library)

Susan, Children's Experience Specialist (Main Library)