Children's Room
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Infant Storytime ~ Mother Goose on the Loose (no sign-up) – Ages 0 – 2: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30
Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, illustrations, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 45 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome). Ask to be put on the email list for last minute schedule changes.
Storytime for 2’s & 3’s (6 week session begins 2/27 ~ pre-registration required) – Ages 2 & 3: Mondays and Wednesdays
This 20 to 30 minute interactive theme-based storytime includes songs, simple stories, feltboard stories, creative dramatics, and fingerplays appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old. Register now for the next 6 week session which runs through 4/2 or 4/4. Pre-registration required: Limit of 12 children and their caregivers per time slot.
Art & Stories for 4’s & 5’s (no sign-up required) – Ages 4 & 5 and up: Thursdays at 2:00
This 30 to 45 minute program, appropriate for children ages 4 to 7, begins with a few longer picturebook stories, then ends with a process art project that encourages preschoolers to explore art materials in an open-ended, creative manner. Some weeks we’ll also have storytelling with the library’s puppets or feltboard stories – stories told with felt pieces!
Saturday Storytimes (no sign-up required) – Ages 4 to 7: Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17, and 31 at 11:00
Teen volunteers lead these fun drop-in, half-hour Saturday Storytimes for children ages 4 to 7 and their caregivers. March’s themes are: Lions (3/3), Ducks (3/10), Space (3/17), and Cars & Trucks (3/31).
Citizen Scientists Book Launch – All Ages: Wednesday, February 29 at 1:30 PM
Celebrate Leap Day with children’s author Loree Burns and Harvard photographer Ellen Harasimowicz as they launch their newest children’s book. An all-ages presentation will highlight the kids, birds, bugs, and (of course!) frogs the two met while making Citizen Scientists. A book sale and signing will follow. Please pre-register.
Family Movie Night! Movie is Rated PG – All Ages: Friday, March 2 at 6:30 PM
Come see one of the most talked about movies of the year – we can’t tell you the title here, but it’s by a very famous director, based upon a beloved Caldecott winning illustrated novel, and has been nominated for several Academy Awards… Popcorn and water will be served. Please pre-register, so we know how much popcorn to buy!
Book Gobblers – Grades 1 through 5: Wednesdays, March 7 and 21 at 3:30 PM
Book Gobblers is the library’s story program for older kids only – younger children not allowed! Come listen to selections from excellent chapter books, poetry by favorite poets, and explore longer picture books for older readers. Drop-in ~ come for the whole hour, or stay for just one or two stories.
Early Release Movies for Bromfield Students:
Real Steel (PG-13) Tuesday, March 6 at 1:00 PM
Johnny English Reborn (PG) Wednesday, March 14 at 1:00 PM
Cowboys and Aliens (PG-13) Wednesday, March 28 at 1:00 PM
Realistic Artistic – Grades 4 to 8: Tuesday, March 6, and Wednesdays, March 14 and 28 at 1:30 PM
Anyone interested in improving their artistic skills is encouraged to attend this class run by teen volunteer Nicole Lynch. Lessons will include simple skills and tips appropriate for any level of ability. Please pre-register – space is limited to 6.
Knit Wits – Grades 4 to 12: Monday, March 19 at 3:30 PM
All levels of knitters are welcome to attend this fun knitting group run by teen volunteer Janet Sorrells. Projects will depend on skill levels of group members; more advanced knitters may bring their own projects to work on. Please pre-register.
Lego Expo ~ Saturday, March 24
10:30 – 11:30: Ages 3 to 5
12:30 – 1:30: Ages 6 to 8
2:30 – 3:30: Ages 9 to 12 AND Teen Category (13 – 18) AND Adult Category (18+)
Don’t miss the library’s 4th Annual Lego Expo! Participants bring constructions of their own design to the Expo to share with others and to be judged. Please pre-register in the Children’s Room; construction guidelines available in the Children’s Room. Due to space limitations, the Lego Expo is open only to Harvard residents and children who attend school in Harvard.
Game Hour & Chess Club – Grades 3 to 6: Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00
These drop-in, after school programs for children in grades 3 to 6 is facilitated by teen volunteers. Play an assortment of great games, including Set, Scrabble, Mille Bornes, Apples to Apples, Slamwich, Quiddler, and Hoopla. Or, join in with the Chess Club and play chess with other chess enthusiasts!
Bagels n’ Books Group for 3rd Graders: Monday, March 5 from 4 to 4:45 PM
Bagels n’ Books Group for 4th Graders: Monday, March 12 from 4 to 4:45 PM
Bagels n’ Books Group for 5th Graders: Tuesday, March 20 from 4 to 4:45 PM
Bagels n’ Books Group for 6th Graders: Tuesday, March 27 from 4 to 4:45 PM
The 3rd Grade Book is: Clementine and the Family Meeting by Sara Pennypacker. The 4th Grade Book is: My Haunted House by Angie Sage. The 5th Grade Book is: 100 Cupboards by N.D. Wilson. The 6th Grade Book is: Evil Star by Anthony Horowitz. Join this once-monthly book group for a lively book discussion and a yummy snack of bagels & cream cheese. Book group members should read all of the book prior to the group meeting. New members are always welcome ~ please pre-register.
Teen Book Groups: Grades 7 – 9 ~ Tuesday, March 13 at 4:30 PM
New members are always welcome ~ please pre-register.