4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA 01451
 978-456-2381

Children's Room

             


               
   Story Times     
               
   Summer Program Descriptions             
               
   Program Events List 



Story Times
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No storytimes during school vacation weeks ~


Infant Storytime ~ Mother Goose on the Loose (no sign-up required) – Ages 0 – 2:  Tuesdays at 10:30 , except for June 22
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 their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime (pre-registration required) – Ages 2 & 3:  Mondays at 10:30 , except for June 21
This 20 to 30 minute interactive theme-based storytime includes songs, simple stories, feltboard stories, creative dramatics, and fingerplays appropriate for toddlers aged 2 & 3 years old. Pre-registration required for the summer 8 week session: Limit of 12 children and their caregivers.

Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime (no sign-up required) – Ages 4 – 7:  Thursdays at 10:30 , except for June 24 and August 19
This 30 to 45 minute program, appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 , consists of quiet and interactive stories, songs, and fingerplays, with three special activities that rotate weekly: storytelling with guest visits from the library’s puppets; feltboard stories; and process art projects that encourage preschoolers to explore art materials in an open-ended, creative manner. 

Saturday Storytimes (no sign-up required)  – Ages 4 to 7: Saturdays at 11:00 , except for July 3, August 7, and August 14
Teen volunteers lead these fun drop-in, half-hour Saturday Storytimes for children ages 4 to 7 and their caregivers. 


                                               


Program Descriptions

**Please check our calendar for any updated changes in
program times or weather cancellation information.


      Summer Reading 2010


"Gogreen at your library" is sponsored by the Friends of the Harvard Public Library, the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Summer Reading Guidelines


Ice Cream Social – Summer Reading Kickoff! – Tuesday, June 22 at 3 PM   
Come make your own yummy sundaes, socialize with friends, and enjoy fun activities, including: face painting, paper airplane making, sidewalk chalk art, and bubble blowing.  Volunteers needed to help with activities – please sign up to volunteer in the Children’s Room.

In honor of this summer’s theme of “Go Green At Your Library,” Ice Cream Social attendees are encouraged to bring their own non-disposable bowls, cups, & spoons. As in the past, the library will also still provide disposable bowls, cups & spoons.

Please, PLEASE  pre-register for the Ice Cream Social (preferably at least a week ahead), both so we can provide enough sweet treats for all, and also so that we can notify you if we need to use a rain date.
Call the Children’s Room at (978) 456 – 2381 to pre-register.


Paws and Read:  Wednesdays, July 7, 14 , 21, & 28; August 4 & 11 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Reading to Winston the Therapy Dog is a fantastic way to bolster a child’s reading confidence!  Please pre-register.

Flea Circus – All Ages:  Wednesday, June 30 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Ed Popielarczyk makes a return visit to the library with his famous Flea Circus.  What is a Flea Circus?  It is an entire big top circus in miniature!  First we have Fifi, who performs on the high wire and the trapeze!  Then there is Bruno, the world’s strongest flea who turns over a coin in a child’s hand!  Last but not least is Fernando who does the high dive into a pool of water and gets shot out of a cannon and into a volunteer's hands!! The audience will be thrilled and amazed at these and other incredible demonstrations starring Ed’s trained fleas.  Please pre-register.

Peter and Ellen Allard Family Concert – Ages 2 to 8:  Wednesday, July 7 from 3:00 to 3:45 PM
With a guitar, a bundle of energy, and a vast repertoire of irresistible songs and chants, award-winning national recording artists Peter & Ellen Allard will present a concert for young children. This Massachusetts-based couple has captured the hearts and smiles of young children and adults at schools, libraries, festivals, and conferences across the country.  Peter & Ellen have released seven recordings, three song books, and have won numerous awards, including two Parents’ Choice, a Parent’s Guide, and six Children’s Music Web Awards.  Please pre-register.

Lego Club – Ages 5 and up:  Monday, June 28 and Monday, August 9 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM
Bring your own Lego bricks & have fun building Lego creations with other Harvard Lego fans!  Please pre-register.

Yo-Yo People – All Ages:  Tuesday, July 13 from 3:00 to 3:45 PM
Who would have thought you could make an entire show out of yo-yos? This husband and wife duo bring back that nostalgic toy, reminding you of old favorite tricks such as Walk the Dog and Rock the Baby, then amazing you with new and bizarre tricks, such as Boingy-Boingy and Iron Whip. Yo-yos attached to bouncy balls, yo-yos with 10-foot strings, and multiple yo-yos looping while hula hooping and unicycling are just some of their finely tuned feats. High skill and deft timing to swingin' music coupled with high energy and sarcastic humor make the Yo-Yo People a favorite for every age.  As seen on David Letterman, they hold a Guinness World Record, a 2008 Yo-Yo World Champion title, and have performed in 18 different countries.  *  Weather permitting, this program will take place outdoors to a crowd of unlimited size.  BUT, in the case of rain, seating will be indoors & limited, and pre-registration will be required for admission.  Please pre-register!  *

World Class Frisbee Show & Playshop – All Ages:  Tuesday, July 20 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM
With 2-time World Freestyle Champion Todd Brodeur.  Experience the fun and excitement of this simple yet space-age object. Frisbees have been part of American pop culture for over 50 years; across the globe, the popularity of Frisbee has never been greater. Now you can watch a master of the craft and learn a few tricks yourself. Todd will demonstrate simple tricks and catches, then show more difficult moves and combinations. A collection of various types of different Frisbees will be shown, along with stories and messages that will be shared. He then will teach the class many tricks and catches that everyone can try.  * Weather permitting, this program will take place outdoors.  In case of rain, the program will be rescheduled to a future date (to be announced).  Please pre-register so we can notify you of a rain cancellation.

Tie Dye Bonanza! – All Ages:  Tuesday, July 27 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Bring your own t-shirt to decorate, and rubber gloves (to protect your hands from the dye), and join the tie dying fun!  This program will be outside – rain date is Wednesday, July 28 at 3:00 .  Volunteers needed and welcome!  Please pre-register.

Night Sky – Ages 7 and up:  Tuesday, August 3: 4 half-hour sessions, starting at:  2:00 , 2:45 , 3:30 , and 4:15 PM

Starlab, an inflatable indoor planetarium from the Museum of Science , will be coming to the library!  Come find out “what’s up” in the night sky.  We will find several constellations in the sky, learn what’s really special about the North Star, locate objects like planets and galaxies, and see up-to-date images from probes and telescopes.  Only 25 people may attend each presentation.  Please pre-register for only one presentation.  All children aged 7 & 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Native Animals – Grades 1 and up: Wednesday, August 11 ~ 2 half-hour sessions, starting at: 2:30 and 3:15 PM

Meet animals native to Massachusetts and New England up close.  The Audubon Ark Outreach program will be bringing two animals, a Woodchuck and a Canada Goose, to the library for this presentation.  Since these are live animals, enrollment in each half-hour session is strictly limited to 30 child participants (accompanying adults may also attend).  Please sign up for only one session.  * This program is co-sponsored by the Harvard Conservation Trust and the Friends of the HPL.  

Summer Reading Finale Picnic – All Ages:  Wednesday, August 18 from 12 to 1 PM
Celebrate your reading success at the picnic on the library lawn.  Bring your own sandwiches, and we’ll supply beverages, chips, and dessert!  And maybe the fire truck will even make an appearance...  Please pre-register.  (Rain Date: August 19 at noon )


MOVIE NIGHTS
  for Children, Teens, and Adults

Family Movie Nights – Rating for each movie follows movie title (G = General Audiences; PG = Parental Guidance Suggested):

(PG) – Friday, June 18 at 6:30 PM  
(PG) – Thursday, July 1 at
6:30 PM
(G) – Thursday, July 15 at 3:00 PM
(PG) – Thursday, July 15 at
6:30 PM
(G) – Thursday, July 29 at 6:30 PM
(PG) – Thursday, August 12 at
6:30 PM
(PG) – Thursday, August 19 at 6:30 PM

Please pre-register for Family Movie Nights by calling the Children’s Room at (978) 456 – 2381.

 
Thursday Night at the Movies – Recent movies geared to Teens & Adults. (Rating for each movie follows movie title):

(PG-13) – Thursday, June 24 at 7:00 PM – Drop-in ~ no pre-registration required  
(PG-13) – Thursday, July 8 at 7:00 PM – Drop-in ~ no pre-registration required
(PG-13) – Thursday, July 22 at
7:00 PM – Drop-in ~ no pre-registration required
(PG-13) – Thursday, August 5 at
7:00 PM – Drop-in ~ no pre-registration required

Questions about Thursday Night at the Movies?  Call the Reference Desk at (978) 456 – 4114.


Book Groups for Children and Teens

Bagels n’ Books for 3rd Graders:  Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 to 4:45 PM
Bagels n’ Books for 4th Graders:  Monday, July 12 from 4:00 to 4:45 PM
Bagels n’ Books for 5th Graders:  Monday, July 19 from 4:00 to 4:45 PM
Bagels n’ Books for 6th Graders:  Monday, August 2 from 4:00 to 4:45 PM
Summer book titles to be announced; sign up for a book group, and we will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing. New members are always welcome!  Please call the Children’s Room for more information & to pre-register.

Teen Book Group – Grades 7 – 9:  Tuesday, July 6 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Summer book title to be announced; sign up for the book group, and we will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  New members are always welcome!  Please call the Children’s Room for more information & to pre-register.

 

 


Program Events List


July 1st at 6:30pm - Family Movie Night!  ( PG) -- All Ages

July 6th at 4:30pm - Teen Book Group (Grades 7-9)

July 7th at 10:30am - Paws and Read

July 7th at 3:00am - Peter & Ellen Allard Family Concert

July 8th at 7:00pm - Thursday Night at the Movies (PG-13)

July 10th at 11:00am - Saturday Storytime

July 12th at 4:00pm - 4th Grade Book Group

July 13th at 3:00pm - Yo-Yo People

July 14th at 10:30am - Paws and Read

July 15th at 3:00pm - Family Movie Night!  (G) -- All Ages

July 15th at 6:30pm - Family Movie Night!  ( PG) -- All Ages

July 17th at 11:00am - Saturday Storytime

July 19th at 4:00pm - 5th Grade Book Group

July 20th at 3:00pm - World Class Frisbee Show & Playshop

July 21st at 10:30am - Paws and Read

July 22nd at 7:00pm - Thursday Night at the Movies (PG-13)

July 24th at 11:00am - Saturday Storytime

July 27th at 3:00pm - Tie Dye Bonanza

July 28th at 10:30am - Paws and Read

July 29th at 6:30pm - Family Movie Night!  (G) -- All Ages

July 31st at 11:00am - Saturday Storytime

August 2nd at 4:00pm - 6th Grade Book Group

August 3rd at 2:00pm - Night Sky Program (4 sessions)

August 4th at 10:30am - Paws and Read

August 5th at 7:00pm - Thursday Night at the Movies (PG-13)

August 9th at 3:00pm - Lego Club

August 10th at 4:00pm - 3rd Grade Book Group 

August 11th at 10:30am - Paws and Read

August 11th at 2:30am - Native Animals (2 sessions)

August 12th at 6:30pm - Family Movie Night!  ( PG) -- All Ages

August 18th at 12:00pm - Summer Reading Finale Picnic

August 19th at 6:30pm - Family Movie Night!  ( PG) -- All Ages

 

Check the calendar for dates and times of other fun events.