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Children's Newsletter September & October

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To reach the Children's Room, send an email to: childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

   

Try out these two Databases: 

BookFlix
Learning to Read, then Reading to Learn
Thematically paired fiction and nonfiction titles are designed to bridge learning-to-read and reading-to-learn. Animated classic storybooks introduce early learners to the delights of reading while sparking curiosity, creating a natural springboard into the paired nonfiction text for deeper discovery. 

Scholastic Teachables—worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more! Formerly known as Scholastic Printables, we offer printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond. Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any grade.

 

Storytimes

We offer phonologically based, developmentally appropriate storytimes, including the Mother Goose on the Loose storytime for the youngest children and storytimes for 2 & 3 year olds and 4 & 5 year olds.

Programs

Click here to see the variety of programs that we offer for children of all ages, including book groups, movie nights, and early release day performances.

1000 Books Reading Challenge

It doesn't matter if your child is three, or just three months - there's no better time to start than now!
 

Latest News

The Caterpillar Lab Returns!

Sep. 26, 2026

The Caterpillar Lab
Wednesday, October 7 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM
All Ages

Come meet some little-known native critters!  The Caterpillar Lab will feature a huge variety of New England caterpillar species munching on their food plants right in front of you. 

Circle of Songs for Ages 0-6+

Sep. 10, 2026

Circle of Songs with Hugh Hanley
Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM
Ages 0 – 6+

Hugh Hanley has been singing with young children for over twenty years in his work as an early childhood educator, music specialist and entertainer.