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Childrens Summer Reading 2026 Newsletter!

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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 a Mother Goose on the Loose storytimes for infants, as well as 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.

Summer Reading

The Kids Summer Reading program is for children from preschool through grade 6 (entering grade 6 in the fall). Earn badges and prizes by logging your reading time, writing book reviews, and doing fun activities!
 

Latest News

Miniature black poodle wearing a therapy dog bandanna

Read to a Dog This Summer!

Jun. 25, 2026

Rhia and Chase, the library's reading dogs, will be visiting us three times this summer!

Make sure to reserve your spot to read to these fantastic poodles!

Ice Cream Social ~ Rescheduled to Wednesday, June 24

May. 14, 2026

Due to the large rainstorm that is coming, which will linger through Tuesday midday and will also lead to very wet field conditions, the Ice Cream Social has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 24 at 4:00 PM.  

Also, Wednesday's weather looks like it will be perfect!

All registrants have been notified by email of the final decision!  

Thank you for your understanding!