Children's Programs Fall 2015

Shh - it's a sneak peek at our upcoming programs for the fall! 

Storytimes - Each of our storytime sessions runs for seven weeks.

Kick-Off to Kindergarten - An independent storytime for children ages 4 - 5, includes stories, activities, and crafts! This is a weekly program which takes place Tuesdays from 1:30PM-2:15PM. Registration is required, please call 781-2450.

1, 2, 3, Play with Me! - A combination playtime and storytime for children ages 3 and under to attend with their caregivers. This weekly program takes place on Thursdays from 11:00AM-12:00PM. Registration is NOT required, but note that the library is closed during this time, so entry to the program can only be gained via the back door.

Clubs - Club programs will take a hiatus in December and resume in January.

Lego Club - We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination! This program is intended for children in grades K - 3 to attend independently. Lego Club meets every other Wednesday, beginning on September 16th and ending on November 25th, from 3:00PM-4:00PM. Registration is required, please call 781-2450.

Minecraft Club - Join us for a free-play, hour-long Minecraft program - some experience with PC Minecraft is necessary. This program is intended for children in grades 4 - 8. It will meet on the first Thursday of the month beginning on October 1st, from 3:00PM-4:00PM. Registration is required, space is limited, please call 781-2450.

Special Programs - These are one-time programs, which may be repeated if there is sufficient cause.

Karate with Traditional Martial Arts - A self-defense workshop for kids, intended to teach basic martial arts with an aim toward teaching children to defend themselves. Children must be age 7 or older to participate. The program will be held on Saturday, September 19th from 2:00PM - 3:15PM. Registration is recommended, please call 781-2450.

As this is a sneak-peek, some information is subject to change, please refer to the Events Page on our website for the most accurate, up-to-date information.

Reading in the Hall - August 2015

Being able to taste people's emotions in food may at first be horrifying. But young, unassuming Rose Edelstein grows up learning to harness her gift as she becomes aware that there are secrets even her taste buds cannot discern. That's the subject of this month's book The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender. As ever, the club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month (that's tonight!) at 6:30PM.

Next month's book will be The Submission by Amy Waldman - call us to reserve a copy today!

La Salle Academy Summer Children's Theatre

The La Salle kids stopped by to delight audiences with a play about believing in yourself called I Think I Can. Oh, and did we mention it's also a MUSICAL? Everyone loves a musical and if you think you don't, we dare you to check out the video below and not sing along.

Rising Sun Jiu-Jitsu

Dean Watts made a great demonstration of basic self-defense moves and strategies for our elementary schoolers! Whether it's dealing with bullies on the playground or protecting yourself against potential dangers, the kids learned how to avoid a fight while standing up for themselves and getting help.

 

     

New J and YA Series Recommendations

Do you ever feel like you're the last one to know about a cool new book series? Are you halfway through book one while your friends are already finished with book three? Never fear, we've got a list of hot new series to check out - find out all about them before your friends!

Elementary Age:

The Life of Zarf: The Trouble with Weasels by Rob Harrell

"As a troll, Zarf Belford is at the bottom of the social ladder at Cotswin Middle School, but when the king goes missing and his insufferable son takes control, Zarf leads his friends Kevin and Chester on a rescue mission."

Teddy Mars: Almost a World Record Breaker by Molly B. Burnham

"Ten-year-old Teddy Mars seeks to stand apart from his six siblings, none of whom could be called 'normal,' by earning a listing in the Guinness Book of World Records."

Seaborne: The Lost Prince by Matt Myklusch

"When thirteen-year-old Dean Seaborne's latest spy mission for the Pirate King takes him to the mythical island of Zenhala, his life changes as he fights to prove that he is the island's long-lost prince."

The Zodiac Legacy: Convergence by Stan Lee and Stuart Moore

"Follows the experiences of a Chinese-American teen who is thrown into the middle of an epic global chase involving the release of twelve magical superpowers."

Mark of the Thief by Jennifer A. Nielsen

"When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds himself in possession of an ancient amulet filled with magic once reserved for the Gods, and becomes the center of a conspiracy to overthrow the empire and destroy Rome."

Teen:

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

"Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from stories, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin, a High Lord of the faeries."

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

"In a world divided by blood -- those with common, Red blood serve the Silver-blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities -- seventeen-year-old Mare, a Red, discovers she has an ability of her own."

The Young Elites by Marie Lu

"Adelina Amouteru survived the blood fever, a deadly illness that killed many, but left others with strange markings and supernatural powers."

The Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall

"When sixteen-year-old Avery West learns her family is part of a powerful and dangerous secret society, and that her own life is in danger, she must follow a trail of clues across Europe."

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

"Laia is a Scholar living under the iron-fisted rule of the Martial Empire...Laia goes undercover as a slave at the empire's greatest military academy in exchange for assistance from rebel Scholars who claim that they will help save her brother from execution."

Fun and Gaming

At the moment, the Hall computers don't have any pre-loaded games, but that doesn't mean you can't have some serious fun on library computers. Below is a list of free, online gaming websites you can access via the library computers.

Pre-School Friendly:

Disney Junior - The game section of the Disney Junior website, featuring Doc McStuffins, Sofia, Mickey, and all of your favorite characters!

Fisher-Price Online Games - Counting, colors, and opposites! Learning is the name of the game on this gaming website, run by the Fisher-Price Company.

PBS Kids Games - Play games with PBS characters, like Arthur, Buster, and Elmo.

Sesame Street Games - If Sesame Street is more your thing, there's a website devoted entirely to games from that program.

Nick Jr. Games - Play games online with Dora, Paw Patrol, and more!

Elementary Age:

American Girl - This is the game section of the American Girl website, with games as unique as the characters that inspired them.

Cartoon Network Games - It's impossible to list all the games on this site, just click the link and be dazzled.

Discovery Kids - Feeling a little sciency? Then the Discovery Channel's games will be right up your alley. The build a rollercoaster game looks extra promising.

Lego Games - It's LEGO gone virtual

Minecraft Demo - Create an account and play Minecraft for free online.

Hero Con

Hero Con was a blast! We had a visit both Iron Patriot, from the Marvel Universe, and the 501st New England Garrison, our own group of rebels, storm troopers, and other citizens of the galactic Empire (oh my!). A good time was had by all our participants, here are some highlights:

We ARE a library and it is all about the books - comic books, that is. Needless to say, our comic book give-away table was very popular.

The guys from Game Stop dropped by to let participants sample the new fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us - there was an epic battle between Batman and the Joker and we're sorry to report that Batman lost.

And here are some of our volunteers posed with our heroes!