Summer reading is coming to an end, but there are still fun things planned.
On Wednesday, August 2 at 3:30 pm, children ages 8+ are invited to put together gift bags using different materials, such as old book pages and the Sunday comics. Visit our website to register.
Did you miss our first animal encounter program? Join us on Saturday, August 5 at 10:30 or 11:30 am for another chance to hold and learn about some animals. Joys of Nature will be presenting her Not So Scary Animals program. Some animals like sharks, snakes and spiders we think of as scary, but are they really when we learn more about them? Many seemingly “scary animals” have really important jobs in nature, even helping people. See giant megalodon shark teeth and don’t miss meeting some not so scary animals too. Registration required, ages 5+.
Join us on August 9 at 3 pm and Mr. Vinny from the Toe Jam Puppet Band, while he puts on his Shadow Puppet show. Kids will use their head to help tell the story of “The 12 Lil’ Pigs and the Big Bad Pineapple,” play the game “What’s the Shadow?” and so much more. No registration required, all ages welcome.
On Thursday August 3 and 10 at 10:30 am, visit the library for story time. All ages welcome. Story time will be on a short break after Thursday, August 10.
On Friday, August 11 at 10:30 am, visit Munro Park for an outdoor story time. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on and enjoy some fun stories, rhymes and songs. All ages welcome, weather permitting.
Also on Friday, August 11 at 3 pm, the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance will have a presentation on Diamondback Terrapins and Box Turtles. See turtle shells, egg shards and field research equipment while learning about these local species. There will be arts and crafts too.
The Summer Reading Program will officially end on August 12. Bring in any Bingo sheets before then to get your bonus beads and raffle tickets.
Check the events calendar on our website to register and for a complete list of all our programs. If you have any questions, please contact the library at 508-758-4171 or email mattchildrens@sailsinc.org.