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Mother Goose on the Loose

Monday mornings at 10 a.m. 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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute program for […]

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Children’s Summer Reading Program

June 17th – August 11th “When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful” -Malala Yousafzai Our voices have power. We use our voices to share stories, express ourselves, and spark change. Our voices include not only the sounds we make, but the words we write, the art we create, the movements we […]

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2023 Boston Bruins PJ Drive

February 1st – March 15th We are looking for brand new pajamas, appropriate for all seasons, from sizes 0-3 months through adult medium. Please do not give pajamas that include any family or holiday references. Our most needed sizes are: Girls: 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 5/6 (child S), 18/20 (child XXL/adult M) Boys: 12-18 months, […]

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Make a Nature Journal

Monday, September 19th at 6pm Join Joanna in making your very own nature journal! We will get to decorate them and then learn how to record and draw what you see outside whether it’s a fancy flower or a cool animal. This program is for ages 6-11. Registration required.

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Ed the Wizard Magic Show

Thursday, August 18th at 6pm Join us for an end of summer celebration! Ed the Wizard’s “Reading is Magic” performance will appear at the Haverhill Public Library’s Ice Cream Social. Full of comedy and suspense, be prepared to volunteer and enjoy this family friendly interactive magic performance.

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Drag Kings, Queens, and Friends Storytime

Saturday, July 16th & Saturday, August 13th at 11am Storytime with Drag Kings, Queens, and Friends, is a story hour featuring a revolving cast of beloved local Boston performers. Storytime with Drag Kings, Queens, and Friends is a lively pop-up story session with, you guessed it, drag performers and sparkly friends!

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Pirates: Lost at Sea

Wednesday, June 29th at 1pm Ahoy, Maties!Set sail with us on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. With mutiny and high-tide looming, they must rescue their salty captain and find a way to repair their ship before all hope is lost … at sea! Registration is […]

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Yoga for our young friends

Did you know that May is Mental Health Month? We’re starting a Children’s Yoga program to give kids some tools to help them decompress. Check our Events calendar for sign-up information, and get ready for some movement, relaxation, and breathing exercises. Wear your comfy clothes and get ready to move.

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Zita the Space Girl

Zita the Spacegirl is about a young girl, Zita, who finds herself on another planet as she attempts to save her friend from aliens. Joseph has been kidnapped by aliens who believe he has been sent to them to save their planet. As Zita tries to find out where the aliens have taken Joseph, she […]

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“Drama” Read Alike Choices

Did you read Drama (or any of Raina Telgemeier’s graphic novels) and really love it? Want some ideas for what to read next? Check out our Read Alike suggestions listing for some great ideas for similar reads!