Storytimes and Children’s Programs

All Library programs are free of charge.

Please read the following list carefully for appropriate ages, days and times.

Little Storytime

Mondays, April 8 – May 6
Thursdays, March 28 – May 9
10:05 – 10:35, 10:35 – 11:05, and 11:05 – 11:35 a.m.
Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages birth – 3 with an adult partner. Join us for simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Lots of fun!

Little Storytime @ Bellis Fair Branch

Wednesdays, April 10 – May 8
10:05 – 10:35 a.m., 10:45 – 11:15 a.m., and 11:25 – 11:55 a.m.
Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch 

For children ages birth – 3 with an adult partner. Join us for simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Lots of fun. 

Preschool Storytime at Bellis Fair Branch

Wednesdays, April 10 – May 8
12:05 – 12:35 p.m.
Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch

For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Join us for fun and engaging stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, April 11 – May 9
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Join us for fun and engaging stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Baby Time*

Time for Tales

Thursdays, April 11 – May 9
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages 5 – 9 with families welcome. Enjoy fun stories, songs and a craft!

Stories and Play

Fridays, April 12 – May 10
10:05 – 11:05 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lecture Room, Central Library

For children ages 3 – 5. This is a storytime and facilitated play experience for young children and the adults who take care of them.  Come enjoy stories, songs, play and activities!

Cuentos y cantos / Stories and Songs

Los sábados, el 13 de abril – 11 de mayo / Saturdays, April 13 – May 11
11:05 – 11:45 a.m.
El centro de aprendizaje temprano, La sucursal del centro comercial Bellis Fair / Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Mall Branch

Una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños y sus cuidadores/familias. Disfrute de cuentos y canciones divertidos en español y inglés. / A bilingual storytime for kids and their caregivers/families. Enjoy fun stories and songs in both Spanish and English.

Taylor Swift Party!

For youth ages 8 – 18. Join us in celebrating all things Taylor Swift! Dress up Taylor Swift style, make friendship bracelets, karaoke and more!

Getting Crafty @ the Library

For ages 6 – 12. Join us for some crafting fun! Each month we will focus on a new craft or put out a bunch of supplies and have open crafting time. All supplies and snacks are provided.

Builders Club

Wednesdays, May 15
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Fireplace Room, Fairhaven Branch Library

Wednesday, May 29 (New! Monthly optional challenges!)
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Lecture Room, Central Library

For children ages 4 – 12. Unleash the builder in you! All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more! Duplos and other blocks will also be available for younger children.  

Pajama Storytime

For children ages 3 – 8 with siblings and family. Join us with your favorite stuffy for a fun, cozy storytime with books, songs, and felt activities. Wear your jammies (pajamas) if you’d like!

Meet-A-Truck and Story at the Bellis Fair Mall

For children ages 3 and up. Listen to a story in English and Spanish about big trucks, then join us outside (near Dick’s Sporting Goods parking lot) and meet the trucks that help our community!

Meet-A-Truck

Fun for children of all ages! Come meet the big trucks and equipment that keep our streets, storm drains, sewer and water lines running smoothly! Kids activities, crafts, scavenger hunt and more!

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