All Library programs are free of charge. Please read the following list carefully for appropriate ages, days and times. NOTE: Regular storytimes are on a break until the week of January 12.
Mixed Age Music Class with Music Together®
Thursday, December 4, 10:00 – 10:50 am
Lecture Room, Central Library
For children ages birth – 5 and the grownups who love them® are invited for a fun-filled family music time! Ms. Audrey of Music Together Fairhaven® will lead in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments).
Babies Music Class with Music Together
Thursday, December 4, 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages birth – 8 months and the grownups who love them® (no older siblings allowed as everything is geared towards the needs of our youngest non-mobile learners!). Join Ms. Audrey of Music Together Fairhaven® and explore how to bond with your baby through music and learn what to look for and encourage developmentally as they begin their musical journey!
Pebble Party!
Friday, December 5, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages 3 – 8 with siblings and family welcome. A special read-aloud followed by pebble-inspired crafts.
Builders Club at the Central Library
Tuesday, December 9, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For children ages 4 – 12. Join us for new monthly building challenges! All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more! Duplos and other blocks will also be available for younger children.
Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, December 10, 5:15 – 5:45 pm
Dodson Room, Central Library
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!
The Caldecott Club: Mock Caldecott!
Thursdays, December 11, 18, January 8, and Monday, January 26, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For children of all ages and their families. Join the Caldecott Club for an exciting exploration of the year’s most stunning picture books! Read as many as you can, vote for your favorites, and then join us for a red carpet event on Monday, January 26 where we will watch the Youth Media Award ceremony together and hope our favorites win! A collaboration with the Bellingham Family Partnership Program.
Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group*
Thursday, December 11, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For youth in 5th – 8th grade. Our book group meets on the second Thursday of each month. Snacks provided. *Contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org about registration information. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Sesame Street Workshop: Raising Kids in a Digital World*
Friday, December 12, 10:30 – 11:15 am
Lecture Room, Central Library
For children ages 3 – 5 and their caregivers. Join us for a free, family-friendly workshop designed to help young children and their caregivers explore healthy digital habits together. There will be stories, creativity and movement! *Pre-registration is required – space is limited. Click HERE to register.
Builders Club at the Fairhaven Branch
Wednesday, December 17, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Fireplace Room, Fairhaven 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.
Pokémon Club
Thursday, December 18, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages 7 – 11. Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a Pokémon meet-up. All experience levels welcome! Come with friends or make new ones! Enjoy crafts, games, and other activities.
Winter Crafts
Monday, December 22, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For children ages 4 – 12. Create a variety of fun winter crafts! All supplies provided.
Note of Thanks
Monday, December 29, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
Fun for children of all ages! Use a variety of craft supplies to make thank-you notes for friends and family. All craft supplies provided.
New Years Eve Craft-a-Palooza
Wednesday, December 31, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages 11 – 14. Come make some amazing crafts with cool materials. You bring your creativity and imagination, and we will provide the supplies and snacks!
Building and Crafting Fun!
Friday, January 2, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
Fun for children of all ages! We will have a variety of crafting and loose parts building materials for you to create with and use your imagination!
Pokémon Club
Friday, January 2, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages 7 – 11. Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a Pokémon meet-up. All experience levels welcome! Come with friends or make new ones! Enjoy crafts, games, and other activities.
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