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What’s Happening in the Children's Room

  • Did you know...? September is Library Card Signup Month!
    Head to the Hooksett Library during September to see what's new and take part in the celebration. Libraries across the country are participating. Do you have friends who don't have library cards? Invite them to visit us...
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  • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!
    The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes you can repeat books) before your precious one starts...
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  • Fun Pass now on Sale at your library!
    Save up to $2,000 at more than 100 of your favorite New England family attractions, including amusement parks, zoos, museums, ski mountains and more. In most cases, you will receive a free or discounted admission for a...
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  • Start the new School Year with learning a new language...!
    Mango Languages is a PhD-created, linguist-approved language-learning software teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging. With free mobile apps, hands-free learning...
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  • Make these Paper Wedding Crafts--FREE with Creativebug!
    Creativebug® is the number one inspirational resource for DIY, crafters and makers. You can learn DIY crafts that include knitting, sewing, quilting, paper crafts, jewelry, kid-friendly crafts, and so much more! FREE...
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  • Annual Halloween Costume Swap!
    Drop off your clean, gently used costumes, masks, wigs, and other accessories  to swap for a new costume! You can also make a donation of at least $5.00 if you don’t have a costume to swap. Costumes will be on display...
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Upcoming Children's Events

5K Book it to the Library 5K Trail Race & Kids Fun Run
Sat, Sep 21
8:30am - 10:00am
Annual Hooksett Kiwanis 5K trail race and fun run for kids at Head's Pond and the Hooksett Library. Co-sponsored by the Merrimack County Savings Bank in...
Drop-In Story Time for All Ages
Sat, Sep 21
10:00am - 10:45am
Children of all ages are welcome to join us for a fun drop in story time! No registration is necessary for this fun story time where we'll be singing, dancing...
2s & 3s Story Time
Mon, Sep 23
9:30am - 10:00am
Join us for early literacy fun including stories, movement, singing and activities! This 30 minute program is specifically for children aged 2 and 3.   There...
Preschool Alphabet Story Time
Mon, Sep 23
10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for stories, songs and crafts all about the different letters of the alphabet!  We will focus on a different letter of the alphabet each week and we...
Drop-In Story Time for All Ages
Tue, Sep 24
9:30am - 10:00am
Children of all ages are welcome to join us for a fun drop in story time! During this 30 minute program we will read stories and sing songs.  We will finish...

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Drop-In Story Time for All Ages
Sat, Sep 21
10:00am - 10:45am
Children of all ages are welcome to join us for a fun drop in story time! No registration is necessary for this fun story time where we'll be singing, dancing...
2s & 3s Story Time
Mon, Sep 23
9:30am - 10:00am
Join us for early literacy fun including stories, movement, singing and activities! This 30 minute program is specifically for children aged 2 and 3.   There...
Preschool Alphabet Story Time
Mon, Sep 23
10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for stories, songs and crafts all about the different letters of the alphabet!  We will focus on a different letter of the alphabet each week and we...
Drop-In Story Time for All Ages
Tue, Sep 24
9:30am - 10:00am
Children of all ages are welcome to join us for a fun drop in story time! During this 30 minute program we will read stories and sing songs.  We will finish...
Preschool Fall Concepts Storytime
Tue, Sep 24
10:30am - 11:15am
Please join us for our Fall Preschool Storytime that will focus on different themes of the season.  We will learn about apples, leaves, pumpkins and so much...

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Little Explorers
Wed, Sep 25
10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for 45 minutes of exploration based fun for kids ages 2 and up.  We will have a weekly story and then kids will be able to explore the different...
Little Explorers
Wed, Oct 02
10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for 45 minutes of exploration based fun for kids ages 2 and up.  We will have a weekly story and then kids will be able to explore the different...
Global Cardboard Challenge 2019
Sat, Oct 05
10:00am - 3:00pm
Join us during the day on October 5th as we participate in the Global Cardboard Challenge!  More information on the challenge can be found here:  https://...
Little Explorers
Wed, Oct 09
10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for 45 minutes of exploration based fun for kids ages 2 and up.  We will have a weekly story and then kids will be able to explore the different...
Little Explorers
Wed, Oct 16
10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for 45 minutes of exploration based fun for kids ages 2 and up.  We will have a weekly story and then kids will be able to explore the different...

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Stories and Stretches
Thu, Sep 26
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Please join us for a new program where we will incorporate music and movement along with stories that inspire us to move our bodies!  This program is designed...
FLL- Team Walls
Thu, Sep 26
5:30pm - 7:30pm
First Lego League Team Meeting- Team Walls
FLL Team Walls
Thu, Sep 26
5:30pm - 7:30pm
FLL Team Meeting- Team Walls
Little Movers
Fri, Sep 27
9:30am - 10:00am
Is your child on the go? This is the program for them - and you, too! In this movement group, we'll be singing and dancing to promote early literacy - without...
Dads and Donuts/Moms and Muffins
Sat, Sep 28
10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a special storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do a craft, and of course, enjoy donuts and muffins!   Please register on-line, so we'll...

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