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What’s Happening in the Children's Room

  • 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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  • Learn a new language in 2019 with Mango Languages!
    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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  • Check out our photo album from this year's Santa Party
    We all had an awesome time during Santa's visit on Saturday, December 1st. Photos with Santa are now uploaded to our photo archives where you can view the Kodak moments (link below). If you'd like a copy of your photo(s...
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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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Upcoming Children's Events

Baby Rhyme & Playtime
Wed, Feb 20
9:30am - 10:15am
Join us for lots of songs and rhymes to promote early literacy, a story and open playtime afterwards!   Don't have a Hooksett card? Ask us about purchasing one!
2s & 3s Story Time
Wed, Feb 20
10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for early literacy fun including dancing, singing, crafts and activities! This program is specifically for children aged 2 and 3. This program is for...
Pre-K/ Kindergarten Story Time
Thu, Feb 21
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, crafts and activities! This story time is specifically for children who are pre/k- kindergarten age, who are able to participate in...
Little Movers
Fri, Feb 22
9:30am - 10:15am
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...
Drop-In Story Time for All Ages
Fri, Feb 22
10:30am - 11:15am
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...

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Baby Rhyme & Playtime
Wed, Feb 20
9:30am - 10:15am
Join us for lots of songs and rhymes to promote early literacy, a story and open playtime afterwards!   Don't have a Hooksett card? Ask us about purchasing one!
2s & 3s Story Time
Wed, Feb 20
10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for early literacy fun including dancing, singing, crafts and activities! This program is specifically for children aged 2 and 3. This program is for...
Pre-K/ Kindergarten Story Time
Thu, Feb 21
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, crafts and activities! This story time is specifically for children who are pre/k- kindergarten age, who are able to participate in...
Little Movers
Fri, Feb 22
9:30am - 10:15am
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...
Drop-In Story Time for All Ages
Fri, Feb 22
10:30am - 11:15am
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...

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Minecraft
Tue, Mar 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us and create in Minecraft Realms in Creative Mode! Ages 6+ please!   This program is for Hooksett cardholders only and registration is required. Don't...
Minecraft
Sat, Mar 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us and create in Minecraft Realms in Creative Mode! Ages 6+ please!   This program is for Hooksett cardholders only and registration is required. Don't...

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Drop-In Crafts
Mon, Feb 25
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop-in and make some fun crafts! All ages welcome and no registration is necessary!
Ceramic Tile Painting- Ages 6+
Wed, Feb 27
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Come join Miss Anne in the Discovery Room and decorate tiles with acrylics!  Bring your imagination and your painting skills and make an inspired piece of art...
3D Printing Class for Grades 3+
Thu, Feb 28
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a fun 3D Printing class for children in grades 3+ !  Registration is required! THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL!
Cardboard Construction with Makedo Kits
Fri, Mar 01
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop-in and explore building with our Makedo tool kits.  Makedo is a cardboard construction system for 21st century thinking, making and play.  Learn more at...
Art Class for Ages 6-12
Sat, Mar 02
10:00am - 12:00pm
Please register for this special acrylic painting art class with local artist Sumeet Mehta! Ages 6-12 are welcome to sign up and enjoy a fun art workshop!...

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Little Movers
Fri, Feb 22
9:30am - 10:15am
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...
Bear-Paw Speaker Series: Pollinator Habitat
Sat, Feb 23
10:00am - 11:00am
Ruth Droescher, a backyard beekeper, will talk about bringing all types of pollinators to your yard and garden by creating a pollinator habitat.  Her...
Drop-In Crafts
Mon, Feb 25
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop-in and make some fun crafts! All ages welcome and no registration is necessary!
Drop In Open Play Time
Tue, Feb 26
9:30am - 11:00am
Make a play date with a friend at the library! Come in and play and bond with your child with toys, listen to music and play with bubbles!  No registration...
Bring your Lunch, Watch a Movie: Smallfoot
Tue, Feb 26
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Bring a blanket to sit on if you wish, snacks, your lunch, drinks and enjoy watching Smallfoot! All ages are welcome - this film is rated PG.

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