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What’s Happening in the Children's Room

  • Summer Reading Challenge 2019
    For Children: Register for and participate in our Summer Reading Experience 2019: A Universe of Stories! By tracking your hours, you can contribute to our 5,000 hour goal. When we hit our 5,000 hour reading hour goal,...
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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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  • Summer is a great time to learn 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 a rag rug--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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Upcoming Children's Events

Bouncing Babies Rhyme and Playtime
Tue, Jul 23
9:30am - 10:00am
Join us for songs, rhymes and fingerplay to promote early literacy.    Don't have a Hooksett card? Ask us about purchasing one!
Drop-In Story Time for All Ages
Tue, Jul 23
10:15am - 11:00am
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...
Galactic Tie-Dye Day!
Wed, Jul 24
10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, tweens and teens are all welcome to join us for a super fun TIE DYE DAY outside on the lawn! We'll have all the things you need to dye whatever!...
Bring your Lunch, Watch a Movie: Muppets From Space
Thu, Jul 25
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us to watch the movie, Muppets From Space,  the story of Gonzo the muppet discovering that his ancestors are from outer space!   Bring lunch and blankets...
Painting Constellation Rocks
Thu, Jul 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth aged 8 and up may register for this fun painting program where we will be learning to paint stones with various constellations.. Don't dress up for this...

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Bouncing Babies Rhyme and Playtime
Tue, Jul 23
9:30am - 10:00am
Join us for songs, rhymes and fingerplay to promote early literacy.    Don't have a Hooksett card? Ask us about purchasing one!
Drop-In Story Time for All Ages
Tue, Jul 23
10:15am - 11:00am
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...
Jumpin' Jupiters Music and Movement
Fri, Jul 26
10:00am - 10:45am
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...
Jumpin' Jupiters Music and Movement
Fri, Aug 02
10:00am - 10:45am
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...
Bouncing Babies Rhyme and Playtime
Tue, Aug 06
9:30am - 10:00am
Join us for songs, rhymes and fingerplay to promote early literacy.    Don't have a Hooksett card? Ask us about purchasing one!

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Painting Constellation Rocks
Thu, Jul 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth aged 8 and up may register for this fun painting program where we will be learning to paint stones with various constellations.. Don't dress up for this...
Drop-In and Make Star Wars Cubee Crafts
Sat, Jul 27
11:00am - 12:30pm
Drop in the library to build a foldable Star Wars character. Recommended for teens and tweens.
Astronaut Training Camp- PROGRAM IS FULL!
Mon, Jul 29
10:00am - 11:00am
Join us as we train to become Astronauts in outer space!  We will do activities that include Lost in Space, writing like an astronaut and so much more.  This...
Touchdown!- Lunar Module Design Challenge
Mon, Jul 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us as we present an engineering challenge for students aged 7 and up!  Can you build a lunar module that will safely protect two astronauts as they land...
Wild About Turtles- Turtles Are Out of This World!
Tue, Jul 30
10:00am - 11:00am
Who was FIRST in the race to the moon?  Well... a Russian Turtle reached the moon on September 14th, 1968, almost a full-year before a human stepped foot on...

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Galactic Tie-Dye Day!
Wed, Jul 24
10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, tweens and teens are all welcome to join us for a super fun TIE DYE DAY outside on the lawn! We'll have all the things you need to dye whatever!...
Bring your Lunch, Watch a Movie: Muppets From Space
Thu, Jul 25
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us to watch the movie, Muppets From Space,  the story of Gonzo the muppet discovering that his ancestors are from outer space!   Bring lunch and blankets...
Jumpin' Jupiters Music and Movement
Fri, Jul 26
10:00am - 10:45am
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...
Astronaut Training Camp- PROGRAM IS FULL!
Mon, Jul 29
10:00am - 11:00am
Join us as we train to become Astronauts in outer space!  We will do activities that include Lost in Space, writing like an astronaut and so much more.  This...
Wild About Turtles- Turtles Are Out of This World!
Tue, Jul 30
10:00am - 11:00am
Who was FIRST in the race to the moon?  Well... a Russian Turtle reached the moon on September 14th, 1968, almost a full-year before a human stepped foot on...

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