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What’s Happening in the Children's Room

  • Save the Date: Touch-A-Truck Event on Saturday, June 22nd!
    Saturday, June 22nd from 10:00-1:00pm. Fun for the whole family, with face-painting, photo booth photos, games, refreshments, and more! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library!
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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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  • Learn Canadian French with Mango Languages--for FREE!
    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 cacti--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

Andy the Armadillo Storytime
Tue, Jun 18
10:00am - 10:45am
Join us as we welcome Andy the Armadillo from The Texas Roadhouse for a special storytime! All ages and no registration required.
Let's Play Music Presents: Interstellar Space Sounds Workshop
Wed, Jun 19
10:00am - 11:00am
Let's Play Music, in partnership with the Hooksett Library is offering an Interstellar Space Sounds Workshop.  Kids ages 3 and up will be able to try out...
Bring your Lunch, Watch a Movie: The Lego Movie-The Second Part
Thu, Jun 20
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring a blanket to sit on if you wish, snacks, your lunch, drinks and enjoy watching the Lego Movie: The Second Part. All ages are welcome - this film is rated...
Family Playtime
Fri, Jun 21
10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to a special playtime every Friday morning in the Discovery Room.  Come and play and meet new friends. No...
Touch-A-Truck
Sat, Jun 22
10:00am - 1:00pm
Our Annual Summer Reading Kickoff! Enjoy a fun day of seeing trucks up close, fun activities and of course, signing up for our summer reading program! The...

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Andy the Armadillo Storytime
Tue, Jun 18
10:00am - 10:45am
Join us as we welcome Andy the Armadillo from The Texas Roadhouse for a special storytime! All ages and no registration required.
Bouncing Babies Rhyme and Playtime
Tue, Jun 25
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, Jun 25
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, Jun 28
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, Jul 02
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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Build a Make-Do Space Pod
Mon, Jun 24
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in building a Make-Do Space Pod with our cardboard construction tools!  We will keep building until the space pod is built! Ages 7+!  
Mission Space Crafts (Ages 3-7)
Wed, Jun 26
10:00am - 11:00am
Join Miss Anne for this weekly craft session where you will make a space-themed craft!  Crafts will include: paper bag astronaut helmets, popsicle stick stars...
Lunar Rovers Crafts (Ages 8 and up)
Wed, Jun 26
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join Miss Anne for this weekly craft session where you will make a space-themed craft!  Crafts will include: Rocket Ship Pop-ups using our Fab-Maker Silhouette...
Tweens and Teens Knitting Night
Thu, Jun 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Miss Anne in an introductory knitting program for teens and tweens.   Miss Anne has 25 years experience knitting, and she will also utilize our new...
Drop-In and Make Straw Rockets
Sat, Jun 29
10:00am - 11:30am
Join Miss Anne in the Discovery Room as you make and test out Straw Rockets! NO registration necessary.  Ages 4+

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Let's Play Music Presents: Interstellar Space Sounds Workshop
Wed, Jun 19
10:00am - 11:00am
Let's Play Music, in partnership with the Hooksett Library is offering an Interstellar Space Sounds Workshop.  Kids ages 3 and up will be able to try out...
Bring your Lunch, Watch a Movie: The Lego Movie-The Second Part
Thu, Jun 20
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring a blanket to sit on if you wish, snacks, your lunch, drinks and enjoy watching the Lego Movie: The Second Part. All ages are welcome - this film is rated...
Touch-A-Truck
Sat, Jun 22
10:00am - 1:00pm
Our Annual Summer Reading Kickoff! Enjoy a fun day of seeing trucks up close, fun activities and of course, signing up for our summer reading program! The...
Bubble Party
Mon, Jun 24
10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun bubble party outside on the lawn outside the Children's Room. Bring your own bubbles if you'd like, but we'll have plenty here! No...
Build a Make-Do Space Pod
Mon, Jun 24
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in building a Make-Do Space Pod with our cardboard construction tools!  We will keep building until the space pod is built! Ages 7+!  

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