Back to school time is here and with it comes changes for everyone! For us, it means the programs for 5th & 6th graders will now be listed on the Children's Calendar. Same amazing programs, in a snazzy new location! Whatever changes are coming up for you, remember you can stop by and have some fun with us!
Check out all the events coming up in September!
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We will be returning to a monthly schedule for our coloring sheets! Each month, patrons can color a new picture that will be hung up in the Children's Room. September's coloring sheet is a school of fish!
If you colored a dragon and/or octopus and would like it back, you can pick it up from the Children's Desk now. We will only hold the previous drawing for one month.
September is National Library Card Sign Up Month, and you can celebrate by bringing in your favorite stuffed animal or toy to get their very own library card! This year's cards have a new design, so you can come in and collect it alongside last year's.
After getting your stuffy a card, you can sign up for one too! Human library cards are available at the Circulation Desk for patrons as young as one day old.
Curious about how stuffy library cards work? Check out this video for more information: Stuffy Library Cards
September PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
September programs for children are listed below. To download a PDF of the September Children's Calendar, click the link below.
New crafts available at the start of each week: September 3rd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th.
While supplies last
All Ages
A new Family Take & Make Craft is available on the first day of every week until we run out of supplies. Our September crafts will be...
September 3rd: Paper Apples
September 9th: Chompy Gators
September 16th: Billy Goat Magnets
September 23rd: Acorn Characters
September 30th: Paper Roll Owls
School Themed Hunt & Riddle
Tuesday, September 3rd - Saturday, September 7th
All Ages
Drop-in
Kids of all ages can stop by the Children's Room to complete this week's scavenger hunt and riddle! Everyone who completes a hunt or a riddle will be entered into a raffle. Raffle winners will be announced Monday, September 9th.
Art & Stories
Tuesday, September 3rd & 17th
10:00 AM
Ages 3-5
Drop-in
Join us for a short Story Time followed by an art project. We will explore simple art concepts and experiment with materials. Please wear clothing that can get messy!
Grow, Play & Learn.
Every Wednesday & Friday in September
Ages 0 - 2 years: 9:30 AM*
Ages 3 - 5 years: 10:30 AM*
Drop-in
*If you have multiple children in different age groups, please bring them to the time frame for the older children.
Stories, songs and skill building! Resources provided based on children's individual needs. *Ages and Stages Questionnaire to be completed.
This program is brought to us by Pathways for Parents.
Pathways for Parents is administered by Ludlow Public Schools & is funded by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Serving the communities of Ludlow, Hampden, Wilbraham, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Southwick, Granville, Tolland and Agawam.
S.T.E.A.M
Every Wednesday in September
3:30PM
Ages 3-6
Registration Required
Children and families will explore the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, while completing the activity provided.
Each week has a different registration link, please make sure you remember which session(s) you register for!
This program is brought to us by Pathways for Parents.
Pathways for Parents is administered by Ludlow Public Schools & is funded by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Serving the communities of Ludlow, Hampden, Wilbraham, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Southwick, Granville, Tolland and Agawam.
Baby Story Time
Thursday, September 5th & 19th
10:00 AM
Birth-18mo.
Drop-in
Join us as we learn a little American Sign Language, read stories, sing fun songs, and play together.
Reading Road Trip Maps Due
Friday, September 6th
Grades 1-4
Today is the day to turn in your map for an invitation to the Reading Road Trip celebration on September 14th!
The three people who complete the most states will receive prizes. If there is a tie, all participants who completed all 50 states will be entered into a raffle for the top three prizes.
If you cannot turn in your map by September 6th, please reach out to Izzy at imalvezzi@agawamlibrary.org to see if you can arrange an alternate deadline.
Pre-K Pals
Every Monday in September starting September 9th
1:00 PM
Ages 2-5
Registration Required
Each week, we will focus on an area of development and provide fun activities to support your child to learn through play.
Each week has a different registration link, please make sure you remember which session(s) you register for!
This program is brought to us by Pathways for Parents.
Pathways for Parents is administered by Ludlow Public Schools & is funded by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Serving the communities of Ludlow, Hampden, Wilbraham, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Southwick, Granville, Tolland and Agawam.
Tractor Themed Hunt & Riddle
Monday, September 9th - Saturday, September 14th
All Ages
Drop-in
Kids of all ages can stop by the Children's Room to complete this week's scavenger hunt and riddle! Everyone who completes a hunt or a riddle will be entered into a raffle. Raffle winners will be announced Monday, September 16th.
Reading Road Trip Celebration!
Saturday, September 14
4:00 PM
Grades 1-4
If you have turned in your Road Trip map, you will receive a confirmation email a few days prior to this event.
If you cannot submit your map by the September 6th deadline, please contact Izzy at imalvezzi@agawamlibrary.org to see if you can arrange an alternate deadline.
Toddler Time
Monday, September 16th & 30th
10:00 AM
Ages 19m-36m
Drop-in
Join us as we read stories, do fun activities, and play together.
Open Lego Building
Tuesday, September 17th
4:00 PM
Grades 1-4
Registration Required
Show off your Lego building skills! Use Legos to build something awesome. Creations will be on display until October 11th.