November kicks off with a fantastic Artist Showcase on November 1 at 1pm, presented by Arts For Learning Massachusetts. Artists include a beatboxer, a drummer, and marionettes. This event will take place in the front reading room and is great for children and families. The library will be loud during this time, and the reading room tables and chairs will be reserved for patrons attending the program.
Join us for storytime at 10am Thursdays. We will hear stories, sing songs, get up and move, and do an easy craft. Storytimes are best for children ages 0-7. Can't make it to storytime? Grab a Take and Make bagged craft from the front Reading Room on the first Tuesday of each month. The November craft is a paper bag turkey and is great for children ages 2 and up.
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Learn To Paint Hedwig for ages 8-12 on Saturday, November 15, at 1pm. Artist Patti Allen will guide the children step by step through the process of painting Harry Potter's owl on canvas.
Check out our monthly clubs:
Chess Club for ages 6 and up meets November 4 and 18 at 6pm. This club is welcome to children ages 6 and up, teens, and families. Some knowledge of the game of chess is expected.
Lego Builders for all ages meets November 17 from 3 to 6pm. Build something cool using our Legos and we will display it in the children's room all month.
Graphic Novel Club for ages 8 to 12 meets November 24 at 6pm. We will have a snack and do a craft. Our book this month is the Bad Guys 1.
The STEAM Cart will be out in the children's room from 10am to 6pm on Wednesdays and from 10am to 4pm on Saturdays. Each day, we will take out a new STEAM activity for children to enjoy. Our items include Snap Circuits, Legos, Keva Planks, Marble Run and Magna Tiles.
Teens
Teens and adults are invited to join our new Community Fiber Arts Circle on the first Thursday of the month from 3:30-5:00pm and the third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7pm.