March 28, 2024

Seekonk Library Children's August News

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Seekonk Library’s Summer Reading Challenge
“A Universe of Stories”
Now through August 10

Children are invited to participate in the library’s Summer Reading Challenge and track their reading time between June 1 – August 10. After registering, children will receive a free book every week, a raffle ticket every time they visit and they will also have the opportunity to complete optional activities and earn virtual badges along the way. To register for the Summer Reading Challenge, visit seekonkpl.org/children. Summer reading and learning programs are endorsed by educators to help combat summer learning loss. Register your child so they may enjoy meaningful, engaging and fun programs through Seekonk Library this summer.


Maker Monday: Explore, Create, Do!
Monday, July 29, Monday, August 5, 3pm

Kids will unleash their creativity as they explore and use a variety of materials and supplies. Also available will be Magna Tiles, Little Bits, 3-D pen, Spiro-Graph and more. What will YOU make? Bring your SAILS Libray card so you can check out great books about "making" and tinkering. Grades 2 and up. Please register. Space is limited to 8.

PawSox Celebrate Readers at McCoy Stadium
Saturday, Aug 3, 5:15 pm

The Paw Sox are recognizing active participants in Seekonk Library's Summer Reading Program by giving them a complimentary ticket to the PawSox game on Saturday, August 3. Participants will meet-up with Miss Sharon before the game and then be recognized on the field during a pregame ceremony. A great family night at McCoy Stadium with fireworks after the game, too. To order a child's complimentary ticket forms may be picked up in the Children's Room at Seekonk Library after July 1. Congratulations to all summer reading participants from Seekonk Library and the Pawtucket Red Sox!

Bill Harley Concert
Wednesday, August 7, 6 pm

Local favorite, Grammy Award Winning Children's Performer Bill Harley, needs no introduction. Back this year by popular demand Bill entertains us all with his original music and stories. Entertainment Weekly calls him "the Mark Twain of contemporary children's music" but it's hard to say who enjoys his performance more: the kids or the adults. Drop in.

Rolie Polie Guacamole
Friday, August 9, 1 pm

Join this award-winning "kindie" band from Brooklyn, NY for a high energy, interactive show that’s a mix of funk, rock and folk music mashed into original tunes about natural living and staying active. A great concert to celebrate children's reading accomplishments and the end of our summer reading program! Space is limited. Please register to reserve your spot.


Family Storytime
Saturday, August 10, 11 am

Stories, songs, bounces, and egg shakers! Ages 0-5. Drop in.
A great format for busy Saturday mornings. All ages.

Kindergarten Here We Come!
Tuesday, August 20, 10 am

Children entering Kindergarten this year and their families are invited to this program designed just for them! Listen to stories about starting kindergarten, receive a take home activity and board a Seekonk school bus to talk to the bus driver, sing, and learn about bus safety (the bus will not be taking children for a ride). Registration required.

Friday Movie Matinee
New release or family favorite
Friday, August 10 at 2 pm

Call Seekonk Library for the title
Hint: it’s about a flying elephant
Drop in!

Rocket Building Workshop Saturday September 7, 1 – 3 pm
Build and launch rockets in Seekonk Meadows. On September 7 we'll build and September 14 will be the launch day. Participants will be guided by Major Donald Morrison of the Civil Air Patrol. This program is for ages 8 and up. Parental participation required for children under 11. Registration required.


Teen Program
3rd Annual Cupcake Wars
Thursday, August 8, 3 pm


Visit seekonkpl.org for all the details

Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday - Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM

508-336-8230
410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771
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