Children’s Programs at Seekonk Library

The Seekonk Public Library announces the following programs for May 2017
Storytimes
Seekonk Library storytimes focus on the five principles of reading readiness from the Every Child Ready to Read program. These principles are talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. No registration for our storytimes but a SAILS Library Card is required.

Lapsit (0-2 Years)
Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10 am
Includes a story, fingerplays, music, a musical instrument experience and yes, BUBBLES!

Toddler (2 and 3 year olds)
Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10 am
Includes stories, music, a musical instrument experience, an early learning take-home activity and bubbles.

Preschool (3, 4 and 5 year olds)
Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1:30 pm
Includes stories, music and a craft.

Family Storytime and Playgroup (0-5 year olds)
Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 at 10 am
Stories and music followed by learning in a playgroup setting.

Children’s Book Week
May 1-7
Stop by all week for displays, activities, trivia and a scavenger hunt celebrating children’s books.
Drop in
All ages

Reading with Oliver
Tuesday, May 2, 9, 16, 30
3:15- 5:15 pm
Build reading skills and gain confidence in reading aloud by coming to the Library and "Reading to Oliver", an adorable Labradoodle. Children should bring a book they can read or come a few minutes early to select one here. We suggest reserving a 20 minute time slot in advance but drop-ins are always welcome!

Star Wars Day
Thursday, May 4
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
“May the Fourth be with you!” Celebrate Star Wars with our green screen and put yourself in a Star Wars picture to keep.

Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 6 from 9 am – 3 pm
Visit Seekonk Library on Saturday, May 6 between 9 am – 3 pm and select one free comic book* to take home. Browse through an assortment of titles for children, teens and adults. Whether you’re new to comic books or are already a fan, there’s bound to be something for everyone! *While supplies last.

Rocketry: Build and Launch!
Under the guidance of Major Don Morrison of the Civil Air Patrol and Civil Air Patrol Educator John Kawaoka, make a rocket that can be launched from the Seekonk Meadows. All supplies are provided.
This program is for ages 8 and up, anyone under the age of 12 requires adult participation.
Build dates are Saturday, May 6 and 13 from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
Launch date is May 20 at 10 am (set-up begins at 9:30am). Launch will take place in Seekonk Meadows, behind the library parking lot.
Registration is required. Register once to sign up for all 3 days. Visit our online calendar - http://bit.ly/1oxIA8p to register.

Parent Workshop - Discovering Your Child’s Love Language presented by Kelly Rodriguez, MSW, LCSW, CCLS
Monday, May 22
6:00PM to 7:30PM
With insight from The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, parents and caregivers will:
Identify the unique needs of their child
Learn how to speak to their child in a way he or she can understand
Develop a relationship with their child that is based on unconditional love

Email jcarvalho@paceccw.org to register.

Family Movie
Tuesday, May 23
4:00 pm
Join us for a family film and free popcorn donated by the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. Call for title and rating.
Drop in.