Children’s Programs at Seekonk Library

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, October 2, 16, 23, 30 at 10 am
Includes a story, fingerplays, music, a musical instrument experience and yes, BUBBLES!

Toddler (2 and 3 year olds)
Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 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, October 4, 11, 18, 25 at 1:30 pm
Includes stories, music and a craft.

Family Storytime and Playgroup (0-5 year olds)
October 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10 am
Stories and music followed by learning in a playgroup setting.


"Choose Kind"
Inspired by the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio, stop by the Children's Room at Seekonk Library throughout the month of October and add an act or kindness to our kindness chain, write a postcard to a friend, sign a community-wide pledge to practice kindness, and more. Join us! "When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind."

Learn to Play Quidditch!
Saturday, October 14 at 12 pm
The University of Rhode Island Quidditch Team will be at the Seekonk Meadows to teach Harry Potter fans or other curious folks how to play this magical sport. Watch the team play a demo match, then try your hand as a Keeper, Beater, Chaser or Seeker. Games will run until everyone has had a chance to play. Please bring water to stay hydrated. Weather permitting.
Ages 6 and up (teen and adult too!) Drop in

Family Star Wars Celebration
Monday, October, 16 5 – 7 pm Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day at this fun family event! We’ll have games, snacks, crafts and activities plus Star Wars books for all ages. You can even put yourself in a Star Wars scene with our green screen!
All ages. Register at seekonkpl.org…Calendar of Events

Reading to Oliver
Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 at 3:15 - 4:15 in 20 minute increments
This four week program helps children build their reading skills and gain confidence in reading aloud by coming to the Library and "Reading to Oliver", an adorable Labradoodle. Children should bring books they can read or come a few minutes early to make their selections at the Library. Each one-on-one private session is facilitated by Judy Carlson and her reading therapy Labradoodle, Oliver. Please call to register for a 20 minute time slot every week, for four weeks. Space is limited. 508-336-8230 x56140

Mad Science
Wednesday, October 25 from 3 - 4 pm
Children in Grades 1-5 are invited to enjoy Seekonk's Early Release Day with Mad Science: Fire and Ice. The show features dry-ice fog storms, bubbling potions that trap gas inside and amazing chemical reactions. Grades 1-5. Limited to 25 children. Register at seekonkpl.org...Calendar of Events

Halloween Storytime
Join us for a special Halloween Storytime just for children ages 2-5. We'll enjoy bubbles, stories and music and then we'll all go trick or treating behind-the-scenes at the Library. (The treats will be age appropriate.) Everyone is invited to wear a costume.
Please register at Seekonkpl.org...Calendar of Events so we know how many trick-or-treaters to expect!

Teens
Teen Minecraft
Saturday, October 21 at 3 pm
Come play in our world! Kids in grades 6-12 can get together in our Minecraft world and work together to explore, build and even tame wolves! Please bring a laptop with Minecraft installed. Don’t have a laptop? Let us know when you register that you would like to borrow one of ours.
Grades 6-12
Register at seekonkpl.org…Calendar of Events

Relax!
Thursday, October 19 at 4 pm
Teens can take a break from everyday stress and unwind with coloring, drawing, play dough and soothing music. Make fragrant bath salts to take home and revitalize yourself with a healthy smoothie!
Grades 6-12
Register at seekonkpl.org…Calendar of Events

Questions about any of Seekonk Library programs? Contact us at 508-336-8230 x56140, visit seekonkpl.org or email us at childrens@seekonkpl.org