March 28, 2024

Seekonk Library’s Programs for Children and Families, October 2019

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Reading to Oliver
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
3:30 - 4:30 PM
This five 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, 20 minute private session is facilitated by Judy Carlson and her reading therapy Labradoodle, Oliver. Please call to register for a 20 minute time slot for the five week program. Space is limited. 508-336-8230 x56140

Discovery Dance!
Mondays, October 7, 21, 28
2:30 - 3 PM
Boys and girls alike will "discover dance" in this 3 week class that combines dance with play. Each class focuses on motor skills, building self-esteem and exploring children's imagination through dance. Ages 2 - 5. Registration required. Taught by Kristen Mello from Attitude Dance Academy.

Seekonk Schools Early Release Day Special
Halloween Spooktacular Madness Show with Jungle Jim Manning
Wednesday, October 23, 2 PM
Are you ready some ghoul times? Want to get spookily delighted? Join us Halloween fun with Jungle Jim’s special brand of balloon craziness. Performances include the Thriller Dance Challenge, Mummy Balloon Wrap Extravaganza, Ghostbusters Training and the giant 6-foot balloon!Recommended ages 6 - 10. Drop-in. No registration required. Funded by the Seekonk Cultural Council.

Seekonk Storytimes
Seekonk Library storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing and playing, the five early literacy practices that prepare children to learn how to read.

Babies & Books
Mondays at 10 AM
Oct 7, 21, 28 This gentle yet lively program includes stories, fingerplays, songs, a musical instrument experience and BUBBLES!! Time will be set aside for children to check out a book and take it home. Even very young children like to "browse and select" books! Please bring your SAILS Library Card.Siblings always welcome. Drop in.


Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays at 10 AM
Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
Toddler Storytime is stories, fingerplays, music, a musical instrument experience, a take-home sheet or early literacy activity and yes, BUBBLES!! Siblings always welcome. No registration. Drop in.Our Toddler Storytime lesson plans focus on talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing-
important principles for YOUR child’s language development and reading readiness.
To support storytime and language development, please bring your SAILS Library Card so your child may select books to check out and take home


Preschool Storytime Yoga
Thursdays at 10 AM
October 17, 24
Preschoolers ages 3 and up and their adults are invited to experience Storytime Yoga to hear stories and move together. Everyone will learn fun yoga poses with dancing and music. Please bring your SAILS Library card so your child can choose books to check out. Drop in. Taught by Petra Lehman from Create Power Yoga.

Halloween Storytime
Tuesday, October 29 at 10 AM
Join us for Halloween Storytime! Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and enjoy non-scary stories and fingerplays followed by Trick or Treating through the library! Please bring a trick-or-treating bag. Ages 2 - 5. Registration required so we'll have enough treats for everyone (the 'treats' include many non-food items).

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