March 28, 2024

Seekonk Public Library Programs for Children and Families

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Minecraft Education Club
Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18 6:30 PM
It’s a Minecraft adventure! Utilizing Minecraft Education Edition, participants meet weekly via Zoom and join Minecraft worlds together. The focus is on teamwork to achieve building goals, and teaching one another how to navigate Minecraft. We visit Minecraft worlds such as deep oceans, Mars, Ancient Egypt, and more, learning along the way. Children must each have their own device so they may download and install Minecraft Education Edition.

Introduction to Robotics Coding
Mondays, April 24, 3:45 - 5:15 PM
Calling 5th graders! Seekonk library is offering an 'Introduction to Robotics Coding' using SPIKE Prime robots and Scratch-based Word Blocks language. The program will include instructor-led, hands-on activities designed to expose newcomers to the basics of coding a robot with motors and sensors. Activities will range from learning how to code basic movement and using various types of sensors, to autonomously completing physical challenges and obstacles. Previous experience coding in Scratch is a plus but is not required. The program is limited to 5th grade students who have a sincere interest in coding/robotics. The program meets on five consecutive Mondays; April 24 through May 22 from 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM. A commitment to all 5 weeks is required. The program will be led by Peter Ferlazzo, a technologist with a passion for how things work. Mr. Ferlazzo has a background in engineering and most of his career has been as an IT entrepreneur and consultant. Mr. Ferlazzo has mentored many students and he loves learning about and tinkering with technology!

School Vacation Week Specials

Plant a Seed Storytime
Tuesday, April 18, 10 AM
(see description below)

Dave Marchetti's Animal Experiences
Wednesday, April 19, 2PM
Dave Marchetti will introduce a variety of unique and thought-provoking animals. Participants will meet interesting reptiles as well as amphibious and small mammals and there will be an opportunity to touch and hold many of the animals. Registration required.

Earth Day Cardboard Challenge
Thursday, April 20, 10 am-12 pm
In honor of Earth Day, let's get creative with repurposed materials! Cardboard boxes, paper rolls, egg cartons, and much more! Will you create your own game? Build a rocket ship? A guitar? Bring your imagination and we'll supply the rest! Grades K-5. Register.

STORYTIMES
Seekonk Library storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing and playing- important principles for your child’s reading readiness. Please bring your SAILS library card so your child can browse and select books to take home. Siblings are always welcome.

Baby & Toddler Storytime
Monday, April 3, 10 and May 1, 8, 15 at 10 AM
Join Miss Sharon for a weekly storytime designed for children birth - 36 months old. The storytime will include a book or two followed by music, fingerplays, movement and yes, even bubbles! Held indoors in the Library's Meeting Room. No registration required. Please bring your SAILS Library card so your child may take storytime books home.

Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, April 5, 12 and May 3, 10, 17 at 9:30 AM
Join Ms. Sandie for storytimes filled with books and activities for ages 3-5. Siblings always welcome! Bring your library card to check out some great books. Drop in. No registration required.

Plant a Seed Storytime
Tuesday, April 18, 10 AM
Families with children ages 2 - 5 are invited to a special April storytime with stories about flowers, planting, rain and all other things spring! There will be music, singing and a sunflower seed planting activity, too. Open to all and siblings are always welcome! For planning purposes. Registration is required. Led by Youth Services Librarian Sharon Clarke and Jocelyn Carvalho from PACE Child Care Works.

Storytime on the Go!
On-going in April
Stop in anytime to create a storytime experience at home with Storytime On The Go packets. Each packet will include 6 or more books to check out and an age-appropriate early literacy activity. The early literacy activities will support one or more of the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Family Book Bingo
Tuesday, May 2, 6-7 PM
Join us for a Family Book Bingo session in celebration of Children's Book Week! Winners will be rewarded with their choice of books from our book prize table! Registration required.

Watercolor Class for Kids
Thursday, May 4, 4-6 PM
Join watercolor artist and children's book illustrator Sue Greco to learn how to paint with watercolors! Children in grades 1-5 will learn painting techniques in this 2-hour class. They will also leave with a completed watercolor piece of their own making. Just in time to make a perfect Mother's Day gift or a masterpiece to keep all to themselves! Registration required.

Free Comic Book Day - Saturday May 6th

It's Free Comic Book Day!  Drop by the childrens room  between 10 and 4 and pick up a free  Comic Book.  Assorted titles.

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