Seekonk Public Library Youth Services

Kindness Club-Thank You Cards for Service Members
November 1-16, Drop-in
Drop in the Children’s Room November 1-16 to make a Thank You Card for our active, reserve, and veteran military members. All supplies will be available. Once all cards are collected we will send them to “A Million Thanks”. “A Million Thanks” goal is to send out cards to all branches of the military active and inactive. They collect all the cards and will distribute them before Thanksgiving. Kindness Club is a monthly drop-in or singular event share kindness with our community. Card making ends November 16th, leaving time for shipping to ensure military members receive their cards before Thanksgiving.

Little Explorers Sensory Playgroup
Saturday, November 2, December 7
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All kids ages 2-5 with a caregiver
Drop in anytime between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM to play with a variety of toys and unique materials to engage the senses and support the development of motor, memory, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fun and welcoming environment. This program is for children of all abilities. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver, are welcome to drop in and play!

Dino Party!
Tuesday, November 5, 6 PM
Ages 5-10
It's DINOvember! Join MS Sandie to kick off the DINOvember festivities with a DINO Party! We'll have dino-themed craft and activity stations, and an appearance by T-Rex! We'll make salt dough dino fossils, talk about dino books, play dino games, make dino hats, and more!
Registration required.

Community Film Jury Night, Seekonk Style!
Thursday, November 7
6:00 - 8:00 PM
All Ages
"What is a Community Jury Night?" Filmmakers worldwide are submitting films for the 16th annual Providence Children's Film Festival in February. We need film enthusiasts like you to watch and decide which of these hot off-the-press films should make the cut. All ages are welcome. After munching some pizza, we'll get to work. We'll watch and then discuss... you can participate in the discussion or let your pencil and paper ballot do the talking. Watching films together is always an experience, and the Jury Nights are where the magic happens! Pizza arrives at 6:00 PM. Films start promptly at 6:30 PM. We wrap up the last film around 8:00 PM. You can show up anytime but if you want pizza... don't be late! This event is a part of the Seekonk Public Library Winter Film Series.

POW! Science! Dinosaurs!
Wednesday, November 13
3:30-4:30 PM
Ages 3-6
Join POW! Science! for a fun filled hour of everything Dinosaurs. Participants will learn about plant and meat eating dinosaurs, simulate dinosaur digestion in a "Whole Class'' experiment, make two kinds of fossils and play a fun game to find other members of the dinosaur herd! Each participant will make a Paleontology journal and a take-home Etching Booklet of their favorite Dinosaur fossils complete with an official Pow! Science! cover page! Registration required.

Slime Lab
Tuesday, November 19, 6-7:30 PM (timeslots)
Grades 1-5
It's SLIME TIME! Join MS Sandie for a 30-minute Slime Lab session! We'll make some slime and pick some fun additives to make your slime into your own unique creation!
Yes, your hands will get sticky mixing the slime, but don't worry! It washes right off. Registration required.

Paws to Read
Wednesday, November 20, 3-4:30 PM (timeslots)
Build reading skills and gain confidence in reading aloud by coming to the Library to Paws to Read! Register to reserve a 15-minute time slot to have your child read to Gizmo and Pepe, two adorable chihuahua/pomeranian mix therapy dogs. Research has shown that reading aloud to another person can help struggling readers with their overall performance and confidence. But did you know that reading comprehension improves even more when reading to a dog rather than an adult? It's true! Each one-on-one private session is facilitated by Sandra Healey and her two dogs. Space is limited. Register.

Dinoman
Saturday, November 23, 10 AM
Ages 5+
Dinosaur tracks lead right to your library! Have no fear, Dinoman is here! With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? We'll talk about the age of the earth, how it is divided into eras, how fossils are formed, dinosaur behavior, and the newest finds.

Seaconke Wampanoag Pokanoket Tribe Visit
Monday, November 25, 6PM
Ages 5+
Join us at the library for a visit with the Seaconke Wampanoag Pokanoket Tribe in celebration of Native American Heritage Month!! In traditional dress, tribal members will tell Native American stories, teach us about their healing and medicinal plants, and lead us in traditional drumming and dance. The first 19 families to register will receive a free book to take home for further family discussion.

STORYTIMES

Baby Storytime
Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19
Ages 0-18 Months
Join Ms Corey for a weekly storytime designed for children 0 - 18 months old. Bring a small baby blanket for the floor and enjoy a book followed by music, fingerplays & movement. Afterward, enjoy free time for belly time. It's an important way to help babies strengthen their neck and shoulder muscles, and improve motor skills. Babies will be free to crawl through a tunnel, play with toys, read a board book, and enjoy some bubbles with you. Drop in.

Toddler Storytime
Mondays, November 4, 18
Ages 18-36 months
Join Ms Corey for a weekly storytime designed for children 18 – 36 months old. The storytime will include a book or two followed by music, fingerplays, movement, and yes, even bubbles! Drop in.

Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21 (Turkey Tales)
Ages 3-5
Join Ms Sandie for a weekly storytime for the preschool crowd (ages 3-5)! Younger siblings are welcome! Each week we'll be reading 2-3 stories and completing a related activity. Drop in.
As always, our storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing- important principles for YOUR child's language development and reading readiness!

Storytime on the Go
November 1-30
Create a storytime experience at home with Storytime On The Go packets. Each packet will include books and an age-appropriate literacy activity. The early literacy activities will support one or more of the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.
Storytime On The Go packets are available for toddlers and preschoolers- just choose the packet that's right for your child. Stop by the Children's Room to pick yours up!