Seekonk Public Library Youth Services

Level Up at Your Library!
June 18 - August 8
Summer Reading Challenge is on! Starting June 18, register your child for Level Up at Your Library, this year’s summer reading challenge and keep track of how much time is spent reading. There are no titles to record, or specific books to read - simply log reading time. Children can read any combination of books, magazines, graphic novels, eBooks, or audio books. What’s the challenge? The challenge is to either read 20 minutes a day or set a personalized reading goal. Summer learning loss can happen when children are not actively reading during the summer months. Studies have shown that children who don’t read over the summer can lose 1-3 months of reading proficiency. Summer reading programs are endorsed by principals, teachers, and educators to help combat summer learning loss. Read anything and everything because it all counts toward the challenge. Register at www.seekonkpl.beanstack.org 

Summer Reading Challenge Kick-off
Wednesday, June 18 1:00 PM
All Ages Join the Flying High Dogs for a Summer Reading Kickoff Party like no other!
Outside in The Seekonk Meadows we'll witness gravity-defying acts and puptastic feats of frisbee fun to celebrate our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: LEVEL UP!
Level Up your reading AND your summer at the library! Stop by to register for the challenge, to enjoy the flying high show, enjoy a free Kona Ice, and receive your registration goodie bags (all while supplies last) at the kickoff party!
Be sure to register in case we have to move the event inside (where space is limited) in the case of inclement weather. If the weather is lovely, all are welcome!

Kid Librarian of the Month June 1-30
Ages 7-12 Stop by the Children’s Room to fill out an application for the chance to become the Kid Librarian of the Month. As a Kid Librarian, you will receive an official t-shirt and be in charge of creating a book display with a theme of your choice. You will also make a sign to accompany the display. If needed, the Kid Librarian can ask the Librarian for assistance setting up the display.
The Kid Librarian of the Month will be selected the last week of the month, and their display will be showcased for the rest of the following month. If chosen, you will be contacted by email or phone. All applications will remain on file.

Getting Started Homeschooling
Wednesday, June 4 5:30 - 6:30 PM
All ages welcome Whether you are actively homeschooling or are just looking into it, you are invited to join Advocates for Home Education in Massachusetts as they discuss Getting Started Homeschooling in Massachusetts. This workshop will cover Massachusetts homeschool guidelines, writing your education plan, choosing a form of evaluation, dealing with local homeschooling policies and forms, a quick-start guide to picking a curriculum, and more. There will be a discussion time to follow with opportunities to get individual questions answered.
Register.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color!
Saturday, June 21 Ages 5-11
10:00-11:00 AM Join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure and celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Talewise gets kids excited about science through their high-energy performance styles and highly visual experiments. They believe science nurtures children’s natural curiosity and wonder about the world. Their programs get the entire audience involved in the scientific process of discovery and exploration, showing children that science is something everyone can do! Children will approach S.T.E.M. subjects with more confidence, setting them on a journey to become lifelong learners.
Register.

Backyard Band Jams - in the Meadows!
Tuesday, June 24 1:30-2:30 PM
Ages 0-6 and families Join Miss Rhonda of Backyard Band Jams and Miss Jocelyn of your local Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Program for singing, dancing, playing with musical instruments, and more! This is a parent-child bonding and musical event for families with children up to six years of age. Please bring a picnic blanket, yoga mat, or beach towel for sitting on the grass in the Meadows. Remember to bring your sunscreen, bug spray, hats, and bottled water too! In case of inclement weather, we will be jamming indoors in the community room.
Register. This program is funded by Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE).

Oak Knoll MA Audubon Backyard Birds
Wednesday, June 25 10:00 AM
Ages 5+ Join the experts at Oak Knoll/MA Audubon to learn all about backyard birds! Practice identifying commonly found birds and learn more about their local habitats.
Register. “This program is funded by The Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.”

Baby Storytime - Babies, Books, and Belly Time
Tuesday, July 1, 22 2:00 PM
Ages 0-18 months Join Ms Corey for baby 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 is 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. No registration is required. Please bring your SAILS Library card so your child may take storytime books home. Seekonk Library storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing- important principles for your child’s reading readiness.

Intro to Ballet for Littles
Monday, July 7 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Ages 3-5 Learn Ballet basics with dancers Ms Alison and Ms Amelia. There will be a simple warm up, then introductory Ballet dance moves will be taught and end with a short performance. Ms Alison Paul and Ms Amelia Paul have been dancing since age 4. Ms Amelia is a Rhode Island College Dance Company dancer and Ms Alison is a Roger Williams University Dance Club dancer. Both have been assistant teachers of Ballet, Jazz, and Tap and are dance choreographers.