Seekonk Library Programs for Children and Families for June 2023

Nature Storytime with Yoga
Monday, June 12, 10 AM
Enjoy nature and movement stories followed by yoga in the Meadows with Carly Baumann from Sangha Yoga in New Bedford. Ages 2-6. Registration required. Please bring a yoga mat or towel and a water bottle. Coordinated by Seekonk Library and Jocelyn Carvalho from Pace Child Care Works. In the case of rain, the event will be held in the Meeting Room.

Children’s Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Find Your Voice!
June 14 - August 14, 2023
Children ages birth - entering 5th grade in the fall are invited to join us on a summer reading adventure! Log your reading minutes, complete great activities, write optional book reviews and earn virtual raffle tickets to use towards fantastic prizes! PLUS...every time you visit the library you will earn a paper raffle ticket towards special, in-library prizes! It’s easy to sign up and keep track of your reading time. Register at Seekonkpl.Beanstack.org or visit Seekonk Library for paper reading logs. Note: If you have participated in an online reading challenge in the past (summer, winter or 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten), you already have a Beanstack account! Simply log in and select this year’s challenge! For help registering, contact the library at childrens@seekonkpl.org. 

Summer Kick-off Event with the Providence Drum Troupe
Wednesday, June 14, 6 PM
Adults, teens, children and families are invited to a special event to kick-off summer and the Summer Reading Challenge 2023! We’ll get the season started with an interactive performance with the Providence Drum Troupe. The Troupe will perform and also lead us through the Seekonk Meadows for a celebratory parade. The PDT brings light, music, energy, and joy everywhere they go. Join us to celebrate summer and while here, you can register for the Summer Reading Challenges for Kids, Teens, and Adults! (Registering for the summer reading program is not required to attend) Rain date, Thursday, June 15.

More Than a Story with RISPCA
Thursday, June 15, 10:30 AM
Join us for a visit with the RI Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals! A RISPCA Humane Educator will visit the library to spread awareness of humane education topics and share all about the work the RISPCA does to help animals in our community. The program consists of a song, a story, and a craft...and a special visit with a shelter pet for you to meet. The RISPCA will also provide informational handouts for any parents and guardians who would like to know more about the topics discussed. All ages.

Find Your Voice! With Julie Stepanek
Friday, June 16 at 11 AM
Join singer Julie Stepanek for an all-ages participatory music program featuring vocal warmups, chants, call & responses and singable songs from around the world. In addition to singing, there will be shakers and scarves for younger children (or for anyone who would like one!). Celebrate the beginning of summer with this special Summer Reading Kick-Off event! Registration required.Everyone is invited to bring a picnic lunch and linger in the Meadows after the program. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Karaoke Party!
Wednesday, June 21, 2 PM
"Find Your Voice" and sing to the music! Kids, their friends and families are invited to a Karaoke Party as we "find our voice" and use it to SING! With the library's karaoke machine and a catalog of songs to choose from, everyone will have the opportunity to sing in a supportive atmosphere where everyone is a star! Sing solo, get a group together or even try a duet with a family member. We'll even end with a group number where everyone can sing together. Sign up and let's cheer for one another at a great afternoon of music and singing. For planning purposes, registration required (but drop-ins are welcome.)

Intro to Minecraft Education Edition
Tuesday, June 27, 6-7 PM (virtual)
It’s an introduction to Minecraft for kids in grades 1 & 2. We'll be using Minecraft Education, and a username and password will be sent to you prior to the virtual event, along with a Zoom link. Children do need their own devices, such as a laptop or PC, to download and install Minecraft Education. A Switch or other gaming device will not work for this program. We'll explore basic movement and building in Minecraft, as well as basic commands. Kids will then have access to the library's Minecraft Education until July 28th, to continue their Minecraft adventure! Registration required.

Storigami!
Wednesday, June 28, 10 AM
What do we get when we combine origami with storytelling? Storigami! We’ll explore basic origami techniques as we tell stories about the creations we've made. It is fun to use your imagination as you see the shapes emerge and put them into a story. Then when you want to make the model again, the story will help to remind you of what to do next. (We'll have lots of Origami books available to borrow if you'd like to continue your origami practice at home, so bring your SAILS library card!) For grades 2 - 5. Registration required.

Summer Storytimes in Seekonk Meadows
Fridays, June 23 - August 11 at 10 AM
Join Ms Sharon or Ms Sandie outdoors in the gazebo for a weekly summer storytime on Friday mornings at 10am! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, blowing bubbles, and having all kinds of adventures! And if the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move the program inside. Registration is not required, but please bring your SAILS library card so you can bring library books home! Please also bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

Rainy Day Family Movies at Seekonk Library
If it’s a rainy day, call the library or check the library’s FB pages to see if we’re showing a movie. If we are, everyone is invited to bring a beach chair or other comfy chair for a true summer time movie vibe! Movie titles and showing times will be announced the morning of. Movies are dependent on room availability.