Seekonk Public Library Children’s Room

Little Explorers Sensory Playgroup
Saturday, September 7, October 12, 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.

Beyblade Club
Mondays 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21
4-5 PM
Grades 1-5
Drop in
Join us at the library for a bi-weekly Beyblade Club gathering for kids in grades 1-5. Each week we will have free play time to battle (bring your own Beyblades and stadiums or use the the library's limited supply). We'll work our way up to some tournament-style play. This program is drop-in, no registration required and attendance at all 4 meetings is NOT required. Come battle some Beyblades and meet some new friends!

Storytime with the RISPCA
Saturday, September 14, 10 AM
Ages 0-5, older siblings welcome
Join the Rhode Island SPCA for a special storytime! A Humane Educator from the RISPCA, along with a shelter pet, will join us for a storytime about humane education topics and proper care of animals in order to foster empathy and spread awareness. Participants will also sing songs, and complete a craft! Register.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party!
Tuesday, September 17, 5:30-7:30 PM
Ages 0-5 and their grown-ups!
Are you interested in our 1000 Books Books Before Kindergarten Program but not quite sure how or where to start? Maybe you have some questions about how it works? Come learn all about it! We'll have displays and information about our 1000 Books Program, and we'll help you get signed up! We'll have options available for our paper reading logs or our digital tracking app. Don't worry, we'll have some toys and shakers out for the little ones to play with while the grown-ups get registered and set up in our program. Drop in.

Paws to Read
Wednesday, September 18, 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! Register.

 
Music and Movement in the Meadows
Friday, September 20, 10 AM
Ages 0-5
Join Ms Sandie in the Seekonk Meadows to make some noise! Kazoos and tambourines and shakers oh my! Let's make some music with various instruments! We'll read a story about music and then get to dancing and music-making. In the case of inclement weather, we will move this event inside. Registration required.

Instructional Chess Club
with Future Masters Chess Academy
Wednesdays, 9/25 through 10/30, 5-6 PM
Grades 1-5
Join Coach James of Future Masters Chess Academy to learn to play chess! This is a 6-week instructional program, and each week will build on the previous week. A commitment to all 6 weeks is required. Registration is required. This program is funded by the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Build a Bridge Challenge
Friday, September 27
Grades 1-3
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Grade 1-3 are invited to learn about different types of bridges, how they are built, and their construction. Next, create your bridge, design it, and build it! Register.

Kindness Club
September 1-30
This month stop in anytime to the Children’s Room to pick up your rock to take home and paint. Return your rock creation to our outdoor community Kindness Rocks garden, located in front of the library. These rocks are shared with everyone in our library community. We hope to spread kindness in Seekonk with beautiful rocks someone can look at or take home to enjoy. Kindness Club will be a monthly drop-in or singular event each month at the library.

STORYTIMES

Toddler Storytime
Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00 AM
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.

Baby Storytime
Babies, Books, and Belly Time
Tuesdays, September 10, 17, 24
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. Babies will be free to crawl through a tunnel, play with toys, read a board book, and enjoy some bubbles with you. Drop in.

Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, September 12, 19, 26, 10 AM
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.

Storytime on the Go
Create a storytime experience at home with Storytime On The Go packets. Each packet will include books and an age-appropriate literacy activity. Storytime On The Go packets are available for toddlers and preschoolers- just choose the packet that's right for your child. Toddler (suggested up to age 3) stories for children who are ready for books with short stories. Preschool (suggested ages 3 - 5) books that include longer stories. Stop by the Children's Room to pick yours up! While supplies last.

As always, our storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing- important principles for YOUR child's language development and reading readiness!