Seekonk Public Library Children's Room

Kid Librarian of the Month July 1-31
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. The Kid Librarian of the Month is selected in the last week of the month, and their display will remain on display for the rest of the following month. If chosen, you will be contacted by email or phone. All applications will remain on file.

Summer Reading Challenge, Plant a Seed, READ!
June 24 – August 8
Pre-registration starts June 1
• Register at seekonkpl.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack app
• Log minutes spent reading.
• Set a reading goal. The challenge is to read for at least 20 minutes per day or create your own goal.
• Earn virtual raffle tickets for logged minutes.
• Complete activities and write reviews to earn more raffle tickets.
After 6 hours of reading logged, kids may pick out a little reward at the children’s desk. After registering, keep reading and visit the library weekly to participate in our guessing jar. If you have used the Beanstack platform before, there is no need to create a new account. If you need help resetting your password, contact childrens@seekonkpl.org 

Colonial Kids
Tuesday, July 7 11:00 AM
Ages 7+ Children and families are invited to travel back in time and experience what learning was like in early America. In this engaging and hands-on program, participants will step into a colonial classroom and discover how children learned reading and writing, played at recess, and learned life skills, like gardening, to help their families. This interactive experience combines storytelling, hands-on learning, and play to give children a meaningful glimpse into the past. Please register a spot for each person attending.

Baby Storytime
Thursday, July 9 10:00 AM
Ages 0 – 18 Months Babies, Books, and Belly Time. Bring a small blanket for your baby to sit on and enjoy a short story followed by music, fingerplays, and movement activities. After storytime, stay for a relaxed play session. Babies can enjoy belly time, which is great for building neck and shoulder strength, crawling through a tunnel, exploring toys, and looking through board books. Drop in.

Storytime in the Meadows – Camping
Saturday, July 11 10:00 AM
All ages Meet us in the Meadows at the gazebo for a camping-themed storytime! All ages are welcome to come and enjoy books, songs, and activities about camping! Drop in.

Frogs! with MA Audubon
Monday, July 13 10:00 AM
Ages 4+ Ribbit! Ribbit! Discover the amazing adaptations, anatomy, and life cycles of frogs, toads, and other amphibians. Please register a spot for all attendees.

Blueberry Storytime at Osamequin Farm
Thursday, July 16 10:00 AM
Our annual blueberry picking at Osamequin Farm is always a berry good time! Farmer Sarah will read us some blueberry-themed books, teach us about blueberry growing, and then we head into the field and pick your own blueberries (one pint per family). Please register one spot per family.

Storytime in the Meadows – Bees
Saturday, July 18 10:00 AM
All ages Meet us in the Meadows at the gazebo for a Bee-themed storytime! Meet Mr. & Mrs. Ricci, real beekeepers to teach us about bees. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy books, songs, and activities about Bees! Drop in.

Sensory Walk with MA Audubon
Thursday, July 23 10:00 AM
All ages. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as we hike the Meadows. Join Ryan from Oak Knoll MA Audubon for this relaxing hike. Please register a spot for all attendees.

Storytime in the Meadows – Beach
Saturday, July 25 10:00 AM
All ages Meet us in the Meadows at the gazebo for a Beachy-themed storytime! All ages are welcome to come and enjoy books, songs, and activities about the Beach! Drop in.

Kids Comic Café
Thursday, July 30 6:00 PM
Ages 7-11 Calling all graphic novel lovers! Join us in the meeting room for all things comic! Bring a graphic novel recommendation and we'll all share our favorites with the group. Then we'll create a comic book-style story of our own. Art supplies and snacks will be provided. Please register a spot for each child attending.