Children's Programs Archives - Town of Pelham Public Library

Children’s Summer Reading Program

Carousel, NewsJune 30, 2021316Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Town of Pelham Public Library has moved its summer reading program to the online platform READsquared for 2021. Participants should register, pick an age-appropriate program, and then log their reading minutes on their READsquared account in order to earn rewards. All prizes this year will be sourced from local Pelham businesses, such as gift…

See What the Elementary-School Aged Book Clubs Are Reading in May!

Children's Book News, UncategorizedMay 1, 2019289Views 0Likes 0Comments

See below for what the Library’s elementary school-aged book clubs are reading in May! First-Grade Book Club: Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall Monday, May 13, 4:30 – 5 p.m. Jabari is preparing to jump off the diving board, but despite all of his preparation – from swimming lessons to stretching – he still has to overcome his fears. Fortunately, Dad…

See What the Elementary School-Aged Book Clubs Are Reading in April!

Children's Book News, NewsMarch 29, 2019264Views 0Likes 0Comments

See below for what the Library’s elementary school-aged book clubs are reading this month! Special Guest at the Fourth-Grade Book Club: Maryann Macdonald, Author of Odette’s Secrets Monday, April 29, 4 – 5 p.m. This edition of the Fourth-Grade Book Club is open to children grades 3 and up! The special guest will be Maryann Macdonald, author of…

From Star Wars to Drumming, Check Out “Mud Week” at the Library!

Events, NewsFebruary 13, 2019258Views 0Likes 0Comments

It’s always a good time to stop by the Library and have some fun, and this year’s “Mud Week” winter break is no exception. In addition to arts programs, an African Drumming Circle and the ongoing Story Time programs, there will be a special Star Wars Day on Thursday, February 21 that will feature a…

See What the Elementary School-Aged Book Clubs Will Read in February!

Children's Book News, Events, News, UncategorizedFebruary 4, 2019257Views 0Likes 0Comments

See below for what the Library’s new elementary school-aged book clubs are reading this month! First-Grade Book Club: Grandma’s Purse by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Monday, February 11, 4:30 – 5 p.m. This picture book is about the relationship between grandmother and granddaughter, and the fun they have going through Grandma's Mimi's purse. What's in there? Jewelry, tokens from around the…

Au Pair Story Time Now Happening Monthly!

Children's Book News, Events, NewsJanuary 28, 2019228Views 0Likes 0Comments

[This program is on hiatus.] The Library is now holding a monthly Au Pair Story Time program in which local au pairs read the stories! Registration is not required for this program, which will be held from 10:30 - 11 a.m. on the last Friday of the month through June. The program dates are: April 26 May 31 June 28 Au…

New Sessions of Techgirlz! Inspiring Girls to Explore the Possibilities of Technology

EventsJanuary 9, 2019245Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Library is offering two new sessions of Techgirlz, a program whose mission is “to inspire middle school girls to explore the possibilities of technology to empower their future careers.” Girls will learn about coding and other tech-oriented topics. Attendees are expected to come to both sessions and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.…

This Month Only: French-English Story Time!

EventsJanuary 4, 2019239Views 0Likes 0Comments

On Fridays, January 4 and 18, the Library is holding two sessions of French-English Story Time. Both sessions are from 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. This is a great opportunity to introduce your pre-schoolers to French, as French student Quintin comes to the Library to read stories in French and English. Registration is not required. Just stop…

The Holiday Break: Time to Relax and Enjoy the Library

UncategorizedDecember 19, 2018263Views 0Likes 0Comments

For those of us – or is it most of us? -- who are harried most of the time, the holiday break presents a wonderful opportunity to spend some leisure time at the Library. Take out that novel you’ve been meaning to read, borrow a movie, or have a member of the staff walk you through…

Thursday, December 20: Author Talk for Young People on Financial Literacy

Events, NewsDecember 4, 2018207Views 0Likes 0Comments

On Thursday, December 20 from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., author K. Samuel Murray will come to the Library to talk to young people, ages 7 - 18 years, about his book Bank Magic, which focuses on financial literacy. The lessons in the book for ones young people can use for the rest of their lives. Murray will…