Upcoming Programs for Children

Scavenger Hunts at the Central Library!
Saturday, October 16; Wednesday, December 29; Wednesday, February 16;
Wednesday, April 20

It's a scavenger hunt! Come to the Children's Room and pick up your clue sheet. Read the clues and find the answers hidden around the Children's Room. Return your sheet to the reference desk and claim your prize! Drop in anytime during our open hours to participate. For children ages 5-12.

FAMILIES READ! at the Central Library
Saturdays: September 11, October 30, November 27, December 18
1:30 - 3:30 pm

Drop in to the Children’s Room anytime between 1:30-2:45 p.m. to share books together, play a board game, and have a small snack. Grab some books then sign in at the desk. Read together for 20 minutes, record your time, then head into the Program Room to play a board game and enjoy a snack. The program ends at 3:30 p.m.; please plan your time accordingly. For adults & children 12 and under.

Central Library

Children's Room, 220 State Street, 263-6858 x201

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Saturday Storytimes:

Saturdays, 1:30 p.m., September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11.

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft! For ages 3-8, with no registration unless you'd like a reminder call, and siblings welcome. Saturday Storytimes will continue once a month in 2011. Do check back for the dates!

Preschool Storytimes:

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., September 21-November 16, in the Central Library Community Room.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., September 23-November 18, in the Central Library Children's Program Room.

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you'll be bringing more than 4 children .

To register please call the Central Library Children's Room at 263-6828, x201.

Please note: the October 28 Storytime will be our annual Halloween Costume Parade. Come to storytime dressed in your Halloween Costume, hear some Halloween stories, and join us in a trick-or-treat parade around the Library. (The children will pick up some treats, but no candy will be handed out.)

Branch Weekly Storytimes, October 11-November 29

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Please call to register; registration starts September 20 unless otherwise noted.

Indian Orchard Branch, 44 Oak Street, 263-6846

Wee Ones: Storytime for Babies 12-24 months
When you bring your little ones to our special storytimes you are instilling in them right from the start the joy of reading and the magic of books!
Mondays, 10:30 a.m., starts on October 18, due to the Columbus Day holiday.

Forest Park Branch, 380 Belmont Avenue, 263-6843

Lapsit Storytime for Babies, 6-12 Months
Before your child starts walking this storytime is perfect for introducing them to the wonder of stories and books!
Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.

East Springfield Branch, 21 Osborne Terrace, 263-6840

Pajama Storytime for Families,
Join us for old favorites, welcome some new ones, and enjoy
special themes! Please drop in – there’s no registration needed!
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Sixteen Acres Branch, 1187 Parker Street, 263-6858

Preschool Storytime for ages 3 1/2 -5
They’re walking, they’re talking and they’re full of wonder! And with school coming in just a year or two, there’s no better time to engage your child in the world of books and imagination.
Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Liberty Branch, 773 Liberty Street, 263-6849

Preschool Storytime
Drop by and enjoy reading with the librarian and other neighborhood children! No registration.
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

East Forest Park Branch, 122 Island Pond Road, 263-6836

Parents and Twos: Storytime for children 2-3 1/2
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more with other kids and parents.
Fridays, 10:15 a.m.

Pine Point Branch, 204 Boston Road, 263-6855

Toddler Storytimes for ages 2-3 1/2
Join other toddlers and their caregivers for special storytimes.
Two Fridays a month, 10:30 a.m., November 5, 19 and December 3, 17.

Liberty Branch, 773 Liberty Street, 263-6849

Family Storytime
Drop by and enjoy our great books! No registration.
Saturdays, 12-2 p.m.

Drop-in Crafts

Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. The schedule for drop-in crafts activities is:

Brightwood Branch: Thursdays, 3:30-5 pm.

East Springfield Branch: Fridays, 2-4 pm.

Indian Orchard Branch: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5 pm.

Liberty Branch: Tuesdays, 3-4:30 pm.

Mason Square Branch: Thursdays, 3:30 - 5 pm (begins September 2)

Pine Point Branch: Fridays, 10 am - 5 pm

Sixteen Acres Branch: Saturdays, 11 am-3 pm.
PLUS a special origami drop-in activity from 12-2 on the third Saturday of the month.

School and childcare groups:

All library locations welcome group visits; please call your neighborhood branch to book a visit for stories or library activities. Contact the branch hosting the storytime you’d like to sign up for and they will get you registered.

For more information about Children's Programs at the Springfield City Library, call the Children's Desk at 263-6828 ext 201.