Pre-Registered Programs: Sign-up required for each program
Celebrate Summer Reading Groups for Graduates of Grades 2-4
Monday afternoon book groups for graduates of grades 2-4
Storycraft Room/Lower Level
The Year of Miss Agnes by Kirkpatrick Hill
A new teacher changes everything for the better in Frederika’s
small Alaskan village. Will she stay when the year is up?
Monday, June 29 at 3:00 pm.
Book discussion and craft for graduates of grades 2-4. Please read the book before coming to Reading Group.
Sign up begins Friday, June 12
Amelia Takes Command by Marissa Moss
Amelia’s notebook is full of her summer Space Camp adventures. Now fifth grade poses new challenges.
Monday, July 13 at 3:00 pm.
Book discussion and craft for graduates of grades 2-4.
Please read the book before coming to Reading Group.
Sign up begins Friday, June 26
A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo by Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo needs a vacation, but sharing a motel with Gerbil Scouts is not what he had in mind! Can Geronimo’s vacation be saved?
Monday, August 3 at 3:00 p.m.
Book discussion and games for graduates of grades 2-4.
Please read the book before coming to Reading Group.
Sign up begins Friday, July 17
To register, visit the Children’s Department
or call 508-647-6522, beginning on the designated sign up date for each program.
Space is limited.
Celebrate Summer Reading Groups for Younger Readers
Monday afternoon book discussions and crafts for young readers.
Storycraft Room/Lower Level
Joy the Summer Vacation Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Jack Frost has stolen three magical shells from Rainspell Island. The fairies must return them or face a summer of troubles.
Monday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m.
For graduates of grades K-2.
Please read the book before coming to Reading Group.
Sign up begins Friday, June 5.
Commander Toad and the Voyage Home by Jane Yolen
Commander Toad leads the crew of the ship Star Warts on a journey through deep hopper space. Will they ever get home?
Monday, July 6 at 3:00 p.m.
For graduates of grades K-2.
Please read the book before coming to Reading Group.
Sign up begins Friday, June 19.
The Bermuda Triangle (A DK Reader) by Andrew Donkin
Over 1500 people are reported to have disappeared in the area known as the Bermuda Triangle. What happened to them?
Monday, July 20 at 3:00 p.m.
For graduates of grades 1-3.
Please read the book before coming to Reading Group.
Sign up begins Thursday, July 2.
Shannon the Ocean Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Jack Frost has stolen three magical pearls from the ocean and everything is all mixed up. Can the fairies return things to normal?
Monday, July 27 at 3:00 p.m.
For graduates of grades K-2.
Please read the book before coming to Reading Group.
Sign up begins Friday, July 10.
To register, visit the Children’s Department
or call 508-647-6522, beginning on the designated sign up date for each program.
Space is limited.
New!
 Wacky Wednesday Family Fun
One hour story and activity programs for children ages 3 to 6 attending with an adult.
Siblings welcome.
Wednesday
July 1
10:30-11:30 am |
Madcap Mushers
Go you huskies! We’re taking to the trail!
Sign up beginning Monday, June 22 |
Wednesday
July 15
10:3-—11:30 am |
Moog Moog’s Space Camp
Make and model an intergalactic wig.
Sign up beginning Monday, July 6 |
To register:
To register, visit the Children’s
Department or call 508-647-6522, beginning on the designated sign up
dates. At least 1 family member must be ages 3, 4, 5, or 6, and an adult must
attend with each family grouping. Space is limited. Thank you for notifying the Children’s Department if you need to cancel your registration.
Fantastic Friday Family Fun
Activities for families with children of all ages, attending with an adult.
Friday
July 17
10:30 -11:30 am |
Far Out Family Fest—Build a Wacky Spaceship
Use recyclables to craft your spaceship together.
Sign up beginning Thursday, July 9. |
Friday
August 7
2 pm |
Fan Favorites Picture Book Countdown
Beginning at 2 pm, drop in for lemonade, cookies and our countdown of favorite picture
books. Fan voting will take place at the Library during July. |
To register:
To register for the Far Out Family Fest, visit the Children’s Department or call 508-647-6522, beginning Thursday, July 9, 2009. Space is limited. An adult must attend with each family grouping for both Fantastick Friday events.
 Lego® Summer Clubs
Storycraft Room, Lower Level
Registration is required
Open to graduates of grades 2 to 4.
4 week programs, one hour weekly
One time sign up required for each club membership. (One club only, please.)
Space is limited.
Thursdays
July 9, 16, 23, and 30
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Lego® Art—”Paint” a picture with legos.
For graduates of grades 2 to 4
Sign up beginning Wednesday, July 1. |
Thursdays
July 9, 16, 23, and 30
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Lego® on Wheels—Build and race your creations.
For graduates of grades 2 to 4
Sign up beginning Wednesday, July 1. |
To register:
Children must be graduates of grades 2—4 to enroll. To register, visit the Children’s Department or call 508-647-6522.
Thank you for notifying the Children’s Department if you need
to cancel your registration. Lego® is a registered trademark of the Lego Group.
Duplo® Club
45 minutes of creative Duplo® play
for boys and girls ages 2.5 to preschool 5
Storyhour Room, Lower Level
Sign up is required for each program
Young builders develop social and fine motor skills while having fun
using their imaginations. Under 3s must be accompanied by a caregiver. Older
preschoolers are invited to participate on their own with their caregivers
remaining just outside the Storyhour Room in case they are needed.
Friday
July 31
11:00 am
|
Sign up beginning Thursday, July 23 |
To register:
Children ages 2.5 (at least 30 months) to preschool 5 are eligible to enroll. To
register, visit the Children’s Department
or call 508-647-6522, beginning on the designated sign up date for each program.
Thank you for notifying the Children’s Department if you need to cancel your
registration. Duplo® Club is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due
to inclement weather.
Duplo® is a registered trademark of the Lego Group.
 Crafters’ Club
Story and craft program for boys and girls
in grades 2 to 4
Storycraft Room, Lower Level
To register:
Children must be students in grades 2-4 to enroll. To register, visit the Children’s Department
or call 508-647-6522, beginning on the designated sign up date.
Thank you for notifying the Children’s Department if you need to
cancel your registration. Crafters’ Club is cancelled if the Natick Public
Schools are closed due to inclement weather.
American Girl Reading Group
Readers in grades two to five are invited to join us as we complete the sixth book about Julie in the well-loved American Girl ® series. Activities will center around the featured book, Changes for Julie. Sign up is required for this program. Please read the book before coming to the Reading Group meeting.
Registration, Requirements, and Information:
- This club is for independent readers in grades 2—5.
- Sign up begins on the designated date for each program. To register,
please visit the Children’s Department or call 508-647-6522.
- Change of plans? Home sick from school? Please notify the Library if you need
to cancel your registration. Thank you for keeping sick children at home.
- Each participant is asked to read the listed books before coming to the
American Girl meeting to take part in the discussion and related activity.
- American Girl Reading Group is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed
due to inclement weather.
Count Me In
45-minute story and early math activity
programs for children ages 3-preschool 5
with their caregivers
Sign up is required for each program
Let’s take a look at early math skills.
Join us for stories and a short activity featuring sets,
patterns, numbers and more.
Having fun with math is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
To register:
This program is designed for children ages 3 to preschool 5 with their caregivers.
To register, visit the Children’s Department
or call 508-647-6522, beginning on the designated sign up date for each program.
Thank you for notifying the Children’s Department if you need to cancel your registration.
Count Me In is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.
 Krafting Kids
45-minute story and craft programs for boys and girls in kindergarten and grade 1
Storycraft Room, Lower Level
Registration is required for each program
To register:
Children must be students in kindergarten and grade 1 to enroll. To register, visit the Children’s Department or call 508-647-6522,
beginning on the designated sign up date for each program. Thank you for notifying
the Children’s Department if you need to cancel your registration. Krafting Kids is
cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.
 Morning Medley
Thursday morning storytimes at 11 am
Families register once for a 2-week session
Registration is required
A 45-minute program of stories, songs, and simple activities for families with preschoolers up to age 5.
Children and caregivers must attend together - siblings are welcome.
Registration, Requirements and Information:
- Registration begins at 10:00 am on the designated sign up date for each
session. To register, please visit the Children’s Department or call
508-647-6522.
- Please notify the Library if you need to cancel your registration and/or are
unable to attend the day’s session.
- Children and caregivers must attend together—siblings are welcome.
- Morning Medley is cancelled for the day if the Natick Public Schools are closed
due to inclement weather.
- We will miss our Morning Medley Friends when they can not attend, but thank
you for keeping sick children at home.
Sing Me a Song
Friday Sing Alongs for Very Young Children
with Fran Friedman
Storyhour Room, Lower Level
Registration is required
Musical fun especially for children ages 2 and 3 and their caregivers.
45-minute program. |
