Children's Events & Programs
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We offer a full program of activities.
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View our calendar to see all of our upcoming events.
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To register, visit the Children's Desk or call 508-647-6522 beginning on the signup date for each program.
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We request that you please keep sick children at home.
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Programs may be cancelled at the discretion of the library.
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Programs will be cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.
Babies and Toddlers | Preschoolers | Grades K-4 | Discover Science Club
Babies and Toddlers
Weather Alert: if the Natick Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the programs that day are cancelled.
Baby Play
Language play for caregivers and pre-walkers. Each program includes 20 minutes of songs, rhymes and stretches for babies and grown-ups together. No older siblings, please. Registration is required.| Date | Sign Up Begins |
| Wednesday, February 15 | Monday, February 6 |
| Wednesday, March 7 | Monday, February 27 |
| Wednesday, March 28 | Monday, March 19 |
| Wednesday, April 25 | Monday, April 13 |
| Wednesday, May 16 | Monday, May 7 |
Programs begin at 10:30 am.
Toddler Time
Language play for caregivers and little runabouts, walkers under age 2. Each program includes 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, stories, and stretches for toddlers and grown-ups together. No other siblings, please. Registration is required.| Date | Sign Up Begins |
| Wednesday, February 8 | Monday, January 30 |
| Wednesday, February 29 | Friday, February 17 |
| Wednesday, March 21 | Monday, March 12 |
| Wednesday, April 11 | Monday, April 2 |
| Wednesday, May 9 | Monday, April 30 |
Programs begin at 10:30 am.
Preschoolers
Weather Alert: if the Natick Schools are closed for inclement weather, the programs that day are cancelled.
Little Listeners
Storytimes for grown-ups, two year olds and first time threes together. Each program includes 30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and stretches. Siblings are welcome. Registration is required.| Date | Sign Up Begins |
| Thursday, February 2 | Wednesday, January 25 |
| Thursday, February 16 | Wednesday, February 8 |
| Thursday, March 1 | Wednesday, February 22 |
| Thursday, March 15 | Wednesday, March 7 |
Programs begin at 10:30 am.
Sing Me a Song
Musical fun especially for children ages 2 and 3 and their caregivers. Fran Friedman performs for 45 minutes. Registration is required.| Date | Sign Up Begins |
| Friday, February 3 | Wednesday, January 25 |
| Friday, March 2 | Friday, February 17 |
| Friday, April 13 | Wednesday, April 4 |
| Friday, May 4 | Wednesday, April 25 |
Program begins at 10:30 am
Preschool Film Fest
Films for preschool children and their caregivers. This is a 30 minute program. Registration is not required. Films are subject to change without notice.The programs are held on Mondays* at 10:30 am
*Please note the NEW DATE for the showings
| February 6 | April 9 |
| February 27 | April 23 |
| March 12 | May 21 |
| March 26 |
Morning Medley
A storytime for families with preschoolers up to age 5. A 45 minute program of stories, songs, and simple activities. Preschoolers and caregivers must attend together. Siblings are welcome. Families must register for each single or two week program. Registration is required.| Date | Sign Up Begins |
| Thursday, February 9 | Wednesday, February 1 |
| Thursday, March 22 | Wednesday, March 14 |
| Thursday, April 5 | Wednesday, March 28 |
| Thursday, May 17 | Wednesday, May 9 |
Program begins at 10:30 a.m.
Storytime for Preschool Listeners
"All by Myself" 45 minute story time for children ages 3, 4 and 5. Caregivers remain in the Children's Room. Registration is required.| Date |
| Tuesday, February 7 |
| Tuesday, February 14 |
| Tuesday, February 28 |
| Tuesday, March 6 |
| Tuesday, March 13 |
| Tuesday, March 20 |
Register for the entire 6 week session beginning Monday, January 23, 2012. Programs begin at 10:30 am.
Silver Apple Bedtime Storyhour
45 minute program of stories, songs, and simple crafting or activity for families with children ages 3-9. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.| Date | Program Theme |
| Monday, February 13 | Special Delivery |
| Monday, March 12 | Wee Bit O' Fun |
| Monday, April 9 | Froggie Frolics |
| Monday, May 14 | Under the Sea |
Program begins at 6:30 pm
Grades K-4
Weather Alert: if the Natick Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the programs that day are cancelled.
Beginning Readers Book Group
45 minute story and activity time for readers in Grades K-1. Children are asked to read featured book before the group meeting. Registration is required.| Featured book | Date | Sign Up Begins |
| Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine by Marjorie Sharmat | Tuesday, February 28 | Monday, February 13 |
| Sea Surprise by Leo Landry | Friday, March 16 | Monday, March 25 |
Program begins at 3:30 pm
Crafters' Club
One hour story and craft program for boys and girls in grades K-3. Registration is required.
| Date | Sign Up Begins |
| Friday, February 10 | Thursday, February 2 |
| Friday, March 23 and 30* | Thursday, March 15 |
| Friday, April 27 | Thursday, April 12 |
| Friday, May 11 and 18* |
Thursday, May 3 |
*Indicates a two-week program
Programs begin at 3:30 pm
Silver Apple Bedtime Storyhour
45 minute program of stories, songs, and simple crafting or activity for families with children ages 3-9. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.| Date | Program Theme |
| Monday, February 13 | Special Delivery |
| Monday, March 12 | Wee Bit O' Fun |
| Monday, April 9 | Froggie Frolics |
| Monday, May 14 | Under the Sea |
Program begins at 6:30 pm
Discover Science Club
Weather Alert: if the Natick Schools are closed for inclement weather, the programs that day are cancelled.
The Discover Science Club is made possible in part by a generous grant from The MathWorks.
Rock Detectives
Monday, January 23, 3:30 pmLearn how to identify different rock specimens.
For students in grades 3 to 6.
Registration begins Tuesday, January 10.
Top Secret Science — Crazy Chemistry
Monday, February 27; 3:30 pmExplore the world of chemical elements and weird reactions.
For students in grades 3 to 6.
Registration begins Tuesday, February 14.
Magic of Science
Monday, March 26; 3:30 pm Experience what magicians know — that what our brains think we see is not always what we get.
For students in grades 3 to 6.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 13.
Top Secret Science — Electronic Gadgets and Gizmos
Monday, April 30, 3:30 pmElectromagnets, memory wire, Tesla coils and electroscopes.
For students in grades 3 to 6.
Registration begins Friday, April 13.