The Children’s Room offers a number of early literacy, creative, and social programs for children of all ages.
For a detailed list of current and upcoming programs (and library closings) check our events calendar, and for more information contact Youth Services at childrens.services@thehowe.org or 603-640-3268.
Summer Programs
Howe Library’s summer programs have something for all youth, regardless of age or interest. Registration for programming is normally required and will open three weeks before the event starts.
Saturday, June 21 – Friday, August 15
Days and times vary. Visit our events calendar for more information.
Summer Reading Challenge
In addition to our fantastic programming lineup, we offer a summer reading challenge. This is an excellent opportunity to build reading skills while collecting great prizes. Reading logs can be picked up at the children’s desk and returned on or before Friday, August 15.
Saturday, June 21 – Friday, August 15
See our summer reading page for more information.
SUMMER Storytime Stay and Play
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. No registration required.
Thursdays
June 26 – August 14
10:30 – 11 am
Mayer Room
*This program will move to the Children’s Program Room on Thursday, July 17th only.
Chess Club 4 Kids – ON BREAK UNTIL FALL
Learn to play chess while meeting new friends. This is a drop-in program with 20 minutes of instruction and plenty of time to play the game in a supportive environment. Chess sets and pieces provided. New members welcome. No registration required.
This program is on break until the fall
Lego At The Library – ON BREAK UNTIL FALL
We’ve got the bricks; you bring the creativity! The theme changes weekly. Please leave your personal LEGO® sets at home. Children must be five years of age to participate. Weekly registration is required.
