Programs & Storytimes

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.

Adult Child Yoga

Discover the magic of yoga with games, movement and more. This class is designed for one adult with a child. Please register with your name. Recommended for children 3-6 years of age. Registration required.  

Wednesdays Sept 27- Dec 13

10:30-11:00am

Ages 2-6

Mayer Room


Halloween Costume Swap

Bring a costume to swap or pick one up and leave a food donation for The Haven. No registration required.

Sunday, Oct 1

2:00-4:00pm

Ages 8 and under

Children’s Program Room


Paint-a-Pumpkin

Get into the spirit of fall and paint mini-pumpkins. Dress to get messy. Registration required.  

Saturday, October 7th

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Ages 8 and under

Children’s Program Room


Monday Morning Storytime

Join us for books, songs, and movement while developing early literacy skills and having fun! Every storytime ends with art exploration and a craft. Ages 2-5. No registration required.

Mondays Sept 18 -Dec 11
(No Storytime Sept 24 and Oct 9)

10:30am – 11:00am

Ages 2 -5 years

Children’s Program Room


Music & Movement

Support early learning and development with music, stories, movement, and dancing. This program begins on time. No registration is required. 

Tuesdays Sept 19 – Dec 12

10:30am – 11:00am

Ages 1-4

Mayer Room


First Time Storytime!

Explore new ways to connect with your infant or young toddler with books, rhymes and songs while developing socialization and early literacy skills. No registration required. Storytime is followed by playgroup.

Thursdays Sept 28 – Dec 14

10:30am – 11:00am

Ages 0 -24 months

Children’s Program Room


Lego At The Library

We’ve got the bricks; you bring the creativity! The theme changes weekly. Please leave your personal LEGO® sets at home. Please your child’s first and last name for registration (rather than your own). Children must be five years of age to participate. Weekly registration is required.

Mondays, Sept 18-Dec 4

3:45pm – 5:00pm

Ages 5-8. Must be five years old to participate

Children’s Program Room


Read To A Dog

Build confidence by reading to a trained therapy dog and its handler in a judgment-free space. Please arrive on time with your book. Four 15-minute time slots are available each week.

Weekly registration is required. For more information call 603-640-3268.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month Sept. 20 – Dec 6

3:00pm – 3:15pm

3:15pm – 3:30pm

3:30pm – 3:45pm

3:45pm – 4:00pm

Children’s Program Room

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