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
