The Children’s Room offers programs for kids and tweens that foster literacy, creativity, and social connection.
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.
Club Fourth Fifth Sixth
Join us at the library every second Wednesday for a fun hangout just for kids in grades 4–6! Drop in to enjoy snacks, play board games, get creative with art projects, and explore new books—no registration needed. Please note that this program is just for youth in grades 4-6.
2nd Wednesdays
Mayer Room
September – May
2:30 – 4 pm
Halloween Costume Swap
Bring a costume to swap or pick one up and leave a food donation for The Haven.
Co-sponsored by Ray School PTO
Saturday
Children’s Program Room
October 4
12 – 2 pm
Read to a Dog
Build confidence by reading to a trained therapy dog and its handler in a judgment-free space. Each child will have a total of 12 minutes to read to and visit with the dog. Please have your books picked out ahead of time.
Registration Required
*Please note that this program will not take place during December
Wednesdays
Children’s Program Room
September 17- April 15
3 – 4 pm
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. Children must be five years of age to participate. Weekly registration is required.
Every Other Thursday
September 25- December 18
3:45 – 5:00 pm
Zombie Barbies
Turn Barbies into zombies. You supply the imagination and we will supply everything else including the dolls. This event is for children 9-12 years old only.
Registration is required and will open three weeks before the program.
Saturday
Children’s Program Room
October 25
2 – 3 pm
Take and Make Bags
We do a variety of take & make bags for tweens throughout the year. Check our events calendar for details.
