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.
Pokémon Club
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Battle friends in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, talk about your favorite characters, and enjoy other Pokémon-related activities. No experience is required. The Library will supply decks for battles. Personal card trading will be reserved for the last 10 minutes of this event. This program is recommended for ages 6-9. No registration is required.
Sunday, September 22nd & Sunday, November 19th
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages 5-8
Mayer Room
Halloween Costume Swap
Bring a costume to swap or pick one up and leave a food donation for The Haven.
Sunday, Oct 1
2:00-4:00pm
Ages 8 and under
Children’s Program Room
After Hours Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania
Join us after hours in the library for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Popcorn will be served. You bring pillows and sleeping bags. The library will be closed during this event. Adults, please drop off and pick up at the lower entrance. Recommended for ages 6-9. Registration required.
Friday, Oct 6
7:00-8:25pm
Ages 6-9
Mayer Room
Paint-a-Pumpkin
Get into the spirit of fall and paint mini-pumpkins. Dress to get messy. This program is recommended for ages 2-8. Registration required.
Saturday, October 7th
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages 8 and under
Children’s Program Room
Zombie Barbie
Zombify a Barbie! You supply the imagination, and we will supply paints and spooky materials, including the dolls. Registration required.
Saturday, October 14th
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages 8 and under
Mayer 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
Youth Dungeons and Dragons
Whether you are new to D&D or an experienced player, you are welcome to join the adventure. As long as we have enough Dungeon Masters to lead the quest, new members can join at the start of each session. If you are an adult interested in leading a quest, please let us know. Attendees must email childrens.services@thehowe.org to get started.
Fridays, Oct 6-Dec 15
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Ages 9-12
Please email childrens.services@thehowe.org for location
