Monday, July 14th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

This infant lapsit program will provide early literacy opportunities for caregivers and babies through a story time with interactive song, movement, and fingerplay. After the program, babies and adults will have time to play and socialize. Siblings are welcome. Weekly sign-up necessary! This program is for children from birth to 18 months.

Monday, July 14th from 3PM-4PM

It’s time to get creative! We’ll have a new and fun craft each week for you to make and take home. This week we will be making cardboard “video” games. This program is for students entering grades 4-8. Registration required! 

Monday, July 14th from 6PM-7PM

Design your own unique book mark using pressed flowers and more! We’ll laminate them when you’re done so your creation will last!All skill levels welcome. Registration Required.

Tuesday, July 15th from 2:30PM-4:30PM

If you’re interested in tabletop roleplay games like Dungeons & Dragons but are looking for something a little shorter, then join us! We’ll go on a different fun adventure each week. Space is limited so be sure to register! This program is for teens entering grades 6-12.

Tuesday, July 15th from 7PM-8PM

Join us for our Tuesday Evening Book Discussion every third Tuesday of the month! This month we are reading  “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin. Continued »

Tuesday, July 15th from 3PM-5PM

Pokémon fans can join us for Pokémon Bingo! Play some bingo, win some Pokémon-themed prizes and celebrate summer reading with us! Ages 4+ please. No need to register, just drop in!

Wednesday, July 16th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

Story time for toddlers will include songs, stories, puppets, manipulatives and more to help lay the foundation for early literacy. Time for play/socialization will be available after the program. Siblings are welcome. Weekly sign-up necessary! This program is for children 18-36 months.

Wednesday, July 16th from 1PM-7PM

Drop in and try to escape our board game themed escape room!Use classic board game puzzles and clues to escape the community meeting room in under 30 minutes!Ages 7+ and a caregiver. Registration is not required, but a waiting period may be necessary if traffic is high.

Thursday, July 17th from 2PM-3PM

It’s time to get creative! We’ll have a new and fun craft each week for you to make and take home. This week we will be making slide puzzles. This program is for students entering grades 6-12. Registration recommended! 

Thursday, July 17th from 4PM-4:45PM

Join us monthly to discuss one of the 2024-2025 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award book nominees! Voting for this year is over, but we are reading one more title before next years nominees are announced! In May, we are reading “Lo & Behold” a graphic novel by Wendy Mass. Copies will be available at the Children’s Room Circulation Desk. **Please pick one up and read the book before the meeting!** This program is for children in grades 3-7.

Thursday, July 17th from 6PM-7PM

It’s Nickelodeon™ award-winning children’s entertainer Mike Bent who’s ready to motivate kids and families to read with a games-and puzzle-the med magic show that’s more fun than a BARREL OF MONKEYS! Using hilarious comedy, amazing magic tricks that BOGGLE the mind, games, music, sound effects and riveting storytelling, this show will help even the most reluctant readers build fun associations with books, and inspire kids to read all summer long. All ages welcome! Walk-ins welcome! Registration appreciated! *Please bring blankets or chairs to sit on during this outdoor event AT ATKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!*

Friday, July 18th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

Preschoolers can join us on Friday mornings for their very own Story Time! We will use stories, songs, felt boards and more to help your child to develop early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Each meeting will conclude with a craft to reinforce additional skills. Siblings are welcome. Weekly sign-up necessary! This program is for children 3-5 years old.