Children's Programming
Wondering what's up at the children's library? Check out our great programs below! Don't forget to RSVP by using our calendar!
Did you know? Students at Rindge Memorial School can take the bus straight to the library after school! Use Pickup Patrol to schedule a ride!
Mondays
Family Story Time with Mr. Joe
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Mondays and Wednesdays @ 10:30 Join Mr. Joe as we read stories, sing songs, and make fun crafts! Every week features a new theme! No age limit.
Want to leave Mr. Joe some feedback? Click here to share your thoughts! |
Lego Club
Join us every Monday after school from 3:30-4:30 for Lego Club! Each week there will be a new challenge, or just free build. The choice is yours!
Want to bring some Legos home? You can! With your library card, you can check out 50 or 100 Legos to build with at home. If you lose one or two, don't worry. We can easily replace missing pieces.
Take a picture of your creation and share it with us by sending it to [email protected] or tag us on social media (IG: @ingallsmemorial; FB: @ingallslibrary)
Want to bring some Legos home? You can! With your library card, you can check out 50 or 100 Legos to build with at home. If you lose one or two, don't worry. We can easily replace missing pieces.
Take a picture of your creation and share it with us by sending it to [email protected] or tag us on social media (IG: @ingallsmemorial; FB: @ingallslibrary)
Toddler Playgroup
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Second Monday of the Month and following Wednesday 10:30-11:30 AM (replaces Story Time)
The River Center is coordinating with Ingalls Memorial to lead a playgroup once a month on Tuesdays from 1-2 PM. Each playgroup will have a different theme with crafts/activities included! The program is free and drop-ins are welcome!! **Please note: The River Center would like to gather contact information from all participants for our data reporting. The information needed is included on the RSVP page. |
Tuesdays
After-School Movie
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First Tuesday of the Month: 3:30-5:30pm
(Check calendar for movie and age rating) Mr. Joe will host an afternoon movie event at 3:30pm every First Tuesday of the month. Popcorn included! |
Dungeons and Dragons
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Second Tuesday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
Recommended age: 10+ Heard about DnD but not sure if it's for you? This is a good opportunity to give it a try! Mr. Joe will host a small group of players to complete a short quest using pre-made characters to learn the basics of the game. (Currently full - check back or email Mr. Joe for openings or if looking to start a new group!) |
STEM Club
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Third Tuesday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
Ages 8-12 Join us for this after-school program for school-age children once a month as we learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Together, we build robots, fly airplanes, shoot catapults, invent circuitry, conduct science experiments, learn about solar eclipses and more! Designed for ages 8+ (but all ages welcome!). |
Ecology with Mal Duggan
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Fourth Tuesday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
We welcome Mal Duggan of the Mass Audubon for this special afterschool program. Mal is known as the Wayward Ecologist. They will be helping us explore the natural world through a lens of science and wonder. |
Wednesdays
Young Scientists STEM Club (Ages 4-7)
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First Wednesday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
We have STEM kits specifically designed for our young patrons! Don a lab coat and let's do some experiments! *Given that this program is geared toward younger kids, caregivers should attend with their children. |
Craft Club with Emma
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Second Wednesday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
Every month Emma will come up with a new craft idea for us all to try! |
Scrapbook Club
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Third Wednesday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
Mr. Joe will supply glue, cardstock, and stickers! Bring your own binder, photos, and any other materials you'd like to include. |
Nintendo Switch Party
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Fourth Wednesday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
Ages 6-13 Join Mr. Joe for an after-school Nintendo Switch tournament! Each month will feature a different game. We have four Nintendo Switch controllers, and depending on crowd size, we can even hold a tournament to see who is the champion! |
Thursdays
Pokemon Club
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First Thursday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
We just got Pokemon Battle Academy! We have two decks, but you are welcome to bring your own. You can even bring a device with a Pokemon game (Switch, Gameboy Advance, DS, whatever!). This club is ALL THINGS Pokemon! Feel free to suggest ideas for future meetings, too! |
Rules for trading at the library:
*IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED THAT PARENTS DISCUSS RULES FOR TRADING CARDS AND REVIEW ALL CARDS BEFORE ALLOWING KIDS TO PARTICIPATE. ALSO, PLEASE VERIFY IF THE CARDS ARE VALUABLE BEFORE PLAYING (I.E. PLEASE DON'T LET YOUR CHILD BRING A CARD WORTH $1000!)
Parents must give permission for any child to trade cards. (Mr. Joe will keep track of which parents have given permission).
Mr. Joe will look up the values of any card before any trading takes place, using this website.
Cards have different values depending on their condition. Mr. Joe will use the "PSA 10" value. No cards worth more than $100 can be traded at the library.
The difference in value between two cards cannot be more than $10. (i.e. a card worth $15 in terms of PSA 10 can be traded for a card worth $25 in terms of PSA 10. A card worth $100 PSA 10 cannot be traded for a card worth $50 in PSA 10).
Torn, folded, or otherwise clearly damaged cards cannot be traded.
Of course, Mr. Joe cannot be present or have a say for any cards traded outside of the library. If parents are okay with kids trading card values that exceed $100, it must be done off library grounds.
*IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED THAT PARENTS DISCUSS RULES FOR TRADING CARDS AND REVIEW ALL CARDS BEFORE ALLOWING KIDS TO PARTICIPATE. ALSO, PLEASE VERIFY IF THE CARDS ARE VALUABLE BEFORE PLAYING (I.E. PLEASE DON'T LET YOUR CHILD BRING A CARD WORTH $1000!)
Parents must give permission for any child to trade cards. (Mr. Joe will keep track of which parents have given permission).
Mr. Joe will look up the values of any card before any trading takes place, using this website.
Cards have different values depending on their condition. Mr. Joe will use the "PSA 10" value. No cards worth more than $100 can be traded at the library.
The difference in value between two cards cannot be more than $10. (i.e. a card worth $15 in terms of PSA 10 can be traded for a card worth $25 in terms of PSA 10. A card worth $100 PSA 10 cannot be traded for a card worth $50 in PSA 10).
Torn, folded, or otherwise clearly damaged cards cannot be traded.
Of course, Mr. Joe cannot be present or have a say for any cards traded outside of the library. If parents are okay with kids trading card values that exceed $100, it must be done off library grounds.
Games Social
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Second Thursday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
Each month, Mr. Joe will host a "Learn to Play" event where young patrons can learn how to play a new board game! Check out our calendar for what's next! You can also borrow one of the various board games or card games in our collection. We have some in the Children's Library and others in Young Adult room upstairs. All board games can be borrowed for up to two weeks! |
Learn to 3D Print
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Third Thursday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
Ready to learn how to use the 3D printer? Great! This class is for you! It is highly recommended that you are bring a device (laptop, iPad, etc.) that can access the internet. You will also need to download the program "Flashprint 5." See our Learn to 3D Print page for more info. |
What else is going on at the library?
1000 Books Before Kindergarten!
This is an ongoing program that encourages parents and caregivers to read 1000 books to children between the ages of birth and kindergarten.
Visit our "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" page or ask a librarian in-person to get started!
This program was started through the generous support of the Children's Literacy Foundation.
Visit our "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" page or ask a librarian in-person to get started!
This program was started through the generous support of the Children's Literacy Foundation.
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