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)
Tuesdays
After-School Movie
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First Tuesday of the Month: 3:30-5:15pm
(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! |
Toddler Playgroup
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Second Tuesday of the Month 1:00-2:00 PM
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. |
STEM Club
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Third Tuesday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
Ages 8+ 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!). Please RSVP! |
Nintendo Switch Party
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Fourth Tuesday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
Ages 8-13 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! Please use the RSVP button to sign-up! |
Wednesdays
Dungeons and Dragons
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First and Third Wednesday 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. Up to 6 players can join ! |
Board Games
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Second Wednesday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
(Check calendar for number of players and age rating) 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! |
Ecology with Nina Duggan
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Fourth Wednesday of the Month: 3:30-4:30pm
(Check calendar for the next scheduled activity!) We welcome Nina Duggan of the Mass Audubon for this special afterschool program. Nina is known as the Wayward Ecologist. They will be helping us explore the natural world through a lens of science and wonder. |
Thursdays
Early Readers Picture Book Club
First Thursday of the Month 3:30-4:30 PM
Ages 5-8
Is your little one already an avid reader? Looking to connect with other families to talk about great picture books? Check out the Early Readers Picture Book Club!
Ages 5-8
Is your little one already an avid reader? Looking to connect with other families to talk about great picture books? Check out the Early Readers Picture Book Club!
Ingalls Homeschool Book Club
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Third Thursday of the Month 1:00-2:00 PM
Ages 9-14 Are you a homeschooler looking for other kids to share your love of reading with? Join homeschool book club! We'll choose a new book to read each month. Hope to see you there! |
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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