Children's Programming
Winter Reading Program: Reading is Sweet!
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Sign up for the Winter Reading Program: Reading is Sweet!
Throughout the month of February, kids can complete squares on a bingo card to be entered to win prizes! There will be themed events and programs to celebrate reading! Tuesday, February 4th from 3:15 until 5:15 pm: Kick-Off Movie Day- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! Wednesday, March 4th: Finale Sweet Celebration- Candy and Crafts! |
Elementary After-School Program!
Rindge Memorial School students can take the bus from school right to the library every Wednesday. Every week will be a different activity, from stories to crafts and Legos!
Parents need to let the school know that their child will be on the bus, and all are welcome! Pick up will be between 4 and 4:15 pm.
Wednesday, February 5th: Snacks and Stories
Wednesday, February 12th: Valentine's Day Party
Wednesday, February 19th: Lego Club
Parents need to let the school know that their child will be on the bus, and all are welcome! Pick up will be between 4 and 4:15 pm.
Wednesday, February 5th: Snacks and Stories
Wednesday, February 12th: Valentine's Day Party
Wednesday, February 19th: Lego Club
Winter Break Fun!
Join us every day at the library for special programs during the Winter Break from school!
Monday, February 24th: Drop in for a winter craft any time from 1-4 pm
Tuesday, February 25th: Family Movie Afternoon: The Lion King (2019) at 3 pm
Wednesday, February 26th: Lego Robot Club, any time from 1-4 pm
Thursday, February 27th: Family Movie Afternoon: Christopher Robin (2018) at 3 pm
Monday, February 24th: Drop in for a winter craft any time from 1-4 pm
Tuesday, February 25th: Family Movie Afternoon: The Lion King (2019) at 3 pm
Wednesday, February 26th: Lego Robot Club, any time from 1-4 pm
Thursday, February 27th: Family Movie Afternoon: Christopher Robin (2018) at 3 pm
Leap Day Stuffed Animal Sleepover!
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Join us for a special event this year- a Leap Day Stuffed Animal Sleepover!
Drop off your special stuffed friend on Friday, February 28th at 4 pm for a story and to say goodnight. During the night, the stuffed animals will have their own sleepover at the library! Who knows what adventures they'll have?! On Saturday, February 29th, pick up your friend and celebrate Leap Day at 10 am! Find out about what the stuffed friends did at the library after hours, and have a Leap Day Party at the library! All are invited to bring their friend for a sleepover at the library! |
Preschool Story Time
Every Monday and Wednesday at 10:30 am, everyone is invited to Story Time! We'll be learning the alphabet, so join us as we learn a new letter each week!
Kids of all ages can join us to read books, sing songs, and make new friends every week!
Kids of all ages can join us to read books, sing songs, and make new friends every week!
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. Stop by the library to register your child and receive a free book bag and the materials you need to get started on this amazing journey. This program was started through the generous support of the Children's Literacy Foundation.
- Congratulations to Elaina, Carson, Briella, Celine, and Wesley for completing the task! We're so proud of them!
Library Babies
We are really excited to announce that we will have a Baby Story Time! The program will be held on Friday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30.
We will be following The Very Ready Reading Program, with a main emphasis of providing tips for caregivers to continue literacy interactions at home on a daily basis. The librarians will be sharing books, sounds, words, rhymes, songs, stories and playtime with activities that are appropriate for infants and toddlers
Baby Story Time is FUN! At the end of each weekly program, there will be playtime when parents and caregivers share books, puzzles, or other early literacy activities with their babies and toddlers.
We will be following The Very Ready Reading Program, with a main emphasis of providing tips for caregivers to continue literacy interactions at home on a daily basis. The librarians will be sharing books, sounds, words, rhymes, songs, stories and playtime with activities that are appropriate for infants and toddlers
Baby Story Time is FUN! At the end of each weekly program, there will be playtime when parents and caregivers share books, puzzles, or other early literacy activities with their babies and toddlers.
Homeschool Group
Do you homeschool your child? Do you want to get involved in a local homeschool group? Join the Ingalls Homeschool Group!
This group is for all children, and will be meeting once per month during the school year. The Ingalls Homeschool Group will meet to learn about exciting topics, be creative, and explore the area!
On Friday, February 7th at 1 pm, join us to learn about rocks and minerals! Jim Pecora, of Pecora's Mica Mine Schoolhouse will be visiting the library to teach kids all about local minerals! He'll be traveling with his New England Mineral Museum, and will educate the group about local geology. All are invited!
This group is for all children, and will be meeting once per month during the school year. The Ingalls Homeschool Group will meet to learn about exciting topics, be creative, and explore the area!
On Friday, February 7th at 1 pm, join us to learn about rocks and minerals! Jim Pecora, of Pecora's Mica Mine Schoolhouse will be visiting the library to teach kids all about local minerals! He'll be traveling with his New England Mineral Museum, and will educate the group about local geology. All are invited!
Camp Wildwood at the Library!
Camp Wildwood and Ingalls Memorial Library have an exciting collaboration! Every month, Camp Wildwood will visit the library for a special program. The Camp will be leading programs to teach kids about the outdoors, make eco-art, and lead environmental activities!
Kids in elementary and middle school are invited to the library for this fun and educational program. The next event will be on Monday, February 24th, where we'll make friendship bracelets from 3:15 until 4:30 pm. Join us for fun crafts and friendship!
Kids in elementary and middle school are invited to the library for this fun and educational program. The next event will be on Monday, February 24th, where we'll make friendship bracelets from 3:15 until 4:30 pm. Join us for fun crafts and friendship!
Teen Programming
Teen Winter Reading Program!
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All tweens and teens can join our Winter Reading Program! Download from the website or pick up a bingo card from the circulation desk any time, complete the squares, and enter to win a prize!
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Dungeons and Dragons!
All are welcome to join the Dungeons and Dragons gaming group! If you want to learn how to play, or love the game and want to play regularly, join our group! This group meets every Saturday at 9:00 am in the Teen Room. Call or email with any questions!
T.A.C.O. Thursdays!
Tween After Class Organization!
Tweens and teens can take the bus from Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School right to Ingalls Memorial Library in Rindge! Come to the library for games, crafts, and fun!
In order to take the bus, students need to bring a note with parental permission to go right to the library. The bus will drop tweens and teens off by 3 pm, and pick up will be at Ingalls Memorial Library at 4 pm.
Tuesday, March 17th: St. Patrick's Day Movie Party
Please contact marybeth@ingallslibrary.com with any questions. All are invited to the library after school!