The Children’s Room offers a number of early literacy, creative, and social programs for children of all ages.
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.
Let’s Move!
Support early learning and development with music and rhythm, movement and lots of dancing! Come prepared to move your body! Recommended for children ages five and under. No registration is required
Tuesdays
Children’s Program Room
January 6 – May 19
10:30 – 11 am
Bilingual Storytime, Cuentacuentos
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish! All levels of Spanish are welcome—from fluent speakers to those exploring the language for the first time. Recommended for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. No registration required. We recommend arriving early to allow time for parking.
¡Disfruten de cuentitos, canciones, y rimas en inglés y español! Todos los niveles de español son bienvenidos—desde hablantes fluidos hasta aquellos que exploran el idioma por primera vez. Recomendado para los niños de 5 años o menos. No se requiere registro. Recomendamos llegar temprano para encontrar el aparcamiento.
Wednesdays
Children’s Program Room
January 7- May 20
10:30 – 11 am
Simply Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay afterwards to play and connect. Recommended for children ages 5 and under. No registration required.
*Please note that we will not have Storytime on Feb. 26, and Apr. 23.
Thursdays
Mayer Room
January 8 – May 21
10:30 – 11 am
Chess Club 4 Kids
Learn to play chess while meeting new friends. This is a drop-in program with 20 minutes of instruction and plenty of time to play the game in a supportive environment. Chess sets and pieces provided. New members welcome. No registration required.
Mondays
September 8- May 11
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Legos At The Library
We’ve got the bricks; you bring the creativity! The theme changes weekly. Please leave your personal LEGO® sets at home. Children must be five years of age to participate. Weekly registration is required.
The Following Thursdays:
January 15th, January 29th,
February 12th, March 5th,
March 19th, April 2nd,
& April 9th
3:45 – 5:00 pm
Life Size Candy Land
Play a life-sized game of Candy Land! Drop in to the Children’s Room and play from:
- 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday
- 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday
We will close the course early to accommodate our 5pm closing.
Families will be spaced out to make sure everyone has enough room to play — so there may be a short wait for your turn. We anticipate afternoons between 2–4pm to have our longest wait times.
January 31 & February 1
Children’s Room
Saturday 10:30 am – 4 pm
Sunday 12:30 – 4 pm
