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.
Rhythm and Rhyme Storytime
Singing, dancing, instruments and lots of fun! Recommended for children ages 5 and under. No registration required. We recommend arriving early to find parking.
*Please note that we will not hold this program November 11, November 25, December 23, December 30, February 24 and April 21.
Wednesdays
Mayer Room
Sept 9 – May 19
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 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/25, 4/22
Thursdays
Mayer Room
Sept 10 – May 20
10:30 – 11 am
Baby Rave
Imagine music, lights, and bubbles—all coming together for a rocking dance party! Recommended for children ages 5 and under. No registration required.
November 9
Mayer Room
Monday
10:30 – 11 am
Simply Storytime Goes Trick-or-Treating
After a Halloween-inspired Storytime, we’ll head upstairs to trick-or-treat on the main floor! Costumes are encouraged. Recommended for children ages 5 and under. No registration required.
October 29
Mayer Room
Thursday
10:30 – 11:15 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.
*Please note the club will not meet for the following: October 12, November 23, December 21, December 28, January 18, February 15, February 22, April 19.
Mondays
Starting Sept 14
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
Children’s Program Room
3:45 – 5:00pm
Sept. 10th
Sept. 24th
Oct. 8th
Oct. 22nd
Nov. 5th
Nov. 19th
Dec. 3rd
