Programs & Storytimes

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

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

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