Above: I’m sharing the library schedule for programs encouraging a love of stories, music, and reading for tots through elementary schoolers. (images edited from past Facebook posts – including prior to the 2019 remodel)
If you have little ones or school aged children, you may be just trying to plan out your new routines for this fall.
Whether you have a baby just beginning to show interest in songs, preschoolers ready to sit through multiple stories and enjoy some crafts, early readers who’d like a furry buddy to listen, or 2nd –5th grade readers interested in discussing books, the Southborough Library has something to offer.
Drop-in Programs
The following programs are drop-in, with no registration required. Which makes them great for families looking to keep their schedules flexible:
Baby and Toddler Story Time
This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session includes puppets, stories, and music. They take place Thursday mornings, in the Children’s Room from 11:00 – 11:30 am.
The first sessions resume next week. It will continue through the first week of June, except for holidays and school vacation weeks.
Preschool Story Times
For children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each week will feature several stories and a craft based on a theme. They take place on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Children’s Room from 10:30 – 11:15 am.
The first sessions resume next week. It will continue through the first week of June, except for holidays and school vacation weeks.
Kids Jam Music Program
On Friday mornings, kids are invited to dance and sing along as Amy Kaufman sings a variety of traditional and popular children’s songs while playing her mountain dulcimer. Best for newborns through preschool age. This series, Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library, is held in the Children’s Room from 11:00 – 11:30 am.
The Jams are currently scheduled through the end of October.
Registration Required
These programs for older kids do require advanced sign up. The first two are for early readers.
Read to a Dog
This program is for ages 5+. Each participant registered for a time slot will get a chance to read a short book to certified therapy dog.
The schedule posted for this fall is monthly on Saturdays, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm on September 13th, October 18th, November 8th and December 20th.
To register, please email Asst. Director Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com.
Reading Buddies
This program is for ages 5+ to read with a “teen buddy” once per week. Participants should commit to meeting weekly on Mondays, October 20th – December 15th at 3:30 – 4:30 pm.
To register, click here.
Book Groups/Clubs for 2nd – 5th graders
The library is currently holding book groups for two youth age groups. Each month they’ll read a book and meet to discuss it and do related activities. Books will be reserved for each participant through interlibrary loan.
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- 2nd & 3rd graders will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Click here to register for the September 16th meeting.
- 4th & 5th graders will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Click here to register for the September 18th meeting.
You can find links to register for future months in the library’s calendar here. For more information, email Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com.
