All About Books
Check out what our book clubs are reading this month:
Book Club for
Grades 1 & 2
This book club will meet again in September. Have a great summer of reading!
Book Club for
Grades 3 & 4
This book club will meet again in September. Have a great summer of reading!
Reading Ambassadors Book Club for
Grades 5 and up
Alabama Moon by Watt Key and The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet by Erin Dionne. Next meeting is Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi. Next meeting is June 6, 2012 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Books for Older Readers
If you are reading chapter books that are around 125 pages or more check out these lists of books for your reading level!!
If you are in grade 5 or higher you might like some of these genre specific book lists!! These lists include titles that are located in the Children's Room and the Teen Room.
2011 Booklists
Check out our new lists of books recommended by the Children's Room Staff!!
Just click on a list to view it.
Do You Like to Read?
Here are some fun book related links that we think are really cool!!
This link has some pretty cool lists of recommended books!
This free website can help you keep track of what you have read and you can even earn points for some fun prizes!
This link will keep you up to date on the latest and greatest in kids books!
Ever wonder what book comes next in a series? Use this website to help you keep track!
Check out whats happening in the Children's Room!!
For the entire list of Children's Room events check out our library calendar.
A Reminder -
Children's programs start promptly at the time listed on the calendar.
Please remember to call and cancel if you have
signed up for something that you will not be able to attend.
Thank you!
Children's Room Staff
Monday, May 21, 2012
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Reading to Dogs!
Event time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
This program is back with our furry friend, Christopher, a dog specially trained to listen to young readers! Kids can practice their out-loud reading skills in a judgment-free environment with Christopher and his owner, Laura. All ages welcome, great for kids beginning to read! Registration is required and begins on May 1st. |
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Lunchtime Stories - Food Stories
Event time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Bring your lunch or a snack to enjoy while you listen to some stories about food! All ages are welcome! No registration required. |
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Mini-Cooking - It's Cookout Time!
Event time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Come make mini-sliders - Choose a burger or chicken salad! We will also be making potato salad and "dirt cake"! For children ages 7-10. Registration is required and begins May 1st. |
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Edible Science
Event time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
This month we are making some edible experiments to take home. We will be making edible lip gloss and edible peanut butter play dough. This program is for children ages 8 and up. Registration is required and begins May 1st. Please note that we will be using peanut butter, oats, vegetable shortening, and kool-aid mix for this program. |
Friday, May 25, 2012
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Drop-In-Craft - Plant a Herb Garden
Event time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Plant parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme and a few other herbs. All ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. |
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
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Graphic Novel
Event time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
This month we are discussing Amulet: The Stormkeeper by Kazu Kibbuishi. A snack will be served! Registration is required and ongoing - sign up today! For grades 4-6. This is our last meeting until September. |
Thursday, June 7, 2012
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Lunchtime Stories - Julie's Favorites!
Event time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Bring your lunch or a snack to eat while you listen to some stories! All ages welcome! No registration needed. |
Friday, June 8, 2012
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Drop-In-Craft - Make a Pinwheel!
Event time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Drop by and make a pinwheel to take home! For all ages - families welcome! No registration is needed, come by any time during the day! |
Monday, June 11, 2012
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Chess and Checkers Club
Event time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Let's play a game of chess or checkers! Bring along a friend or two to play with or play with someone new! For ages 7 and up. Registration is required and begins June 1st. |
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
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Lego Club - Anything Goes!
Event time: 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Join us for the last Lego Club of the school year! We will be having a snack! For grades 1-3. Registration is required and begins on June 1st. |
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
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Reading Ambassadors Book Club
Event time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
This month we are discussing 3 different novels in verse.
May B. by Caroline Starr Rose
Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai
Hurricane Dancers by Margarita Engle
Participants only need to read one of these books. A snack will be provided and this will be our last meeting until September! For grades 5 and up. Registration is required and begins May 16th. This is our last meeting until September. |
Thursday, June 14, 2012
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Mini-Cooking - Red, White, & Blue!
Event time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Come make some yummy patriotic treats to celebrate Flag Day! For children ages 7-10. Registration is required and begins on June 1st. |
Friday, June 15, 2012
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Yoga for the Young
Event time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Event Location: Northborough Library Meeting Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Be as tall as a mountain, as quiet as a mouse, as fierce as a lion, and as taut as a bow! Little bodies have lots of energy and big imaginations! We will have fun with yoga poses and yoga breathing and even try a tiny bit of relaxation at the end. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, and wear comfortable clothing! Yoga Instructor is Linda Davis. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required and begins June 1st.
**Please arrive 10 minutes early to get your mat and settle in!
This program is funded by the Target Early Childhood Grant. |
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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Morning Stories - Your Favorites
Event time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Bring your favorite book to share! We will be reading a few of your books today! All ages are welcome. No registration required. |
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Science Experiments - Making Crystals
Event time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
We will be using jars and borax to make crystals. Each participant will get to take their crystals home! For children ages 8 and up. Registration is required and begins June 1st. |
Thursday, June 21, 2012
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Lunchtime Stories - Beach Time!
Event time: 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Bring your lunch or a snack to enjoy while you listen to some fun summer stories!
All ages welcome! No registration needed. |
Monday, June 25, 2012
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Summer Reading Kickoff! - Magic by Scott Jameson
Event time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Location: Northborough Free Library Meeting Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
COME KICK OFF OUR 2012 SUMMER READING PROGRAM WITH MAGIC!
Join us for this very special event featuring Scott Jameson, whose show was listed as one of Boston Magazine's "Top Five Reasons to Leave the House”! Great for all ages and families! Registration is required and begins on June 1st. Sign up early because space is limited and you don't want to miss this! |
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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Relax and Read
Event time: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Bring a pillow and a book. Come anytime during the day and enjoy reading in a comfy, relaxing space! All ages are welcome! No registration needed. |
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
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Mini Mother Goose
Event time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
A shorter version of the very popular Mother Goose on the Loose program, this is a very special story time for our littlest library goers that incorporates music and movement! Children ages birth - 2 and their caregiver. Registration is required and begins on June 1st. |
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Brain Busters!
Event time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Join us for some tricky brain teasers and puzzles! Learn to think outside the box! We will be working in groups and seperately, and there will be prizes! For children going into grades 3-5. Registration is required and begins on June 1st. |
Thursday, June 28, 2012
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Drop-In-Craft - Make a Dream Catcher!
Event time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
In Native American culture, dream catchers are made and hung above beds to keep nightmares away! Come make a dream catcher to catch all your dreams! All ages welcome! No registration needed. |
Friday, June 29, 2012
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Afternoon Movie!
Event time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff
Bring some friends and enjoy the show! There will be snack. For all ages - families welcome! No registration needed. Call the library for the movie title! |