PLAY : Putting the pieces together workshop
Tuesday, June 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen, creator of the Mother Goose on the Loose program, will present a workshop on the importance of play for children. This lively workshop...
View ArticleTumblebooks: ebooks for kids
The Library subscribes to Tumblebooks, which are animated, talking picture books for children. Tumblebooks start with an existing children’s book then add motion, music, and narration to make a new...
View ArticleSummer Reading Program
The theme of our program this year is “Build a Better World”. The 2017 Summer Reading Program is open to children, from preschool to Grade 5 with programs, story times, and more. Families with very...
View ArticleMary Beth Maes performs
Mary Beth Maes will perform a toddler music time with songs and dances perfect for our really young patrons. She will be here on Wednesdays July 5 and 19 at 10:30 a.m. No registration is needed for...
View ArticleFamily Night Tuesday June 27 at 6:00 p.m.
We’re kicking off our Summer Reading Program with this great family event! Our featured performer is Philip Alexander and his band. Philip is a long time Swampscott resident who has performed here...
View ArticlePajama Story Time
Pajama Story Time will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday evenings from July 10 to August 11. Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to come hear stories and have a bedtime snack. Wear your pajamas and bring...
View ArticleSummer Activities, July 10 to July 14, 2016
Monday, July 10 MESSY MONDAYS CRAFTS 10:30 a.m. A fun story and craft program with Izzi Abrams. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. Pajama Storytime 6:30 p.m. Come in your PJ’s to hear a story and get a...
View ArticleSummer Activities July 17 to 21, 2016
Monday, July 17 MESSY MONDAYS CRAFTS 10:30 a.m. A fun story and craft program with Izzi Abrams. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. No registration needed. Pajama Storytime 6:30 p.m. Come in your PJ’s to...
View ArticleTIME FOR TOTS
Infant and toddler story and play time. Fridays, July 21 and August 18 at 10:30 a.m. This is a special interactive story time designed for children Infant to 36 months and their families / caregivers...
View ArticleTaking a road trip?
We have just added a selection of Playaway Views, small pre-loaded video players perfect for the car. They can be checked out for 1 week just like DVD’s. For more “old fashioned” fun we now have sets...
View Article1000 Books before Kindergarten
We are offering a special program for young children called 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. 1. This program is designed for families with children birth through age 5. 2. Sign up in...
View ArticleSummer activities July 25 to 29
Monday, July 24 MESSY MONDAYS CRAFTS 10:30 a.m. Fun craft program for ages 3 to 5 Tuesday, July 25 Brain Quest program 2:00 p.m. Crafts, games and learning fun based on the Brain Quest books....
View Article1000 Books before Kindergarten
We are offering a special program for young children called 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. 1. This program is designed for families with children birth through age 5. 2. Sign up in...
View ArticleSummer activities July 31 to August 4
Monday, July 31 MESSY MONDAYS CRAFTS 10:30 a.m. Fun craft program for ages 3 to 5 Pajama Storytime 6:30 p.m. Come in your PJ’s to hear a story and get a bedtime snack. Special guest reader this...
View Article1000 Books before Kindergarten
We are offering a special program for young children called 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. 1. This program is designed for families with children birth through age 5. 2. Sign up in...
View ArticleSummer activities August 7to 11
Monday, August 7 MESSY MONDAYS CRAFTS 10:30 a.m. Fun craft program for ages 3 to 5 Pajama Storytime 6:30 p.m. Come in your PJ’s to hear a story and get a bedtime snack. Special guest reader this...
View ArticleTumblebooks: ebooks for kids
The Library subscribes to Tumblebooks, which are animated, talking picture books for children. Tumblebooks start with an existing children’s book then add motion, music, and narration to make a new...
View Article1000 Books before Kindergarten
We are offering a special program for young children called 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. 1. This program is designed for families with children birth through age 5. 2. Sign up in...
View ArticleBookFlix for Kids
The Swampscott Public Library has subscribed to a fun, new reading program that parents and young children can access from home. BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related...
View ArticleTopsfield Fair Packets are here!
For all registered summer readers the Fair packets are here. Stop by the Children’s Room to pick up your prize. All packets MUST be picked up by September 9. Thanks again to the Topsfield Fair for...
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