Storytime for 2’s & 3’s (7 week summer session ~ pre-registration required) – Ages 2 & 3:  Mondays at 10:30, July 1 through August 12
This 20 to 30 minute interactive theme-based storytime includes songs, simple stories, feltboard stories, creative dramatics, and fingerplays appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old.  Registration begins June 12 for the 7 week summer session which begins July 1 and runs through August 12.  Pre-registration required: Limit of 12 children and their caregivers.

Paws and Read:  Wednesdays, July 3, 17, 24 & 31 and August 14 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Reading to Winston the Therapy Dog is a fantastic way to bolster a child’s reading confidence!  Pre-registration required ~ please call the Children’s Room to make your own special appointment to read to Winston.
 

Eat My Dust!  with Charlie the Noise Guy – All Ages:  Wednesday, July 3 at 3:00 PM
A dirt bike, a bulldozer, a monster truck and a kid with a shovel. What do they all have in common? They are noisy and like to play in the mud!  Charlie Williams is an underground comic and a vocal sound impressionist, better known as “the Noiseguy.”  He is a mud-slingin’, noise-makin’ kids comedian!  He’ll take you on an audio off-road adventure to get down to the nitty gritty.  You won’t believe your ears!  See the story of Henry Ford’s first car race!  Learn to imitate a dirt bike and a monster truck!  Marvel at a true master of seismic shenanigans!  Fun for the whole family.  Please pre-register.

Nonresidents may attend programs on a walk-in basis on the day of the event, provided that there is space available.  Please call ahead to confirm whether programs have available space.

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s (7 week summer session ~ pre-registration required) – Ages 2 & 3:  Mondays at 10:30, July 1 through August 12
This 20 to 30 minute interactive theme-based storytime includes songs, simple stories, feltboard stories, creative dramatics, and fingerplays appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old.  Registration begins June 12 for the 7 week summer session which begins July 1 and runs through August 12.  Pre-registration required: Limit of 12 children and their caregivers.

Sign up for a book group, and we will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing. New members are always welcome!  

Teen Book Group – Grades 7 – 9:  Tuesday, July 9 from 4:30to 5:30 PM
Sign up for the book group, and we will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  New members are always welcome!

Earth Rhythms with DavisBates and Roger Tincknell – All Ages:  Wednesday, July 10 at 3:00 PM
Parents’ Choice Award winning performers Davis Bates & Roger Tincknell will present this participatory program of stories and songs for all ages. Earth Rhythms: Stories and Songs for the Whole Earth celebrates reading while exploring the diversity and wonder of the natural world.  This lively concert includes songs about gardening, nature and environmental awareness, just so stories, creation myths and more.  Hear how the bear missed the train, how coyote got his howl, and be prepared to sing, move and dance.  There will even be a short lesson on how to play the spoons and an appearance by a dancing wooden dog named Bingo.  Please pre-register.This program is supported in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the MassachusettsCultural Council, a state agency.

Nonresidents may attend programs on a walk-in basis on the day of the event, provided that there is space available.  Please call ahead to confirm whether programs have available space.

Infant Storytime ~ Mother Goose on the Loose (no sign-up required) – Ages 0 – 2:  
Thursdays at 10:30, July 11 through August 8

Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, illustrations, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 45 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).  Ask to be put on the email list for last minute schedule changes.

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s (7 week summer session ~ pre-registration required) – Ages 2 & 3:  Mondays at 10:30, July 1 through August 12
This 20 to 30 minute interactive theme-based storytime includes songs, simple stories, feltboard stories, creative dramatics, and fingerplays appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old.  Registration begins June 12 for the 7 week summer session which begins July 1 and runs through August 12.  Pre-registration required: Limit of 12 children and their caregivers.

One Sky, Many Stories – Ages 5 and up: Tuesday, July 16~ 4 half-hour sessions, starting at: 2:00, 2:45, 3:30& 4:15 PM
Starlab, an inflatable indoor planetarium from the Museum of Science, will be coming to the library!  People around the world have interpreted the night sky for centuries, creating a rich collection of constellations and star stories. Using the portable planetarium, children will tour the solar system and beyond while learning useful tips to navigate this evening’s sky and different cultural explanations for the cosmos.  Only 25 people may attend each session.  Please pre-register for only one session.  All children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult.  Sponsored by the Rollstone Charitable Foundation.

Nonresidents may attend programs on a walk-in basis on the day of the event, provided that there is space available.  Please call ahead to confirm whether programs have available space.

Paws and Read:  Wednesdays, July 3, 17, 24 & 31 and August 14 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Reading to Winston the Therapy Dog is a fantastic way to bolster a child’s reading confidence!  Pre-registration required ~ please call the Children’s Room to make your own special appointment to read to Winston.
 

Infant Storytime ~ Mother Goose on the Loose (no sign-up required) – Ages 0 – 2:  
Thursdays at 10:30, July 11 through August 8

Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, illustrations, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 45 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).  Ask to be put on the email list for last minute schedule changes.

Nature of My Backyard – All Ages:  Thursday, July 18 at 3:00 PM
Come meet some real native animals and learn more about the animals that live in your backyard.  Rick from Creature Teachers will bring several animals to the library, including a gray fox, flying squirrel, woodchuck, milksnake, porcupine, fisher, snapping turtle, and painted turtle.  As you meet the animals, Rick will tell us more about the lives of some of the common animals that we encounter every day.  Please pre-register.
Nonresidents may attend programs on a walk-in basis on the day of the event, provided that there is space available.  Please call ahead to confirm whether programs have available space.

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s (7 week summer session ~ pre-registration required) – Ages 2 & 3:  Mondays at 10:30, July 1 through August 12
This 20 to 30 minute interactive theme-based storytime includes songs, simple stories, feltboard stories, creative dramatics, and fingerplays appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old.  Registration begins June 12 for the 7 week summer session which begins July 1 and runs through August 12.  Pre-registration required: Limit of 12 children and their caregivers.

Circus Minimus: One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase – All Ages:  Tuesday, July 23 at 3:00 PM
Don’t miss this enthralling, whimsical celebration of the imagination!  From Kevin O’Keefe’s suitcase an entire circus emerges: tent, band, lights, the boisterous ringmaster Steve Fitzpatrick, the officious Mervin Merkle, the incredible Bumbilini Family, the Magician to the Stars Clyde Zerbini, and Keefer – an innocent trying to run away and join the circus.  However, the most important performers emerge from the audience.  Each performance becomes a dialogue between the characters and the audience – a light-hearted collaboration.  This show has been performed over 500 times around the globe, for family theater audiences and school assemblies alike.  Please pre-register.

Nonresidents may attend programs on a walk-in basis on the day of the event, provided that there is space available.  Please call ahead to confirm whether programs have available space.

Paws and Read:  Wednesdays, July 3, 17, 24 & 31 and August 14 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Reading to Winston the Therapy Dog is a fantastic way to bolster a child’s reading confidence!  Pre-registration required ~ please call the Children’s Room to make your own special appointment to read to Winston.
 

Lego Club – Ages 5 and up:  Wednesday, July 24 and Mondays, July 29 & August 5 from 3:00to 4:30 PM
Come have fun building Lego creations with other Harvard Lego fans! Parents are encouraged to join in the fun & assist with supervision.  Please see the Children’s Librarian for more information and to pre-register.

Nonresidents may attend programs on a walk-in basis on the day of the event, provided that there is space available.  Please call ahead to confirm whether programs have available space.

Infant Storytime ~ Mother Goose on the Loose (no sign-up required) – Ages 0 – 2:  
Thursdays at 10:30, July 11 through August 8

Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, illustrations, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 45 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).  Ask to be put on the email list for last minute schedule changes.

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s (7 week summer session ~ pre-registration required) – Ages 2 & 3:  Mondays at 10:30, July 1 through August 12
This 20 to 30 minute interactive theme-based storytime includes songs, simple stories, feltboard stories, creative dramatics, and fingerplays appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old.  Registration begins June 12 for the 7 week summer session which begins July 1 and runs through August 12.  Pre-registration required: Limit of 12 children and their caregivers.

Lego Club – Ages 5 and up:  Wednesday, July 24 and Mondays, July 29 & August 5 from 3:00to 4:30 PM
Come have fun building Lego creations with other Harvard Lego fans! Parents are encouraged to join in the fun & assist with supervision.  Please see the Children’s Librarian for more information and to pre-register.

Nonresidents may attend programs on a walk-in basis on the day of the event, provided that there is space available.  Please call ahead to confirm whether programs have available space.

Paws and Read:  Wednesdays, July 3, 17, 24 & 31 and August 14 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Reading to Winston the Therapy Dog is a fantastic way to bolster a child’s reading confidence!  Pre-registration required ~ please call the Children’s Room to make your own special appointment to read to Winston.
 

Infant Storytime ~ Mother Goose on the Loose (no sign-up required) – Ages 0 – 2:  
Thursdays at 10:30, July 11 through August 8

Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, illustrations, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 45 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).  Ask to be put on the email list for last minute schedule changes.

Yo-Yo People – All Ages:  Thursday, August 1 at 3:00 PM
Who would have thought you could make an entire show out of yo-yos? This husband and wife duo bring back that nostalgic toy, reminding you of old favorite tricks such as Walk the Dog and Rock the Baby, then amazing you with new and bizarre tricks, such as Boingy-Boingy and Iron Whip. Yo-yos attached to bouncy balls, yo-yos with 10-foot strings, and multiple yo-yos looping while hula hooping and unicycling are just some of their finely tuned feats. High skill and deft timing to swingin' music coupled with high energy and sarcastic humor make the Yo-Yo People a favorite for every age.  As seen on David Letterman, they hold 3 Guinness World Records, a 2008 Yo-Yo World Champion title, and have performed in 25 different countries.  *  Weather permitting, this program will take place outdoors to a crowd of unlimited size.  BUT, in the case of rain, seating will be indoors & limited, and pre-registration will be required for admission.  Please pre-register!  *

Nonresidents may attend programs on a walk-in basis on the day of the event, provided that there is space available.  Please call ahead to confirm whether programs have available space.

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s (7 week summer session ~ pre-registration required) – Ages 2 & 3:  Mondays at 10:30, July 1 through August 12
This 20 to 30 minute interactive theme-based storytime includes songs, simple stories, feltboard stories, creative dramatics, and fingerplays appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old.  Registration begins June 12 for the 7 week summer session which begins July 1 and runs through August 12.  Pre-registration required: Limit of 12 children and their caregivers.

Lego Club – Ages 5 and up:  Wednesday, July 24 and Mondays, July 29 & August 5 from 3:00to 4:30 PM
Come have fun building Lego creations with other Harvard Lego fans! Parents are encouraged to join in the fun & assist with supervision.  Please see the Children’s Librarian for more information and to pre-register.

Nonresidents may attend programs on a walk-in basis on the day of the event, provided that there is space available.  Please call ahead to confirm whether programs have available space.

Tie Dye Bonanza! – All Ages:  Tuesday, August 6 from 3:00to 4:00 PM
Bring your own t-shirt to decorate, and rubber gloves (to protect your hands from the dye), and join the tie dying fun!  This program will be outside – rain date is Wednesday, August 7 at 3:00.  Volunteers needed and welcome!  Please pre-register.

Nonresidents may attend programs on a walk-in basis on the day of the event, provided that there is space available.  Please call ahead to confirm whether programs have available space.

Infant Storytime ~ Mother Goose on the Loose (no sign-up required) – Ages 0 – 2:  
Thursdays at 10:30, July 11 through August 8

Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, illustrations, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 45 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).  Ask to be put on the email list for last minute schedule changes.

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s (7 week summer session ~ pre-registration required) – Ages 2 & 3:  Mondays at 10:30, July 1 through August 12
This 20 to 30 minute interactive theme-based storytime includes songs, simple stories, feltboard stories, creative dramatics, and fingerplays appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old.  Registration begins June 12 for the 7 week summer session which begins July 1 and runs through August 12.  Pre-registration required: Limit of 12 children and their caregivers.

Paws and Read:  Wednesdays, July 3, 17, 24 & 31 and August 14 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Reading to Winston the Therapy Dog is a fantastic way to bolster a child’s reading confidence!  Pre-registration required ~ please call the Children’s Room to make your own special appointment to read to Winston.