For the  grade 2 & 3 Book Club, the kids  chose the humorous book "Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion" by Suzy Kline. WHen he stores the ants for the class in the teacher's refrigerator, they get loose and run around in the teachers' food. Uh-Oh!

You can get a copy from our Book Club shelf or reserve a copy from Old Colony Library Network. We'll chat about it, and maybe play a game. Snacks provided. All kids in grades 2 & 3 are welcome, even if you haven't finished the book! We meet in the back of the Program Room, which is next to the Stained Glass/puzzle area of Children's Room.  The club meets one Tuesday afternoon a month at 3:45. We'll continue having Book
Club each month through the Summer and  Fall. Come for Book Fun!!!

    The FUN Book Club for kids in grade 4 and 5!  The title for May is: "The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey" by Trenton Lee Stewart. This is the second book in the popular series "The Mysterious Benedict Society" . If you haven't read the first in the series "The Mysterious Benedict Society", then you can read the first one, the second one, or both. The The kids choose the books to read next.   This summer we'll hold several programs related to this book - we'll try some brain teasers, and make secret codes. Part of the "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for Children.
We chat about books we like, have snacks and fun, and usually play a game!  You can get a copy of the book from our Book Club shelf or reserve a copy from Old Colony Library Network.If you don't have time to finish it, come to Book Club anyway.  All kids in grades 4 and 5 are welcome. We meet one Thursday evening a month, and talk about a different book each month. Held on top floor of library.

Stories and a craft for children age 3 - 5.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.
No registration necessary. Programs at Thayer Public Library are always free.

All kids and families that visit the library this week get a seed to care for and investigate at home. Put it in the sun and measure its growth, as roots grow down and shoots grow up.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

Children age 5 - 11 build with Legos. Their younger siblings can stay to play with blocks and Duplos. Held in Children's Room.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

All kids visiting the library starting today can enter the Guess the Gummi Worms contest. Can you estimate how many worms are in the jar? The closest one wins and will be announced at the Finale on August 20. Part of the"Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

Stories and a craft for children age 3 - 5.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.
No registration necessary. Programs at Thayer Public Library are always free.

All kids entering grades 3 through 6 that visit the library this week get a copy of "The Underground Times" full of fun and interesting activities based on themes of our"Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

Many discoveries have been made in Ancient Roman ruins, and a game the Romans created is still played today! Learn to play Tabula (similar to backgammon) and make a Tabula game board to take home. Children age 6 - 11. Held in Conference's Room.
Repeated Thursday July 25 at 6:30. Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

   For the  grade 2 & 3 Book Club, we're reading the fun book "Marty McGuire digs worms" by Kate Messner. Marty thinks she has the best school project planned. All she needs is some help from her best friend Annie, and some worms from her grandmothers garden!

You can get a copy from our Book Club shelf or reserve a copy from Old Colony Library Network. We'll chat about it, and maybe play a game. Snacks provided. All kids going into or finishing grades 2 & 3 are welcome, even if you haven't finished the book! We meet in the back of the Program Room, which is next to the Stained Glass/puzzle area of Children's Room.  The club meets one Tuesday afternoon a month at 3:45. We'll continue having Book
Club each month through the Summer and  Fall. Come for Book Fun!!! Part of the "Dig into Reading" summer reading program.

Many discoveries have been made in Ancient Roman ruins, and a game the Romans created is still played today! Learn to play Tabula (similar to backgammon) and make a Tabula game board to take home. Children age 6 - 11. Held in Children's Room.
Repeat of Monday July 22. Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

Come see the most popular kids movie of the year, starring Ralph. Set in the video game world, he is a typical arcade villain who's tired of being the bad guy. He wrecks things, but wants to change to fixing them. This Disney has comedy and adventure.See it on the big screen with great sound system. Rated PG, 108 minutes. For children of all ages.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.
No registration necessary. Programs at Thayer Public Library are always free.

Wear your pjs, and listen to stories before heading home to bed. For children of all ages.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.
No registration necessary. Programs at Thayer Public Library are always free.

    Join the The Mysterious Benedict Society FAN club for the summer - the FUN Book Club for kids entering or completing grade 4 or 5!  The title we read for June was: "The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey" by Trenton Lee Stewart. It is the second book in the popular series "The Mysterious Benedict Society" . Earlier this year we read the first one. If you want to attend, read part of the first in the series "The Mysterious Benedict Society"or the second one, or all in the series! We'll try some brain teasers, riddles and make secret codes using a technique from book #2, and talk about what happened in the books. Try our brainteasers and riddles, or bring some of your own for the group to guess. This Mysterious Benedict Fan Club is a fun activity we're trying for the summer.We meet again on Wed August 14 at 6:30.   T. Part of the "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for Children.
In August, the kids will choose a different author to read for the September book club, when we return to the one book a month format. In our sessions, we chat about books we like, have snacks and fun, and usually play a game!  You can get a copy of the book from our Book Club shelf or reserve a copy from Old Colony Library Network.If you don't have time to finish it, come to Book Club anyway.  All kids in grades 4 and 5 are welcome. During the school year, we meet one Thursday evening a month, and talk about a different book each time. Held in the Children's Room.

Children age 5 - 11 build with Legos. Their younger siblings can stay to play with blocks and Duplos. Held in Children's Room.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

Stories and a craft for children age 3 - 5.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.
No registration necessary. Programs at Thayer Public Library are always free.

Are you a kid that loves HOCKEY? Did you know the Boston Bruins are one of the sponsors of the "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program? Hang out with other hockey fans for some Bruins trivia, and hear the short tale of a hockey hero "Number four, Bobby Orr." Tell who your favorite Bruins player is and how many games you think they'll win next year. Get the list of books that the Bruins players recommend for kids. For hockey fans age 5 - 11. Held in older kids couch area of Children's Room.
Repeated Thursday August 8 at 6:30.Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

Are you a kid that loves HOCKEY? Did you know the Boston Bruins are one of the sponsors of the "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program? Hang out with other hockey fans for some Bruins trivia, and hear the short tale of a hockey hero "Number four, Bobby Orr." Tell who your favorite Bruins player is and how many games you think they'll win next year. Get the list of books that the Bruins players recommend for kids. For hockey fans age 5 - 11. Held in older kids couch area of Children's Room.
Repeat of Tuesday August 6.Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

Are you a kid the loves acting? Are you available today PLUS Tuesday August 20 from 2:00 till 3:30? Entering grades 2 through 6? If your answer is "yes" to all 3, then come join our informal acting group as we practice and prep for 1 or 2 short plays/skits on the themes of "Dig into Reading"(our Summer Reading Program). We'll practice today and perform on August 20 at the Summer Finale. Held in older kids couch area of Children's Room.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

Wear your pjs, and listen to stories before heading home to bed. For children of all ages.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.
No registration necessary. Programs at Thayer Public Library are always free.

   For the  grade 2 & 3 Book Club, the kids will choose at the July 23 meeting what to read next.
You can get a copy from our Book Club shelf or reserve a copy from Old Colony Library Network. We'll chat about it, and maybe play a game. Snacks provided. All kids going into or finishing grades 2 & 3 are welcome, even if you haven't finished the book! This session, we meet in the couch/older kids area of Children's Room.  The club meets one Tuesday afternoon a month at 3:45. We'll continue having Book
Club each month through the school year. Come for Book Fun!!! Part of the "Dig into Reading" summer reading program.

    Join the The Mysterious Benedict Society FAN club for the summer! it is the FUN Book Club for kids entering or completing grade 4 or 5!  The title we read for June was: "The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey" by Trenton Lee Stewart. It is the second book in the popular series "The Mysterious Benedict Society" . Earlier this year we read the first one. Before attending, read part of the first in the series "The Mysterious Benedict Society"or the second one, or all of the series! We'll try some brain teasers, riddles and make secret codes using a technique from book #2, and talk about what happened in the books. Try our brainteasers and riddles, or bring some of your own for the group to guess. This Mysterious Benedict Fan Club is a fun activity we're trying for the summer.We meet again on Wed August 14 at 6:30.    Part of the "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for Children.
In August, the kids will choose a different author to read for the September book club, when we return to the one book per month format. In our sessions, we chat about books we like, have snacks and fun, and usually play a game!  You can get a copy of the book from our Book Club shelf or reserve a copy from Old Colony Library Network.If you don't have time to finish it, come to Book Club anyway.  All kids in grades 4 and 5 are welcome. During the school year, we meet one Thursday evening a month, and talk about a different book each time. Held in the Children's Room.

Children's End of Summer Reading Party!!! For all who took part in "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program.
The winner of the Wii Party raffle will be announced, and also the best guesser in the Gummie Worm Estimating contest. Come for refreshments and fun. Show your reading log to get your certificate and choose your prize- a book bag or a beach ball?!? Limited to the first 70 children who arrive.No registration necessary.

If you are unable to attend, you can get your certificate and prize August 21- 30 in the Children's Room.

Stories and a craft for children age 3 - 5.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.
No registration necessary. Programs at Thayer Public Library are always free.

Children age 5 - 11 build with Legos. Their younger siblings can stay to play with blocks and Duplos. Held in Children's Room.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

Play fun Board Games! We supply the games to play, you supply the luck. For children age 5 - 11. Play as a group, or just with a friend or relative - whichever you prefer. Some favorites from last summer were "Cranium", "Apples to Apples", "You gotta be kidding" Held in Children's Room, at the tables in the older kids area.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.

Wear your pjs, and listen to stories before heading home to bed. For children of all ages.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.
No registration necessary. Programs at Thayer Public Library are always free.

Meet the rival garden gnomes! The blue have been told to stay away from the reds, another clan. When one falls in love with Juliet, he can't let anyone know. An animated adventure film for kids and families, loosely based on Shakespeare's play. Produced by Touchstone Pictures in 2011, with a soundtrack by Elton John.See it on the big screen with great sound system. Rated G, 84 minutes. For children of all ages.
Part of "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children.
No registration necessary. Programs at Thayer Public Library are always free.