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4 Pond Road Harvard, MA, 01451
978-456-4114


   

Tuesday November 12, 2024
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Write Stuff for 4th through 6th Graders

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
There are 11 spaces available.

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

There are 11 spaces available.

Wednesday November 13, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Storytime for 2's & 3's

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s – Ages 2 & 3:  Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

This 20 to 30 minute storytime includes songs and fingerplays, simple stories, feltboard stories, and phonemic awareness activities appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old and their caregivers (older siblings are also welcome).  Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 10 children and their caregivers.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 9 through December 11.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/winter season!)

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s – Ages 2 & 3:  Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

This 20 to 30 minute storytime includes songs and fingerplays, simple stories, feltboard stories, and phonemic awareness activities appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old and their caregivers (older siblings are also welcome).  Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 10 children and their caregivers.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 9 through December 11.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/winter season!)

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room


Thursday November 14, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

Note: no storytime on 10/14, 11/4, 11/11, 11/25, and 11/28

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 55 spaces available.

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

Note: no storytime on 10/14, 11/4, 11/11, 11/25, and 11/28

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 55 spaces available.

 
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Fantastic Furries

Fantastic Furries – All Ages: Thursday, November 14 at 12:30 PM

Meet a variety of furry animals from around the world, presented by Matt from Animal World Experience! In this engaging educational program, audience participation is encouraged and there are lots of opportunities for volunteers to pet and interact with the animals. Children get to truly “experience” some furry animals like never before. Best of all, it will be a surprise which animals come to visit us!!

Seating is limited – please pre-register for this terrific program!

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Harvard Public Library

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 60 spaces available.

Fantastic Furries – All Ages: Thursday, November 14 at 12:30 PM

Meet a variety of furry animals from around the world, presented by Matt from Animal World Experience! In this engaging educational program, audience participation is encouraged and there are lots of opportunities for volunteers to pet and interact with the animals. Children get to truly “experience” some furry animals like never before. Best of all, it will be a surprise which animals come to visit us!!

Seating is limited – please pre-register for this terrific program!

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Harvard Public Library

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 60 spaces available.

Saturday November 16, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Musical Singalong with Philip Alexander

Musical Singalong with Philip Alexander – All Ages: Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 AM

Sing, play, grow… dance and laugh too!

Singer, songwriter, storyteller and popular children’s entertainer Philip Alexander performs original songs and stories as well as traditional tunes from around world. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Philip’s performances include a rich variety of sounds: guitar, harmonica, ukulele, dulcimer, ocarina, bamboo flute, djembe drum, xylophone and boomwhackers. You will be inspired by this unique and talented performer!  For children of all ages and their favorite grown-ups.

This program is sponsored by a grant.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 111 spaces available.

Musical Singalong with Philip Alexander – All Ages: Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 AM

Sing, play, grow… dance and laugh too!

Singer, songwriter, storyteller and popular children’s entertainer Philip Alexander performs original songs and stories as well as traditional tunes from around world. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Philip’s performances include a rich variety of sounds: guitar, harmonica, ukulele, dulcimer, ocarina, bamboo flute, djembe drum, xylophone and boomwhackers. You will be inspired by this unique and talented performer!  For children of all ages and their favorite grown-ups.

This program is sponsored by a grant.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 111 spaces available.

 
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Saturday Toddler Storytime

Saturday Toddler Storyime – Ages 1 to 3:  Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 PM

Drop-in for fun stories and songs that promote early literacy. Parents, caregivers & children ages 12 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. To encourage the development of early literacy skills through singing, rhyming, reading, and movement, children will enjoy musical instruments, puppets, and fingerplays. This interactive program is perfect for wiggly toddlers and their caregivers.

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes. 

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 30 spaces available.

Saturday Toddler Storyime – Ages 1 to 3:  Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 PM

Drop-in for fun stories and songs that promote early literacy. Parents, caregivers & children ages 12 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. To encourage the development of early literacy skills through singing, rhyming, reading, and movement, children will enjoy musical instruments, puppets, and fingerplays. This interactive program is perfect for wiggly toddlers and their caregivers.

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes. 

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 30 spaces available.

Monday November 18, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

Note: no storytime on 11/25 and 11/28

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 55 spaces available.

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

Note: no storytime on 11/25 and 11/28

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 55 spaces available.

 
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Art & Stories for 4's & 5's

Art & Stories for 4’s & 5’s – Ages 4 & 5 and up:  Mondays at 1:30 PM

This 30 to 45 minute program, appropriate for children ages 4 to 7, begins with a few longer picturebook stories and phonemic awareness activities, then ends with a process art project that encourages preschoolers to explore art materials in an open-ended, creative manner.   Make sure to wear clothes that can get messy!

Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 12 children.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 7 through December 9.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/early winter session!)

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 8 spaces available.

Art & Stories for 4’s & 5’s – Ages 4 & 5 and up:  Mondays at 1:30 PM

This 30 to 45 minute program, appropriate for children ages 4 to 7, begins with a few longer picturebook stories and phonemic awareness activities, then ends with a process art project that encourages preschoolers to explore art materials in an open-ended, creative manner.   Make sure to wear clothes that can get messy!

Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 12 children.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 7 through December 9.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/early winter session!)

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 8 spaces available.

 
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
4th Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Tuesday November 19, 2024
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 5th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Wednesday November 20, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Storytime for 2's & 3's

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s – Ages 2 & 3:  Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

This 20 to 30 minute storytime includes songs and fingerplays, simple stories, feltboard stories, and phonemic awareness activities appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old and their caregivers (older siblings are also welcome).  Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 10 children and their caregivers.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 9 through December 11.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/winter season!)

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s – Ages 2 & 3:  Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

This 20 to 30 minute storytime includes songs and fingerplays, simple stories, feltboard stories, and phonemic awareness activities appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old and their caregivers (older siblings are also welcome).  Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 10 children and their caregivers.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 9 through December 11.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/winter season!)

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room


Thursday November 21, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

Note: no storytime on 11/25 and 11/28

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 55 spaces available.

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

Note: no storytime on 11/25 and 11/28

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 55 spaces available.

 
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Children's Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

In November we will be discussing Spying on Spies by Marissa Moss.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 15 spaces available.

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

In November we will be discussing Spying on Spies by Marissa Moss.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 15 spaces available.

Saturday November 23, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Nutcracker Storytime

Nutcracker Storytime – Ages Pre-K through 5th Grade: Saturday, November 23 at 10:30 AM

Dancers from the North Central Youth Ballet will come in costume to the library and read aloud The Nutcracker.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

Nutcracker Storytime – Ages Pre-K through 5th Grade: Saturday, November 23 at 10:30 AM

Dancers from the North Central Youth Ballet will come in costume to the library and read aloud The Nutcracker.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

Monday November 25, 2024
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Art & Stories for 4's & 5's

Art & Stories for 4’s & 5’s – Ages 4 & 5 and up:  Mondays at 1:30 PM

This 30 to 45 minute program, appropriate for children ages 4 to 7, begins with a few longer picturebook stories and phonemic awareness activities, then ends with a process art project that encourages preschoolers to explore art materials in an open-ended, creative manner.   Make sure to wear clothes that can get messy!

Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 12 children.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 7 through December 9.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/early winter session!)

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 8 spaces available.

Art & Stories for 4’s & 5’s – Ages 4 & 5 and up:  Mondays at 1:30 PM

This 30 to 45 minute program, appropriate for children ages 4 to 7, begins with a few longer picturebook stories and phonemic awareness activities, then ends with a process art project that encourages preschoolers to explore art materials in an open-ended, creative manner.   Make sure to wear clothes that can get messy!

Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 12 children.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 7 through December 9.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/early winter session!)

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 8 spaces available.

 
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 7 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 7 spaces available.

Tuesday November 26, 2024
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 6th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 11 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 11 spaces available.

Saturday November 30, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime on Saturday!

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime on Saturday! – Ages 0 – 2:  Saturday, November 30 at 10:30 AM

A once-monthly Saturday meeting of the Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime! 

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome). 

Registration is not required - but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes to this Saturday meeting of MGOL.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 100 spaces available.

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime on Saturday! – Ages 0 – 2:  Saturday, November 30 at 10:30 AM

A once-monthly Saturday meeting of the Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime! 

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome). 

Registration is not required - but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes to this Saturday meeting of MGOL.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 100 spaces available.

Monday December 2, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 55 spaces available.

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 55 spaces available.

 
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Art & Stories for 4's & 5's

Art & Stories for 4’s & 5’s – Ages 4 & 5 and up:  Mondays at 1:30 PM

This 30 to 45 minute program, appropriate for children ages 4 to 7, begins with a few longer picturebook stories and phonemic awareness activities, then ends with a process art project that encourages preschoolers to explore art materials in an open-ended, creative manner.   Make sure to wear clothes that can get messy!

Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 12 children.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 7 through December 9.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/early winter session!)

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 8 spaces available.

Art & Stories for 4’s & 5’s – Ages 4 & 5 and up:  Mondays at 1:30 PM

This 30 to 45 minute program, appropriate for children ages 4 to 7, begins with a few longer picturebook stories and phonemic awareness activities, then ends with a process art project that encourages preschoolers to explore art materials in an open-ended, creative manner.   Make sure to wear clothes that can get messy!

Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 12 children.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 7 through December 9.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/early winter session!)

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 8 spaces available.

 
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
3rd Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Tuesday December 3, 2024
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Write Stuff for 4th through 6th Graders

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
There are 11 spaces available.

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

There are 11 spaces available.

Wednesday December 4, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Storytime for 2's & 3's

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s – Ages 2 & 3:  Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

This 20 to 30 minute storytime includes songs and fingerplays, simple stories, feltboard stories, and phonemic awareness activities appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old and their caregivers (older siblings are also welcome).  Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 10 children and their caregivers.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 9 through December 11.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/winter season!)

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s – Ages 2 & 3:  Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

This 20 to 30 minute storytime includes songs and fingerplays, simple stories, feltboard stories, and phonemic awareness activities appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old and their caregivers (older siblings are also welcome).  Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 10 children and their caregivers.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 9 through December 11.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/winter season!)

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room


Thursday December 5, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 55 spaces available.

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 55 spaces available.

Friday December 6, 2024
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6:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Family Movie Night: Despicable Me 4

Family Movie Night!  Despicable Me 4 (PG) – All Ages: Friday, December 6 at 6:30 PM

Come watch a movie on the big screen in Volunteers Hall!

Registration is required!  All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the movie.

Note that the library will not be providing snacks, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks.  (But please limit snacks to things like popcorn, chips, etc. - i.e., no pizza... :)

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 120 spaces available.

Family Movie Night!  Despicable Me 4 (PG) – All Ages: Friday, December 6 at 6:30 PM

Come watch a movie on the big screen in Volunteers Hall!

Registration is required!  All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the movie.

Note that the library will not be providing snacks, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks.  (But please limit snacks to things like popcorn, chips, etc. - i.e., no pizza... :)

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 120 spaces available.

Monday December 9, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 55 spaces available.

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 55 spaces available.

 
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Art & Stories for 4's & 5's

Art & Stories for 4’s & 5’s – Ages 4 & 5 and up:  Mondays at 1:30 PM

This 30 to 45 minute program, appropriate for children ages 4 to 7, begins with a few longer picturebook stories and phonemic awareness activities, then ends with a process art project that encourages preschoolers to explore art materials in an open-ended, creative manner.   Make sure to wear clothes that can get messy!

Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 12 children.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 7 through December 9.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/early winter session!)

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 8 spaces available.

Art & Stories for 4’s & 5’s – Ages 4 & 5 and up:  Mondays at 1:30 PM

This 30 to 45 minute program, appropriate for children ages 4 to 7, begins with a few longer picturebook stories and phonemic awareness activities, then ends with a process art project that encourages preschoolers to explore art materials in an open-ended, creative manner.   Make sure to wear clothes that can get messy!

Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 12 children.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 7 through December 9.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/early winter session!)

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 8 spaces available.

 
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
4th Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Tuesday December 10, 2024
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 5th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Wednesday December 11, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Storytime for 2's & 3's

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s – Ages 2 & 3:  Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

This 20 to 30 minute storytime includes songs and fingerplays, simple stories, feltboard stories, and phonemic awareness activities appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old and their caregivers (older siblings are also welcome).  Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 10 children and their caregivers.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 9 through December 11.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/winter season!)

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room

Storytime for 2’s & 3’s – Ages 2 & 3:  Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

This 20 to 30 minute storytime includes songs and fingerplays, simple stories, feltboard stories, and phonemic awareness activities appropriate for children aged 2 & 3 years old and their caregivers (older siblings are also welcome).  Our phonemic awareness activities will focus on learning and practicing the short vowel sounds and then some consonant sounds, and learning to put sounds together to make simple words.

Registration is required for the fall/early winter session. Enrollment is limited to 10 children and their caregivers.  Register once to sign up to attend this storytime from October 9 through December 11.

(No worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the fall/winter season!)

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room


 
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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Magic Show with Ed Popielarczyk

Magic Show with Ed Popielarczyk – Ages 3 & up: Wednesday, December 11 at 12:30 PM

Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster, and storyteller who has been entertaining children and family audiences for over thirty years.  His magic show is a comedy show that uses lots of audience participation.  YOU are the stars of the show because you help to make the magic happen.  Ed usually has lots of trouble!  He doesn’t just “do a trick,” he tells a story that revolves around each trick. It may be a short story or a longer one, but each story helps to bring the trick together.

Registration is required!  Attendance is limited to 120 total attendees.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 120 spaces available.

Magic Show with Ed Popielarczyk – Ages 3 & up: Wednesday, December 11 at 12:30 PM

Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster, and storyteller who has been entertaining children and family audiences for over thirty years.  His magic show is a comedy show that uses lots of audience participation.  YOU are the stars of the show because you help to make the magic happen.  Ed usually has lots of trouble!  He doesn’t just “do a trick,” he tells a story that revolves around each trick. It may be a short story or a longer one, but each story helps to bring the trick together.

Registration is required!  Attendance is limited to 120 total attendees.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 120 spaces available.

Thursday December 12, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall
There are 55 spaces available.

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime – Ages 0 – 2 and up:  Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Fall/early winter session runs through December 12

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, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled 30 minute session for infants to 2-year-olds and caregivers (older siblings also welcome).

Registration is not required – but if you register you will be added to the email list for last minute schedule changes.  This email list will cover the Mother Goose storytimes through December 12.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

There are 55 spaces available.

 
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Children's Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

December's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 15 spaces available.

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

December's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 15 spaces available.

Monday December 16, 2024
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 7 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 7 spaces available.

Monday January 6, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
3rd Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Tuesday January 7, 2025
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Write Stuff for 4th through 6th Graders

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
There are 11 spaces available.

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

There are 11 spaces available.

Monday January 13, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
4th Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Tuesday January 21, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 5th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Thursday January 23, 2025
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Children's Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

January's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 15 spaces available.

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

January's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 15 spaces available.

Monday January 27, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 7 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 7 spaces available.

Tuesday January 28, 2025
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 6th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 11 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 11 spaces available.

Monday February 3, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
3rd Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Tuesday February 4, 2025
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Write Stuff for 4th through 6th Graders

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
There are 11 spaces available.

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

There are 11 spaces available.

Monday February 10, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
4th Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Tuesday February 11, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 5th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Monday February 24, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 7 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 7 spaces available.

Tuesday February 25, 2025
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 6th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 11 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 11 spaces available.

Thursday February 27, 2025
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Children's Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

February's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 15 spaces available.

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

February's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 15 spaces available.

Monday March 3, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
3rd Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Tuesday March 4, 2025
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Write Stuff for 4th through 6th Graders

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
There are 11 spaces available.

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

There are 11 spaces available.

Monday March 10, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
4th Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Saturday March 15, 2025
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10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
LEGO Expo

LEGO Expo – All Ages:  Saturday, March 15 from 10:30 to 3:30 PM

(Snow date is Saturday, March 29)

Don't miss the library’s 15th annual LEGO Expo!

Participants bring a LEGO construction of their own design to the Expo to be displayed in Volunteers Hall. 

Models can be dropped off a few days prior to the event or displayed on the day of the Expo.

We want to see how creative you are, so build a LEGO model from your own imagination.

In other words, create your own cool design – don’t build a LEGO model exactly as it appears in the picture on the box.  The more creative, the better!!!

The first part of the Expo will be judged age categories (kids, teen, and adult) for those who wish to have judges look at their work.  The second part of the Expo will feature a display of all LEGO models, including those who just want to display their models and not be judged.

Please pre-register so that we can create a guest book and attendance certificate for you!  Registration will open in mid January.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

LEGO Expo – All Ages:  Saturday, March 15 from 10:30 to 3:30 PM

(Snow date is Saturday, March 29)

Don't miss the library’s 15th annual LEGO Expo!

Participants bring a LEGO construction of their own design to the Expo to be displayed in Volunteers Hall. 

Models can be dropped off a few days prior to the event or displayed on the day of the Expo.

We want to see how creative you are, so build a LEGO model from your own imagination.

In other words, create your own cool design – don’t build a LEGO model exactly as it appears in the picture on the box.  The more creative, the better!!!

The first part of the Expo will be judged age categories (kids, teen, and adult) for those who wish to have judges look at their work.  The second part of the Expo will feature a display of all LEGO models, including those who just want to display their models and not be judged.

Please pre-register so that we can create a guest book and attendance certificate for you!  Registration will open in mid January.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Volunteers Hall

Tuesday March 18, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 5th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Thursday March 20, 2025
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Children's Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

March's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 15 spaces available.

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

March's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 15 spaces available.

Tuesday March 25, 2025
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 6th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 11 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 11 spaces available.

Monday March 31, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 7 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 7 spaces available.

Tuesday April 1, 2025
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Write Stuff for 4th through 6th Graders

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
There are 11 spaces available.

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

There are 11 spaces available.

Monday April 7, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
3rd Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Monday April 14, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
4th Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Tuesday April 15, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 5th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Thursday April 17, 2025
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Children's Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

April's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 15 spaces available.

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

April's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 15 spaces available.

Monday April 28, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 7 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 7 spaces available.

Tuesday April 29, 2025
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 6th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 11 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 11 spaces available.

Monday May 5, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
3rd Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 3rd grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).  Note: No 3rd grade book group meeting in November.

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Tuesday May 6, 2025
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Write Stuff for 4th through 6th Graders

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
There are 11 spaces available.

This low-key, supportive, once-monthly writing group is for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love to write.  We talk books and writing, do some fun writing exercises, and share as much (or as little!) of our writing with each other as time allows. 

Register once to sign up to attend the Write Stuff writing group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Writing group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students to keep the group size small.

Maximum group size is 16 children.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

There are 11 spaces available.

Monday May 12, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
4th Grade Book Group

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 4th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Tuesday May 13, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 5th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 9 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 5th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 9 spaces available.

Monday May 19, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 7 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the Book Gobblers Book Group for 1st & 2nd graders all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.

In this read-aloud book discussion group, Lindsay reads a story aloud to the group, then we discuss the book together.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 7 spaces available.

Tuesday May 20, 2025
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Bagels & Books for 6th Graders

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 11 spaces available.

Register once to sign up to attend the 6th grade book group all through the school year (no worries, it's ok to miss some meetings over the course of the year!).

Want to join a book group?  We’d love to have you – new members are welcome; however, book group membership is limited to children who are Harvard/Devens residents/HES students, in order to keep the book group sizes small.

Maximum group size per grade is 12 children.  

We will request for you a copy of the book we will be discussing.  We can get you a copy of the book in print format and/or in audiobook format (either on CD, Playaway, or in e-audio format)!  Once you have registered for this book group, Abby will reach out by email with more information about the group.

Book group members should read OR listen to at least half (but preferably all!) of the book prior to the group meeting.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 11 spaces available.

Thursday May 22, 2025
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Children's Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

May's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT: Children's Room  childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org
LOCATION: Story Room
There are 15 spaces available.

Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups:  One Thursday a month at 7:00 PM

Are you a grownup who loves to read children's books?  You're not alone!

Join this monthly book group for grownups and discuss children’s literature with an awesome group of like-minded readers.

We usually read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and we always have terrific, broad-ranging discussions.  We’d love to have you join us!

May's book title is TBA.

This book group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the Story Room, or attend virtually via Google Meet.

CONTACT:
  Children's Room
  
   childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org

LOCATION: Story Room

There are 15 spaces available.


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