Children's Catalog
Downloadable Summer Reading Logs (PDF)
Kids Summer Reading Log: Logging by Book
Kids Summer Reading Program - Coming Soon!
Registration begins on Monday, June 20th!
~Log by how many books you read (5 books = 1 raffle ticket or small prize)
~Log by minutes of reading (30 minutes = 1 raffle ticket or small prize)
Register to use a paper log at the library or register online! (Chances for extra prizes and tickets if you register online - you can use the computers here at the library to log books/minutes)
For babies - tweens! Read on your own or be read to!
Click HERE for a sneak peek at the Online Summer Reading Pages....(click on the TABS to see each of the 4 programs we offer)
Daily children's book recommendations
from Anita Silvey.
Discover the stories behind the childrens book classics and the new books on their way to becoming classics.
Click on the logo below for kids events at The Eric Carle Musuem of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA
Click HERE for
SHOP TALK....
The official Museum Book Shop Blog, by Eliza Brown.
"Because Kids don't come with instructions"
Dudley-Charlton
Parent Partners
Supporting Each Other Supporting Our Children
Parents helping Parents
- Are you looking to share and learn about ways to improve your familys quality of life at home, in the schools and community?- Do you have a child with Special Needs?
- Are these words part of your vocabulary: IEP, 504 Plan, PT, OT, EI, SLP,
End-of Summer Reading
Wednesday, August 24th
10:30-11:30 am - Family Concert with David Polansky
(All are welcome! Appropriate for 3 & up)
11:30 am-12:30 pm - Ice Cream Sundaes, Freeze Pops, Summer Reading Certificates, Prizes & Henna Tattoos!
(This portion of the program is for kids who participated in the the Summer Reading Program only)
This event is sponsored by Southbridge Savings Bank and the Friends of the Charlton Library.
*The last day to log books/minutes & enter raffle tickets is Thursday, August 18th. Raffle prize winners will be notified by phone.
Summer Programs for 2011
Click on the link below for our online brochure! Copies available in the Children's Room.
Kids Summer Reading Program
Registration begins on Monday, June 20th!
~Log by minutes of reading (30 minutes = 1 raffle ticket or small prize)
Register to use a paper log at the library or register online! (Chances for extra prizes and tickets if you register online - you can use the computers here at the library to log books/minutes)
For babies - tweens! Read on your own or be read to!
Magic by Scott Jameson!
Saturday, June 25th @ 1:30 pm
For all ages!
Please sign up for this event by calling 508-248-0452 ext.12 or by visiting the Children's Room at the Library.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Charlton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
*All story times are drop-in. Please check the website for possible cancelations (we will try to make up the program at a later date if possible.) Younger or older children are welcome to attend any of the programs, but please be aware that the program will be appropriate for the age listed.
Ages 5 & up (Stories, Crafts, Activities)
Tuesday, July 5th @ 1:30 2:30 pm
Tuesday, July 12th @ 1:30 2:30 pm
Tuesday, July 19th @ 1:30 2:30 pm
Tuesday, July 26th @ 1:30 2:30 pm
Ages 3 5 (Stories, Crafts, Music)
Wednesday, July 6th @ 10:30 11:15 am
Wednesday, July 13th @ 10:30 11:15 am
Wednesday, July 20th @ 10:30 11:15 am
Wednesday, July 27th @ 10:30 11:15 am
Infant Age 3 (Ryhmes, Songs, Stories, Free Play)
Thursday, July 7th @ 10:30 11:15 am
Thursday, July 14th @ 10:30 11:15 am
Thursday, July 21st @ 10:30 11:15 am
Tween Book Club
For grades 3-6. Parents welcome!
Next selection:
Half Magic
by Edward Eager
Tuesday, June 28th @ 4:00-4:45 pm
Story Time Room
Please read the book before coming so we can talk about it! Snacks will be served!! Copies available at the library.
*Optional: Make a project (Shadow box, poster, alternate book cover, etc. to display in the library)
This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services
Meets every FIRST Monday of the month in the Story Time Room @ the Charlton Library. Run by Jackie & Celestia, members of the Teen Advisory Board at the Library.
4 - 4:30 pm
*Harry Potter Trivia
* Wand-making
*Movie showings
*Study spells
*Scene reenactment
*Readings from Tales of Beedle the Bard
* Magical Creatures Studies
*Mythology in Harry Potter
*And much more!
For tweens & teens who love Harry Potter!
No Registration Required.
Super Cool Site!!!
Click on the image above!
Every day in the Children's Room!
There's always something fun to do......
* Play with puzzles, toys & our playhouse.
* Sit back and relax in our comfy chairs.
* And of course, check out a big pile of great books, dvds, music cds, magazines, comics & audio books!