Early Readers Summer Reading Program 2012!
(babies, toddlers, preschoolers, lower elementary)
 
Click on the image below for more information about the Early Readers Summer Reading Program and instructions on how to register.
 

Kids & Tweens Summer Reading Program 2012!

Click on the DREAM BIG READ! logo below for information about our Kids & Tweens Summer Reading Program & instructions on how to register!  



The Harry Potter Club!

 



NEXT MEETING:
Monday, May 7th @ 4:00 - 4:30 pm
 
*Harry Potter Trivia
*Movie showings
*Study spells
*Scene reenactment
*Readings from Tales of Beedle the Bard
* Magical Creatures Studies
*Mythology in Harry Potter
*And much more!

For kids who love Harry Potter! Appropriate for ages 7 & up. Please sign up for each meeting in the Children's Room or call 508-248-0452 ext.12. Contact Miss Molly with any questions.


Tween Book Club
For grades 3-6. Parents welcome!

May Selection:

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

by Tom Angleberger




Click on the book cover for more information from Goodreads.

Tuesday, May 29th @ 3:30-4:15 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.

There's Always Something to Do in the Children's Room!
* Sign up to use a computer for homework, games, etc.
* Play with puzzles, toys & our playhouse.
* Sit back and relax in our comfy chairs.
* Play a board game with friends!
* Make a different craft every week at the craft table.
* And of course, check out a big pile of great books, dvds, music cds, magazines, comics, audio books & Wii Games!


Summer Reading Kickoff - 2 Weekends of Fun!!
Imagine That 
A song & story celebration

with Davis Bates & Roger Tincknell



Saturday, June 16th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
in Dexter Hall, 3rd floor of the library

Free event for all ages.
Please sign up for this event in the Children's Room or call 508-248-0452 ext.12


This event is funded by a grant from the Charlton Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.


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The Charlton Lions Club invites you to:
Kids Kite Flying Classic!

Free event!
Designed for children ages 4-12, but all are welcome!
Bring the whole family!

Saturday, June 23rd @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Memorial Park (behind the Library)

For more information about this program,
please contact Don Fortin @ 508-248-9001







Story Time and Baby & Toddler Lapsit programs are currently on hiatus while staff prepares for summer programs!

Summer Story Times & Lapsits will begin again starting the last week in June. Please check back here for an updated schedule.





LEGO CLUB!


Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday & 4th Thursday of each month @ 4:00 - 5:00 pm in the Story Time Room.

Upcoming Dates:


Tuesday, May 8th
Thursday, May 24th
Tuesday, June 12th
Thursday, June 28th


*Appropriate for ages 6 & older (younger children may attend with an adult - parent attendance and participation is encouraged for all ages!) Drop-in - no registration required.

Donations: We are currently looking for donations of the LEGO base plates (green plates to build LEGO structures on.) Thanks to all the families who have donated LEGOs!!



Yoga for Preschoolers!
w/ Linda Davis

Wednesday, May 30th @ 10:30 am

Dexter Hall, Charlton Library, 3rd Floor

Please register in the Children's Room or call 508-248-0452 ext.12

For ages 3-5. Limited to 10 Mom & Preschooler teams. Please wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat if you have one.




Family Yoga
w/ Linda Davis


Thursday Evening
May 24th @ 6:30 PM
Dexter Hall, 3rd Floor


*Children must be 5 yrs or older to participate.

Gather the family for Yoga with Linda! Yoga poses will help strengthen and stretch the body, develop body awareness and balance. It's also a good time to have fun with the whole family!

(Please try not eat a large meal before attending! Wear comfortable clothing and bring mats, blocks, etc. if you have them.)

 Limited to 16 participants

Please register in the Children’s Room or call 508-248-0452 ext. 12






Program Descriptions
Please Click on a link to view the description - files are in PDF format and require Adobe.
  Baby/Toddler Lapsit & Playgroup  Story Time 



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