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Weeks Memorial Library: Youth Programs & Activities

Youth Services Librarian: Ronnie Buckman       email        603-788-3352

We're all about the young ones. We've listed below the activities which occur on a regular basis, followed by specific activities on specific dates.
Some programs, such as Story Hour and WonderPlay, we invite you to just show up! Other programs require more planning for materials etc., so we ask that you sign up so we can make sure everyone has what they need.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Children coming from the Lancaster School can take Bus 97 with written permission from a parent or guardian.   Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

For additional resources such as homework help, safe internet use, and recommended books, scroll past the programs and activities section.
      

Regular Programs

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These are the programs we hold on a regular basis, usually weekly. Be sure to double check the calendar and make sure we're offering the program on the specific day.

Be sure to sign up if the program calls for it to ensure we have enough materials on hand!

Cancelled until further notice
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Social Distancing 
Wonderplay

Songs, fingerplays and stories for parents and their children ages 0-3 years. This will be held at Centennial Park, if it rains we will meet at the gazebo in the park.
Ages 0-3
Cancelled until further notice
Social Distancing Story Hour
​Stories and songs for parents and their children ages 3-5 years.  This will be held at Centennial Park, if it rains we will meet at the gazebo.
Ages 3-5
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Weeks Memorial Library. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skills.
Research shows that the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to during early childhood. Reading to children from an early age can help close the vocabulary gap and prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed. Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong love of books and reading.
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and five years. Registration is open. For more information, call the library at 603-788-3352 or stop in.
Print the log sheet and get started today.

1000_books_before_kindergarten_log_sheet.pdf

Need help finding a book?

A Book and a Hug
​Fantastic Fiction
Goodreads

Specific Activities & Dates

Weeks Memorial Library, Lancaster NH, Youth Programs
These are programs in addition to our regular programs. Be sure to double check the calendar and sign up for the program if requested. 




There are no scheduled in person activities at this time.
Cabin Fever Stories
cabin_fever_stories.docx
Winter Grab and Go Crafts
​winter_grab_and_go_flyer.docx

For Parents

Weeks Memorial Library, Lancaster NH, Youth Programs
Parents, keep your kids safe online. Get informed with these links:

Safe Kids (Internet safety and your child)    
 

Homeschooling?
http://nhhomeschooling.org/

Homework Helper

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Check out these sites to help with homework:

Almanac
Awesome Library
Homework Spot
Internet Public Library, Youth Division
Kids Click (web search sites for kids, recommended by librarians)
Yahooligans  


Fun & Games

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Up for some fun and games? Check these links:

ABCya        
Bubblesphere (Professor Bubbles presents "the most complete information about bubbles") 
Cool Math Games 
Crayola Creativity Central
      
How Stuff Works  
Learning Games for Kids   
PBS Kids 
Brain Games for Kids

Book Links

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Check out these book links:

2017 Notable Children's Books  
Books for Guys (author Jon Scieszka) 
Caldecott Award
Great Stone Face Award  
KidsReads  
Ladybug Picture Book Award   
Newbery Award      
Series and Sequels        


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