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Weeks Memorial Library: Youth Programs & Activities

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

Please note:  The library will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
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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.

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

Early Literacy Programs

Weeks Memorial Library, Lancaster NH, Youth Programs
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.



Wonderplay
​Tuesdays 
​10am 
Songs, fingerplays and stories for parents and their children ages 0-3 years. 
Ages 0-3

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Story Hour
​​​Thursdays 
​10am
​Stories and songs for parents and their children ages 3-5 years.  Craft will be provided after Story Hour.  
​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


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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.Each month, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails a high quality, age appropriate book to all registered children, addressed to them, at no cost to the child’s family. Countless parents have shared how excited their child is when their new book arrives each month. Many groups and individuals work hard behind the scenes to make that special moment possible for each child.

Register at:  Dolly Parton's Imagination Library



SPECIAL EVENTS

​Doll Club:  Doll Beach Headband Craft
May 17
10am

We will be making headbands with a beach theme.
​Ages 5 years and up
Pre-registration is required
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Please sign up
Sensory Saturdays
June 7
10am-11:30am

Come explore the library using your senses.  We will have a variety of open sensory activities available.  Children ages 6 months to 8 years old are welcome to participate.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Messy Mondays
Mondays:  5/5-6/9
2:30-3:30pm

Each week we will get our hands dirty.  Be prepared to use slime, fingerpaints, playdough and more.
​Ages Grade 1-4
Pre-registration is required
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Please sign up

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No Messy Monday 5/26
Literary Feast
Tuesdays:  5/6-6/10
2:30-3:30pm

We will explore different themes each week with poems, stories, excerpts from chapter books, along with an activity.  You do not have to be a strong reader to participate, you just need to enjoy books.
​​Ages Grade 1-4
Pre-registration is required
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Please sign up
Lego Club
​Wednesdays: 5/7-6/10
2:30-3:30pm

​Create, build and have a good time with our thousands of Legos on hand.
Ages Grade K and up
Pre-registration is required
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Please sign up
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Game and Puzzle Day
Fridays:  5/9-6/6
​2:30-3:30pm

Come and learn new game or play an old favorite.  There are also puzzles available.
​Ages Grade 1 and up
Pre-registration is required
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Please sign up
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Please note:  Lancaster School students can take Bus 106 to the library with written permission from a parent or guardian.
​Need help finding a book?
A Book and a Hug
​Fantastic Fiction
Goodreads
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​SAFE@HOME
Next class:  Monday, June 16  10-11:30am
Students learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence.  Safe@Home is ideal for students that have expressed interest in assuming the responsibility of staying home alone.   This is a 90-minute program for students in Grade 4-6.  The cost of the class is $20 to cover the cost of the handbook.  Pre-registration is required at least 24 hours prior to the program.  Payment is due at the time of the course with cash or check.  For more information, please contact the library.
​​​​​​​Registration by email or phone 603-788-3352


For Parents

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Parents, keep your kids safe online. Get informed with these links:

Safe Kids (Internet safety and your child)    
 

Homeschooling?
NH Homeschooling
Lancaster, NH Area Homeschoolers


Homework Helper

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Check out these sites to help with homework:

Awesome Library
Internet Public Library, Youth Division



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:

2025 Notable Children's Books  
Books for Guys (author Jon Scieszka) 
Caldecott Award
Great Stone Face Award   
Ladybug Picture Book Award   
Newbery Award            


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