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.
For additional resources such as homework help, safe internet use, and recommended books, scroll past the programs and activities section.
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.
Regular 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.
Be sure to sign up if the program calls for it to ensure we have enough materials on hand!
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
These are programs in addition to our regular programs. Be sure to double check the calendar and sign up for the program if requested.
Summer Programs: SPECIAL EVENTS
Passive Programming:
Share Your Pet: Bring in a picture or draw a picture of your pet and tell us about him/her. We will post them on our Pet Wall for the summer. my_pet_is_awesome.pdf Animal Hero of the Week: Each week there will be a picture of an animal hero hidden in the Children’s Library. If you find it you will receive a trading card of that hero. Collect all 7. Sticker Poster will be out for patrons to work to create a poster of an animal familiar to our library. Table Top Coloring Page will be on hand for all to color when programming is not in session. Reading logs are back and children are asked to log their weekly reading hours. Each week they return a reading log, they will get a special card stamped. Can you collect 7 stamps? On Friday August 13, we will add all the names of those who submitted a reading log during the summer into a raffle drawing. There will be a special drawing of those participants who collected all 7 stamps during the summer. There are great prizes to be won! But you can’t win if you don’t read! |
For Parents
Parents, keep your kids safe online. Get informed with these links:
Safe Kids (Internet safety and your child) Homeschooling? http://nhhomeschooling.org/ |
Homework Helper
Check out these sites to help with homework:
Awesome Library Homework Spot Internet Public Library, Youth Division |
Fun & Games
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
Check out these book links:
2021 Notable Children's Books Books for Guys (author Jon Scieszka) Caldecott Award Great Stone Face Award Ladybug Picture Book Award Newbery Award |