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Time Flies!

It seems like only yesterday we were kicking off our Children's and Young Adult Summer Reading programs.  Summer sure flies by!  We are currently in the last week for both programs.  This Friday, August 9, is the last day for middle and high schoolers to turn in their Summer Reading bookmarks for prizes and it's…
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Jingle Jam 2018

Kick off your holiday season with us!  All children and their grownups are invited to our second annual Jingle Jam happening this Saturday, December 1st at 10:30 AM.  Join us for a morning of music, movement, and more!  We'll sing some holiday favorites and some new festive tunes too.  And if we're lucky, a special…
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Holiday Happenings at the Library!

Now that the City of Lights Parade has concluded, the holidays are officially here! Don't miss any of the great events that we have coming up! Mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy the holidays with the Pollard Memorial Library. Jingle Jam - Saturday, December 1 - 10:30 am Let the music move you with…
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S.T.E.A.M. Storytime

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 11:00—2:00 PM Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room S.T.E.A.M. afternoon storytime for Preschoolers age 3 years and older. Join us for a storytime and interactive stations to explore STEAM learning and play! Sign up is required.  Register once to attend all these storytimes - September 13, October 11, November 8, and December…
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Toe-Tapping Thursdays

Come get your wiggles out with us! We will stretch, dance, and move to the beat! All children and their grownups are welcome to this drop-in activity. Yes, even “prewalkers” are invited because they can move and groove with the assistance of their grownups. Thursdays 10:30—11:30AM September 27, October 25, November 15, December 13 No…
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Summer Reading is Magical!

It's almost summer so that means - Summer Reading!  Join us on Monday, June 25 at 7 PM for our kick off featuring magician Ed Popielazrczyk.  This magic show is for kids in Kindergarten and older and does require sign up.  Sign up by visiting the Ground Floor Children's Reference desk, call 978-674-1529 or click…
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Special Needs Storytime This Saturday

This Saturday, April 28 at 10 AM, we will be offering a storytime for Special Needs children and their families.  Special Needs children of all abilities are invited.  Siblings are always welcome!  Join us for a morning of stories, songs, music, and movement.  Questions?  Contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-674-1527 or at…
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April is Autism Awareness Month

One of the symbols for Autism Awareness is a puzzle piece.  In recognition of April being Autism Awareness Month, patrons are invited to stop by the Children's Desk and decorate their own puzzles.  Anyone may participate, kids or adults.  While supplies last. We are also holding a raffle for an autism themed gift basket.  All…
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Special Needs Lego Time

This Saturday, March 10th at 10 AM we will be offering a Lego Time which is especially for special needs children. Join us for a morning of building and making new friends. For special needs children age 4 years and older. Special Needs Children of all abilities are welcome - those that can work independently…
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December Vacation Activities

Come spend some of your holiday break with us!  On Wednesday, December 27 at 10:30 AM, all children and their grownups are invited to a family storytime.  Lego builders can come to Lego Club on Thursday, December 28 at 10:30 AM.  We're showing a family movie on Saturday, December 30 at 2 PM. Call the…
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Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s the Holidays!

Calling all children (yes, those babies and toddlers too)! Come join us this Saturday, December 9 at 10:30 AM for our Jingle Jam holiday celebration.  We'll sing joyful and merry songs and partake in festive moving and grooving.  Rumor has it, if a certain North Pole resident can fit us into his super duper busy…
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It’s the Holiday Season!

On Tuesday, December 5 at 6:30 PM, Roger Tincknell kicks off the holidays for us with his "Winter Solstice" musical event.  Playing various instruments from guitar to balalaika, Roger performs Christmas, Hanukkah, and other winter holiday songs.  This program is for children age 5 and older and their grownups and does require registration. On Saturday,…
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