* Upcoming Children’s Events *
Poop Museum Part 2!!
Wednesday, April 17th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Community Room
Fans of the Poop Museum Part 1, will adore THE POOP MUSEUM Part TWO!! Don’t miss this, so much more to learn!! You will discover:
— How much people poop and where it all goes!!
— The world’s first poop-powered bus
— What it is like to poop in space!
— Lots of cool facts about fossilized dinosaur poop (coprolites), including a poop named Barnum!
Plus lots more… what creature has a butt only sometimes, who makes poop syrup, etc.
So this program is for families!! Children age 5+, pre-registration is a must!! Save your place now!! Ms. Susie Maguire will be conferring everyone with their certificate of PhD in Poop!!
Lego Club! Pirates Ahoy!
Friday, April 19th
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Ages 5 to 12
Children’s/Youth Department (2nd Floor)
Hey, Everyone!! LEGO CLUB for APRIL is : “Pirates AHOY!! (SHIPS). Join us, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, for our Brick Building competition!! Pre-registration is a must, call 978-365-4160, ext. 5 or register online. Don’t forget returning members, bring your membership cards with you!! This club is for children age 5 to 12. Awards and prizes for the most spectacular builds!!
Mini Golf at Bigelow Library
→ Friday, April 26th, from 6-9 PM
→ Saturday, April 27th, from 10 AM-2 PM
Free to play! Fun for all!
- 9-hole indoor golf course
- Henna tattooing (Friday)
- Snacks for sale
- Raffles
Sponsored by the Friends of Bigelow Library
All Ages Chess Club
Thursday, May 2nd
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Reading Room
Everyone is welcome to come to the library & find like-minded chess players.
No experience necessary, all ages & levels welcome.
Please register online for this event.
AWE Learning Systems
Stop by and try out our Early Literacy Station (for ages 2-8) or our AfterSchool Edge system (for ages 6-12).
Award-winning content provides hours of education and fun!!
AfterSchool Edge™
The ideal solution for elementary & middle school-age children, the AfterSchool Edge is perfect for enrichment, intervention, homework help, and skill reinforcement. Young learners can continue to grow by extending their learning beyond the classroom.
– Designed for ages 6-12
– Aligned to academic standards
– Supports differentiated learning
Early Literacy Station™
AWE’s flagship educational solution introduces young learners to age-appropriate, multi-curricular content that is both fun and engaging. With a focus on literacy, young learners develop skills early on that will prepare them for success in education and in life.
– Designed for ages 2-8
– Focused on early literacy skill development
– Enhances school readiness
– Available in English, Bilingual Spanish, or Bilingual French
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Library Cards
Children ages five and up are eligible for a library card. Stop by to fill out an application and check out some great books today! Adults will need to have a valid ID that has your current address printed on it, or a valid ID along with a piece of mail that has your current address.
Museum and Attraction Discount Passes
The Bigelow Free Public Library has purchased passes that offer free or reduced admission to many local museums and attractions. Check out our Passes page to learn more. Now you can reserve your pass online using our online reservation system!
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