* Upcoming Children’s Events *
Mike Bent’s: “ECOMAGIC!”
Tuesday, July 23rd
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Ages: 3 – 10 years*
Community Room
Join us as we celebrate Summer Reading 2024, “Adventure Begins at Your Library: READ, RENEW, REPEAT!” Mr. Mike Bent from Abrakidabra! will present his program, ECOMAGIC! in which we will be amazed with magic designed to showcase recycling, conservation and protecting the environment. This program is 45 minutes in length, for ages 3-10.
Please register online, or call us at 978-365-4160, ext. 5.
*All children 10 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bigelow Library
Book to Bubbles!
Friday, July 26th
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Ages: 2 – 5 years
Children’s/Youth Department (2nd Floor)
Join us in the Children’s/Youth Dept. as we go on an adventure of “Books and Bubbles”! This Storytime is for children ages 2 to 5!! Laugh, sing and dance, we will share some of our favorite stories and always bring out the bubbles!! Please register online or call us at 978-365-4160, ext. 5
Krafty Kidz!!
Tuesdays, July 30th
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Ages: 8 – 12 Years*
Children’s/Youth Department (2nd Floor)
Hey Kidz!! Let’s get Krafty!! We will use many select materials that we can recycle as we celebrate this year’s summer reading theme: “Read, Renew, Repeat!!” Let’s show off our best talents with upcycled ideas for reusable stuff!! So many great ideas!! This program is for children aged 8 to 12. You must be pre-registered to attend! Please call us at 978-365-4160, ext. 5 or register online.
*All children 10 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver.
All Day Reading Marathon
Wednesday, July 31st
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
All Ages
Youth Department (2nd Floor)
Hey, kids!! Today we have an ALL DAY READING MARATHON, from 9:00 am. to 8:00 pm. All ages. This is a drop-in even (no registration needed)!! Come in and get caught up with your Summer READING. You can read to us and we will read to you!! Don’t forget Summer Reading Club Members: This time counts for you as well. And you will get to weigh the number of books you read together with all of our library staff!!
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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