* Upcoming Children’s Events *
Comic Mime with Robert Rivest
Thursday, August 15th
11:00 AM – 12 Noon
Families welcome
Community Room
Join us for our Summer Reading Finale with Comic Mime Mr. Robert Rivest!! As the Adventure Continues at Your Library and moves out into the world!! The show begins at 11:00 am.
Families welcome! You MUST be registered to attend!! Register online or call us at 978-365-4160, ext. 5
Romp ‘N Stomp
Friday, August 16th
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Ages: 10 – 24 months
Children’s/Youth Dept. (2nd Floor)
Ready for some Summer Stomping? Join us on the following Friday mornings, July 12th & 19th and August 2nd & 16th from 10:00 to 10:30. Just drop in! “ROMP ‘N STOMP” is for 10 months to 24 months children & their caregivers. This is a great way to start the day with new and old friends by listening to stories, singing songs, moving & grooving in the warm weather! This program is held in the Children’s/Youth Department. See you soon!
All Day Reading Marathon!
Tuesday, August 20th
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Children’s/Youth Dept. (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 required)!! 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!!
LEGO Club! Spin It to Win It!
Thursday, August 22nd
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Ages: 5 – 10 years
Children’s/Youth Department (2nd Floor)
Hey, everyone!! LEGO CLUB for August is: ‘Spin it-to-win it!’ !! This is the last build before school starts again!! So bring your creative genius with you today!!
Pre-registration is required. Call 978-365-4160, ext. 5 or register online.
***Don’t forget returning members, bring your membership cards with you!! Awards and prizes for the most spectacular builds!!
Ages 5 – 10 Yrs.
Books to Bubbles!
Friday, August 23rd
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Ages: 2 – 5 years
Children’s/Youth Dept. (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 age 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!!
Friday, August 23rd
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Ages: 8 – 12 years
Children’s/Youth Dept. (2nd Floor)
Hey Kidz!! Let’s get Krafty!! We will use many select materials that we can recycle as we celebrate this years 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.
SPECIAL EVENT TODAY!! Bring a BLANK Tee-Shirt with you to decorate!! Preferably a lighter color, as we will be painting/writing on them!! Does not have to be a new one!!
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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