Welcome to Our "Children's Happenings" Blog!

Greetings! We are so glad you are visiting our blog. Stop by often to see the most recent postings about programs, book lists, and other happenings in the Children's Department. And don't miss our silly online polls and riddles.

We just added a link to our newest blog, "1 in 110" an Autism spectrum guide for families. You can click to the link on the this page or just click the following link:
http://pmlautismguide.blogspot.com/

The Children's Department is on Facebook - Facebook us at Pollard Memorial Library Youth Services Department. We're also on Twitter: http://twitter.com/PMLkidsdept.

You can also contact us by telephone at 978-970-4122 or by e-mail at mlojref@mvlc.org.




Friday, June 8, 2012

Summer Reading Kick Off Event


Sign up at the Children's Reference Desk for our Summer Reading Kick Off Event!  The Summer Reading Kick Off Event will feature the Magician Tommy James on Thursday, June 21st at 7 P.M. 
 
Click here to find out more about our Summer Reading Programs.

LEGO Club




Join us at our next LEGO Club meeting Saturday, June 16th!
Please Note: LEGO Club flyers listed Saturday, June 23rd as our next meeting.  We apologize for the error and please make sure to come to LEGO Club on Saturday, June 16th.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Super Special Kids


Calling all Special Needs Families!
Super Special Kids - Saturday, June 9th at 10 AM
Come join us for another fun Super Special Kids' morning.  We'll share stories, sing songs, and move and groove.  At the end of the session there will be time for families to visit and a snack will be provided.   
If your child has food allergies or food sensitivities we encourage you to bring his/her own preferred snack.
Siblings are most welcome!
Please contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services, if you have questions - 978-674-1527 or by e-mail at mhancock@mvlc.org.
We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Dream Big - Read!


Wow! We have lots of fun activities for kids of all ages this summer - two birthday parties, PJ parties, Crafty Kids Club, and lots of storytimes.  See our Summer Reading Page for details.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Girl Scout Book Club

  Girl Scout Book Club 
1st and 2nd Grade
March - May 2012 

Last week we had our final meeting for the 1st and 2nd Grade Girl Scout Book Club.  We had so much fun at book club reading books by Jan Brett, Dr. Seuss, and Leo Lionni. We also made made jewelry, decorated fabric bags, and played relay games and candy guessing games.  Thank you Girl Scouts for all of your hard work and we hope to see you again in the Fall!