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/

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




Thursday, October 21, 2010

New Kids' Books!

We got in some new kids' books this week. Check out the "Newer New Kids' Books" page to the left.

UnScary Halloween Celebration


Don't miss our "unscary" Halloween celebration on Wednesday, October 27th at 10:30 AM. All children and their grownups are welcome. Get in the Halloween spirit and wear your costume!

Friday, October 15, 2010

Correct Time

*Please note that the Pajama Jam program on Monday, October 18th starts at 6:30 PM. The time was posted correctly on the blog and library web page but the
in-house library flyers incorrectly listed the start time at
6 PM.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

November is Family Literacy Month!


Come celebrate Family Literacy Month with us!

Family Concert Featuring Rick Goldin
Wednesday, November 2nd at 10:30 AM
Free tickets available beginning October 20th
Co-sponsored by the Family Resource Network and the Friends of the Pollard Library

Family Concert Featuring Peter Sheridan
Tuesday, November 9th at 10:30 AM
Free tickets available beginning October 19th

Family Storytime
Wednesday, November 17th at 10:30

For more information check out the "Fall Children's Programs" page to the left.

Updated Page

Check out the "Fall Kids' Programs" page to the left. More programs have been added!

Monday, October 4, 2010

Daddy and Me Group


Early Intervention will be offering a FREE Daddy and Me group at the library. The group will meet on Mondays, at 6 PM from October 25th through November 8th. This program is for children age 3 and younger and their dads. Although offered by Early Intervention, your family does not need to be receiving Early Intervention services to come. Sign up is required. Stop by the Children's Desk or call 978-970-4122 to sign up.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Movin' and Groovin'








Do you have a little dancer? Does your baby like to boogie? The library has a program for you! Early Intervention will be offering a movement program from October 25th through November 15th. There are two sessions. The 9:30 AM session is for Pre-walkers and the 10:30 AM session is for Walkers. Siblings are welcome at each session. You can attend all or some of the sessions.


Sign up is required.


(Although offered by Early Intervention all our friends in the community are welcome.)

Pajama Jam!


Bernadette Baird will be offering another Pajama Jam on Monday, October 18th at 6:30 PM. This program is for kids ages 3 and younger. Sign is required and begins on October 4th.