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.




Wednesday, February 29, 2012

A Very Special Saturday at the Library


Calling all special needs kids and their families!  Come meet Sir Topham Hatt, make a sticker craft and play some games at the library.  Join us for a fun morning on Saturday, March 10th.  Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 11:30 AM.  Bring a camera to capture a memory.  
If you have questions, please contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-970-4124 or by e-mail at mhancock@mvlc.org.
This program is for special needs families only.  We appreciate your understanding!
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Monday, February 27, 2012

Kids Week Pictures

We had so much fun at Kids Week at the Pollard Memorial Library!  Over 120 kids and grown-ups attended Fat Tuesday @ the Library, Wii Wednesday, Fairy Tale Storytime, and LEGO Club.

Fat Tuesday @ the Library





Fairy Tale Storytime




LEGO Club







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Friday Family Storytime Pictures







We had a great time listening to winter stories, singing winter songs, and decorating mittens at our last Friday Family Storytime!  Join us for Baby/Toddler Storytimes and more Family Storytimes in March.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012

February Vacation

February Vacation is next week!  Look what is happening at the library!
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Updated Winter Programs Page

We've updated our "Winter Programs" page to show what we have going on in March.  Next month we've got lots of activities including storytimes, The Library Club and an event for special needs kids and their families!
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Friday, February 10, 2012

What's Going on in the Kids' Department (Week of Feb. 13th)

Monday, February 13th
Mommy and Me Playgroup
10:30 AM


Tuesday, February 14th
Mother Goose on the Loose
10 AM or 11:15 AM


Wednesday, February 15th
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM


Thursday, February 16th
Movin' and Groovin'
3 PM


Friday, February 17th
Family Storytime
10:30 AM


*See our Winter Programs 2012 page for program details
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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Friday Family Storytime


Don't forget that we've got a Family Storytime this Friday (2/10/12) at 10:30 AM.  ALL children and their grownups are welcome!
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Friday, February 3, 2012

Coming Up This Week in the Kids' Department (Week of Feb. 6th)

Tuesday, February 7th
Mother Goose on the Loose
10 AM or 11:15 AM
For children age 3 and younger but big brothers and sisters are welcome!

Wednesday, February 8th
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
For children age 3 and older

Friday, February 10th
Family Storytime
10:30 AM
All children and their grownups are welcome - even babies and toddlers!
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January LEGO Club Pictures





We had over 20 patrons attend our January LEGO Club Meeting!
Please join us again on Saturday, February 25th @ 9:30 A.M.
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Friday Family Storytime
January 17th

We had a great time listening to penguin stories, meeting Dudley the penguin puppet, and making penguin puppets of our own!




Come join us on Friday, February 10th and February 17th for more fun at the Friday Family Storytimes!
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