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.




Friday, March 30, 2012

Spring 2012 Programs


Check out our "Spring 2012" page to see what we have going on at the library!

Don't forget, Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime starts back up on Tuesday, April 3rd.  See our "Spring 2012" page for more details.

We look forward to seeing you at the library!
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

A Special Family Storytime



April is Autism Awareness Month!  In honor of that we will be offering a special family storytime.  ALL families are welcome and we hope that families on the Autism Spectrum and other special needs families will join us too.  For the occasion a friend from NuPath will visit and share a story.  Please join us for a fun morning featuring stories, songs, and more.
Saturday, April 14th at 10 AM
If you have questions contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-970-4124 or by e-mail at mhancock@mvlc.org.
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We had a terrific time at today's "Community Helpers" storytime.  We want to especially thank the dental hygiene students from Middlesex Community College for their wonderful presentation.  In addition to showing us how to brush and floss they also told us about the MCC Dental Hygiene Clinic.  Unfortunately they didn't have any cards with the clinic's address but did give me that information:

Middlesex Community College's Dental Hygiene Clinic
44 Middle St.
Lowell, MA
978-656-3250
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

National Library Week Poster Contest

It's time for our annual National Library Week Poster Contest!!

National Library Week (April 8 – April 14, 2012) Poster Contest

Guidelines and Rules
  • Only entries drawn on an official entry form will be accepted.
  • One entry per child.
  • Entries will be accepted until noon on April 2, 2012.
  • The contest is open to all children in preschool through grade 4.
  • All entries become the property of the Pollard Memorial Library. Entries will not be returned.
  • Get your entry form at the Children's Desk.
  • Pictures will be displayed in the library during National Library Week (April 9 – April 14) during which time the public will view and vote for their favorites.  Votes will be accepted until 5 PM on April 14, 2012.  Winners will be announced during the week of April 16, 2012.
  • SCHOOLS MAY ENTER 20 POSTERS PER SCHOOL.

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St. Patrick's Day
Pot O' Gold Craft







 


We had so much fun at our last Mommy and Me Craft Time program!  We went on a shamrock hunt, read The Luckiest St. Patrick's Day Ever! by Teddy Slater, and made a pot o' gold craft.  For more children's programming at the Pollard Library in March, please check the library calendar.
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Friday, March 16, 2012

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Our Irish {and "Not-So-Irish";)}eyes were certainly smiling today when we were serenaded by St. Patrick's Day carolers from St. Patrick School.  Library staff was treated to "Molly Malone," "McNamara's Band," and "When Irish Eyes are Smiling."  The students did a wonderful job and they made our day.  We also give special thanks to teachers Ms. Miskell and Mrs. Najarian for bringing their students to the library.


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Library Club

Calling all kids age 3 and older and their grownups!  Do we have something fun for you!  
Join us for Library Club.  Library Club is a fun program for kids and their grownups that meets on Fridays at 10 AM, March 23rd - April 13th.  Each week we'll do fun hands-on activities.  We'll also be joined by special guest performers who will share storytelling, music and puppetry.
Space is limited and sign up is required.  Reserve your spot by calling 978-970-4122.

*Program and funding provided by the Lowell Public Schools through the Department of Early Education and Care's Coordinated and Family and Community Engagement grant.*
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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Mommy and Me Craft Time

March Goes in Like a Lion 
Paper Plate Craft



We had a great time reading Roar: A Noisy Counting Book by Pamela Duncan Edwards, singing "The Lion Pokey" song, and making a lion paper plate craft.

Join us again on Friday, March 16th at 10:30 a.m. for a special St. Patrick's Day craft!
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Monday, March 12, 2012

A Very Special Saturday

We had a terrific time at our Very Special Saturday event! See more photos at http://pmlautismguide.blogspot.com/2012/03/very-special-saturday.html

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Coming Up at the Library the Week of March 5th

Look what fun we've got planned for next week!

Monday, March 5th at 10:30 AM
Child and Me Group
Drop-In

Tuesday, March 6th at 10:30 AM
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Drop-In

Wednesday, March 7th at 10:30 AM
Family Storytime
Drop-In

Thursday, March 8th at 3:30 PM
Movin' and Groovin'
Drop-In

Friday, March 9th at 10:30 AM
Mommy and Me Craft Time
Drop-In

Saturday, March 10th
10 AM - 11:30 AM
A Very Special Saturday
This program is for special needs kids and their families.
Thank you for understanding!

Check out our Winter Programs 2012 page for more details about these programs.

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