Children's Programs
Upcoming Programs
Book Bingo
Wednesday, June 17 • 5:30 PM
Kids, get ready for Bingo fun! All kids win free books, and adults are entered into a raffle for a gift card to Monkey Mind Escape Rooms. No registration required; all ages!
Weekly Programs
Tiny Tales
Tuesdays at 10:30am
Big fun for little readers! Enjoy an engaging story time with Tanya, followed by a hands-on enrichment activity. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Buddies
Thursdays at 10:30am
This informal playgroup is designed for babies under 2 and their caregivers. Meet in our Children's Room for relaxed playtime with age-appropriate toys that support early development.
Weekend Builders
Saturdays at 10:30am
Drop in and build something awesome! Weekend Builders is an informal, all-ages program where kids can unleash their creativity using LEGOs, Magna-Tiles, and other fun building toys.
**No Weekend Builders on 7/4 and 9/5.
Library of Things: Activity Kits
We now have activity kits that can be checked out with your library card as part of our Library of Things collection. Kits include:
Movement kits (egg shakers, bean bags, scarves and song ideas)
STEAM kits (Gears building set, Mega Bloks, Marble Run, Spirograph, Snap Circuits)
Picture book activity kits (kits include books, puppets, and games)
Knitting and Crochet kits (kits include yarn, hook/knitting needles, and written instructions)
Kits can be checked out at the circulation desk for a period of 3 weeks, and renewed once for a total checkout time of 6 weeks.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Not in Kindergarten yet? Join the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge! Reading aloud with children is one of the best ways to prepare them for school and for learning to read. The goal of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is to help your child develop strong literacy skills at an early age.
One thousand books may seem like a lot, but if you read just one book a day, you'll reach your goal in less than three years. If you read 3 books a day, you will reach your goal in 1 year! Plus, reading the same book several times counts as several books! Re-reading is another great way for children to develop strong literacy skills.
1 Book a Day = Less than 3 Years
3 Books a Day = Less Than 1 Year
Come to the library to join the challenge, and to receive your first reading log. Your first 500 books earns you a tote bag, and 1000 books earns you a free book to keep! Not sure which books to borrow? We're always happy to recommend you with age appropriate suggestions for your child!
ABCmouse.com
With 9,000+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com’s award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2–8+). From Age of Learning, Inc.
Free for use in our library, both at our public computers and from your own devices (as long as you're using the library's WiFi): ABCmouse.com
Recommended Resources
Looking for something to do at home? We suggest pbskids.org and prek-12resources.com for a little fun with educational gaming and videos.
Don't forget that you can borrow e-books and downloadable audiobooks, too. Visit our Hoopla & OverDrive page for more information, or go directly to the OverDrive Kids Collection here.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see what's happening in the Children's Room, and check back here for updates on programming, too.
Check the Somersworth Parks & Recreation page and Somersworth Recreation Facebook page for more activities and events in the City.