Upcoming Children’s Programs

Monday, December 23, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Kids ages 5 and up with a caregiver join us to build with Legos. Drop in anytime between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM to create a design from a picture or your imagination.

Thursday, December 26, 6:00 PM

Join us for a Family Movie Night showing of Smallfoot. Bring some snacks, sit back, and enjoy the FUN! This movie is rated PG.

Movie Summary: A bright young yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist: a human. News of this throws the simple yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in an all-new story about friendship, courage, and the joy of discovery.

This event is a part of the Seekonk Public Library Winter Film Series.

Saturday, December 28, 10:30 AM

Join Talewise for a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! Help the performer act out the tale, as they use events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts: Air pressure, Energy transfer, Physical vs. chemical changes, and more! Volunteers help conduct each experiment and the whole audience gets involved in changing variables, making predictions, and comparing results! They will even bring some experiments out into the crowd for all to see. Please register.

Talewise gets kids excited about science through their high-energy performance styles and highly visual experiments. They believe science nurtures children’s natural curiosity and wonder about the world. Their programs get the entire audience involved in the scientific process of discovery and exploration, showing children that science is something everyone can do! Children will approach S.T.E.M. subjects with more confidence, setting them on a journey to become lifelong learners.

Monday, December 30, 10:00 AM

Ages 3-5

Ages 3-5 are invited to learn Ballet basics with dancers Ms Alison and Ms Amelia. There will be a simple warm up then introductory Ballet dance moves will be taught.  The two will end with a short performance. Registration required.

Ms Alison Paul and Ms Amelia Paul have been dancing since age 4. Ms Amelia is a Rhode Island College Dance Company dancer and Ms Alison is a Roger Williams University Dance Club dancer. Both have been assistant teachers of Ballet, Jazz, and Tap and are dance choreographers.

Saturdays, 1/4, 2/8 and 3/22 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

All kids ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Drop in anytime between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM to play with a variety of toys and unique materials to engage the senses and support the development of motor, memory, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fun and welcoming environment. 

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver, are welcome to drop in and play!

Tuesdays, January 7 – February 11, 10:00 AM

Ages 0-18 months

Join Ms Corey for a weekly storytime designed for children 0 – 18 months old.  Bring a small baby blanket for the floor and enjoy a book followed by music, fingerplays &  movement. Afterward, enjoy free time for belly time.  It is an important way to help babies strengthen their neck and shoulder muscles, and improve motor skills. Babies will be free to crawl through a tunnel, play with toys, read a board book, and enjoy some bubbles with you.

No registration is required. Please bring your SAILS Library card so your child may take storytime books home.

Seekonk Library storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing- important principles for your child’s reading readiness.

Wednesday, January 8, 3:00-4:30 PM (timeslots)

Wednesday, January 22, 3:00-4:30 PM (timeslots)

Wednesday, February 26, 3:00-4:30 PM (timeslots)

Build reading skills and gain confidence in reading aloud by coming to the Library to Paws to Read! Register to reserve a 15-minute time slot to have your child read to Gizmo and Pepe, two adorable chihuahua/pomeranian mix therapy dogs. Research has shown that reading aloud to another person can help struggling readers with their overall performance and confidence. But did you know that reading comprehension improves even more when reading to a dog rather than an adult? It’s true! 

Each one-on-one private session is facilitated by Sandra Healey and her two dogs. Space is limited.

Children should bring a book they can read or come a few minutes before to select one in the children’s room.

Thursdays, January 9 – February 13, 10:00 AM

Ages 3-5

Join Ms Sandie for a weekly storytime for the preschool crowd (ages 3-5)! Younger siblings are welcome!

Each week we’ll be reading 2-3 stories and completing a related activity.

Registration is NOT required, but please bring your SAILS library card to bring more books home and continue the storytime adventure! 

As always, our storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing- important principles for YOUR child’s language development and reading readiness!

Mondays, January 13 & 27, February 3 & 10, 10:00 AM

Ages 18-36 months

Join Ms Corey for a weekly storytime designed for children 18 – 36 months old.  The storytime will include a book or two followed by music, fingerplays, movement, and yes, even bubbles!

No registration is required. Please bring your SAILS Library card so your child may take storytime books home.

Seekonk Library storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing- important principles for your child’s reading readiness.

Tuesdays, January 14 – January 28, 6:30 PM

Join Ms Sandie for a virtual Minecraft adventure! We’ll meet virtually via Zoom and travel worlds together, building along the way using the library’s licenses for Minecraft Education Edition. Kids will need their own device such as an iPad or laptop/desktop on which to download the program, a Switch or gaming device will not work. 

For children in grades 3-5, independent reading is required. No Minecraft experience is required. 

Wednesdays, January 15 and February 5, 4:00 PM

Grades 1-5

Drop in

Join us at the library for Beyblade Club for kids in grades 1-5. Each week we will have free play time to battle (bring your Beyblades and stadiums or use the library’s limited supply). This program is drop-in, no registration required.

Come battle some Beyblades and meet some new friends! 

Friday, January 17, 3:30 PM

Grades k-2

Join us for some Arctic fun! Learn about the animals that inhabit the Arctic, play a game, and create your own Arctic Animal craft. 

Please Register.

Tuesday, February 4, 6:30 PM

Join Becky from Mermaid Masterpieces for an unforgettable high-energy paint party! Perfect for kids in grades 1-5, this fun-filled event invites young artists to dive into a world of color and creativity. Becky will lead the group through a painting class, sometimes using music and interactive challenges to keep everyone engaged and inspired. Each child will leave with their own unique masterpiece, along with cherished memories of laughter and artistic expression. Get ready to unleash your imagination and make a splash with paint!

Tuesday, February 18, 10:00 AM

All Ages

Join us for Dragon Tales Storytime for ages 3 and up. We will read a few stories, sing, dance, and make an air-dry clay dragon eye.

Please register.

Wednesday, February 19, 10:00 AM

The Poop Museum is the place to come for those who are curious and have questions about poop, and also, if like Susie Maguire, they LOVE poop, and think it’s fascinating! Susie is a poop expert who thinks poop is THE most interesting subject in the world. She has studied poop for years and loves nothing more than sharing her expansive knowledge of poop with the people of the world.
At The Poop Museum, everyone learns many fantastic, fabulous and fun facts about human, animal and insect poop, many of which truly amaze and surprise.
Just a few of the poopers that visitors to the Poop Museum will meet include:
– The world’s messiest pooper
– The animal that has poop attack powers
– The animal that uses poop as protection
– The rainbow pooper
– The animal that has to hold its poop ALL winter long
At The Poop Museum, everyone learns A LOT, and some of the facts that are shared are mind blowing! But The Poop Museum is also full of laughter … because … well … our subject is poop and Susie has found a wonderful way to blend solid science, with the hilarity that humans love, when it comes to poop.
So come and see us to learn and laugh and talk all about poop when The Poop Museum visits
Seekonk! We look forward to seeing you at the library!

Thursday, February 20, 10:00 AM

Join the Educators from Oak Knoll/Massachusetts Audubon Society for an adventure into the world of hibernation! This exciting class will explore how different animals survive the cold winter months by hibernating. Children will explore some of the amazing adaptations that help animals conserve energy and stay safe during winter.

Ages 4.5-9

Registration required. 

Saturday, February 22, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Ages 5 and up.

Kings, Queens, Knights, Fairies, and Dragons aged 5 and up are invited to join us for our Fairy Tale Festival.  We will read a fairy tale at 11:00 AM. Then walk around and enjoy each booth. There will be crown and wand making, a photo booth, enchanted snacks, and lively music to dance to. 

Costume encouraged!

Please register.

Saturday, March 1, 10:00 AM

Join Ms Sandie for our annual Seussian celebration! Silly nonsensical stories and Seussian rhymes always make this one a good time! In honor of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, let’s kick off Read Across America Week at the library! All ages. Drop in. 

Wednesday, March 5, 4:00 PM

Grades 2-3

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?

Embark on an enchanted journey with The Three Wishes, where some of your biggest ideas come true! Join us for a fun book reading and craft activity! We will share our wishes, create a magical wishing craft, and enjoy reading together the “Choose Your Own Adventure” book The Three Wishes by Shannon Gilligan. Please register.

Monday, March 10, 6:00 PM

It’s SLIME TIME! Join Ms Sandie for a 30-minute Slime Lab session! We’ll make some slime and pick some fun additives to make your slime into your own unique creation!

Yes, your hands will get sticky mixing the slime, but don’t worry! It washes right off.