Photos, events, updates and book reviews from the Children's department at the Peabody Institute Library (Main Library) in Peabody, MA
Friday, December 18, 2015
Holiday Cookie Decorating
This month Ms. Katia brought frosting and candy to the Children's Room to decorate cookies. Everyone left with smiles and a festive holiday treat!
Monday, December 7, 2015
Music, Movement, and More with MaryBeth Maes! Wednesday, December 16th at 10:30 a.m. in the Sutton room of the Main Library!!!
For children ages 2 and up and their familes. Come join MaryBeth Maes, a singer/songwriter from the North Shore for a PreK show with Music, Movement, and More! Keeping it upbeat, silly and fun, all while learning, moving and singing. Old favorites, originals and fun with all different kinds of instruments.
Please register in advance as space is limited. This program is made possible by CFCE of the North Shore, funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care awarded to Peabody Public Schools. Click here to sign up: http://www.libraryinsight.net/EventSignUp.asp?t=614049232&jx=pap&lmx=500018
Thursday, November 19, 2015
This coming Sunday, 11/22 at 1:30 P.M.!!!
Latin Drumming Workshop for Kids!!
For kids ages 6 and up. Please sign up as class size is limited to 8 kids.
Join Greg Coles and learn some basics of Latin Drumming on a conga drum. Greg teaches Latin Dance, African Dance and Drumming around the North Shore area and is a ton of fun to learn from! Come make some noise and have some fun!
There is no charge for this program and all materials and instruments will be provided. Parents may attend with their child if they wish, but are not required to. Signup here: www.peabodylibrary.org
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Look what we have!!!! For all you Star Wars fans out there, the Children's collection just got a subscription to Star Wars Rebels magazine! And guess what? You can check out issues for 3 weeks just like a book! Not into Star Wars? Check out some of the other cool magazines we have available like Monster High, Pop Star, Ladybug, Ask, and National Geographic for Kids!
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Sea Slugs and Manatees and Jellyfish and Squids!!! Oh My!!!
Who would have thought sea slugs are actually quite pretty? We have gotten lots of new non-fiction easy reader books in our Bullfrog collection! Lots of new books on animals of all kinds, seasons, and holidays! These books all have vibrant color photographs and simple text for beginning readers. Come check some out from the easy reading collection today!
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Baby Storytime and Songs with MaryBeth Maes
Join singer/songwriter from MaryBeth Maes on Friday, October 16th from 10-10:45AM at the Main Library for Music, Movement, and More! Introduce your little ones (babies 0-24 months) to stories and songs while keeping it upbeat, silly and fun! To register for this program, visitwww.peabodylibrary.org or call (978) 531-0100 ext. 32.
Singing and Signing
On Wednesday, October 14th from 4-5pm at the Main Library, experienced educators Wendy Manninen and Vicki Marsh present their inter-generational, multi-sensory program Singing & Signing. Wendy and Vicki engage their audience with classic sing-a-long songs while using sign language. This program is a unique opportunity to improve motor function and cognition for participants of all ages. To register for this program, visit www.peabodylibrary.org or call (978) 531-0100 ext. 32.
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