Welcome to the Children’s Department, a place for stories, imagination, play, and learning. In a fun and open environment, we offer a large selection of books, audiobooks, music, and movies for children from birth through sixth grade. It is our goal to provide resources which we hope will develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Come and explore!
Children
Chess Club
Saturdays, February 29, March 14, April 25, 11 a.m.
For children and tweens in grades 1-6. Learn about this strategic board game and play against other club members.
Butter Slime
Thursday, March 5, 5 p.m.
For grades 1-3. Create a slime that spreads just like butter.
EvoBots
Wednesday, March 11, 3;45 p.m.
For tweens in grades 4-6. What do you get when you mix coding, robotics, and art? EvoBots! After briefly learning how these tiny ‘bots work, we’ll use markers to program their movement and lights.
Musical Folk Demo
Tuesday, March 17, 10:30 a.m.
For children up to 5 years old. Little ones and caregivers will play with shaker eggs, use movement scarves, and learn simple songs from around the world with Christina Montanari of Musical Folk!
Irish Dance
Tuesday, March 17, 3:45 p.m.
For all ages. Celebrate St. Patricks' Day with performers from Riverdance! Discover the history of Irish step dancing and watch a live performance.
Cooking Classes
Tuesday, April 14, 3:45 p.m. (ages 5-8)
Tuesday, April 28, 3:45 p.m. (ages 9-12)
Learn how to make delicious recipes with Courtney Huggins, Registered Dietitian for ShopRite of Milford.
Citizen Scientists: Safe Drinking Water
Thursday, April 16, 5 p.m.
For children and tweens in grades 2-6. Water is all arond us, but is it all safe to drink? Why or why not? Can a straw really make it safe to drink from any water source? Find out the answers to all these questions and more!
Throughout the year, we offer three different age-related storytime sessions which are designed to enrich your child’s reading experience and set him or her on the path to lifelong learning. Click for more information.