Above: I’m sharing the schedule for tots to enjoy music, story times, and Reading to a Dog at the Library this fall. (images cropped from photos posted to the Library Facebook page – including two from before the 2019 remodel)
If you have little ones, you may be just trying to plan out your new routines for this fall. Whether you have a baby just beginning to show interest in songs, or preschoolers ready to sit through multiple stories and enjoy some crafts, or early readers who’d like a furry buddy to listen, the Southborough Library has something to offer.
Drop-in Programs
The following programs are drop-in, with no registration required. Which makes them great for families looking to keep their schedules flexible:
Kids Jam Music Program
Kids are invited to dance and sing along as Amy Kaufman sings a variety of traditional and popular children’s songs while playing her mountain dulcimer. Best for newborns through preschool age. No registration necessary. This event will be held in the Children’s Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. They take place on Friday mornings on the Library’s Lawn (or in the Children’s Room if the weather is lousy) from 11:00 – 11:30 am.
They are currently scheduled through November 22nd. (These generally take place year round with occasional gaps, so check the Library’s calendar in December for the future schedule.)
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.
Baby and Toddler Story Time
This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session includes puppets, stories, and music. They take place Thursday mornings, in the Children’s Room from 11:00 – 11:30 am.
The first session resumes tomorrow and is scheduled through December 19th, except for Thanksgiving. (These generally take place over the public school year, but there are occasional gaps, so check the Library’s calendar in late December for next year’s schedule.)
Preschool Story Times
For children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each week will feature several stories and a craft based on a theme. They take place on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Children’s Room from 10:30 – 11:15 am.
The first sessions resumed this week. It will continue through December 16th, except for the Mondays of Columbus Day (October 14th) and Veterans Day (November 11th). (These generally take place over the public school year, but there are occasional gaps, so check the Library’s calendar in late December for next year’s schedule.)
Registration Required
There is one regular next program does require advance sign up.
Read to a Dog
This program is for ages 5+. Each participant registered for a time slot will get a chance to read a short book to Pheonix, a certified therapy dog.
The schedule posted for this fall is monthly on Saturdays, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on September 14th, October 12th, and November 9th in the Eaton Room (downstairs).
To register, please email Asst. Director Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com.
