Children Programs and Services

The Glocester Libraries seek to connect children to reading by engaging young readers with a wide variety of books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and reading kits. The Children's Librarian helps develop a love of reading  with Story Time programs, for children, ages 8 months through Kindergarten. Both libraries offer homework help, provide research assistance for school projects, and, in cooperation with Bryant University, provides free one-on-one tutoring assistance during the school year.

Summer Reading Programs

Children’s Programs (Register online)
Note: Registration is required unless otherwise noted.
Harmony and Glocester Manton Libraries’ Craft Tables
August 1 – August 31, during library hours
Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages, No registration required.
Inside both libraries, you will find a craft table in the Children’s section. Crafts will be swapped out, so be sure to stop by often!
 
Homeschooling Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, August 10, 1 p.m., Pavilion at Kent Field
Age Level: All Ages
The Glocester Libraries are hosting a homeschooling ice cream social. We will provide the ice cream, lawn games, and a craft! Bring your favorite topping and a lawn game. This will be a great time for our local homeschooling families to get to know each other.
 
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Movie Night
Tuesday, August 16, 4:30 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages
Join us for a fun movie night with the latest Sonic movie! Pizza, drinks, and popcorn will be provided.
 
Baby Sensory Playtime
Thursday, August 18, 10:30 a.m., Harmony Library
Age Level: Newborn to 4 years old with caregiver
Join us for a fun water sensory playtime! Baby pools, simple water toys, and various sensory bins will be available for play outside by the library Tot Lot.

Summer Reading Finale
Friday, August 26, 2 p.m., Pavilion at Kent Field
Age Level: All Ages
Join us at the Pavilion at Kent Field to celebrate the end of our 2022 Summer Reading Program! Now that you know that your mystery final prize is your own library tote bag, come decorate it with us! Crafts, lawn games, snacks and drinks will be provided! There will also be a Del’s Lemonade truck! Note: If you have not received your final prize yet, bring your finished reading log to this event to receive it!

Homeschooling Resources