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

Summer 2022

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Summer Reading Registration Begins June 1st! Visit your home library to pick up your bingo reading log and events calendar.
Glocester Manton Library Pick Up Crafts
May 2 – May 28 during library hours, Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages, No registration required.
May Pick Up Crafts will feature “May the 4th Be With You” starring Grogu, for all our Star Wars’ fans; paper bag kites; penny spinners, and rockets! Crafts are rotated each Monday and are available in the Glocester Manton Library foyer during library hours.
 
Harmony Library Children’s Pick Up Crafts
May 2 – May 31, during library hours, Harmony Library
Age Level: All Ages, No registration required.
Stop by the Harmony Library to pick up a weekly take home craft! With themes like Star Wars , flowers, and monsters, you will be sure to enjoy creating new designs! Crafts are on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Harmony Craft Table
May 2 – May 31, during library hours, Harmony Library
Age Level: All Ages, No registration required.
Get creative at the Harmony Library’s craft table! Every week, we will have a new craft for you to make.
 
Star Wars Scavenger Hunt
May 2 – May 31, during library hours, Harmony Library
Age Level: All Ages, No registration required.
Join us in finding all of the storm troopers in the Children’s Room at the Harmony Library! Once you find all of them, you will be entered to win a small raffle prize at the end of the month! A winner will be randomly selected on Tuesday, May 31st. May the force be with you!
 
May is for Flowers - Art Installation
May 2 – May 31, during library hours, Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages, No registration required.
Help make our Children’s Room bloom in May. Drop in and make a flower or a plant to be displayed in our “May is for Flowers” art installation. Each participant will be eligible to win our May raffle prize.
 
Glocester Manton  and Harmony Libraries Pick Up Crafts
June 1 – June 30, during library hours, Glocester Manton Library and Harmony Library
Age Level: All Ages, No registration required.
Stop by both libraries once weekly to pick up a new and exciting summer craft to take home! Crafts differ between libraries.
 
Harmony  and Glocester Manton Libraries’ Craft Tables
June 1 – June 30, during library hours, Harmony 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!
 
Dads and Donuts Story Time
Monday, June 20, 5 p.m., Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 2 to 6 with caregiver
Join us to celebrate Father’s Day (a day late) with a fun story time and donuts! Stories, songs, flannel board activities, donuts, and a special time with Dad is a good way to spend Father’s Day!
 
Tot Lot Story Time
Tuesdays - June 21 and June 28, July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 10:30 a.m.
Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 2 to 6 with caregiver
Enjoy the summer weather with Miss Kat as we read fun stories, sing songs, and interact with the felt board. At the end, have fun and enjoy the Tot Lot!
 
Crafty Wednesdays
Wednesday - June 22 and June 29, July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 11 a.m., Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Make a Summer Reading Program themed craft at the Glocester Manton Library on Wednesdays. Some crafts include Tie-dyed t-shirts and pet rocks. We will end on the last day, July 27, by making Smores! Note: Crafts are on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Baby Story Time
Thursday, June 23 and July 28, 10 a.m., Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 0 – 2
Join Miss Kat for stories, finger plays, and play time!
 
Glocester Manton Quilt Making
Friday, June 24, 2 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 7 and up
Help Glocester Manton make a quilt, showing why we love our local library! Each participant will be given a fabric square to draw on to show their library appreciation. Once completed, each square will be tied together to make an awesome quilt we will display in the Children’s area!
 
RICBA Book Club
Tuesday, June 28 and Friday, July 22, 1 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 8 to 12
Join Miss Kat as we read a 20223 RICBA nominee to get some summer reading done! Our first meeting will include getting the book and talking about what we expect from the book. After reading the book, we will chat about the book at the second meeting. Note: Snacks and drinks will be provided.
 
Sand Art
Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 7 and up
Join Miss Kat and make two small sand art pieces! All supplies will be provided.
 
POW Science Dinosaur Camp
Thursday, June 30, 2 p.m., Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 5 to 10
Join us with POW Science to learn about dinosaurs! Learn about plant and meat eaters, dinosaur digestion, fossils, and play a game or two! You will also get to take home your own paleontology journal.
 

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