Children Programs and Services

The Glocester Libraries seek to connect children to reading by engaging young readers with a wide variety of books, audio-books, 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.

Winter 2022-2023 Programs

Harmony and Glocester Manton Libraries’ Craft Tables
November 1 through November 30, during library hours
Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages, No registration required.
Youth of all ages, discover the indoor craft table at both libraries for a fun Thanksgiving themed craft! Each library is different, so be sure to visit both places.
 
Children’s Pick Up Crafts
November 1 through November 30, during library hours
Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages, No registration required.
Youth of all ages, stop by both the Glocester Manton and Harmony libraries to pick up a fall/Thanksgiving pickup craft! Each library craft is different, so be sure to visit both libraries! Note: Changes on the pickup craft are now made monthly, not weekly.
 
Science with Ms. Jen – Lego Cars
Tuesday, November 22, 5 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Learn about friction and aerodynamics with Ms. Jen. Use your creativity and knowledge of aerodynamics to design the fastest car out of Lego. We will be racing the cars on different surfaces to show how friction can slow down the speed of the cars.

Harmony and Glocester Manton Libraries’ Craft Tables
December 1 through December 31, during library hours
Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages, No registration required.
Youth of all ages, discover the indoor craft table at both libraries for a fun holiday themed craft! Each library is different, so be sure to visit both places. Changes on the craft tables are now made monthly, not weekly.
 
Children’s Pick Up Crafts
December 1 through December 31, during library hours
Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages, No registration required.
Youth of all ages, stop by both the Glocester Manton and Harmony libraries to pick up a holiday pickup craft! Each library craft is different, so be sure to visit both libraries! Note: Changes on the pickup craft are now made monthly, not weekly.
 
LEGOs
Tuesday, December 27, 5:30 p.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
This program will give children the opportunity to get creative and build anything they choose with LOTS of LEGOS. They can work on their own creations or build together as a team. The library will provide the LEGOS, while the kids provide the imagination! LEGO books with lots of ideas will also be available. We will then display your creations in the library.
 
About Rocks with Apple Valley Minerals
Wednesday, December 28, 11 a.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Join Miss Kat and meet Louis from Apple Valley Minerals! Louis will teach s about his amazing collection of crystals, minerals, and fossils. Learn about local minerals, fluorescent minerals, cool fossils, and more. At the end, Louis will have a free mystery prize for everyone.
 
Owls of Rhode Island
Thursday, December 29, 11 a.m., Harmony Library
Meet an owl ambassador, learn about owl adaptations, and owls that live in New England and the most important role these predators play in food webs. After the program, each family will be able to take home an owl pellet with an information and identification sheet. This is a great hands-on way to learn about what owls eat.

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Special Christmas Programs

Pajama Movie Night - How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Friday, December 9, 5 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Join us for Pajama Holiday Movie Night! We will be watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Bring something comfy to sit on and your favorite snacks.

Santa Story Time
Tuesday, December 13, 11 a.m., Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 2 and up
Join Santa as he reads his favorite Christmas book! He will even have something for each good girl and boy! There will also be time for a cute picture!

Santa Story Time
Wednesday, December 14, 11 a.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 2 and up
Join Santa as he reads his favorite Christmas book! He will even have something for each good girl and boy! There will also be time for a cute picture!

Homeschooling Resources