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.

September 2023 Programs

Children Programs (Register online)
Note: Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

Harmony and Glocester Manton Libraries’ Craft Tables
September 1 through September 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. Each library is different, so be sure to visit both places.
 
Weekly Take and Make Crafts
September 1 through September 30, during library hours
Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages No registration required.
Children of all ages, visit both libraries weekly to pick up a craft! Craft kits will be different at each location. Some kits may require help for younger crafters.
 
Minecraft
Thursday, September 21, 5 p.m., Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 6 and up
Join us at the library to play Minecraft Bedrock edition! The library will be providing realms so only our library participants will be joining us. Four laptops will be available for use. If you need one to use, please register. Registration is not required if you are using your own device with Minecraft Bedrock on it.
 
LEGO Club – Challenge: a structure with moving parts
Tuesday, September 26, 5 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Your LEGO Building Challenge will be to build a structure with moving parts. After the challenge, we 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 as a team. The library will provide the LEGOs, while the children provide the imagination! We will then display your creations in the library.
 
Fall Bingo
Monday, September 25, Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Join us for a fall themed bingo! Win fun prizes and enjoy time with friends.

Harmony and Glocester Manton Libraries’ Craft Tables
October 1 through October 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. Each library is different, so be sure to visit both places.
 
Weekly Take and Make Crafts
October 1 through October 31, during library hours, Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages No registration required.
Children of all ages, visit both libraries weekly to pick up a craft! Craft kits will be different at each location. Some kits may require help for younger crafters.
 
Hayride Story Time at Pezza Farm
Thursday, October 5, 5 p.m., Pezza Farm, Johnston
Age Level: Caregivers and children of all ages
Join us for a story time and hayride at Pezza Farm! During the hayride, each child can pick and take home one small pumpkin and feed cows from the wagon.
 
Pumpkin Painting
Saturday, October 14, 2 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Pumpkin painting will be offered on the front lawn of the Glocester Manton Library on the day of the Scarecrow Festival, October 14.

Tote Bags
Tuesday, October 17, 5 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Trick or Treat bags! We will be decorating canvas tote bags with fabric markers and stickers. All supplies will be provided.
 
Minecraft
Thursday, October 19, 5 p.m., Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 6 and up
Join us at the library to play Minecraft Bedrock edition! The library will be providing realms so only our library participants will be joining us. Four laptops will be available for use. If you need one to use, please register. Registration is not required if you are using your own device with Minecraft Bedrock on it.

Story Time Schedule

Baby Story Time
Thursday, September 21, 10 a.m., Harmony Library
This program meets weekly: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, and 30; and December 7.
Age Level: Caregivers and infants to 2 years
Join Miss Kat for stories, songs, finger plays, and playtime!
 
Toddler Story Time at Harmony Library
Tuesday, September 19, 10:30 a.m., Harmony Library
This program meets weekly: September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; November 7, 14, 28; and December 5.
Age Level: Caregivers and children ages 2 to 3½
Join Miss Kat for story time filled with fun tales, songs, felt board activities, and more!
 
Toddler Story Time at Glocester Manton Library
Friday, September 22, 10:30 a.m., Glocester Manton Library
This program meets weekly: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 17; December 1 and 8.
Age Level: Caregivers and children ages 2 to 3½
Join Miss Kat for story time filled with fun tales, songs, felt board activities, and more!
 
Preschool Story Time at Glocester Manton Library
Wednesday, September 20, 11 a.m., Glocester Manton Library
This program meets weekly: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15, 29; and December 6.
Age Level: Caregivers and children ages 3½ to 5
Join Miss Kat for stories, songs, felt board activities, and crafts!
 
Preschool Story Time at Harmony Library
Thursday, September 21, 11 a.m., Harmony Library
This program meets weekly: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30; and December 7.
Age Level: Caregivers and children ages 3½ to 5
Join Miss Kat for story time filled with stories, songs, felt board activities, and crafts.