Makerspace Monday: On Monday, November 4, the Southwick Public Library will become a place where kids in grades 3-6 can experiment or make something special. This month we will make scented diffuser necklaces to lift your mood. We will make a disk with polymer clay and prep it to bake at home. Then you can return to the library for a drop of essential oil and string to make a necklace or scented medallion to hang in your room or locker. Please sign up in advance by visiting the Children’s Room or calling 413-569-1221 extension 4. There is no charge for this program.

 

Story Yoga for Preschoolers: Join us at Southwick Public Library for Story Yoga on Tuesday November 5 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Listen to a story. Learn some yoga poses. Do a special yoga-related activity and make a craft. This hour-long program is fun for 2-5 year olds helps children to manage their bodies, focus, relax and have fun. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Advance registration is helpful but not necessary. This program is presented by Southwick Public Library and “Pathways for Parents.”

 

LEGO Club Fun: Building with LEGOs is fun for kids at Southwick Public Library. Kids in grades 3-6 can meet on Thursday, November 7 at 3 p.m. Kindergarten-grade 2 will meet on Wednesday, November 13 at 3:30 p.m. Use our LEGO blocks to build what you want. Create by yourself or with a friend. Then share your project while you have a snack. It is not necessary to sign-up for this event. We are looking forward to seeing your creation.

 

Tuesday Storytime for 2-5 year-olds in November: Join the fun at Tuesday Storytime (for children ages 2-5 and their parent or caregiver) at Southwick Public Library on November 12, 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2-5 years old will listen to stories about beavers and “build” a dam. Learn a lesson from Goldilocks. Make a fun craft. Meet a new friend. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

 

Saturday Storytime: The Southwick Public Library’s Saturday Storytime will be held on November 16 at 11:00 a.m. Children and their parents/care-givers are invited to join us as we sing songs, read some Thanksgiving stories, and create a fun craft to take home! No registration is required.

 

Drop-In Thanksgiving Craft: Stop by the Southwick Public Library’s Children’s Room anytime November 25-27 to make a fun turkey craft for Thanksgiving! Materials for this craft will be available during library hours.

 

Listen to Stories While You Drive: Did you know that Southwick Public Library offers stories on CD and books with a built-in reader device? In the Children’s Room CD kits can be found hanging on a circular rack by the Picture Books. We also have chapter books in CD form on the carousel-type shelves inside the entrance to the Children’s Room. Kids can check out the book and CDs with the same title to help with reading comprehension or just to enjoy while they travel to their afterschool activities. We also have a collection of VOX Books which includes a device inside the front cover which will “read” the story aloud as the child turns the pages. VOX chargers are also available for checkout. Many adults have taken advantage of listening to stories on CD while driving. Now children can also enjoy a variety of choices in audio offerings from Southwick Public Library.

 

For more information about Children’s Programming at Southwick Public Library, visit or call the Children’s Room at 413-569-1221×4.