LIBRARY EVENTS
See what our families have been up to with past programs
on our online bulletin board!
Make sure to follow the kids room in the Amesbury Public Library Kids’ Room Facebook Group to get great resources and special announcements!
WINTER READING FOR ALL AGES!
MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
https://amesburylibrary.org/winter-reading-program/
Kids PreK – 4th Grade look for info in your school libraries as well and get a free book!
Kids 5th – 12th Grade: Register online and complete some reading or activity badges and get a free beverage at Ovedia right in town!
Raffles and scavenger hunt and fun throughout these cold month!
Letter Boxing Info
This one is for the family, adults, teens, anyone who is interested in learning about Letterboxing and creating their own stamp to participate this summer in our activities that will take you around town to historic outdoor sites. Learn a little history this summer while exploring outdoors.
Information about letter boxing: https://www.atlasquest.com/about/
CLUES FOR OUR LETTERBOXES AROUND AMESBURY CAN BE FOUND AT THIS LINK: https://amesburylibrary.org/letterboxing/
MAKE AND TAKES:
Our Make and Takes are first come, first serve and while supplies last. They are contactless pick-up at the front of the Library and we ask that you take only one kit per child. They are weather dependent so the weather is questionable check out calendar, social media, or call the library for possible date changes!
Keep checking back for more kits!
DECEMBER 19th: Gingerbread House Creation Kits
JANUARY:
TAKE HOME PROGRAM KITS
STORYTIME TAKE OUT!
Weeks: JANUARY 9th – February 13th, 2023
REGISTER HERE!!
This program is intended as a “take-out” version of our storytimes for ages 2 to 6 years old.
This session we’ll be all about the WINTER NATURE!
What it is: Each week we will provide you with a storytime packet. In it will be books, an activity, and a science experiment or craft to explore! You get to keep all the items and only need to return the books (they are out for three weeks and automatically renew)
How it works: You can then pick it up any time during the week starting on Monday at 9:30am – through Saturday 5pm. (We will save kits for one week after in case you can’t make it)
Why do it?: First of all, it’s fun! Also, we give you everything you will need to do this. You can do it on your own time and at your own pace. This is a great way to have an interactive experience with your child at home since kids at this age do learn more and better with in-person interactions.
TAKE AWAY READING
This program is intended for grades 1st – 4th
COMING AGAIN SOON!
What it is: A weekly kit which will include an activity, instructions for easy science experiments or nature activity, and a set of books from the collection at your child’s reading level or for you to read aloud. You keep all items, except for returning the books!
How to do it: Register! Once you have registered we’ll send you survey to get your child’s interests and reading level so we can pick the best books for them! You can pick up anytime during a week! (We will hold them for one extra week in case you need the time!)
Why do it: It’s a great activity to do at home and a lot of them with be outdoors so it will get kids exploring! It is also a wonderful way to discover new books and learn so new facts!
Click on the dates you which to register for and make sure you’ve filled out the preference form for you child so that we know what kinds of books and reading level they are: PREFERENCE FORM LINK
(PLEASE NOTE: Wait to get an email for pick-up as we might get delayed some weeks!)
For questions about programming contact
Clare Dombrowski (Head of Youth Services) at cdombrowski@amesburylibrary.org
For information concerning access to Programs, please contact the Assistant Library Director at 978-388-8148 or by mail at Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913. While the Library seeks to provide reasonable accommodation upon request for access to routine Library programs and resources, it is preferable that requests for accommodation with regard to scheduled events be made at least one week prior to the event to allow the Library sufficient time to make alternate arrangements for the event.
Funding for programming and supplies is provided by the Friends of the Amesbury Library, local businesses, donations from the community, and the donation of presenters of their time. Thank you to them all!