Levi Heywood Memorial Library

Hours:
Monday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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During inclement weather call 978-632-5298 for Library closings/delays or check our Facebook page

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Suncatchers - For kids in grades K-5
Wednesday, March 11@ 4pm

Spring forward! Celebrate Daylight Savings Week by designing and creating your very own colorful suncatcher to brighten your windows.

Oobleck - For kids in grades K-5
Thursday, March 12 @ 4pm
Registration Required- Call 978-632-5298 to register

Get messy and explore the science of Oobleck! Squish it, stretch it, and see how this gooey, magical mixture is sometimes a liquid… and sometimes a solid!

Bookmarks - For kids in grades K-5
Saturday, March 14 @ 1pm

Your Story Starts Here! Books take you everywhere — and your bookmark leads the way! Come craft your own one-of-a-kind bookmark at the library. All supplies provided. Bring your imagination!

Culture Crunch: Brazil - For kids ages 2-12
Wednesday, March 18 @ 4pm

Explore Brazilian culture through food tasting and fun themed learning!
⚠️ Food labels will be available; please review carefully

Book Bedazzling - For kids in grades 3-5
Thursday, March 19 @ 4pm - 6pm
Registration Required: Call 978-632-5298 to register

Bring your favorite book from home and choose a part of it to bedazzle in this fun and creative program! Don’t have a book? No problem! We’ll have books available for you to choose from so everyone can participate.

3D Butterflies - For kids in grades K-5
Wednesday, March 25 @ 4pm

Do you love butterflies? Want to make your own 3D butterfly to take home? Join us for a fun and creative afternoon! *No registration required. Supplies are limited, first come first serve.*

Book Club - For kids in grades 3-5
Thursday, March 26 @ 5pm

Love wild adventures? Big laughs? A little fairy mischief? Jump into Unfairies with us for a lively book chat, tasty snacks, and a fun, hands-on craft inspired by the story.

Multilingual Stories & Play w/ Mariana
This program is currently taking a break, but will be back in the future!

Join Mariana for stories in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. For ages 0-5.
Acompaña a Mariana para escuchar cuentos en español, portugués e inglés. Para niños de 0 a 5 años.
Junte-se a Mariana para ouvir histórias em espanhol, português e inglês. Para crianças de 0 a 5 anos.

Drop-in Lego Club
Mondays @ 4PM
and Saturdays Mar. 7 & 21 @ 1PM

For ages 6-12. Legos will be provided.

Storytime at the Library

Storytime

The Children’s Department offers storytime sessions in the spring, fall, and winter. Sessions include age-appropriate themed stories and activities including music, movement, and crafts. New participants are always welcome. Please note the age limitations outlined below.

For more information please contact the Children’s Room at 978-632-5298

Drop-in Storytime (Ages 2-5)
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10AM
Saturdays @ 10:30AM
Wiggle Worm (Ages 6-24 months)
Mondays & Wednesdays @ 10AM
Movement, music, and stories for little ones.
Limit to the first 30 people (kids & accompanying adults) that arrive.

New stories and activities at all sessions!

**Library policy requires that a parent or responsible caregiver accompany children under the age of 8.**

Beanstack Reading Challenge

Click here to sign up for the challenge!

ABCmouse.com Free In-Library Use

ABC Mouse

ABCmouse.com: With 5,000+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com's award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-8+). From Age of Learning, Inc.

Free access from Library computers and your own device connected to our wi-fi network. Please note some mobile devices require a free app download.