Upcoming Storytimes
Toddler Time
(for 19 mo. - 36 mo.)
Mon., July 7th, 21st, & Aug. 4th at 9:30AM
Join us as we read stories, do fun activities, and play together! This drop-in program is approximately 30 minutes long followed by 20 minutes of playtime.
Art & Stories
(for ages 3 - 5)
Tues., July 8th, 22nd, & Aug. 5th at 9:30AM
Join us for a short story time followed by an art project. We will explore simple art concepts and experiment with materials. Please wear clothing that can get messy!
Baby Storytime
(for birth - 18 mo.)
Thurs., July 10th, 24th, & Aug. 7th at 9:30AM
Join us as we learn a little American Sign Language, read stories, sing fun songs, and play together! This program is approximately 30 minutes long followed by 20 minutes of playtime.
Upcoming Special Programs
Weekly Scavenger Hunts
(for all ages)
Available any time during the week!
Drop in any time and complete one of our fun scavenger hunts! We’ll have a new hunt each week around the Children’s Room.
Family Take & Make Craft
(for all ages)
First day of the week & Thursdays
A new take & make craft will be available each week during summer reading, while supplies last.
This month’s crafts include: Summer Treat Magnets, Hatching Dino Craft, 3D Floating Ship, Silly Goose Magnets, Foam Butterfly Bracelets, Paper Jellyfish Puppets, and Rocket Pull-Back Toy.
Trivia Tuesdays
(for all ages)
Available all day on Tuesdays
Answer a trivia question at the Children’s Desk and receive a small prize!
Ready for Kindergarten
(for ages 3 -5)
Tuesdays During Summer Reading at 11AM
Practice the skills you’ll need to be ready for Kindergarten in the fall! This program is provided by Pathways for Parents. Last class for the summer is August 12th.
Grow, Play, & Learn
(for ages birth - 2 & ages 3 - 5)
Wed. & Fri. at 9:30AM (ages birth - 2)
Wed. & Fri. at 10:30AM (ages 3 - 5)
Stories, songs and skill building, led by an Early Childhood Developmental trained staff member, guiding caregivers in strengthening interactions with their child.
This program is provided by Pathways for Parents. If you have siblings in each age group please come to the older group held at 10:30AM. The last class for the summer is August 15th.
Extra Fun Fridays!
(for all ages)
Available all day on Fridays
Kids of all ages can stop by the Agawam Library Children’s Room any time on Fridays and do special activities!
Family Paint Night
(for grades 1 - 6)
Thursday, June 26th at 6:30PM
Join special guest Stephanie Gaboury for a family-friendly paint night!
Cardboard Drive-In
(for grades K - 2)
Tuesday, July 1st at 6PM
Come create your own custom cardboard race car while we watch the Super Mario Bros movie!
Younger Lego Building
(for grades K - 4)
Thursday, July 3rd at 3:30PM
We will have a contest to see who can build the tallest tower that can hold up 5 rubber duckies!
Virtual Author Talk: Raúl The Third
(for grades PreK - 2)
Tuesday, July 8th at 2PM (Spanish)
Tuesday, July 8th at 4PM (English)
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!
Click here to register for the Spanish talk at 2PM, and here to register for the English talk at 4PM.
Balloon Twisting Story Time!
(for ages 2 and up)
Thursday, July 10th at 6:30PM
Join us for this special story time with special guest Miss Brie. We will read stories, and play with balloons!
Elf Sing Along Movie
(for all ages)
Friday, July 11th from 2:30 - 4:30PM
Stay cool at the movies with sing-alongs! Join us for a screening on Elf (2003) (PG).
House of Cards Building
(for grades 5 - 6)
Tuesday, July 15th at 6PM
Build the ultimate house, tower, or more using only playing cards!
Get Moving with My Gym Mobile
(for ages 1 - 8)
Thursday, July 17th at 10AM
Practice strength, agility, and flexibility through exercise, games, music, and more with an instructor from My Gym Enfield!
Virtual Author Talk: Rex Ogle
(for grades 5 - 8)
Wednesday, July 23rd at 4PM
You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.
Video Game BINGO
(for grades 3 - 4)
Thursday, July 31st at 3PM
Come play bingo themed after all the popular and classic video games! Prizes will be awarded.
Frozen Sing-Along Movie
(for all ages)
Friday, August 1st from 2:30 - 4:30PM
Stay cool at the movies with sing-alongs! Join us for a screening of Frozen (2013) (PG).
Advanced Lego Building
(for grades 5 - 6)
Thursday, August 7th at 4:30PM
Join us as we build with Legos! There will be time to build whatever you want, then we will have a contest to see who can build the tallest tower that can hold up to 5 rubber duckies!
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