We’ve got a lot of activities planned for March- in house programming, virtual programs, crafts and of course, new books!
Pajama Drive:
First, our Pajama Drive continues though the month. We have partnered with Cradles to Crayons®, the Boston Bruins and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to collect new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. We are looking for brand new pajamas, appropriate for all seasons, from sizes 2T through adult M. Please do not give pajamas that include any family or holiday references.
The most needed sizes are:
Girls: 5/6 (child S), 7/8 (child M), 14/16 (child XL/adult S), 18/20 (child XXL/adult M)
Boys: 7/8 (child M), 14/16 (child XL/adult S), 18/20 (child XXL/adult M)
Drop off at the Library during open hours.
The Learning Tree: A Caregiver & Child Literacy Program:
The Learning Tree: A Caregiver & Child Literacy Program with Miss Nicole returns to the library on Fridays starting March 4. You are invited to join Miss Nicole for a morning of fun educational activities designed to support your 3-5 year old's social-emotional growth and school readiness. She will provide a variety of activities including: stories, art, music, movement, and STEM too.
There are two sessions of this program, one at 9:30 AM and one at 11 AM. Space is very limited for this program and you must register with Triumph, Inc. by calling Nancy at 508-822-5388 ext. 208. Please call Triumph or visit Triumph's Facebook page for the most up to date information about this program.
Make and Take Craft:
Our March Make and Take Craft will be available starting on Monday, March 7. The theme of this craft is St. Patrick’s Day. This craft is available while supplies last, one per child please.
Baking with King Arthur’s Baking Company (webinar)
Registration opens on Tuesday, March 8 for this virtual program with King Arthur’s Baking Company, which will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at 4:00 PM via ZOOM. Registration is required for this program, which is recommended for grades 4-8 and there is a supply kit that needs to be picked up at the library. See library website for more details.
Story Time with Mrs. Davis:
Join Mrs. Davis in person on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM for stories, songs and rhymes. This program is recommended for ages 2+. Separate registration is required for each date.
Themes for March:
Wednesday, March 16: St. Patrick’s Day (register starting Monday, March 14)
Wednesday, March 23: Pajama (register starting Monday, March 21)
Wednesday, March 30: Spring (register starting Monday, March 28)
Motivating the Unmotivated Student (webinar)
We’re offering this popular program again on Tuesday, March 15 @ 7 PM. This program is recommended for parents of students in elementary, middle and high school. In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their student.
In this webinar you will learn: why is your student unmotivated, how do you inspire your kids to motivate themselves, how self-esteem and anxiety impacts motivation, the importance of goals and objectives, choices and consequences, what problem-solving skills benefits an unmotivated student and the effects of power struggles
There is no charge for the program, but registration is required. You will receive a Zoom invite prior to the start of the webinar.
To register, go to https://s4studyskills.secure.force.com/enroll/motivate
This program is sponsored by Successful Study Skills 4 Students. https://www.successfulstudyskills4students.com/
ThinkFirst Brain and spinal cord injury prevention (webinar)
On Thursday, March 24 @ 6:30 PM, join us for a virtual program offered by the Boston Children’s Hospital. ThinkFirst program is about brain and spinal cord injury prevention. In this program, an Injury Prevention Coordinator from Boston Children's Hospital will educate kids and teens on ways to prevent injuries to their brain and spinal cord. The topics covered in this program include bike/helmet safety, car safety, pedestrian safety and more. This program runs for an hour and you will receive a ZOOM link upon registration. Registration opens on Thursday, March 10 and you can register online at https://forms.gle/D1GSpGjY8DN7f52P7
Grab and Go Craft:
March’s Grab and Go Craft will have a spring theme and be available while supplies last starting on Saturday, March 19. One per child please.
Tired of Arguing with Your Tween or Teen? (webinar)
Join Parent Coach, Lianne Dixon on March 31 at 7:00 PM and learn how change is possible! \
In this presentation, you will discover, high-impact strategies that create less room for arguing and more room for connection, explore the benefit of using visualization to help create the relationship you want, learn mindful practices that are critical in setting the scene for more peaceful communication and joyful connection.
Lianne Dixon is a Parent Coach dedicated to helping parents who are tired of arguing with their teens. Her mission is to help them save their relationships, enjoy easy conversations, and have more fun. All parents with teens and tweens are invited to attend and learn a new way forward.
Register for the event here: Send an email requesting a presentation link to lianne@gettingrealcoach.com
