Seekonk Public Library Programs for Children and Families

Children's Winter Reading Challenge 2023
“All the Feels”
January & February 2023
Join our Winter Reading Challenge for children from birth through grade 5. Log your reading minutes, write reviews, and complete activities to earn virtual badges and raffle tickets for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Register at www.Seekonkpl.beanstack.org 

‘Paws’ To Read
Mondays, January 9 and 23 starting at 3:30
Build reading skills and gain confidence in reading aloud by coming to the library to ‘Paws’ To Read". Register to reserve a 15-minute time slot to have your child read to Gizmo and Pepe, two adorable Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix therapy dogs. Each one-on-one private session is facilitated by Sandra Healey and her two dogs. Children should bring a book they can read or come a few minutes early to select one in the children's room. Time slots are limited.

Middle Grade Book Club
Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24 & 31, 6 PM
Join Ms Sandie for our middle grade book club! This month we'll be reading The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. Each week we meet virtually via Zoom. We read aloud to discuss the book. Kids can volunteer to read aloud to the group to practice their skills, but it is not required. Participants will be provided with a library copy of the book to use for the duration of the book club. For grades 3 - 5. Registration required

Saturday Family Movie
Saturday, January 21, 1 PM
Hank, a loveable dog with a head full of hopes and dreams of becoming a samurai, sets off in search of his destiny. For the exact title, visit seekonkpl.org or call (508) 336-8230. Drop in…and bring a friend!

Indoor Cornhole for Families
Thursday, January 26, 5 PM
Cornhole isn't just for weekends in the summer! Register and enjoy cornhole indoors, in the middle of winter! Multiple boards will be set up so that everyone will get a chance to play and practice their new-found skills.The event will be led by Christian Rivera, a cornhole enthusiast and seasoned player who will teach the fundamentals as well as tips for game play. This program is suitable for families with children of all ages. Registration required. Beginners welcome.

BuildWave: A Creative Build Event
Wednesday, February 1, 2 PM
(Early release day for Seekonk public school students.) Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Participants will create with over a dozen different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials. The workshop is structured like a video game, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide students through the different building projects. Kids will build creative confidence, become better collaborators, and encounter design and engineering fundamentals in a unique and memorable context. For grades K - 5. Registration required.

Take Your Child to the Library Day
All day Saturday, February 4
Drop in all day long and discover everything your library has to offer! See details at www.seekonkpl.org. 

Storytimes
Seekonk Library storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing and playing- important principles for your child’s reading readiness. Please bring your SAILS library card so your child can browse and select books to take home. Siblings are always welcome.

Baby & Toddler Storytime
Monday, January 9, 23, February 6, 13 at 10 AM
Join Miss Sharon for a weekly storytime that includes a book or two followed by music, fingerplays, movement and yes, even bubbles! Please bring your SAILS Library Card so your child may browse and select books to take home. Ages birth - 36 months. Siblings always welcome! No registration required, just drop in.

Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 at 9:30 AM
Join Ms. Sandie for storytimes filled with books and activities for ages 3-5. Siblings always welcome! Bring your library card to check out some great books. Drop in. No registration required.

Dozens of Donuts Storytime
Saturday, January 28, 10 AM
Join author Carrie Finison as she reads her popular picture book, Dozens of Doughnuts plus two more of her other books. After the stories, we'll do a craft and then we'll all have a doughnut! Ages 2.5 - 5. Registration required at www.seekonkpl.org. 

Storytime on the Go!
On-going in January
Stop in anytime to create a storytime experience at home with Storytime On The Go packets. Each packet will include 6 or more books to check out and an age appropriate early literacy activity. The early literacy activities will support one or more of the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.