Toddler Story Time— Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m., stories, coloring and fun around a theme, from puppies to weather to barnyard friends. Ages 18 months to three years.

Fridays with Franklin— meet our treasured and wonderful-with- children Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Franklin enjoys being read to (and any other attention as well).

Saturday Morning Stories for four and five
year olds— Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. hear great classics as well as the newest read-alouds and enjoy a simple craft.

Young Critics Club—young book lovers ages 8 to 12 gather monthly to  read and discuss publishers' advance review copies (ARCS). Read books not even out yet! Registration required.

Teens Read—read and review ARCS for local and
internet publication. Registration required.

Upcoming events

Saturday, May 10th, 1 pm Photo: Heather Weston   Meet author Maureen Johnson with her newest book for teens: Suite Scarlett

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May 12th through 18th:
Celebrate Children's Book Week...
with a free poster from Mary Grand Pre, famed illustrator of The Harry Potter books. Vote online for your favorite books of the year and find out the winners on May 13th (posters available while supply lasts).

Thursday evening, May 22:

FREE Books and Pizza! 
If you're 12 to 14 and would like the chance to choose an advance review copy of a not-yet-released book, meet other avid readers and enjoy some pizza, stop by at 6 pm . We'll meet for about an hour, talk books and eat.
Call or email to reserve space and pizza!

Saturday, May 24th, 11am:
Staying in town for Memorial Day Weekend?
Come bring the little ones for a special morning with reknowned author/illustrator Nick Bruel for the launch of his new picture book Little Red Bird, awonderful tale in rhyme about an important choice.