CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS at the Library JUNE Mon. 23 -Opening Program for the Independent Summer Reading Club, 6:00 pm. Storyteller Jackson Gillman in the "Stand-Up Chameleon's" latest lowlife revue. The performance includes songs, stories and movement and lasts about 45 minutes. For children age 4 and up. No registration required. Tues. 24 - Independent Summer Reading Club, sign-ups begin for "Catch the Reading Bug @ Your Library," at 9:30 am - 7:30 pm and continue until August 5 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30 am - 4 pm. Thurs. 26 - Picture This, 6-7:30 pm. a book discussion and creative art program for students entering grades 4-6.Pre-registration required. Sat. 28 - First day to report for Independent Summer Reading Club.

JULY Tues. 1 - LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS begin 9 am - 8 pm

Fri. 4 - LIBRARY CLOSED - Independence Day.

Mon. 7 - Animal Experiences with Dave Marchetti - 6 pm. Here’s a chance to meet some bugs up close and personal along with some of the animals who are their predators. For children ages 4 and up. No registration required.

Thurs. 10 - Multiage Summer Storytime, 10 am This program includes stories, finger rhymes, songs and films appropriate for young children. No registration required. Children under age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Picture This, 6-7:30 pm. Pre-registration required. Thurs. 17 - Multiage Summer Storytime, 10 am
Mon. 21 - Check out Marvelous Marvin’s new show, “Bugging Out” at 6 pm. The program is all about bugs, insects and outdoor exploration. Using his unique rhyming text, we’ll learn about some bug habits that you may not believe or even want to know. Marvin has written poems about dragonflies, ladybugs, worms and a host of other crawly, creepy creatures. Mixing in circus arts, magic tricks and fun music, Marvelous Marvin has constructed his show to look like a large book revealing engaging illustrations inside. Treat yourself to “Bugging Out”, an entertaining extravaganza. For children ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Thurs. 24 - Multiage Summer Storytime, 10 am
Picture This, 6-7:30 pm. Pre-registration required.
Thurs. 31 - Multiage Summer Storytime, 10 am

AUGUST Mon. 4 - Magician Chris Carbone, 6 pm. Watch the trainer and caretaker of the elusive reading bug do his tricks. Ages 4 and up. No registration required. Thurs. 7 - LAST Multiage Summer Storytime, 10 am Sat. 9 - LAST DAY to return forms and claim prizes for Junior Summer Reading Club. 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Mon. 11 - LIBRARY CLOSED. Victory Day.

Wed. 13 - LAST DAY to report for Independent Summer Reading Club 9:30 am - 7:30 pm

Thurs. 14 - Final Independent Summer Reading Club party ONLY for those Independent readers who have completed reading at least 8 books and reporting (due to space limitations), 6 pm. Entertainer Christopher “Kavi” Carbone in “Mosquitoes & Bugs - Oh My!”

Fri. 15 - Junior Summer Reading Club Award Performance for those who completed the club requirements of 12 hours of reading and recording (due to space limitations), 1:30 pm. Entertainment will be provided by Sparky’s Puppets in ‘Bug Tales’. Tickets required.

Summer Reading Club programs are sponsored by Friends of Barrington Public Library, RI Office of Library and Information Services, McDonald’s Restaurants of RI and the Ruth O. Westfall Memorial Fund.

Junior Summer Reading Club "Catch the Reading Bug @ Your Library," sign-ups are open to all pre-readers, no age restriction. Forms will be given for recording hours spent reading together beginning Monday, June 16 and ending Saturday, August 10 at 4 pm. Complete details given at registration. Sign up any day in person. Summer Reading Club programs are sponsored by the Friends of Barrington Public Library, Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Service, McDonald’s Restaurants of Rhode Island and Citizens Bank Foundation.

 

Booklook for 2's
Tuesdays and Wednesday at 10:00A.M. , Thursdays at 11:00A.M.

For children age 2 and older. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Twelve children per class. Each half hour class will include stories, songs and fingerplays appropriate for an early introduction to a structured library experience. No younger siblings can be accommodated.

 

Storytimes for ages 3-5
Thursdays at 10:00A.M.

Children attending this program will do so unaccompanied by an adult. Designed as an independent experience for children, the program includes longer stories, songs, fingerplays and a film. No registration required. 

 

Multi-Age storytimes
Mondays at 10:00A.M., Wednesdays at 11:00A.M. and Thursdays at 6:30P.M.

For children under age 6 and their caregivers. Children under age 3 must be accompanied by an adult. The program will include stories, finger rhymes, songs and films appropriate for young children. This program is held Mondays at 10:00A.M.and Wednesdays at 11:00A.M. (same program both times) No registration required. 

_{The Barrington Public Library is accessible to the disabled. Individuals requiring accommodations for disabilities must notify the Library at 247-1920 (TDD, 247-3750), in advance of the program/meeting date.}

Fun links for Kids and their Parents

Guys Read: Literary initiative for boys from author Jon Scieszka
Rhode Island Family Guide
Kaleidoscapes offers resources for homeschoolers.
The Parents Place
Child Safety on the Information Highway an excellent article for parents.
Parent Soup: Chat, news and more
Fathering Home Page: Home page of Fathering Magazine.

Links for Kids

Kids Pick the Best of the Web Top 10
Yahooligans Rules For Online Safety
Nye Labs Online: Home of Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Kids Web Digital Library for Kids
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens: Animal Information Database
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Beakman's World 'You Can' Page