Teen Library Leadership Council (Grades 6-12)

Wed · Oct 14·9:30 AM – 10 AM·Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Come dance with us! This high energy program fosters key early literacy skills including phonological awareness, memory, and sequencing skills, as well as promoting motor skill development—all while having lots of fun and moving our bodies. We begin with "follow the leader" songs followed by several free dances and end…

Wed · Oct 14·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Join us for a high energy storytime of songs, stories and fun for ages 3-5. This storytime is a high participatory program for kids and caregivers. There are lots of games, songs, and rhymes mixed into the stories to keep kids moving and engaged.

Wed · Oct 14·6 AM·Lexington

Wed · Oct 14·Children's Area, Beebe Library, 345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

For all ages & families. La Catrina is getting ready for her favorite holiday Día de Muertos. Help her find everything she needs to celebrate and remember her loved ones in this Day of the Dead scavenger hunt! The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Tuesday, October 13 - Saturday, October 17. The scavenger hunt will…

Wed · Oct 14·4:15 PM – 5:15 PM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Step into the world of stories, rhymes, and big ideas! Each week, kids will explore classic fairy tales alongside "fractured" twists and inspiring stories about fairness, empathy, and community. Together, we’ll build confidence through group recitation, practice introducing one another, and dive into hands-on crafts, g…

Thu · Oct 15·9:30 AM – 10 AM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

It’s never too early to foster a love for reading! Join us for a peaceful, interactive storytime created specifically for infants who are not yet walking and their adult caregivers. Together, we’ll recite joyful rhymes, sing songs, share tickle games, and read cozy books. The program is designed to foster your baby’s p…

Mon · Sep 21·10 AM – 10:30 AM·Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Come sing along to old favorites and learn some new tunes! Singing together helps children develop language skills by slowing down words to better hear the individual sounds and introducing vocabulary that might not appear in everyday speech. Many songs will incorporate movement and opportunities to practice listening…

Tue · Sep 22·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

A 30-minute, drop-in program for two- and three-year-olds and their caretakers (siblings are welcome). We will read stories and sing songs, and on occasion use manipulatives like shakers or a flannel board.

Tue · Sep 22·11:15 AM – 12 PM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Drop in for an open-ended exploration of different art materials each week. From finger paint to sculpting dough, let your child lead their own discovery of what happens when they manipulate their world. It's about the process, not the product! Be prepared; things might get messy, but we will have smocks available when…