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Kids!

At the Peterborough Town Library we introduce children to stories, to each other, and to the world!

Our programs cultivate curiosity, build imaginations, and bolster early literacy skills.
This helps kids grow into lifelong learners!

We do this by living and modeling our mantra:

"Write, talk, read, sing, and play - every day!"

Storytimes and Book Clubs!

Storytime is more than just developing a love of stories. By attending, children become more comfortable and excited about visiting the library. We encourage early reading habits for the whole family and strive to give parents the tools they need to help their children learn and discover. We also stress the importance of fine motor skills and physical development. We invite all families to join us in sharing our love of imagination and reading at one of our many storytimes!

Click below on the title of each event for more information!

Upcoming Events for Kids
PJ Storytime - An all ages storytime! Click the event title for more info.
Thu, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Animal Adventurer: Owls - with Susie Spikol
Sat, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
1833 Room
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eben Jones Classroom,1833 Room
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elizabeth Room
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eben Jones Classroom,1833 Room
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elizabeth Room
Art Reception - Artist Talk & Drop-In Artmaking
Fri, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Art Gallery
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eben Jones Classroom,1833 Room
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elizabeth Room
Families Read Together - A Book Club for Families
Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eben Jones Classroom,1833 Room
PJ Storytime - An all ages storytime! Click the event title for more info.
Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Apr 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Families Read Together - A Book Club for Families
Thu, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
PJ Storytime - An all ages storytime! Click the event title for more info.
Thu, May 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Families Read Together - A Book Club for Families
Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
PJ Storytime - An all ages storytime! Click the event title for more info.
Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Eben Jones Classroom
See all events

Program Descriptions:

Baby Storytime

Babies and their caregivers gather to sing songs, chant nursery rhymes, read board books and enjoy lap bounces. Babies from birth and beyond are welcome— only when they are a toddler ready for longer stories have they outgrown baby storytime!

Preschool Storytime

At storytime this group enjoys picturebooks together and simple songs and movement between stories. An easy craft is completed after each storytime. All preschoolers who enjoy sitting and listening to stories, and their caregivers, are welcome (siblings too).

PJ Storytime

PJ Storytime will take place once a month. We read stories, sing a few songs, and will maybe offer a craft or snack to take home. PJ Storytime is for all ages but best for Preschool through Elementary School aged children.

Families Read Together
Book Club

Our book group for 1st-4th graders! Read a book together as a family and meet once a month to talk about the book, have snacks, and participate in activities like crafts and games. Scroll down for more information!

Pizza & Pages

Our book group for 5th graders and up! We choose one book a month to read and discuss over pizza! Each meeting we act silly, talk books, and did we mention that we eat pizza. New members are always welcome!

For more information on Pizza & Pages and other programs for tweens/teens - visit our Teens page by clicking on the button below!

More Teen Programs

Familes Read Together meets on the second Thursday of the month at 4pm throughout the school year.
Check in at the Help Desk in the Elizabeth Room to see what we're reading this month!

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN!


HOW TO PARTICIPATE

  • Visit the Library
  • Pick up a NH 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN canvas tote bag, filled with a tally sheet, a bookmark, and the book, Read to your Bunny by Rosemary Wells.
  • Check out books or read books at home. We also have  filled book bags with five fun, colorful, and playful boardbooks contained in easy “to-go” bags
  • Fill out a Reading Tall Sheet for each 100 books you read
  • REPEAT!

Special thanks to the Friends of the Peterborough Town Library and The Toadstool Bookshop for purchasing the Read to Your Bunny books. The NH 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative is sponsored by CHILIS and the NH State Library, and supported by the Center for the Book at the NH State Library, the NH Academy of Family Physicians, and NH Family Voices.

Small Study Room

The Kriebel Room, located off of the Elizabeth Room, is perfect for tutoring sessions or study groups. It is also fully equipped with a camera and mic for online meetings.
Contact the help desk or book a room online