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Youth Services

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.

The Elizabeth Room has books for babies through 8th grade. Books are organized roughly by reading level and format. Reading levels vary greatly among all age groups. Parents are encouraged to browse and choose books together to find the best fit for your reader.

Storytimes and Book Clubs!

We invite all families to join us in sharing our love of imagination and reading at one of our many storytimes!

All are welcome, contact us to learn more about how we can make sure storytime works for your family.

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

Upcoming Events for Kids
Family Movie Screening - during ConVal School Vacation Week
Fri, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1833 Room
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elizabeth Room
Opening Reception - No Egrets
Fri, May 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Art Gallery
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elizabeth Room
Families Read Together - A Book Club for Families
Thu, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elizabeth Room
Canceled
PJ Storytime - An all ages storytime! Click the event title for more info.
Thu, May 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elizabeth Room
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, May 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elizabeth Room
Families Read Together - A Book Club for Families
Thu, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eben Jones Classroom
Families Read Together - A Book Club for Families
Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 ready to sit 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 takes place once a month during the school year. We read stories, sing a few songs, and make a craft. 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

Our Book Club for 1st-4th Graders and their families! It meets on the second Thursday of the month at 4pm throughout the school year.

Families Read Together has read the following books together:

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