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Summer Events - Preschoolers & Toddlers

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Summer reading, storytimes and nursery rhymes - These programs are for ages 4 and under.

Take a look at our library calendar of events to see what we've got going on for everyone!

"Let's Play Together" Pajama Storytime with Diana KaneA woman crouching on the grass, holding up several simple percussion instruments
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
7/6, 7/13, 7/20 
Ages 2-5 with an adult
Mail Library Meeting Room
Every Wednesday evening will be filled with activities for children and adults to do together. Join us for an hour of interactive stories, partner dances, playing and and singing together. This three week program is designed for adults and children to enjoy stories and songs as a family. This is a great time for you and your children to sing, dance, listen and talk with each other. This program is cosponsored by the Quincy Arts council and the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.

Preschool Discovery: SportsGraphic of a basketball, golf ball, soccer ball, football, baseball and tennis ball
Thursday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2+ with an adult
Wollaston Branch Library 
Bring your preschooler in to do some sports science! We'll be testing different shoes for grip, matching sports equipment, finding out about gravity, and more! Come in and try out these activities any time during this hour of science fun. 

Animal AdventuresPhoto of a ferret
Thursday, July 21st at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 3+ with an adult
Wollaston Branch Library 
Join us to meet some animals! An Adventure Guide from Animal Adventures will present eight to ten animals at this program. Meet the animals, hear interesting stories and information about them and get close. We don't know what animals will be coming to visit, but they could be something as familiar as a rabbit or as unusual as a degu! 

Teddy Bear Storytime
Tuesday, July 26th at 7:00 p.m.
Ages 2-5 with an adult
North Quincy Branch Library
Join Children's librarian Cathy deVeer and Quinn Z. Bear for stories and songs for preschoolers. Feel free to wear your comfy jammies and bring along your favorite stuffed friend as we get ready to cheer on our teams with Olympic stories! 

Sparky's PuppetsPhoto of a rabbit puppet and a turtle puppet with the words "On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!" over them
Wednesday, July 27th at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3+ with an adult
Main Library Large Meeting Room 
Sparky's Puppets presents "On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!" a special puppet show for children. Cheer the race between the tortoise and the hare. Watch Jack's speedy escape from the giant, and see more fast-paced adventures! 

Two librarians, one dressed as Mother Goose and one dressed as Little Bo PeepMother Goose and Little Bo Peep
Thursday, July 28th at 4:00 p.m.
Ages 0-4 with an adult 
Main Library Front Lawn (weather permitting - see below)
Join children's librarians Jane Miller and Gail Columbare at the new Adams Green as they present Mother Goose and Little Bo-Peep: a Nursery Rhyme and Song Extravaganza. This is a fun-filled program of stories and songs for children ages 4 months to 4 years old accompanied by an adult. This program is especially geared toward very young children. This show will go on, rain or shine; in case of inclement weather we will move into the large meeting room at the Main Library. Meeting room space is limited to the first 125 people; when we reach capacity we will close the doors.

Mother Goose Storytime with Denise Shaver
Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
8/5, 8/12, 8/19
Ages 1-2 with an adult 
Join storyteller Denise Shaver for a special storytime full of songs, stories and rhymes just right for our youngest listeners.

Preschool Discovery: Science FavoritesCartoon of a child wearing a lab coat, holding a green beaker
Thursday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2+ with an adult
Wollaston Branch Library
Bring your preschooler in to do some of our favorite science activities from the past year of Preschool Discovery. Did you have fun mixing colorful baking soda and vinegar? Did you miss out on making light-up constellations? Come in and try out those activities and more! Drop in any time during this hour of science.

Reading Olympics with Jungle JimPhoto of a white man wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a brown hat, standing in front of a large balloon
Thursday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 3-10

Main Library Front Lawn
This awesome balloon magic show contains Jim's signature brand of balloon artistry, magic, comedy, storytelling, improvisation, and loads of audience participation. Archery, basketball, fencing, and even Scottish caber tossing are just some of the events that our "athletes" will compete in. Most importantly, Jim will incorporate just how reading and staying active work together.

Teddy Bear Storytime
Tuesday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Ages 2-5 with an adult
North Quincy Branch Library 
Join Children's librarian Cathy deVeer and Quinn Z. Bear for stories and songs for preschoolers. Feel free to wear your comfy jammies and bring along your favorite stuffed friend as we celebrate summer with camping stories!

Children's summer programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library and the Quincy Cultural Council.

For more programs for younger children, take a look at our programs for all ages.


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