Leaf Wreaths
Wednesday, Sept. 24 @ 5PM
For kids in PreK.- Grade 5

Make a beautiful fall wreath using real leaves!

Baby Kneads
Wednesday, Sept. 24 @ 11AM
For babies aged 2-18M & caregivers

Registration is required. Call 978-632-5298 to register.

Join us for a playful workshop and learn ways to use sign language to communicate with your little one.
This program is for caregivers with pre-verbal babies & toddlers. Both child and caregiver participate in the program.

Bilingual Storytime with the Mayor
Tuesday, Sept. 30 @ 10AM
For ages 2-5

Join Mayor Mike for a fun story in English and Spanish!

¡Únete al alcalde Mike para disfrutar de un cuento divertido en inglés y español!

Math Fun for grades K-2
Thursdays in October @ 4:30PM

October 2- Glow-in-the Dark fun
October 9- Bouncy Dice Explosion
October 16- Spy Training
October 23- Time of Your Life
October 30- Crazy Card Club

Taylor Swift Album Release Party
Saturday, Oct. 4 1PM

For all ages! Celebrate all things Taylor! Make friendship bracelets, test your Swiftie knowledge, and listen to the new album!

Fire Safety w/ the GFD
Tuesday, Oct. 7 @ 4PM

The Gardner Fire Department will be here with one of their trucks to read a story and teach you about fire safety.

Pumpkin Science Lab for grades K-2
Wednesday, Oct. 8 @ 5PM

Touch a Truck with the Gardner DPW
Saturday, Oct. 11 10AM

Meet some of the friendly DPW workers who keep our streets plowed, our sidewalks clear, and our city water flowing and see some of the equipment they use everyday! Fun for all ages!

Pumpkin Painting
Registration Required
Wednesday, Oct. 22 @ 4PM & 5PM

Get creative and decorate your own pumpkin masterpiece. Pumpkins will be provided. Space is limited. Call 978-632-5298 to register.

Cookie Decorating
Registration Required
Saturday, Oct. 25 @ 1PM

Celebrate the season by decorating sugar cookies! Space is limited. Call 978-632-5298 to register.

Fall Foliage Painting for grades 3-5
Registration Required
Wednesday, Oct. 29 @ 5PM

Create an autumn-inspired painting. Instructor led. Space is limited. Call 978-632-5298 to register.

Falloween Stroll & Trick-or-Treating
Friday, Oct. 31 @ 9:30AM-12PM

Start your Falloween stroll at the Library! We'll have a not-too-spooky story and music!

Multilingual Stories & Play w/ Mariana
Monday, Oct. 20 @ 10AM

Join Mariana for stories in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. For ages 0-5.
Acompaña a Mariana para escuchar cuentos en español, portugués e inglés. Para niños de 0 a 5 años.
Junte-se a Mariana para ouvir histórias em espanhol, português e inglês. Para crianças de 0 a 5 anos.

Drop-in Lego Club
Mondays @ 4PM

For ages 6-12. Legos will be provided.

Storytime at the Library

The Children’s Department offers storytime sessions in the spring, fall, and winter.  Sessions include age-appropriate themed stories and activities including music, movement, and crafts.  New participants are always welcome.  Please note the age limitations outlined below.

For more information please contact the Children’s Room at 978-632-5298

Drop-in Storytime (Ages 2-5)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays @ 10AM
Wiggle Worm Wednesday (Ages 6-24 months) @ 10AM
Movement, music, and stories for little ones.
Limit to the first 30 people (kids & accompanying adults) that arrive.

New stories and activities at all sessions!

**Library policy requires that a parent or responsible caregiver accompany children under the age of 8.**

Beanstack Reading Challenge

Click here to sign up for the challenge!

ABCmouse.com Free In-Library Use

ABCmouse.com: With 5,000+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com's award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-8+). From Age of Learning, Inc.

Free access from Library computers and your own device connected to our wi-fi network. Please note some mobile devices require a free app download.