Little Minnows Storytime!

Tuesdays, Starting June 14th through August 16th @ 10:00 a.m.

Join us as we “swish” our way through the summer with stories, songs, and rhymes. The program will be geared for ages 3 and under but older sharks are invited to attend!

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Little Guppies Storytime!

Thursdays, Starting June 16th through August 18th @ 10:00 a.m.

Join us as we swim, dive, and squeal our way through the summer with stories, songs and rhymes.  The program will be geared for ages 3-6 though younger fishes are invited to attend!

 

Under the Sea! A Story and Play hour!

Tuesdays Starting June 21st through August 9th. @ 11:00 a.m.

Thursdays, Starting June 23rd through August 11th  @ 11:00 a.m.

Calling all preschoolers! Get ready to “swish” your fins with this interactive storytime, filled with stories, songs, music and maybe even parachutes! Rain or shine, we will meet outdoors at the Rotary Pavilion (this is the pavilion closest to the police station/municipal building/soccer fields). Registration not necessary, the storytime is designed for 3 -5 years, but all are welcome!  Program will run approximately ½ hour to 45 minutes. Please note: this will be same program each day.

 

 

Sail Away on the Ocean Blue!

Tuesdays starting June 28th through August 9th @ 1:00 p.m.

Thursdays starting June 30th through August 11th @ 1:00 p.m.

Come sail the Ocean Blue with us! Who knows where you will land! Young Adventurers will hear a short story or chapter from the country we landed upon.  Activities, games and crafts will be incorporated as well! Stowaways (younger siblings) are welcome to attend as long as the Captain (parent/caregiver) is there to help with crafts, etc.

 

 

Check Mate! A Summer Chess Club!

Wednesdays, June 15th through July 27th @ 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun, instructive, interactive play. Whether you are a beginner or have been playing for years…there’s always something new to learn!  All skill levels welcomed!

Please register when you come to play.  Ages 5-12. 

 

Anything’s Possible!

Fridays, June 17th through August 12th – All day.

Come explore your world through our STEAM kits! Each week there will be something new; magnets, friendship bracelets, button making, robots, the possibilities are endless! Stop in anytime of the day and discover! Activities are designed for 6 years old and up.

 

Card Club!

Wednesdays, June 1st through August 17th @ 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Join us Wednesday afternoons for a game of 500 Bid or something new! Come out and show your skill, teach someone a new game or just enjoy some time out with friends new and old!

 

Murder by the Book!  A Mystery Book Discussion Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

The Mystery Book Group meets inside the library.  Books will no longer be available at the circulation desk.  Please call the library to request a copy of the book. Everyone who is interested in great reads is invited to join us! 

 

Meeting Dates:

June 15th:    The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave

July 20th:      Never Look Back, by Alison Gaylin

August 17th: The Ruins, by Scott B. Smith

 

**June 15th marks our Mystery Book Group 10th year! Anyone who has participated over the years is welcome to come and join us for small celebration at the Rotary Pavilion, June 15th @ 6:30 p.m.

 

 

Betty’s Book Buzz Discussion Group. Fridays, 1:00 p.m. 

Betty’s Book Group meets in the library. Books will no longer be available at the circulation desk.  Please call the library to request a copy of the book.  Everyone who is interested in great conversations and good reads is invited to join us!

 

Meeting Dates:

June 17th: Who is Maud Dixon?, by Alexandra Andrews

July 15th: Not a Happy Family, by Shari Lapena

August 29th: The Brilliant Life of Eudura Honeysett, by Annie Lyons

 

Cooks-n-Books Potluck Picnic!

Thursday, June 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

We have spent a year baking, sautéing, burning, and tasting some yummy recipes! Now it’s time to create your own favorite dish and bring it to share!  Get together with old friends or come out and make new ones!  The picnic will be held outside at the Rotary Pavilion at Hampton Community Park (this is the pavilion closest to the police station/municipal building/soccer fields).