Childrens Room – Southwest Harbor Public Library

Upcoming Children's Events

Read-a-thon April 1-30

April 16 10:00 am

Baby Storytime

April 17 10:00 am

Library Tea

April 18 2:00 pm

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STORYTIMES

Baby Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:00
Join Amanda Crafts for songs, rhymes, and short stories. Baby Storytime is designed especially for babies under two years, but we are family friendly and we welcome siblings.

Family Storytime
Fridays, 10:00
Join Ms. Chrissy for a fun-filled interactive storytime with books, puppets, movements, songs, and more!

Check out the Children’s Calendar for more Babies, Kids, & Teens events.

About Ms. Chrissy, our Youth & Community Services Associate Director

A Pete the Cat enthusiast and a lover of movement & dance-themed storytimes, Ms. Chrissy is dedicated to encouraging kids (and adults) to sing, dance, use their imagination, and of course read! Chrissy fully believes that libraries are community centers and she is dedicated to making libraries the center of engagement. She is excited to bring this enthusiasm and experience to Southwest Harbor Public Library. Personally, Chrissy enjoys outdoor activities, teaching Scottish Highland dance and fitness, writing poetry, and playing piano & guitar.

Ms. Chrissy‘s Book Picks

The Gruffalo by

Julia Donaldson

The Girl Who Drank The Moon by Kelly Barnhill

Pumpkinheads by

Rainbow Rowell

New Juvenile Books

Children’s Books & Services

The library is open for walk-in browsing and services including the Children’s Room and Young Adult Room.

We are happy to put book requests and inter-library loan books on our Curbside Cart. We love putting book bundles together for Curbside Pickup Service. Call 207-244-7065 or email children@swhplibrary.org to make a request.

Children’s Programs Online

Check out the Library’s YouTube Channel for Kids Playlists

Kids Programs ~ Kids Stories ~ Kids Poetry ~ Kids Songs

Special Chickadee Award Nominee Readings by local elementary & home school kids & teachers

Interactive Storytelling with Mélissa

Get ready to blast off! Explore outer space with performer Mélissa Smith in this fun, interactive storytelling event — filled with movement, stories, and surprises! Ideal for ages 4-10. Presented LIVE on the Southwest Harbor Public Library’s Facebook and YouTube pages, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11am.

Fractured Folktales with Brittany Parker – YouTube playlist

Prepare to see your favorite folktales like you’ve never seen them before! The “Fractured Folktales with the Tiniest Librarian”, is a musical puppet video series that reimagines classic tales from the minds of local students. Watch interviews with the participating students and video creator Brittany Parker. To view the three Fractured Folktales, go to YouTube playlist.

This project is generously sponsored by a grant from the Maine Public Library Fund. Donate to the fund using the Maine Income Tax Check-off on your Schedule CP for voluntary charitable contributions.

FABLES & FOLKTALES SERIES

“The Rooster and the Fox”

“The Rooster and the Fox” is a musical story adaption by Brittany Parker based on the classic Aesop’s Fable. This is a part of the “Fables and Folktales” Project sponsored by the Southwest Harbor Public Library.

“The Tortoise and the Hare”

“The Tortoise and the Hare” is a musical story adaption by Brittany Parker based on the classic Aesop’s Fable. This is a part of the “Fables and Folktales” Project sponsored by the Southwest Harbor Public Library.

“The Lion and the Mouse”

“The Lion and the Mouse” is a musical story adaption by Brittany Parker based on the classic Aesop’s Fable. This is a part of the “Fables and Folktales” Project sponsored by the Southwest Harbor Public Library.

The Hive by Bee Parks and the Hornets

The Hive is a new interactive musical web series from Bee Parks and the Hornets! It is full of activities that families can do together along with the video, as well as ideas to share with others when the video is done.