Upcoming Children's Events
New Kids Books & Movies
STORYTIMES
Weather permitting, join us in the Children’s Garden behind the library.
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!
Book Trick or Treat
Wednesday, October 30th from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Library will have an array of trick or treat books available for babies, kids, and teens on Wednesday, October 30, 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Come in and get warm, show off your costume, and choose a free book!
Can’t make it on the 30th? Trick or treat for a book on Halloween Day anytime between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
DETAILS HERE.
Story Time n’ Climb
Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Story Time with Ms. Chrissy (10-10:40 a.m.) Stories about climbing, perseverance, and problem solving, puppets, bubbles, songs, rhymes, and more. The storytime is free! You’re welcome to join us for a fun morning and just visit the space.
DETAILS HERE.
Check out the Children’s Calendar for more Babies, Kids, & Teens events.
Children’s Library Staff
Ms. Amanda – Children’s Library Assistant
Ms. Chrissy – Youth & Community Services Associate Director
About Ms. Chrissy
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.
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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.