Childrens Room – Southwest Harbor Public Library

Upcoming Children's Events

WIC Drop-in Monthly Clinic

June 18 9:00 am

Summer Reading Kick-off Puppet Show

June 18 5:30 pm

Library Closed for Juneteenth

June 19 10:00 am

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New Talking Wonderbooks

New Children’s Room Titles

New Juvenile Titles

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Children’s Books & Services

The library welcomes babies, kids, and teens, of all ages, and families and caregivers. Our Children’s Room offers board books and picture books, audio CDs, a craft table, puppets and puppet theater, fairy play area, magnatiles, and matchbox cars. The Juvenile and Young Adult Rooms includes books (fiction and nonfiction), graphic novels, audiobooks, a craft table, and bean bag chairs for proper lounging.

Storytimes

Baby Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30
Join us 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, 10:00-10:30
Join us for a fun-filled interactive storytime with books, puppets, movements, songs, and more!

Children’s Calendar for Babies, Kids, & Teens events.

Summer Reading 2026

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The Summer Reading Program runs from Friday, June 12th to Saturday, August 15th. For babies, parents and guardians complete an activity bingo during the summer and get a prize upon completion. Kids and teens keep a reading journal with writings and/or drawings and check in weekly to receive prizes ranging from books, to passes, treats, and small gifts from local businesses.

To join the Summer Reading Program starting June 12th, stop by the library during regular hours to sign up. Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., 9am-5pm; Wed. 9am-8pm; and Sat. 9am-1pm.

Summer Reading Kick-off & Sign-up Event: Thursday, June 18th, from 5:30-7:00 pm. The Library will celebrate the Summer Reading with the puppet show “Everybody Loves Pirates” by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers.
Registration appreciated.

5:30-6:00 p.m. Sign up for Summer Reading
6:00-7:00 p.m. Enjoy “Everybody Loves Pirates” Puppet Show with local artists, Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers.

The event will be at the Safe Harbor Alano Club is located behind the library at 22 Village Green Way, Southwest Harbor.

Gear up for summer fun by reading and winning prizes.

Summer Events for Kids

*Check registration details.

7/1 3:30-4:30 Dragons Love Tacos Party (Wed)
7/12 9am Summer Reading Sign-ups start (Fri)
7/10 10:00-11:00am Author Visit and Storytime with Maya Myers (Fri)
7/10 11:00am-12:00pm Acadia Explorers at Carroll Homestead – Session 1 (Fri)*
7/14 2:00-3:00pm Summer S.T.E.A.M. Science Series – Session 1 (Tue)*
7/15 4:00-5:00pm Magician Norman Ng (Wed)*
7/18 5:30-7:00pm Summer Reading Kick-off and Sign up Event (Fri)*
7/24 11:00am-12:00pm Acadia Explorers at Seawall Picnic Area – Session 2 (Fri)*
7/28 2:00-3:00pm Summer S.T.E.A.M. Science Series – Session 2 (Tue)*
7/31 10:00-11:00am Author Visit and Storytime with Will Hillenbrand (Fri)*
8/4 2:00-3:00pm Summer S.T.E.A.M. Science Series – Session 3 (Tue)*
8/8 10:00am-12:00pm Drive-in Movie (Sat)*
8/14 4:00-5:00pm End-of-Summer Kids Concert with Jackson Gillman (Fri)
8/15 12:30pm Summer Reading Ends (Sat)

Contact Us

For information or inquiries related to Babies, Kids, & Teens, contact us at children@swhplibrary.org or call 207-244-7065.

Ms. Mae, Children's Librarian Ms. Mae – Children’s Librarian
Amanda Crafts Ms. Amanda – Children’s Library Assistant

Window Seat Grandfamily Woman with baby in room with families during a storytime

Children’s Programs Videos

Check out the Library’s YouTube Channel:

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.