CHILDREN'S CALENDAR: (click here)

Storytimes *

Monday at 10:30am "Over the Top" interactive storytime (best for ages 2-4)
Tuesday at 10:30am "Tales for Tots" traditional storytime (best for ages 3+)
Wednesday at 10:30am "Wee Ones" traditional baby lapsit (best for ages 0-3)

Build Club Wednesdays
Lego building and other challenges for kids 8 years and up, Wednesday from 3:30 to 5pm.

Storycraft Thursdays *
Craft activities for 5-8 year olds, Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30pm.

Game Time Fridays

Open gaming time with Wii, cards, board games, and computers for kids age 8 years and up, Friday from 3:30 to 5pm.

We offer many special children's programs throughout the year featuring guest artists and storybook characters. For schedule details see our calendar of events.

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* Children under 8 cannot be left alone in the library and must stay with an adult during their visit.


1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

Visit the library to register your child, at any age before they enter kindergarten, for this free do-it-at-home program! Your child will receive a reading log to record the books you read together. For every 100 books you read, your family will receive fun rewards!

SUMMER READING

Each summer we offer a Summer Reading Program that is part of the Statewide Summer Reading Program sponsored by the Massachusetts Regional Library System. A different theme is presented each year that provides an incentive to keep children of all ages reading during the summer months.

Children may set goals and keep track of the books they read in a log that is provided. Children are invited to our regular story times and to additional "special programs" of music and arts & crafts. Please check in the Children's Room for the schedule of events that are appropriate for your child's age and interest. If you are planning to bring a large group to one of our events, please call ahead.

INTERNET RESOURCES

Caldecott Medal Winners
http://library.booksite.com/7460/nl/?list=CALDECOTT

Newbery Medal Winners
http://library.booksite.com/7460/nl/?list=NEWBERY

Ask Dr. Math
forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math
Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service for math students and their teachers.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
bensguide.gpo.gov

Martha's Vineyard High School Library
http://www.mvrhs.org/library/index.html

Tisbury School
http://www.tisbury.mvyps.org/

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AT ISLAND LIBRARIES

Aquinnah Library

Chilmark Library

Edgartown Library

Oak Bluffs Library

West Tisbury Library