Tuesdays for Twos (story time) *CANCELLED today!
Our Toddler Storytimes feature short stories, songs, and finger plays. We invite all children and their caregivers to enjoy an open play group after the storytime program ends.
Childrens
Artist's Reception: Mary Bastoni
Mary has been a resident of the MWV for 34 years, and has touch people from all walks of life with her talents for music, voice, theater, and art. Join her for this reception to celebrate and enjoy her gorgeous artworks in oil, watercolor, and more.
Wednesdays for Wees (Infant Storytime): *CANCELLED
Cancelled this week due to lack of staffing.
A Moose with a Uke
Join Aaron Risi as we celebrate his children's book, A Moose with a Uke! Aaron will tell the story as he plays his ukulele, followed by leading a drawing lesson, where kids can learn how to draw their own "Monty the Moose". Book purchase and signing available. All are welcome. Free!
Melodies and Munchkins
Riley Waygood, invites babies, toddlers, caregivers, and siblings to a delightful 45-minute music program over 3 consecutive Friday mornings. FREE!
The Wonderful World of Bats!
This program brings students into the exotic world of bats,
and introduces them to echolocation. What is it? Why do bats echolocate? Why can’t we hear
them? Are bats blind? We’ll answer these questions and more.
Audiences will learn how vital bats are for maintaining a healthy environment (did you know
that a Little Brown Bat eats up to 1000 mosquitoes in one night?). Via interactive dialogue and
slides, children move beyond old stereotypes, to an understanding of the importance of bats for
Let's Go Make Something!
This week we will make a healthy, bat-themed snack to get us excited for "The Wonderful World of Bats!" at 4 PM.
Fire Safety Story Time with Smokey Bear
Help us celebrate Smokey Bear's 75th birthday during National Fire Prevention Week. A special fire safety story time will be performed where you will be able to meet the birthday bear thanks to the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands. A special forest fire truck might also make an appearance for kids to explore after story time.
Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire (2nd Edition)
Portsmouth, NH. Author Marianne O’Connor first published “Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire” in June 2008. (Publishing Works, Exeter, NH). Now in its’ 4th printing, this popular book has sold over 10,000 copies. The 2nd edition includes four additional chapters of New Hampshire legends, ghost stories and unusual mysteries sure to inspire (and spook) young and old.
Local Legends
Let's explore stories and ghost tales, then connect them back to real local history. All ages are welcome. FREE, and brought to you by the Student Conservation Association in partnership with New Hampshire Parks and Recreation.
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