For Children: Newsletter

Taft Children’s News- April 2024

Registration is required for all programs. Please log onto our website: www.taftpubliclibrary.org and find the events page to register along with more information for the programs.

Itty Bitty Story Time

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest patrons birth to 3 years old. Join us for a lot of fun on Tuesdays & select Wednesdays at 9:30am.

Story & Craft Time

Join us for Story and Craft Time! Perfect for the preschool-aged child! All sessions take place on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am.

Alphabet Storytime

It’s all about the alphabet! Each week we will focus on a different letter. We will read a couple of books, sing songs, and learn about the letter of the week! Wednesday mornings at 10:30am. Please note there is no Alphabet Storytime the first Wednesday of the month.

Coffee and Conversations & Puppet Storytime

Dates: Wednesdays; April 3rd, May 1st & June 5th

 Time: 9:15 to 10:15am, Location: Taft Public Library, 29 North Ave., Mendon

Join us for an informal playtime where families will be able to build social connections and learn about early childhood development and family friendly resources. The library will supply Muffin House Muffins!

Please stay for the 10:30 am Puppet Storytime.  Join Newton & Friends of Through Me to You Puppetry for songs & stories. At the end of the 30-minute show, children can greet the puppets. Geared for children 2 to 5 years, but all are welcome!

Preschool Kidding Around Yoga

We will learn yoga poses, dance, sing, and meditate. This class is all about fun- all abilities are welcome!  Mats are available, or feel free to bring your own.   Wednesday, April 10th at 9:30am.

Tutors with Tails

Meet Sprite! Sprite is a therapy dog who loves children and love books. Sprite & her owner Janet will visit the Taft on the last Tuesday of each month. Register today for the opportunity to read to Sprite!  Spots are limited.

Book Clubs

Graphic Novel Book Club: This month we will be reading: Nell of Gumbling: My Extremely Normal Fairy-Tale Life by Emma Steinkellner. Join us on Tuesday, May 14th at 5pm to discuss this month’s book pick!

8-12 Book Club: We will be reading: I Survived: The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 by Lauren Tarshis.  The book club discussion will be held downstairs in the library on Tuesday, April 23rd at 5pm.

6-9 Novel Book Club: We will be reading: The Story of Diva & Flea by Mo Willems and Tony DiTerlizza. The book club will be held downstairs on Tuesday, May 7th at 5pm.