Children’s Programs:

*Please Note:  All of the following programs must be pre-registered for in the Oxford Library Children’s Room.  Programs will take place in the Children’s Story Hour Room unless otherwise noted.  Registration is available on a first come, first served basis and registration must be done in person in the Children’s Room.  If you register for a program and later find out that you cannot attend, please call the library and let us know so that we can give your spot to someone else (508-987-6003 x2).  Thank you!

 

MARCH PROGRAMS

Registration begins Tuesday, February 21

Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash
Friday, March 2 @ 10:30 AM
Ages 3 and up  (30 minutes)
Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with stories, games, and a special snack!

Preschool Pals Storytime
(Four week sessions)
Session 1:  Tuesdays, March 6, March 13, March 20, and March 27 @ 10 AM
Session 2: Tuesdays, March 6, March 13, March 20, and March 27 @ 11 AM
Session 3:  Wednesdays, March 7, March 14, March 21, and March 28 @ 10:30 AM
Ages 4-5  (without parent)  (30 minutes)

Toddler Time Storytime
(Four week sessions)
Session 1:  Thursdays, March 8, March 15, March 22, and March 29 @ 10 AM
Session 2:  Thursdays, March 8, March 15, March 22, and March 29 @ 11 AM
Ages 2-3  (30 minutes)

Library Babies Storytime
(Four week session)
Fridays, March 9, March 16, March 23, and March 30 @ 10:30 AM
Ages 6-23 months  (30 minutes)

Lego Challenge
Thursday, March 8 @ 6 PM
Ages 6 and up 
Come make a cool Lego creation and we will show it off in our display case for everyone to see.

APRIL PROGRAMS

Registration begins Thursday, March 22

Preschool Pals Storytime
(Three week sessions; no storytimes during April School Vacation week)
Session 1:  Tuesdays, April 3, April 10, and April 24 @ 10 AM
Session 2: Tuesdays, April 3, April 10, and April 24 @ 11 AM
Ages 4-5  (without parent)  (30 minutes)

Toddler Time Storytime
(Three week session; no storytimes during April School Vacation week)
Thursdays, April 5, April 12, and April 26 @ 10:30 AM
Ages 2-3  (30 minutes)

Library Babies Storytime
(Three week session; no storytimes during April School Vacation week)
Wednesdays, April 4, April 11, and April 25 @ 10:30 AM
Ages 6-23 months  (30 minutes)

Lunch Bunch Group
Friday, April 13 and Friday, April 27 @ 11:30 AM
Ages 4-5  (30 minutes)
Storytime Room
Listen to a story and bring your lunch or a snack to eat with the group.

Deb Hudgins Springtime Fun
Tuesday, April 17 @ 11 AM
Ages 2-6  (45 minutes)
Library Meeting Room
Songs, stories, dancing, and tons of fun!
Funded by the Friends of the Oxford Free Public Library.

David Polansky Music Concert
Wednesday, April 18 @ 10 AM
Family program  (1 hour)
Library Meeting Room
Come enjoy a fun, interactive concert with singer-songwriter David Polansky.
Funded through a grant from the Janet Malser Humanities Trust.

Earth Day Celebration
Friday, April 20 @ 11 AM
Ages 7 and up
Storytime Room
Listen to a story and make some cool crafts with recyclable materials.

MAY PROGRAMS

Music and Movement Programs with Apple Tree Arts

Funded through a grant from the Janet Malser Humanities Trust

Registration begins Wednesday, April 11

The library will be holding a series of Music and Movement programs for children with instructors from the Apple Tree Arts music school.  Each program will run for four weeks and they will take place the first four Wednesdays during the month of May.  Families who register for these programs will be committing to attending all four weeks so that the music instructor can build upon musical concepts taught each week. 

Music in Motion ~ children ages 13 months to 2½ years
9:30 AM  – 10 AM

Tots and Tunes ~ children ages 2½ to 5 years
10:05 AM – 10:35 AM

Tiny Tunes ~ children ages birth to walking
10:40 AM – 11:10 AM

Dates:  Wednesdays, May 2, May 9, May 16, and May 23

*PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME FOR THE PROGRAMS.  THEY WILL BE STARTING PROMPTLY AT THE SCHEDULED TIME.*

*Remember, if you register for these programs you are committing to attending all four of the sessions.  In the event you do need to cancel, please call the library as soon as possible so that we can contact another family on our waiting list (508-987-6003 x2). 

Registration for the Apple Tree Arts music programs will begin Wednesday, April 11 in the Children’s Room.  Registration will be available on a first come, first served basis, and you must register in person at the library.