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Beginning with January Programs, NSPL will be using a new Library Program Calendar to find and register for our Children Programs! To be directed to this new platform, please click here!
Programs will no longer be listed on this page in January. Instead you will be able to interact with our Library Calendar and find all your favorite programs easily in one spot!
Below you will find all Children’s programs through December, including their registration dates and other information!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – Child’s name and age/grade MUST be entered in the note field in order to confirm registration. Each library card only reserves one child per program.
- Children Entering Kindergarten and up attend programs independently unless otherwise noted.
- Children in Grades Kindergarten and up must be registered using their own North Shore Public Library card.
- Late Arrival Guidelines: A grace period of 10 minutes will be given to patrons attending a program. Admittance after this arrival time is at the discretion of the library staff.
December Programs
Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. Registration for December programs begins Monday, December 1 at 9:30 AM . Child’s age/grade MUST be entered in the note field in order to confirm registration. Each child must be registered using their own library card. Each library card only reserves one spot per program.
Children in Grades Kindergarten and up must be registered using their own North Shore Public Library card.
Online registration is recommended.
Gingerbread House Display
Pick up beginning Saturday, November 29 – Tuesday, December 30
Help us create a gingerbread house village in the Children’s Room! Pick up a paper gingerbread house to decorate at home or at our Art Cart. Return your gingerbread house to the Children’s Room to be put on display all winter long!
December Special Events!
New Year’s DJ Dance Party, Ages 3 years – Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, December 30, 6:00-7:00 PM
Join us for a dance party and countdown to the “ball drop” to celebrate the end of 2025 and welcome 2026!
December Programs
Cookies & Bookies, Grades 3-5
Monday, December 22, 4:45-5:30 PM
Register and pick up a copy of “The Life of Og the Frog” by Betty G. Birney in the Children’s Room to join in on this fun monthly book club. Kids will read the book, then attend the program for a booktalk, games, prizes, and cookies.
Penguin Portrait Collage, Grades K-2
Monday, December 29, 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Create your own unique penguin using tissue paper and paint. Dress for a mess!
Paint and Pass, Grades 3-5
Monday, December 29, 2:00-2:45 PM
Work together to make a collaborative art project! Kids will begin by working on their own canvas. We’ll set a timer and everyone will paint their own canvas, and when the timer goes off pass it to your neighbor. Repeat until your original piece has been transformed by everyone.
Looking Ahead…..Giant Game Day, Ages 3 years – Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Friday, January 2, 1:00-3:00 PM
No registration required. Families can drop into the library to play giant oversized games like chess, Connect 4, Jenga, Tetris, Twister and more!
- No Registration Required
Looking Ahead…..Family LEGO Day Drop-In, Ages 3 years – Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Saturday, January 3, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
No registration required. Bring the whole family to our special LEGO Day! Families will work together to make their own creations or everyone can build individually. Come with your imagination; we will supply all of the LEGOs!
- No Registration Required
Winter Reading Club: Sweet Reads!
- Children Ages 3 Years to Grade 5
- Friday, January 2 – Saturday, February 28
- Click Here For More Information!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Please click here for a downloadable PDF copy of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Log!
500 Books Before Middle School
Please click here for more information!
Visit the North Shore Public Library YouTube Channel For Additional Online Programs!
Homeschooling
Please click below to see a listing of useful homeschooling themed links.
