Kids’ Groups

Groups for Kids

Our interest groups offer a space for kids to get together, make friends, and discuss books and other literary-related topics. Kids will have a chance to explore various activities to find out what excites them most and dive deeper into the stories and topics they love. Find the group that fits your age and interest, then sign up on the Events Calendar for the next meeting.

Kids’ group meetings will be held at Eastern Bank on Main Street at 3:00 pm. Times and dates might change later in the year as our space changes.

Laughs and Crafts (K/1st grades)

This is an arts and crafts group. Kids will create a unique creation each month. Don’t forget to bring a joke to share!

All kindergarten and 1st grade children are welcome.

2024 Meetings

  • Monday, January 27 – Doodling Mo Willems’s Way
  • Monday, February 24 – Marshmallow Challenge
  • Monday, March 24 – topic TBD
  • Monday, April 28 – topic TBD
  • Monday, May 19 (third Monday) – topic TBD

Book Worms (2nd/3rd grades)

This discussion-based book group will explore various genres and types of books. Kids will have a chance to discover new books and fun characters.

All 2nd and 3rd grade children are welcome.

2024 Meetings

Plot Twisters (4th/5th grades)

This is a creative writing group. Kids will explore different types of writing and get a chance to try out creating their own stories.

All 4th and 5th grade children are welcome.

2024 Meetings

  • Wednesday, January 8 (second Wednesday)
  • Wednesday, February 5
  • Wednesday, March 5
  • Wednesday, April 2
  • Wednesday, May 7

For Book Worms, kids will all check out the same book, which is announced the month before the program meeting. They should read the book before the monthly meeting, either independently or with someone. Copies of each book will be available at the Children’s Desk. E-copies and audiobook copies of some books may also be found on Libby.

Programs will take place at Eastern Bank. Space is limited and registration is required for all participants. Please sign children up for the group that matches their grade level for a chance to meet, connect, and discuss with grade level peers. Caregivers must remain in the vicinity.