CHILDREN (Babies through 4th Graders)
Welcome to the NHPL Children’s Page!
PARENTS: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT FILTER INTERNET ACCESS IN THE LIBRARY.
Please click on the events below to learn more about each program and to register if required.
UPCOMING CHILDREN’S EVENTS
ONGOING CHILDREN’S STORYTIMES
If you are a North Hampton resident or have an NHPL card, you do not need to register for storytimes and can come on in!
Baby Storytime
Most Fridays (@10-11am) | Program Room
Join us (most) Fridays in the large program room for stories, songs, and open play! For newborn children through 36 months and their caregivers!
No registration is required. Visit our events calendar to see the all the dates this storytime will and will not be meeting throughout the year.
PLEASE NOTE:
- There is no required registration for this storytime, but please be mindful that if the group becomes large as we begin, a “Full” sign will appear on the storytime doors, indicating that we cannot have anymore families enter for that session. Thank you for your understanding!
OTHER UPCOMING CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS & EVENTS
JUNE 2026
Monday Creators Club
Monday (6/1) (@3-4pm) | Creation Station
Come join us every Monday we are open during the school year for a drop-in craft hour in the Creation Station. Every 3rd Monday will be a “Maker Monday”, focusing more on STEM/STEAM type crafts.
This free program is for youth patrons from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
No registration is required.
**There will be no Monday Creators Club on 6/8. We are closing early at 3pm for a staff meeting!**
PRE KICK-OFF: FLYING HIGH DOGS!
Thursday, 6/19 (@4:30-5:15pm) | Outside Field – N. Hampton School (Inside Gym if Poor Weather)
Start getting excited for Summer Reading early with a paw-some event at the school!
“Mike Piazza performs with some of the most athletic Border Collies on the planet to entertain audiences of all ages. The team performs a variety of frisbee and other entertaining tricks during the performance.” There will be opportunity for audience participation.
A big thank you to our North Hampton Parks & Rec for helping us find and secure the school as the location of this event.
*This free, rain or shine program is for all ages. Humans only! (Please leave your adorable dogs at home.)*
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF!
Friday, 6/19 (@10am-1pm) | Patio (Program Room if Poor Weather)
Welcome to Summer 2026!
Celebrate the start of our “Unearth A Story” summer reading program with us on the patio (or in the Program Room if it is rainy)! We welcome everyone to grab a reading log, play some yard and board games, make some collage buttons and bookmarks, and enjoy a delicious Kona Ice! Face-painter Patti will also be joining us!
*This free program is for all ages and requires no registration!*
A special thank you to the Friends of the North Hampton Public Library for sponsoring so many amazing parts of Summer Reading!
A Special Morse Code Storytime & Craft!
Thursday, 6/25 (@10-11am) | Program Room
Join us for a very special storytime with our friends from the New Hampshire Telephone Museum in Warner, NH!
We will start by having our friend from NHTM read Jackrabbit McCabe & the Electric Telegraph – a story about how one quick kid meets new competition when it comes to delivering messages quickly around town.
After the storytime, participants will be able to practice Morse Code, learn their own names in Morse Code, and fashion their own Morse Code bracelets!
*This free program is recommended for kids ages 5 through 11.*
Adventures in Art
Monday (6/29) (@10-11am) | Creation Station
Join us this summer for art programs with fun crafts using art mediums that have been used in art throughout history! Each week will involve a craft involving the following mediums:
June 29 – Unearth Acrylics
July 13 – Unearth Watercolors
July 27 – Unearth Pastels
August 10 – Unearth Clay
*This free program is recommended for ages 6 through 18 years old.*
JULY 2026
Water Fun for Everyone!
All Wednesdays in July (@9:30-10:30am) | Patio (Program Room if Poor Weather)
Happy Summer! Join us for fun water activities. We will be outside on the front patio weather permitting. All ages welcome.
Signing up helps us know exactly how many water toys and activities we should set up for our all our summer friends!
*This free program is for all ages!*
No registration is required.
Family Movie Mornings: The Emperor’s New Groove
Tuesday (7/7) (@10-11:30am) | Program Room
Let’s kick-off this summer movie series with a movie that truly embraces the emotional side of our theme of “Unearth A Story” – The Emperor’s New Groove. The Emperor’s New Groove is a 2000 Disney film rated G and runs for 78 minutes. Learn more about the film HERE.
No registration required. Snacks provided.
Messy Art with Kai
Thursday (7/9) (@10-11am) | Creation Station
Join us this summer for messy science fun and experiments! Make sure to list any food or general product allergies in this form as we will be using various types of materials for our experiments.
*This free program is recommended for ages 8 through 18 years old.*
Adventures in Art
Monday (7/13) (@10-11am) | Creation Station
Join us this summer for art programs with fun crafts using art mediums that have been used in art throughout history! Each class will involve a craft involving the following mediums:
June 29 – Unearth Acrylics
July 13 – Unearth Watercolors
July 27 – Unearth Pastels
August 10 – Unearth Clay
*This free program is recommended for ages 6 through 18 years old.*
Center for Wildlife: “Nature As My Muse” Art Program
Thursday, 7/16 (@10-11am) | Program Room
Join us for a morning of fun with our friends and animal ambassadors from the Center for Wildlife.
Throughout the history of humans, we have been inspired by nature.
- For younger learners, our Nature As My Muse program offers the opportunity to use the Center for Wildlife’s live animal ambassadors as the inspiration for a drawing or art project while learning about concepts such as camouflage!
- For older students, we can explore concepts of biomimicry and the history of how we have been inspired by nature.
Nature lovers of all ages love using our animal ambassadors as live models for their artwork, and this program can be adapted to any artistic medium.
*This free program is for all ages. Recommended for Ages .*
Family Movie Mornings: Muppet Treasure Island
Tuesday (7/21) (@10-12pm) | Program Room
Unearth a classic story and some treasure! That’s right – it is time for Muppet Treasure Island. Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 Henson Production film rated G and runs for 99 minutes. Learn more about the film HERE.
No registration required. Snacks provided.
Messy Art with Kai
Thursday (7/23) (@10-11am) | Creation Station
Join us this summer for messy science fun and experiments! Make sure to list any food or general product allergies in this form as we will be using various types of materials for our experiments.
*This free program is recommended for ages 8 through 18 years old.*
Adventures in Art
Monday (7/27) (@10-11am) | Creation Station
Join us this summer for art programs with fun crafts using art mediums that have been used in art throughout history! Each class will involve a craft involving the following mediums:
June 29 – Unearth Acrylics
July 13 – Unearth Watercolors
July 27 – Unearth Pastels
August 10 – Unearth Clay
*This free program is recommended for ages 6 through 18 years old.*
“America is Wild!” Book Presentation with Author Brad Timm!
Tuesday, 7/28 (@10-11am) | Program Room
“Come take a coast-to-coast adventure without leaving the public library! Join wildlife ecologist and author Brad Timm for an engaging, visually rich presentation inspired by his newly released book, America is Wild!
In this interactive and entertaining program, Brad shares some of his favorite animals and plants from across the country, offering a fresh perspective on the wildlife and landscapes we share our amazing planet with. Perfect for families, lifelong learners, and nature lovers of all ages, this presentation sparks curiosity, encourages learning, and inspires a deeper connection to the natural world around us.”
*This free program is recommended for kids through adults – nature lovers of all ages.*
Kid Cookie Decorating Contest
Wednesday (7/29) (@10-11am) | Creation Station
Happy Summer! Let’s continue your vacation on the right note with a tasty contest and a chance to win prizes!
Come in, get creative, and go home with a yummy creation (or two) and maybe a win a gift card prize. Prizes will be awarded around our summer reading theme: “Unearth A Story”.
*This free program is for KIDS (ages 5 through 11) only. Parents of kids ages 5 and 6 are encouraged to stay to assist in decorating if needed.*
Messy Art with Katy & Emily
Thursday (7/30) (@10-11am) | Creation Station
Join us this summer for messy science fun and experiments! Make sure to list any food or general product allergies in this form as we will be using various types of materials for our experiments.
*This free program is recommended for ages 6 through 18 years old.*
AUGUST 2026
Messy Art with Katy & Emily
Thursday (8/6) (@10-11am) | Creation Station
Join us this summer for messy science fun and experiments! Make sure to list any food or general product allergies in this form as we will be using various types of materials for our experiments.
*This free program is recommended for ages 6 through 18 years old.*
Adventures in Art
Monday (8/10) (@10-11am) | Creation Station
Join us this summer for art programs with fun crafts using art mediums that have been used in art throughout history! Each class will involve a craft involving the following mediums:
June 29 – Unearth Acrylics
July 13 – Unearth Watercolors
July 27 – Unearth Pastels
August 10 – Unearth Clay
*This free program is recommended for ages 6 through 18 years old.*
Family Movie Mornings: Ice Age
Thursday (8/13) (@10-12pm) | Program Room
Let’s end the summer with a fun film that requires unearthing the story with shovels meant for snow! Ice Age is a 2002 20th Century Fox film rated PG and runs for 81 minutes. Learn more about the film HERE.
No registration required. Snacks provided.
A Special Gina Perry Storytime & Craft!
Thursday, 8/20 (@10-11am) | Program Room
Join us for a very special storytime with local guest author and illustrator Gina Perry.
We will start by having a ROAR-ing good time as Gina Perry will read aloud her wonderfully popular book The King of Books!
After the storytime, all will be able to craft along with Ms. Perry, creating fun pieces of art related to the book to take home.
*This free program is recommended for kids ages 4 through 7.*
Dance Along with Little Groove Music!
Friday, 8/21 (@10-11am) | Program Room
Come join the fun and dance along with our friends from Little Groove Music this vacation!
Little Groove’s interactive music program provides a fun learning environment that encourages children to explore and develop their creativity while having fun. With experienced instructors and a collaborative approach, Little Groove’s music program is the perfect way to introduce children to the joy of music with the use of real instruments such as maracas, puppets, scarves and a big parachute.
*This free program is recommended for ages toddlers up to 4 years (younger siblings can join the this class).*
ONGOING PROGRAMS
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
Ready… Set… READ!
Ongoing Program | Children’s Room
Here at the North Hampton Public Library, we believe that patrons of all ages benefit from the the bond created by reading together and the early promotion of literacy both at home and on the go.
Would you like to register and join other early readers on their journey to read 1,000 books before kindergarten? Click HERE to get started or come in and register for this Friends of the Library funded program at the library.
Once you’ve signed up, we’ll be able to hand you your first sheet, and you can start recording titles. And yes, if you read the same title to your toddler five times in a row, that counts as five books!
History: “The 1000 Books Foundation is operated exclusively for charitable, literary, and educational purposes.
The objectives of this organization are to encourage parent and child bonding through reading and to promote reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers.”
PLAY, LEARN & GROW!
Play, Learn & Grow! This program is just for families of young children! Children from infancy to preschool will enjoy a play space, toys, and activities designed specifically with them in mind. Parents will enjoy the opportunity to interact with other parents and meet informally with specialists in child development!
Spring 2026 PLG offerings below!
Play, Learn & Grow: Elite Dance & Aerial Program
Wednesday, 5/6 (@10-11am) | Program Room
Children from infancy to preschool will enjoy a play space, toys, and activities planned just for them. This Wednesday, we have our friend Jacqui coming from BKS Dance & Aerial Programs to answer any questions you may have as a parent/caregiver and to have fun with the children – tutus and dancing will be involved!
Registration is required. REGISTER HERE.
Play, Learn & Grow: Waypoint Early Childhood Development
Wednesday, 5/20 (@10-11am) | Program Room
Children from infancy to preschool will enjoy a play space, toys, and activities planned just for them. This Wednesday, we have our friend Jacqui coming from BKS Dance & Aerial Programs to answer any questions you may have as a parent/caregiver and to have fun with the children – tutus and dancing will be involved!
Registration is required. REGISTER HERE.
Play, Learn & Grow: Miracle Farm Speech Therapy
Wednesday, 5/27 (@10-11am) | Program Room
Children from infancy to preschool will enjoy a play space, toys, and activities planned just for them. This Wednesday, we have our friend Jacqui coming from BKS Dance & Aerial Programs to answer any questions you may have as a parent/caregiver and to have fun with the children – tutus and dancing will be involved!
Registration is required. REGISTER HERE.
PARENT TV
NHPL is proud to offer you access to Parent TV as part of our membership in Family Place Libraries.
CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS
LADYBUG PICTURE BOOK AWARD
The Ladybug Picture Book Award is designed to promote early literacy and honor the best in recent children’s picture books.
2024 Ladybug Book Winner:
100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli
2025 LADYBUG BOOK AWARD NOMINEES
Please click on the images below to find these great nominees in our catalog.
COMING SOON…..
Explore digital resources for kids: music, films and audio books!
