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.
*Due to the popularity of our Children’s storytime programs, there are limited spots available to nonresidents who do not have a NHPL library card.*
SPRING 2025 PROGRAMS (March-May)
Please click on the event below to learn more about the program and to register if required.
BABY STORYTIME (ALL SPRING)
If you are a North Hampton resident or have an NHPL card, you do not need to register and can come on in!
- Click HERE to learn more and to register for Baby Storytime (Most Fridays at 10am in the Spring).
- **Look under our “Ongoing Programs” section to see our May 2025 “Play, Learn & Grow!” offerings that will be taking the place of May’s Wednesday Sensory Play Storytimes.**
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (ALL SPRING)
If you are a North Hampton resident or have an NHPL card, you do not need to register and can come on in!
- Click HERE to learn more and to register for Music & Movement Preschool Storytime – Mondays. (Every 1st & 3rd Monday of each month at 10am in the Spring.)
- Click HERE to learn more and to register for Sensory Play Preschool Storytime – Tuesdays. (Most Tuesdays at 10am in the Spring.)
- Click HERE to learn more and to register for Sensor Play Preschool Storytime – Wednesdays. (Most Wednesdays at 10am in the Spring.)
- **Look under our “Ongoing Programs” section to see our May 2025 “Play, Learn & Grow!” offerings that will be taking the place of May’s Wednesday Sensory Play Storytimes.**
OTHER CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
APRIL 2025
Monday Creators Club
Mondays throughout the Spring (@3-4pm) | Creation Station
Come join us every Monday we are open 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.
SPECIAL EVENT: A Stuffie Sleepover & Storytime
Wednesday, 4/11& 4/12 | Creation Station
How it works:
- Drop-off your stuffie for an overnight at the NHPL (4/11 | @3-5pm)
- Pick them up in the morning (4/12 | @9:30 to 10am)
- Then stay with your STUFFIE for an all ages storytime.
You do not have to do both the stuffie drop-off/pick-up and storytime. You may do one or both.
These free events are for all ages. Bringing “second-tier” stuffies is recommended for the sleepover in case kids have a hard time letting their favorite ones go for an evening.
Registration is required for the sleepover. Click HERE to register!
3rd & 4th Grade Book Club
Wednesday, 4/23 (@3-3:45pm) | Teen Room
Join us for our monthly 3rd & 4th Grade Book Club meeting. All third and fourth grade aged children are invited to come join in for a great book discussion either in person or virtually using Zoom.
This month we are reading: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by K.L. Konigsburg. Copies of the book will be available to pick up and check out at the main circulation desk after the previous book club meeting.
A Zoom Link can be provided if virtual attendance is preferred.
This free program is for 3rd and 4th grade children only.
No registration is required.
All Ages Wednesday Crafternoon: Earth Day Rock Painting
Wednesday, 4/30 (@10am-12pm/4:30-6:30pm) | Patio/Creation Station if Raining
Take a moment this month and join Youth Librarian Katy to try your hand at making rock art for inside or outside of your home.
It’s been busy, and now it’s time to catch our breaths and slow down. After taking a look at the various examples of what your scene could look like, dive in and create your own art for your home.
This free program is recommended for ages 3 and older.
No registration is required.
MAY 2025
Monday Creators Club
Mondays throughout the Spring (@3-4pm) | Creation Station
Come join us every Monday we are open 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.
Dance Along with Little Groove Music
Friday, 5/2 (@10-10:45am) | Program Room
Come join the fun and dance along with our friends from Little Groove Music this April 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).*
Registration is required for the sleepover. Click HERE to register!
Kid Art Creations: “May the Fourth Be With You”
Saturday, 5/3 (@10am-1pm) | Creation Station
Use our supplies and your creativity to build your own STAR WARS DAY crafts!
This DROP-IN event is recommended for ages 6 years and above.
No registration is required.
All Ages Art Creations: Jewelry Supplies are Back!
Saturday, 5/10 (ALL DAY) | Creation Station
Happy Spring!
Jewelry Supplies are back just in time for Mother’s Day and Springtime! Ribbons, bows, and boxes are also available while supplies last. Let’s get crafting!
This Friends of the Library sponsored event is free and for all ages (recommended for ages 4 and older).
Drop-in event. No Registration is required.
3rd & 4th Grade Book Club
Wednesday, 5/21 (@3-3:45pm) | Teen Room
Join us for our monthly 3rd & 4th Grade Book Club meeting. All third and fourth grade aged children are invited to come join in for a great book discussion either in person or virtually using Zoom.
This month we are reading: TBD. Copies of the book will be available to pick up and check out at the main circulation desk after the previous book club meeting.
A Zoom Link can be provided if virtual attendance is preferred.
This free program is for 3rd and 4th grade children only.
No registration is required.
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!
See below to learn more and register for one or all four session of this Spring’s PLG offerings!
Play, Learn & Grow (5/7): SAU 21 & Waypoint Early Childhood Development with Patrice & Heather
Wednesday, 5/7 (@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 friends Patrice (SAU 21) and Heather (Waypoint) coming in to answer any questions you may have as a parent/caregiver.
This program is apart of our involvement in “Play, Learn & Grow” – a Family Place Libraries program.
Play, Learn & Grow (5/14): BKS Dance & Aerial Program with Jacqui
Wednesday, 5/14 (@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 – fun and dancing will be involved!
This program is apart of our involvement in “Play, Learn & Grow” – a Family Place Libraries program.
Play, Learn & Grow (5/21): Seacoast Pediatric Sleep with Alecia
Wednesday, 5/21 (@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 Alecia coming in to answer any questions you may have as a parent/caregiver.
This program is apart of our involvement in “Play, Learn & Grow” – a Family Place Libraries program.
Play, Learn & Grow (5/28): Miracle Farm Speech Therapy with Joanne
Wednesday, 5/28 (@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 Joanne coming from Miracle Farm Speech Therapy to answer any questions you may have as a parent/caregiver.
This program is apart of our involvement in “Play, Learn & Grow” – a Family Place Libraries program.
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!
