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
Please see the listed storytimes below to discover which ones fit your family best!
There is currently no registration required. We will have signs as you enter each play space during each storytime to let you know if there is room available in the storytime or if it is full. Thank you for your understanding!
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.
**There will be NO Baby Storytime on the following Fridays: 8/28, 12/25, and 1/1.
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!
Monday Music & Movement Storytime
Most Mondays (@10-11am) | Program Room
Join us most Mondays for stories, songs and movement fun in our Program Room!
Geared toward children ages 2-4 but all from 0 to 6 are welcome!
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.
**There will be NO Monday Storytime on the following Mondays: 9/7 and 10/26.
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!
Tuesday Sensory Play Preschool Storytime
Most Tuesdays (@10-11am) | Program Room
Join us most Tuesdays for stories, songs and fun in our Creation Station!
Geared toward children ages 3-5 but all are welcome.
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.
**There will be NO Tuesday Storytime on the following Tuesdays: 9/1, 10/27, and 12/29.
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!
Wednesday Sensory Play Preschool Storytime
Most Wednesdays (@10-11am) | Program Room
Join us most Wednesdays for stories, songs and fun in our Creation Station!
Geared toward children ages 3-5 but all are welcome.
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.
**There will be NO Wednesday Storytime on the following Wednesdays: 9/2, 11/11, 11/25, and 12/30.
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!
Thursday Music & Movement Storytime
Most Thursdays (@10-11am) | Program Room
Join us most Thursdays for stories, songs and movement fun in our Program Room!
Geared toward children ages 2-4 but all from 0 to 6 are welcome!
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.
**There will be NO Thursday Storytime on the following Thursdays: 9/3, 11/26, 12/24, and 12/31.
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 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER 2026
All Ages Art Creations: Jewelry Supplies are Back!
Saturday, 9/12 (ALL DAY) | Creation Station
Happy Fall!
Jewelry Supplies are back just in time for back-to-school gifts and fun! 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.
Monday Creators Club
Most Mondays (@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 1st Monday of the Month (starting 10/5): “LEGO Learn & Build”.
This free program is for youth patrons from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
No registration is required.
**There will be no Monday Creators Club on 9/7 and 10/12.
OCTOBER 2026
Monday Creators Club
Most Mondays (@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 1st Monday of the Month (starting 10/5): “LEGO Learn & Build”.
This free program is for youth patrons from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
No registration is required.
**There will be no Monday Creators Club on 9/7 and 10/12.
Dance Along with Little Groove Music!
Monday, 10/12 (@10-11am) | Program Room
Come join the fun and dance along with our friends from Little Groove Music!
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).*
Register HERE starting on September 1st at 10am!
NOVEMBER 2026
Monday Creators Club
Most Mondays (@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 1st Monday of the Month (starting 10/5): “LEGO Learn & Build”.
This free program is for youth patrons from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
No registration is required.
**There will be no Monday Creators Club on 9/7 and 10/12.
Dance Along with Little Groove Music!
Wednesday, 11/25 (@10-11am) | Program Room
Come join the fun and dance along with our friends from Little Groove Music!
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).*
Register HERE starting on September 1st at 10am!
DECEMBER 2026
Monday Creators Club
Most Mondays (@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 1st Monday of the Month (starting 10/5): “LEGO Learn & Build”.
This free program is for youth patrons from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
No registration is required.
**There will be no Monday Creators Club on: 9/7 and 10/12.
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.
Explore digital resources for kids: music, films and audio books!