Children's Room at the Harvard Public Library
@childrensroomhpl.bsky.social
Events and programs at the Children's Room at the Harvard Public Library, Harvard, MA
https://linktr.ee/childrensroomhpl
4 Pond Road, Harvard, Massachusetts, 04151
https://linktr.ee/childrensroomhpl
4 Pond Road, Harvard, Massachusetts, 04151
We are so excited that Wildlife Encounters is coming on Thursday at 3:45 for an afterschool educational animal program!
Make sure to reserve your seats now - register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140090
Make sure to reserve your seats now - register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140090
December 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We are so excited that Wildlife Encounters is coming on Thursday at 3:45 for an afterschool educational animal program!
Make sure to reserve your seats now - register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140090
Make sure to reserve your seats now - register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140090
Comic Mime Robert Rivest on Thursday at 12:30!
A super fun activity for the school half day!
youtu.be/hM4RLBKmVbk?...
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140037
A super fun activity for the school half day!
youtu.be/hM4RLBKmVbk?...
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140037
Rivest Rivest Comic Mime: Fun Video!
YouTube video by Robert Rivest
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Comic Mime Robert Rivest on Thursday at 12:30!
A super fun activity for the school half day!
youtu.be/hM4RLBKmVbk?...
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140037
A super fun activity for the school half day!
youtu.be/hM4RLBKmVbk?...
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140037
November 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This Thursday! Join us for dancing between between 10:30 and 11:15! Bonus points for dressing disco style!
November 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This Thursday! Join us for dancing between between 10:30 and 11:15! Bonus points for dressing disco style!
Paws and Read: Grades K-6
Wed 10/22
Appointments at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment will guarantee your reservation to read to one of the dogs. Drop-ins are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis for unreserved appointments.
Wed 10/22
Appointments at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment will guarantee your reservation to read to one of the dogs. Drop-ins are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis for unreserved appointments.
October 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Paws and Read: Grades K-6
Wed 10/22
Appointments at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment will guarantee your reservation to read to one of the dogs. Drop-ins are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis for unreserved appointments.
Wed 10/22
Appointments at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment will guarantee your reservation to read to one of the dogs. Drop-ins are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis for unreserved appointments.
Not one but TWO great programs tomorrow!
Plus it's a school 1/2 day & it'll be rainy - a great day for the library!
Drop in to the Caterpillar Lab between 12:30 - 3:15
And make an appointment to read to the library's Therapy Dogs at 3:45, 4:05 or 4:25!
harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Plus it's a school 1/2 day & it'll be rainy - a great day for the library!
Drop in to the Caterpillar Lab between 12:30 - 3:15
And make an appointment to read to the library's Therapy Dogs at 3:45, 4:05 or 4:25!
harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
October 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Not one but TWO great programs tomorrow!
Plus it's a school 1/2 day & it'll be rainy - a great day for the library!
Drop in to the Caterpillar Lab between 12:30 - 3:15
And make an appointment to read to the library's Therapy Dogs at 3:45, 4:05 or 4:25!
harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Plus it's a school 1/2 day & it'll be rainy - a great day for the library!
Drop in to the Caterpillar Lab between 12:30 - 3:15
And make an appointment to read to the library's Therapy Dogs at 3:45, 4:05 or 4:25!
harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
The Caterpillar Lab will be at the library on Wednesday!
This is a drop-in browsing-style program: arrive any time between 12:30 and 3:15 PM to attend.
Register to receive an email reminder!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14139906
This is a drop-in browsing-style program: arrive any time between 12:30 and 3:15 PM to attend.
Register to receive an email reminder!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14139906
October 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The Caterpillar Lab will be at the library on Wednesday!
This is a drop-in browsing-style program: arrive any time between 12:30 and 3:15 PM to attend.
Register to receive an email reminder!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14139906
This is a drop-in browsing-style program: arrive any time between 12:30 and 3:15 PM to attend.
Register to receive an email reminder!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14139906
Paws and Read
Grades K-6
Wed. October 8
Appointments at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment guarantees your reservation to read to 1 of the dogs. Drop-ins also welcome on 1st-come 1st-served basis for unreserved appointments.
Register: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Grades K-6
Wed. October 8
Appointments at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment guarantees your reservation to read to 1 of the dogs. Drop-ins also welcome on 1st-come 1st-served basis for unreserved appointments.
Register: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
October 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Paws and Read
Grades K-6
Wed. October 8
Appointments at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment guarantees your reservation to read to 1 of the dogs. Drop-ins also welcome on 1st-come 1st-served basis for unreserved appointments.
Register: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Grades K-6
Wed. October 8
Appointments at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment guarantees your reservation to read to 1 of the dogs. Drop-ins also welcome on 1st-come 1st-served basis for unreserved appointments.
Register: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Look at the amazing painting of the children's room play area by Harvard native Margaret Frothingham, who is a children's book author and illustrator!
The painting has been hung behind the children's librarian's desk - make sure to look for it next time you're in the children's room!
The painting has been hung behind the children's librarian's desk - make sure to look for it next time you're in the children's room!
October 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Look at the amazing painting of the children's room play area by Harvard native Margaret Frothingham, who is a children's book author and illustrator!
The painting has been hung behind the children's librarian's desk - make sure to look for it next time you're in the children's room!
The painting has been hung behind the children's librarian's desk - make sure to look for it next time you're in the children's room!
Movie night on Friday!!!
We hope you can join us - register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140056
We hope you can join us - register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140056
September 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Movie night on Friday!!!
We hope you can join us - register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140056
We hope you can join us - register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14140056
We're getting ready for our first Baby & Toddler Disco Party!
Bring your tiny dancer and your dancing shoes and join us on Thursday, October 2 at 10:30 in Volunteers Hall!
For more information, visit the library's calendar website: www.harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com
Bring your tiny dancer and your dancing shoes and join us on Thursday, October 2 at 10:30 in Volunteers Hall!
For more information, visit the library's calendar website: www.harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We're getting ready for our first Baby & Toddler Disco Party!
Bring your tiny dancer and your dancing shoes and join us on Thursday, October 2 at 10:30 in Volunteers Hall!
For more information, visit the library's calendar website: www.harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com
Bring your tiny dancer and your dancing shoes and join us on Thursday, October 2 at 10:30 in Volunteers Hall!
For more information, visit the library's calendar website: www.harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com
This program has been cancelled due to lack of registrations. Please register for the October 8 date!
September 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This program has been cancelled due to lack of registrations. Please register for the October 8 date!
What could be better on a rainy Wednesday afternoon than snuggling up with a cute dog and a good book?
Make an appointment to read with Rhia or Chase tomorrow afternoon! Appointments are available at 3:45, 4:05, and 4:25.
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Make an appointment to read with Rhia or Chase tomorrow afternoon! Appointments are available at 3:45, 4:05, and 4:25.
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
September 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
What could be better on a rainy Wednesday afternoon than snuggling up with a cute dog and a good book?
Make an appointment to read with Rhia or Chase tomorrow afternoon! Appointments are available at 3:45, 4:05, and 4:25.
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Make an appointment to read with Rhia or Chase tomorrow afternoon! Appointments are available at 3:45, 4:05, and 4:25.
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Chase and Rhia are looking forward to having kids read to them on Wednesday!
Make sure to reserve your spot to read to these awesome dogs by registering!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Make sure to reserve your spot to read to these awesome dogs by registering!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
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September 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Chase and Rhia are looking forward to having kids read to them on Wednesday!
Make sure to reserve your spot to read to these awesome dogs by registering!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Make sure to reserve your spot to read to these awesome dogs by registering!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Paws and Read – Grades K-6
Wed Sept 10
Appts at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment will guarantee your reservation to read to one of the dogs. Drop-ins are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis for unreserved appointments.
harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Wed Sept 10
Appts at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment will guarantee your reservation to read to one of the dogs. Drop-ins are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis for unreserved appointments.
harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
September 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Paws and Read – Grades K-6
Wed Sept 10
Appts at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment will guarantee your reservation to read to one of the dogs. Drop-ins are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis for unreserved appointments.
harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Wed Sept 10
Appts at 3:45, 4:05 & 4:25 PM
Registration for an appointment will guarantee your reservation to read to one of the dogs. Drop-ins are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis for unreserved appointments.
harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Looking for a great way to stay cool tomorrow AND have fun?
Make an appointment to read to the COOLEST dogs in town, Rhia and Chase!
Bonus: you get to enjoy the air conditioning in the children's room!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Make an appointment to read to the COOLEST dogs in town, Rhia and Chase!
Bonus: you get to enjoy the air conditioning in the children's room!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
August 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Looking for a great way to stay cool tomorrow AND have fun?
Make an appointment to read to the COOLEST dogs in town, Rhia and Chase!
Bonus: you get to enjoy the air conditioning in the children's room!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Make an appointment to read to the COOLEST dogs in town, Rhia and Chase!
Bonus: you get to enjoy the air conditioning in the children's room!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Toe Jam is coming to the HPL tomorrow at 4:00! Woo-hoo!
Since we are in the midst of another heat wave, we moved the show indoors to air conditioned Volunteers Hall.
Indoor seats limited!
Make sure to reserve your spot for this fun show!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/13783202
Since we are in the midst of another heat wave, we moved the show indoors to air conditioned Volunteers Hall.
Indoor seats limited!
Make sure to reserve your spot for this fun show!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/13783202
August 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Toe Jam is coming to the HPL tomorrow at 4:00! Woo-hoo!
Since we are in the midst of another heat wave, we moved the show indoors to air conditioned Volunteers Hall.
Indoor seats limited!
Make sure to reserve your spot for this fun show!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/13783202
Since we are in the midst of another heat wave, we moved the show indoors to air conditioned Volunteers Hall.
Indoor seats limited!
Make sure to reserve your spot for this fun show!
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/13783202
The Tiny Art Show is today, Saturday 8/9 from 10:00 to 2:00!
Make sure to swing by the library to see the beautiful art created by our community!
Make sure to swing by the library to see the beautiful art created by our community!
August 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Tiny Art Show is today, Saturday 8/9 from 10:00 to 2:00!
Make sure to swing by the library to see the beautiful art created by our community!
Make sure to swing by the library to see the beautiful art created by our community!
Make an appointment to read to Rhia or Chase - what could be better than cuddling up with a good book and a cute dog in the air-conditioned comfort of the library? 📖 🐩 😁
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
July 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Make an appointment to read to Rhia or Chase - what could be better than cuddling up with a good book and a cute dog in the air-conditioned comfort of the library? 📖 🐩 😁
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Register here: harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid...
Today at 11:00 AM!
It's a beautiful day to enjoy a fabulous concert for kids of all ages on the library lawn by the pavilion with Philip Alexander and The Wild Things!
No need to register - but make sure to tell all of your friends to join us, too! 🙂
youtu.be/gyQuwz8PVA4?...
It's a beautiful day to enjoy a fabulous concert for kids of all ages on the library lawn by the pavilion with Philip Alexander and The Wild Things!
No need to register - but make sure to tell all of your friends to join us, too! 🙂
youtu.be/gyQuwz8PVA4?...
Philip Alexander and The WiLD THiNGS play Joy To The World
YouTube video by Philip Alexander Music
youtu.be
July 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today at 11:00 AM!
It's a beautiful day to enjoy a fabulous concert for kids of all ages on the library lawn by the pavilion with Philip Alexander and The Wild Things!
No need to register - but make sure to tell all of your friends to join us, too! 🙂
youtu.be/gyQuwz8PVA4?...
It's a beautiful day to enjoy a fabulous concert for kids of all ages on the library lawn by the pavilion with Philip Alexander and The Wild Things!
No need to register - but make sure to tell all of your friends to join us, too! 🙂
youtu.be/gyQuwz8PVA4?...
Philip Alexander and The Wild Things are coming on Saturday at 11:00 AM!
The show is going to be AWESOME and the weather will be fabulous! Perfect for a concert in the pavilion with dancing on the library lawn!
For more details, see the library's website.
youtu.be/SeIZjhlzW3I?...
The show is going to be AWESOME and the weather will be fabulous! Perfect for a concert in the pavilion with dancing on the library lawn!
For more details, see the library's website.
youtu.be/SeIZjhlzW3I?...
The Mouse and The Pussycat, original song by Philip Alexander and The Wild Things
YouTube video by Philip Alexander Music
youtu.be
July 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Philip Alexander and The Wild Things are coming on Saturday at 11:00 AM!
The show is going to be AWESOME and the weather will be fabulous! Perfect for a concert in the pavilion with dancing on the library lawn!
For more details, see the library's website.
youtu.be/SeIZjhlzW3I?...
The show is going to be AWESOME and the weather will be fabulous! Perfect for a concert in the pavilion with dancing on the library lawn!
For more details, see the library's website.
youtu.be/SeIZjhlzW3I?...
Philip Alexander and The Wild Things are coming on Saturday!
The show is going to be AWESOME and the weather looks like it will be fabulous! Perfect for a concert in the pavilion with dancing on the library lawn!
For more details, see the library's website!
youtu.be/J9KRrictR1U?...
The show is going to be AWESOME and the weather looks like it will be fabulous! Perfect for a concert in the pavilion with dancing on the library lawn!
For more details, see the library's website!
youtu.be/J9KRrictR1U?...
Superhero Game by Philip Alexander & The Wild Things
YouTube video by Philip Alexander Music
youtu.be
July 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Philip Alexander and The Wild Things are coming on Saturday!
The show is going to be AWESOME and the weather looks like it will be fabulous! Perfect for a concert in the pavilion with dancing on the library lawn!
For more details, see the library's website!
youtu.be/J9KRrictR1U?...
The show is going to be AWESOME and the weather looks like it will be fabulous! Perfect for a concert in the pavilion with dancing on the library lawn!
For more details, see the library's website!
youtu.be/J9KRrictR1U?...
The photos for the Stuffed Animal Sleepover have been posted as an album on Facebook!
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July 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The photos for the Stuffed Animal Sleepover have been posted as an album on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/media/set/?v...
www.facebook.com/media/set/?v...
The Stuffed Animal Sleepover was a huge success!
The stuffies had a great time: watched a movie, had a dance party, played w/ Legos, explored the library, read books, played w/ the trains, had a lovely meal, told spooky stories in the dark, brushed their teeth, and went to bed at a reasonable hour.
The stuffies had a great time: watched a movie, had a dance party, played w/ Legos, explored the library, read books, played w/ the trains, had a lovely meal, told spooky stories in the dark, brushed their teeth, and went to bed at a reasonable hour.
July 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Stuffed Animal Sleepover was a huge success!
The stuffies had a great time: watched a movie, had a dance party, played w/ Legos, explored the library, read books, played w/ the trains, had a lovely meal, told spooky stories in the dark, brushed their teeth, and went to bed at a reasonable hour.
The stuffies had a great time: watched a movie, had a dance party, played w/ Legos, explored the library, read books, played w/ the trains, had a lovely meal, told spooky stories in the dark, brushed their teeth, and went to bed at a reasonable hour.
Rolie Polie Guacamole will be at the library tomorrow!
Come dance and have a blast in air-conditioned comfort in Volunteers Hall!
Make sure to register to reserve your spot!
youtu.be/iU4y3VbLdHU?...
Come dance and have a blast in air-conditioned comfort in Volunteers Hall!
Make sure to register to reserve your spot!
youtu.be/iU4y3VbLdHU?...
Rolie Polie Guacamole - Yum Yum Yum I Love A Tasty Dinner (Official Video)
YouTube video by RoliePolieGuacamole
youtu.be
July 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Rolie Polie Guacamole will be at the library tomorrow!
Come dance and have a blast in air-conditioned comfort in Volunteers Hall!
Make sure to register to reserve your spot!
youtu.be/iU4y3VbLdHU?...
Come dance and have a blast in air-conditioned comfort in Volunteers Hall!
Make sure to register to reserve your spot!
youtu.be/iU4y3VbLdHU?...