Seekonk Public Library

Babies, Books, and Belly Time. Baby Storytime is a program designed for infants ages 0–18 months. Bring a small blanket for your baby to sit on and enjoy a short story followed by music, fingerplays, and movement activities. After storytime, stay for a relaxed play session. Babies can enjoy belly time, which is great for building neck and shoulder strength, crawling through a tunnel, exploring toys, and looking through board books. No registration is required. Just bring your SAILS Library card if you’d like to borrow storytime books to take home.At Seekonk Library, our storytimes are built around five key early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing, all essential for helping your child get ready to read.

April is National Poetry Month, so join us for this opportunity to learn some tips on poetry writing in a low-key, judgment-free environment. We’ll discuss simple ways to express your ideas with clarity and impact, and we’ll do some writing exercises individually and as a group. No experience is necessary, just an open mind and a positive attitude!This 90-minute event is free and open to tweens and teens in grades 6 through 12. Please register online at seekonkpl.org/events.For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email teens@seekonkpl.org.

Join us in the meeting room to meet, play, and learn with other homeschool families! Activities and games for kids of all ages will be provided. Educators will have the opportunity ask reference questions or share resources with other home educators. This is a drop in event.

Pick up a kit in the children’s room MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. Bring storytime home with one of our early literacy kits for toddlers and preschoolers! Each kit includes 5-6 books and 5 early literacy and fine motor activities based on the theme of the week.Support your child’s early literacy with the 5 principles we use to create storytime at the library; talk, read, sing, write, and play! Toddler kits are recommended for ages 2-3 who appreciate shorter stories and simple fine motor tasks. Preschool kits are recommended for ages 3-5 and include longer stories and slightly more advanced fine motor practice. SAILS card is required to check out books.

Ages 3-5At preschool storytime, children ages 3-5 are encouraged to engage with stories, sing songs, and participate in activities to spark curiosity and promote a love of books! Younger siblings are welcome too.We will apply the five key principles of early literacy- reading, talking, singing, writing, and playing- to develop prereading skills in a fun, interactive environment. Registration is NOT required, but please bring your SAILS library card so you can bring home more books to keep building those early literacy skills.

Let’s paint! Paying tribute to Andrew Newell Wyeth, an American artist known for his beautiful and realistic scenes, you will create your own painting inspired by his work, featuring farms, oceans, and peaceful landscapes. When you finish, please leave one of your artwork pieces with us to be displayed at the Osamequin Farm Youth Art Exhibition. The exhibit will take place on Sunday, April 19, at Osamequin Farm.Grades 1-5. Register.Andrew Newell Wyeth was an American visual artist born in 1917. He was known for his realistic paintings of landscapes, detailed close-up studies, and rural farm scenes. Christina's World is a 1948 painting by Andrew Wyeth and one of the best-known American paintings of the mid-20th century.

Let's read, play, and learn together! This weekly storytime is designed for children 18 – 36 months old. The storytime will include reading a few books, followed by music, activities, movement, and yes, even bubbles!No registration is required. Please bring your SAILS Library card so your child can take storytime books home.Seekonk Library storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing- important principles for your child’s reading readiness.

Babies, Books, and Belly Time. Baby Storytime is a program designed for infants ages 0–18 months. Bring a small blanket for your baby to sit on and enjoy a short story followed by music, fingerplays, and movement activities. After storytime, stay for a relaxed play session. Babies can enjoy belly time, which is great for building neck and shoulder strength, crawling through a tunnel, exploring toys, and looking through board books. No registration is required. Just bring your SAILS Library card if you’d like to borrow storytime books to take home.At Seekonk Library, our storytimes are built around five key early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing, all essential for helping your child get ready to read.

Pick up a kit in the children’s room MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. Bring storytime home with one of our early literacy kits for toddlers and preschoolers! Each kit includes 5-6 books and 5 early literacy and fine motor activities based on the theme of the week.Support your child’s early literacy with the 5 principles we use to create storytime at the library; talk, read, sing, write, and play! Toddler kits are recommended for ages 2-3 who appreciate shorter stories and simple fine motor tasks. Preschool kits are recommended for ages 3-5 and include longer stories and slightly more advanced fine motor practice. SAILS card is required to check out books.

Greg starts with a brief description of his latest children’s book and song, EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE, then turns the pages of the book while he sings the song! The show continues with children’s themed songs, funny skits, spoken word segments, and other interactive fun. Dancing and singing are strongly encouraged! All ages.Please register all attendees.

Do you want to get more out of your smartphone or tablet? Bring them to our monthly Library Tech Class. In each session we will provide an introduction to the most useful tools and tips for your mobile device to help getting started. Use your library card to save money on subsricption fees by streaming FREE movies, tv shows, and more! Join Librarian Michelle Gario in this 90 minute session for an introduction on getting started with websites and apps for Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy. You must bring your Seekonk library card and password (pin) for this program. You must bring your own device; make sure the device is fully charged. Space is limited; registration is required. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events.For more information or for help with registration, call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 x56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

The Coffeehouses and Cafes of the 1960s and 70s have been considered "The breeding grounds" of many popular musicians and song writers such as Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Michell, and Bob Dylan. Andrew Lewis and Margaret Ferri, local professional musicians, will re-create the rich atmosphere of the Coffeehouse era, performing songs such as “Mr. Tambourine man,” “Someday Soon,” “Kathy’s Song,” and many more. They’ll also share the stories behind the music, providing a vivid snapshot of this period of the American experience. Sponsored by the Seekonk Cultural Council, in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council.This program is free and open to the public; for planning and to be notified of program updates please register in our Events Calendar at seekonkpl.org/events. For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Happy Earth Day!We are celebrating Earth Day with Creepy Crawly Creatures! Join Hands on Nature for an opportunity to discover some fascinating local bugs - such as beetles, worms, slugs, ladybugs, and caterpillars! Kids will gain a better understanding and appreciation of their importance to our lives and their role in our ecosystem. If the weather is nice, we will end with a BUG HUNT outside to discover more insects! All ages.Please register a spot for all attendees.

Celebrate Earth Day by connecting with the natural world through the meditative art of mandala creation. Join us at Seekonk Library on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 PM for the hands-on event Earth Day Mandala Workshop: Honoring Nature Through Art. You will create a dot mandala inspired by the beauty, patterns, and colors found in nature—think leaves, flowers, bees and dragonflies.No prior art experience is needed—just a willingness to experiment and a love for the planet. All materials are provided. You’ll leave with your own unique mandala artwork and a renewed sense of connection to the earth. Join us for a creative, restorative experience that honors both your inner artist and the world we share. Space is limited; pre-registration with a SAILS library card is required. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events. This program is free through the generosity of a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.For more information call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 x56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Gravity Games brings you a variety of hands-on challenges to test your mind, creativity, and balance! Build and launch a catapult to hit the target, design the ultimate paper airplane to see how far it can fly, take on oversized Connect 4 and giant Jenga, and guide Sphero bots through a maze. There are two sessions to register for. Pick what time is best for you! All ages. Please register a spot for all attendees.

Gravity Games brings you a variety of hands-on challenges to test your mind, creativity, and balance! Build and launch a catapult to hit the target, design the ultimate paper airplane to see how far it can fly, take on oversized Connect 4 and giant Jenga, and guide Sphero bots through a maze. There are two sessions to register for. Pick what time is best for you! All ages. Please register a spot for all attendees.

The picture captured in a photo is made up of curves, edges, and shades of color, all intricately mingled to create a lifelike image. If we untangle some of these elements and highlight the lines, the contours, the contrast of light and shadows, we just might see a work of art revealed in our own unique and striking faces. In this workshop, you’ll learn some simple digital photo editing techniques and create your own abstract self-portrait using a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine. **Note: Participants are encouraged to bring their own Windows or Mac laptop if they have one (Chromebooks not recommended). No specific software is required.This 1-hour event is free and open to grades 6 through 12. Space is limited and registration is required at seekonkpl.org/events.For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email teens@seekonkpl.org.

This year’s National Library Week theme is “Find Your Joy” and we know you’ve got some Seekonk stories to tell! Seekonk Public Library invites you to join us at the library on Thursday, April 23 at 6 PM for Seekonk Keepsakes, Site and Stories. Presenter Maria Holme will host this community strengthening program, a complement to the 2025 Seekonk Stronger Together series. Town residents with stories, pictures and items of interest are invited for a community conversation about years gone by in Seekonk. Stories of historical homes, what was where and farming in Seekonk will be shared, all in a means of building bonds and keeping the stories of Seekonk alive. This program is free and open to the public through the generosity of a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For planning purposes and to receive important program updates, please register in the online Events Calendar.For more information or help registering, call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 extension 56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.ABOUT THE PRESENTER - Maria Holme is the owner of Your Next Step and has been providing motivational insight to groups and clients for several years. Maria’s journey through years of anxious thoughts, that once limited her daily, to now facing the day with a smile, serves as her inspiration and motivation to provide positive vibes to others.

Bring your creativity to the library for our Make it and Take it Craft Fair. Bracelet making, painting, and perler beads, oh my! Visit one craft station or visit them all and take home what you make. Please register a spot for each person attending the event.

Children and their caregivers are invited to explore a variety of toys and sensory-rich materials designed to encourage play and support the development of motor skills, memory, communication, and problem-solving. This program welcomes children of all abilities in a fun, friendly, quiet environment. All ages.

Pick up a kit in the children’s room MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. Bring storytime home with one of our early literacy kits for toddlers and preschoolers! Each kit includes 5-6 books and 5 early literacy and fine motor activities based on the theme of the week.Support your child’s early literacy with the 5 principles we use to create storytime at the library; talk, read, sing, write, and play! Toddler kits are recommended for ages 2-3 who appreciate shorter stories and simple fine motor tasks. Preschool kits are recommended for ages 3-5 and include longer stories and slightly more advanced fine motor practice. SAILS card is required to check out books.

**NOTE: This program was rescheduled from its original February date due to the snowstorm and is now open for new registrations.Starting with storyboarding, independent filmmaker Nicola McEldowney (Nicola Rose, Magnetosphere) will walk us through all the steps to making an independent film. She’ll show brief clips from her own filmography as examples of finished products, and she’ll allow participants time to ask questions and even make their own storyboards and share ideas. This 1-hour event is free and open to grades 6 through adult. Space is limited and registration is required at seekonkpl.org/events.For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email teens@seekonkpl.org.

April Selection: Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric GagneEmail nonfictionspl@gmail.com for more information.

Let it rip at Beyblade and Builders Club!Kids in grades 1–5 are invited to battle by launching their Beyblades into a stadium to see who comes out on top. Channel your inner engineer or architect to build a Lego creation, on your own or with a friend. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination! Join us for free play and friendly competition! Bring your own Beyblades and stadiums or use the library’s limited supply. Come battle, build, and meet some new friends! Grades 1-5This is a drop-in program; no registration required.

In honor of Patriot’s Day and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Seekonk Public Library invites the community to a special live music program celebrating the experiences, sacrifices, and stories of U.S. veterans across American history. Join us at Seekonk Library on Thursday, April 30 at 6 PM for the concert Songs of Service: America’s Veterans in Music. This engaging concert from musical duo Sultana blends original songs, traditional music, storytelling, and visuals to explore military service from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Korea, and Vietnam — alongside the popular music of each era. Come to enjoy powerful music, compelling narratives, and a slideshow that together highlight how music has reflected both the challenges of war and the resilience of those who served. Join us and bring fellow history lovers, music enthusiasts, veterans, families, and anyone interested in America’s shared story.This program is free and open to the public through the generosity of a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For planning purposes and to receive important program updates, please register in the online Events Calendar. For more information or help registering, call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 extension 56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.ABOUT THE PERFORMERS: Sultana is the duo of musicians and songwriters Jon and Li Waterman. They perform together on the Live Music Making History Live programs “A Journey through the Roots of Popular Music”, “History and Legends through Song” and “Music and Veterans”, and on other shows as well. Li is a classically trained guitarist and singer who has played in the band Alien Tesh.

Kid Librarian of the Month Ages 7-12Stop by the Children’s Room MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY to fill out an application for the chance to become the Kid Librarian of the Month.As a Kid Librarian, you will receive an official t-shirt and be in charge of creating a book display with a theme of your choice. You will also make a sign to accompany the display. If needed, the Kid Librarian can ask the Librarian for assistance setting up the display.The Kid Librarian of the Month will be selected during the second week of each month, and their display will be showcased for the rest of the month. If chosen, you will be contacted by email or phone.All applications will remain on file.

**Please note: Meetings are for TAB members only. To join, visit seekonkpl.org/teens and download the TAB application. Email the finished application to teens@seekonkpl.org or turn it in at the Research Help Desk in the library.Your opinion matters! If you’re in grade 6 through 12, then you have a chance to make a difference at your library by joining the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). During the school year, we will meet once a month at 3:30 PM to share ideas about upcoming programs and discuss how we can make the most out of the library’s services for tweens and teens. This is an opportunity to practice leadership, collaboration, and civic engagement and to take an active role in shaping the library’s impact on your community. Becoming a member of the board requires a commitment to attend meetings regularly.For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email teens@seekonkpl.org.

This book group meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Large Meeting Room. New members are welcome. For more information, contact ddziedzic@comcast.nethttps://seekonkpl.org/fiction-book-discussion/

**Please note: Meetings are for TAB members only. To join, visit seekonkpl.org/teens and download the TAB application. Email the finished application to teens@seekonkpl.org or turn it in at the Research Help Desk in the library.Your opinion matters! If you’re in grade 6 through 12, then you have a chance to make a difference at your library by joining the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). During the school year, we will meet once a month at 3:30 PM to share ideas about upcoming programs and discuss how we can make the most out of the library’s services for tweens and teens. This is an opportunity to practice leadership, collaboration, and civic engagement and to take an active role in shaping the library’s impact on your community. Becoming a member of the board requires a commitment to attend meetings regularly.For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email teens@seekonkpl.org.

Join us for our annual shredding day! The location is moving this year from the library to Seekonk Town Hall. The Seekonk Recycling Committee and Seekonk Public Library will host a Seekonk Shred Day on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 9 AM to 12 noon at Seekonk’s Town Hall, 100 Peck St, Seekonk, MA. Seekonk residents and library cardholders can drop-in anytime to deposit items in the secure shredding truck in the Town Hall lot. Non-residents can participate from 11 AM to noon. Bring your confidential paper items to Town Hall for secure, on-site destruction and recycling at the ProShred mobile shredding truck onsite. Be prepared to bring your own material to the truck and carry away your empty bags or boxes.There is a limit of two bags or boxes per trip.This is a rain or shine event.Register online at seekonkpl.org/events to receive email in case there are any changes to the event.For more information, email or call Recycling Coordinator Christine Zadykovich at czadykovich@seekonk-ma.gov, 508-336-7407, or Seekonk Library Adult Services at library@seekonkpl.org, 508-336-8230.

Our Summer Reading Challenge begins on June 24, and we are excited to kick things off with a special storytime celebrating this year’s theme, “Plant a Seed, Read!” Enjoy garden-themed stories, explore a selection of gardening books, and decorate your own pot to take home. We’ll provide everything you need to plant a seed and watch it grow.Ages 2-6 and their families. Please register all attendees.

Did you sign up for the Seekonk Public Library Summer Reading Challenge? If yes, drop in the children's room for a free book. Not yet, then stop in, sign up, and choose a free book. Or sign up at beanstack/seekonkpl.orgWhile supplies last!

Enjoy a morning nature walk through Osamequin Farm. Learn about plants and animals on the farm while enjoying stories and nature. Be sure to dress yourself and your child for the weather, and pack a water bottle. This program is good for families with kids ages 3-7.This program takes place at Osamequin Farm in Seekonk, MA.Please register all attendees.