Library Storytimes

Here’s a listing of storytimes at local libraries that I could find…let me know your town if I’m missing them!  Also, most libraries have programs running on Saturdays too…check out town calendars for more info!  And please…call library first to verify times listed!

Abington:  none found

Carver:  Toddlers Tuesdays @10:30; Preschool, Wednesdays @ 1:30

Halifax:  Lapsit,  Fridays @ 10; Toddlers, Thursdays @ 11; Preschool, Fridays @ 11:30; PreK, Thursdays at 1; All ages, Saturdays at 11.

Hanover:  Lots of different programs, see site for more info.

Hanson:  Toddlers, Fridays @ 10

Hingham:  Preschool, Mondays @ 10:30 and Wednesdays @ 1:30; Toddlers, Tuesdays @ 10:30;  Baby, Wednesdays @ 10:30

Kingston:  Tuesdays @ 10:30

Manomet:  Toddlers, Mondays @ 11;  Preschool, Mondays @ 9:30

Marshfield:  Mondays @ 10

Middleboro:  Tuesdays @ 10:30 and Wednesdays @ 6:30

Norwell:  Toddlers, Fridays @ 11; Preschool, Thursdays @ 10:30

Pembroke:  Tuesdays @ 10:30; Lapsit, Wednesdays @10:30

Plymouth:  Preschool, Tuesdays @ 10:30 and Thursdays @ 2:15; Toddler,  Wednesdays and Thursdays @ 11

Plympton:  Preschool, Tuesdays @ 10:30

Rockland:  Wednesdays @ 10:30 and Saturdays@ 10:30, Baby, Fridays @ 10

Weymouth:  See site for specific library info.

Some Halloween Weekend Events

NE Wildlife Center, Weymouth: “Night of a Thousand Faces” from 4:30-8:30 on Friday night.  Hundreds of jack o lanterns line nature trails.  $7/adults, $5/kids.

Wareham Crossing, Wareham:  Best Buy is having face painting, costume contest from 11-3 on Saturday.  The stores will also have trick or treating throughout the day on Sunday.  Friendly’s Express is also giving a free kids meal with an adult entrée on Sunday.

Borders Stores:  Halloween Spooktacular at 11 am on Saturday.  Scary stories, games, craft and parade.  See website for participating stores.

Independence Mall, Kingston:  Mall-wide trick or treating from 3-5pm on Sunday and a costume contest at 4:45 in Center Court.

Hanover Mall, Hanover:  More mall wide trick or treating from 3-5pm on Sunday.  Stop by Uno’s in your costume and kids get a free make your own pizza (see restaurant for details).

Silver City Galleria, Taunton:  Visit on Saturday from 6-8pm  and children 12 and under can trick or treat at stores displaying an orange poster.  Kids can also enter a coloring contest in the center court.  Costumed kids will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes.  (No Masks Allowed)

Carousel, Fall River:  Family Halloween Party at the Fall River Carousel.  For kids 12 and under.  Costume contest, candy hunts, ghost stories, crafts, face painting and more.  $10 per person.  Reservations Required.  Saturday, 3-5pm.

Halloween Day Event, Hanover:  West Hanover Crossing will have halloween fun…face painting, photos, games, crafts and more.  Sunday, 1-4pm.  1415 Hanover Street (Rt. 139).  All proceeds will benefit Hanover PTA.

Paragon Carousel, Hull:  “Haunted” Carousel, 12-3 on Sunday. Fun, prizes and ice cream!

Halloween Family Festival, Everwood Day Camp, Sharon:  Meet Wally the Green Monster, pumpkin painting, hayrides, facepainting, moonwalks and much more!  Free!  Noon –2pm, Sunday.

Zoo Howl, Franklin Park Zoo:  Saturday & Sunday 11-3pm.  Crafts, games, trick or treating and a haunted maze.  Hayrides available too!

Halloween Howl, South Shore Natural Science Center, Norwell:  5-7:30pm on Saturday.  Crafts, activities, pumpkin decorating and a wildlife presentation.  $10 for non members, $8 for members.  Includes a walk through Spooky Woods too.

Unscary Halloween Party, Soule Homestead, Middleboro:  Hayride, games, story, costume parade.  4-6pm Saturday (rain date Sunday).  $5 for members, $7/nonmembers.  Must preregister.

Soule Homestead Harvest Fair

The Soule Homestead in Middleboro is having their annual Harvest Fair on Saturday & Sunday, September 18th & 19th.  There will fun, food and lots of activities for all ages including

• Sheep dog demonstrations
• Dale Perkin's’ Amazing Trick Horse Show
• Children’s tent w/ games, crafts etc.
• Hay Rides and Face Painting
• Raffles & silent auctions and more!

Along with the Harvest Fair is the Joe Davies Folk Festival.  You can view the music line up here.

Admission is $7 per person, under 6 is free.

Summer Art Classes

Art on the Spot in Middleboro has their summer art program up on their website.  My daughter loves to draw so I’m going to sign her up for at least one of them!  They have night classes that meet once a week for 6 weeks and also summer camp type programs that run weekly from 9-12:30, Monday through Friday.  Most classes are for ages 7 and up.  Check out the website for more info.

Free & Discounted Passes available!

Did you know that your library has free and discounted passes available to places like the New England Aquarium, Roger Williams Zoo, Edaville Railroad and more? Most passes are first come, first reserved and some libraries have certain restrictions on their passes (for residents only for example). Quite a few libraries let you reserve your passes online too! Here's a list of local libraries and the passes they have:

Carver
Plymouth
Kingston
Halifax
Pembroke
Middleboro
Hanson
Norwell
Duxbury
Marshfield