Story Telling

Family Adventures In Reading

Story Teller Alicia Quintano leads Family Adevntures in Reading at Swampscott Library!

Family Adventures in Reading brings together children and adults to enjoy entertaining and thought-provoking presentations of outstanding picture books. Professional Storyteller Alicia Quintano will lead families as they share and reflect on their responses to the stories that explore character-building concepts such as courage, fairness, and persistence. Each 90-minute session includes an engaging, interactive presentation and a related craft program. The session concludes with an introduction to a library service and socializing over light refreshments. The books draw on a variety of cultural traditions including those that predominate in the neighborhoods where the program is offered.

When:

Saturdays, March 5 - April 16, 2016 11am - 12:30pm

Location:

Swampscott Public Library

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Pajama Story Time at NPL

Kids are invited to the pajama time book reading at Newburyport Public Library.

All ages are welcome to join Miss Shannon for an evening of stories, songs, dances and more! Miss Shannon will be wearing her pajamas. You can wear yours, too! This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

When:

Mondays, February 29 - March 28, 2016 6pm

Location:

Newburyport Public Library

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Enter the Owl Zone

Maudslay State Park invites you for a close-up view of a live owl and her babies in the nest, through a
spotting scope. Plus visit the park interpreter’s table to learn more about this raptor and see
skulls, feathers and owl pellets. Bring binoculars for better viewing of the nest. All ages are
welcome! Follow the signs from the parking lot to the field site.

When:

Saturday, May 14, 2016 10am-Noon

Location:

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Family Pop-up: Bugs, Slugs & Other Ugs!

Explore the world of bugs with the Trustees at Ravenswood Park in Gloucester MA

Bring your young naturalist to the Ravenswood Park in Gloucester and learn all about bugs! Bugs, bugs, everywhere there are bugs! We'll investigate some and venture outdoors on a bug-bingo hunt!

When:

Saturdays & Sundays thorugh 2016 12-2pm

Location:

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Popsicles on Perkins Island

Spend the afternoon on the Ipswich River and Perkins Island with Mass Audubon!

Bring your young naturalist to the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary to enjoy an afternoon on the Ipswich River! As the summer starts to heat up, cool down with us on a leisurely canoe paddle to Perkins Island. We'll look for sunbathing turtles and other river creatures on the banks and in the backwaters of the beautiful Ipswich River. Once we get to the island, we'll stretch our legs and enjoy some popsicles.

When:

Saturday, June 11, 2016 1-3:30pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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Hayrides at Maudslay

Come Explore Maudslay State Park on a FREE hayride!

Enjoy a hayride as you journey thru the park and along the river, to appreciate the rosebay rhododendrons as they exhibit their beauty. All programs sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Meet in the field across from the parking lot. For all ages. An adult must accompany children 12 & under.

When:

Sunday, June 26, 2016 10am-2pm

Location:

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Wish Upon A Star: A Princess Fundraiser!

come meet your favorite princesses and superheroes while raising funds for Boston Children's Hospital!

Ice Queen Cosplay Princess Parties & Breanna's Princess Parties are co-hosting a fundraiser, because we want to help Boston Children’s continue its amazing work for kids. Stop by and visit Disney Princesses for a Meet & Greet, story times, sing-a-longs, and more! There are expected to be about 20 characters in attendance including Iron Man, Wonder Woamn and Spider Man! 100% of the profit from this event will be donated to Boston Children's Hospital! Tickets will be $10 at the door. There will also be a silent auction.

When:

Saturday, July 16, 2016 12-2pm

Location:

Saint Peter Episcopal Church

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Playtime Stories at Gloucester Stage

Playtime Stories offers young children the unique opportunity to experience the fun and magic of live theatre at the Gloucester Stage Company in Gloucester Massachusetts

Gloucester Stage Company invites kids ages 2 and up to Playtime Stories. Playtime Stories offers young children the unique opportunity to experience the fun and magic of live theatre as they watch their favorite books come to life onstage. Following the performance audience members will be invited to join the Playtime Stories Company in fun and interactive workshops relating to the story.

When:

Saturdays through July 30, 2016 at 10am

Location:

Gloucester Stage Company

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Story Trails at PEM: The Moon Rocks!

Peabody Essex Museum programs for children and families

Peabody Essex Museum invites kids to take a journey into space as we read Tanner Turbeyfill and the Moon Rocks by Anna Browning. View a real moon rock collected by NASA in our exhibition Lunar Attraction. Join others to make a moon rock through clay marbling and design a rock sample box to take home.

When:

Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 2pm - 3pm

Location:

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Merry-Time at Maritime Gloucester

The Children's Room Maritime Gloucester is a great place to play and read!

Children 2-5 and their parents, grandparents, or guardians are invited to play in our Children's Room. The children's room depicts Gloucester Harbor and includes 14 wooden buildings, 6 piers, 5 schooners, a dory, Ten Pound Island Lighthouse and various wooden people. Not surprisingly, a 3-5 year old can play in this room for hours. One of our educators will also read a seafaring children's book during this weekly event. We hope you can join us.

When:

Fridays 10:30-11:30am

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