Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library
28 Arlington St.   Dracut, MA 01826

Phone: 978-454-5474   Fax: 978-454-9120
Monday-Wednesday. 8:30-8:30, Thursday-Friday 8:30-4:30

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Programs for Children, Parents, & Caregivers

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Flower Arranging Wednesday, April 29th at 6:30 pm This workshop is for one parent and one child under the age of 5 to work together to create a floral arrangement. At this workshop you will have the opportunity to learn tricks for making flowers last longer, get some great ideas for seasonal decorating, and make a beautiful floral arrangement to take home. Presenter: Faith Chartrand, Owner of C'Est, a specialty shop on Merrimack Street in Lowell. For reservations, call Judith at 978-654-5080, ext. 16. Give your name, address, and telephone number when you call. Reservations will only be taken between March 2 and March 12, or until full. This event is sponsored by the Family Foundations Network, a program funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (D.E.E.C.), and managed by Community Teamwork, Inc.

Sports Day Thursday, March 19th, 4:00 pm age 2 - grade 2 There will be crafts and games with a sports theme - baseball, soccer, hockey, football, and more. Please register in the Children's Room. Sponsored by the Jr. Friends of the Library. Musical Magical Baby and Me! Friday, March 20th, 10:30 - 11:15 am Interactive educational songs, dancing with adult, bounces, tickle chants, finger plays, cuddly snuggly time, lullabies, marching, familiar and original songs, and words that develop self-esteem, adult/child bonding, manners caring, love. Please register in the Children's Room. Toddler Tea Party ages 2 to 3 1/2 Fridays at 10:00 am see Event Calendar for dates (Sorry, but children enrolled in our Preschool Storytimes are not eligible.) Come dressed in your finest for stories and a Tea Party. The actual food will be white grape juice and teddy grahams or animal crackers. Registration required. Please sign up for each date individually.

Pajama Jam Monday, March 23rd at 6:30 pm Gather around in pajamas and enjoy the music and fun of Music and More with Bernadette Baird. Sing along with the children as they learn new songs and ways to move to music. Enjoy the entertainment and go home with the kids happy and relaxed and read for bed. This event is sponsored by the Family Foundations Network, a program funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (D.E.E.C.), and managed by Community Teamwork, Inc. Please register in the Children's Room. Tween Game Club Grades 3 - 6 Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm see Event Calendar for dates Join in the fun of playing board games like Monopoly, Clue, Checkers, Scrabble, Jenga, etc. Challenge your friends! There will be plenty of snacks to keep your energy up! Please register so we'll have enough food for everyone.

After School Storytime	For children in kindergarten, grades 1 and 2. (Sorry, no pre-K.) Each month we will "visit" another country, hear a story and make a craft. Register for each storytime individually. Mondays at 4:00 pm. See Event Calendar for dates.
Monkey Business	This program is for children under the age of two. There will be play time, songs, rhymes, puppets, instruments and more. No registration is needed. Drop in. Mondays at 10:30 am. See Event Calendar for dates.
Toddler Time	Children ages 2 - 3 1/2 are invited for stories, songs, instruments, puppets, and rhymes. No registration is needed. Drop in. Tuesdays at 9:00 am. See Event Calendar for dates.
Toddler Craft	Children ages 2 - 3 1/2 are invited for short stories and a simple craft. (Sorry, but children enrolled in our Preschool Storytimes are not eligible.) Registration required. Please sign up for each date individually.. Fridays at 10:00 am. See Event Calendar for dates.
Preschool Storytime	Children ages 3 1/2 to 5 (but not in kindergarten) may register for the Winterl session, which consists of 7 classes. Registration is required. Select the day that's best for you. Tuesdays at 10:30 am Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Thursdays at 10:30 pm. See Event Calendar for dates.
Tween Crafts	For kids in grades 3 - 6. Make jewelry, things for your room and more. Please register. Mondays. See Event Calendar for dates.
Jr. Friends of the Library	This is a Community Service Club for students in grades 5 - 12 that plans monthly programs for younger children. See Penny for more information. Meetings and events take place on Thursdays at 3:30 pm. See Event Calendar for dates.
PJs & Popcorn	This is a family storytime from 6:15 to 7:00 pm. Parents and children share stories, songs, and a snack (not always popcorn) and a drink. Best for ages 2-7. PJs are optional! Registration is required. See Event Calendar for dates.