Storytimes
Storytime will resume again the week of January 22nd! Please click here for more details.
Melodies & More Singalong with Matt Heaton (ages 0-5)
Tuesday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m.
For ages 0-5
Join us for this interactive music show for kids!
Required, online registration starts Monday, November 6 at 9:00 a.m Click here to register for this event.
Funded by The Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library
Reading with Rudy, the Therapy Dog (ages 5-9)
Wednesday, November 29 starting at 3:30 p.m.
Come to the library to read to Rudy, a certified reading therapy dog! Kids will enjoy one-on-one time reading aloud to this gentle, comforting, 5-year old Black Lab as they practice their fluency and strengthen their confidence in reading.
Children may bring their own book from home or choose to read one from the library collection.
Online, required registration starts Monday, November 6 at 9:00 a.m. Space is limited. Please choose one, 15-minute block for your child to read to Rudy.
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., 4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) Kids Playgroup
Thursday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m.
Join an educator from CFCE every Thursday (from September 14 – December 21) at 9:30 a.m. at The Billerica Public Library for this drop-in, STEM playgroup.
Each week we will explore a new STEM topic for Early Learners! Our activities are focused on kids from ages 3-5, but everyone from age 0-6 is welcome to attend with their Caregiver. STEM Skills are all heavily based in Literacy skills and our activities touch upon a broad range of developmental domains including; fine motor development, gross motor development, literacy development, language development, social emotional skills and much more.
Drop in!! No registration required!! If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Cole at 978-418-9306 or ccole@commteam.org
Sponsored by: The Family Resource Network is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) from the Massachusetts 
Fracture a Fairytale -a creative dramatics adventure! (a Books Alive with Salem Five program)
Saturday, December 2 at 10:00 a.m.
Kids ages 6-10
Enjoy a creative book adventure and receive a free copy of Jon Scieszka’s book, The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!*
Let’s explore creative dramatics as we bring a “Fractured Fairytale” to life with this interactive book adventure! All Registrants* will receive a copy of the book at the time of the event (*One book per family)!
Required Registration will begin on Monday, November 6 at 9:00 a.m. Click here to register and get more details.
This program is generously sponsored by Salem Five Charitable Foundation!
Books and Babies with Miss Laura (ages 0-24 months)
Wednesday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m.
For ages 0-24 months old.
Enjoy several stories, lap bounces, and rhymes with your little one, including a special reading of Sleepyhead! BONUS! Each family will receive a free copy of Sleepyhead to be picked up at the program!
Online, required registration will begin on November 6th at 9:00 a.m. Click here to register and get more details.
Discovery Kids: Kaleidoscopes & Mirrors (ages 4-9)
Wednesday, December 6 at 4:30 p.m.
Join us for ‘DISCOVERY KIDS’, our series of afterschool, interactive, enrichment programs for children ages 4 – 9, which expose kids to the wonders of our scientific and natural world.
Join Steve Lechner of The Science Works for this exciting program on mirrors and kaleidoscopes! Mirrors are some of the most magical devices ever created. You can use them to see yourself, see yourself disappear, see TWO of yourself, see MANY copies of yourself, and so much more! In this workshop we will investigate just what you can do with one, two, three, and even more mirrors. We’ll test out Mr. Steve’s collection of Magic Moving Picture Machines (otherwise known as Kaleidoscopes), and e en make your own to take home!
Required online registration starts Monday, November 13 at 9:00 a.m. Click here to register for this event and get more details.
NOTE: Children traditionally will go into the program without their parents/caregivers. HOWEVER, FOR THIS PROGRAM, AT THE PERFORMER’S REQUEST, PARENTS BE PREPARED THAT YOU MAY BE REQUESTED TO COME IN TO THE PROGRAM TO HELP OUT WITH THE HANDS-ON COMPONENT.
This program is funded by the Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library.
STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) Kids Playgroup
Thursday, December 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Join an educator from CFCE every Thursday (from September 14 – December 21) at 9:30 a.m. at The Billerica Public Library for this drop-in, STEM playgroup.
Each week we will explore a new STEM topic for Early Learners! Our activities are focused on kids from ages 3-5, but everyone from age 0-6 is welcome to attend with their Caregiver. STEM Skills are all heavily based in Literacy skills and our activities touch upon a broad range of developmental domains including; fine motor development, gross motor development, literacy development, language development, social emotional skills and much more.
Drop in!! No registration required!! If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Cole at 978-418-9306 or ccole@commteam.org
Sponsored by: The Family Resource Network is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) from the Massachusetts
Fun with French: Escargot
Thursday, December 7 at 3:30 p.m.
For Grades 1-3
presented by the French National Honor Society at the Billerica Memorial High School
Bonjour Kids! Come listen to the story of “Escargot” by Dashka Slater, a story about a cute French snail and his laugh-out-loud adventures. Kids will make a craft and learn some French as well!
Required, online registration starts Monday, November 13 at 9:00 a.m. Click here to register and get more details.
Sweetpea Meet and Greet for Babies/Toddlers
Friday, December 8 at 10:00 a.m.
For ages 0-3 years old (siblings welcome!)
Calling all little “sweet peas” and their caregivers! Our program room will be open with age-appropriate toys and music so you can meet other babies and adults! Feel free to drop in and play (no registration required)! Families will receive a complimentary, brand-new board book to take home and read with your child!
No Registration Required
Sponsored by the Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library
"Dragons Love Tacos" Book Adventure (Books Alive with Salem Five)
Saturday, December 9 at 11:00 a.m.
This is a program that will definitely give you something to “taco”bout! Don’t miss our fun-filled book talk, with activities and a craft and Adam Rubin’s Book, “Dragons Love Tacos!”
Ages 4-8!
*All participants of this creative book adventure will receive a free copy of the book! (one per family)
Space is limited. Online required Registration will begin on Monday, November 20 at 9:00 a.m. Click here to register and get more details.
Melodies & More Singalong with James Lepler (ages 0-5)
Tuesday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m.
For ages 0-5
Join us for this interactive music show for kids!
Required, online registration starts Monday, November 20 at 9:00 a.m Click here to register for this event.
Funded by The Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library
Reading with Rudy, the Therapy Dog (ages 5-9)
Tuesday, December 12 starting at 2:00 p.m.
For ages 5-9
Come to the Billerica Public Library to read to Rudy, a certified reading therapy dog!
Children will enjoy one-on-one time reading aloud to this gentle, comforting, 4-year old black lab as they practice their fluency and strengthen their confidence in reading. Children may bring their own book from home or use one from the library.
Online, required registration starts November 20 at 9:00 a.m. Space is limited. Please choose one 15 minute block to read to Rudy: 3:30-3:45, 3:45-4:00, 4:15-4:30
STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) Kids Playgroup
Thursday, December 14 at 9:30 a.m.
Join an educator from CFCE every Thursday (from September 14 – December 21) at 9:30 a.m. at The Billerica Public Library for this drop-in, STEM playgroup.
Each week we will explore a new STEM topic for Early Learners! Our activities are focused on kids from ages 3-5, but everyone from age 0-6 is welcome to attend with their Caregiver. STEM Skills are all heavily based in Literacy skills and our activities touch upon a broad range of developmental domains including; fine motor development, gross motor development, literacy development, language development, social emotional skills and much more.
Drop in!! No registration required!! If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Cole at 978-418-9306 or ccole@commteam.org
Sponsored by: The Family Resource Network is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) from the Massachusetts
Holiday Make-n-Take
Friday, December 15 from 9:30-4 and Saturday, December 16 from 11-4
For all ages!
Kids — come in and make a fun holiday craft! While supplies last.
Treehouse Treasure Club: Vacation Day of the Dragon King (grades K-4)
Saturday, December 16 at 10:00 a.m.
For grades K-4
Online, required registration starts Saturday, November 4 at 9:00 a.m. and participants can pick up the book starting that day as well. Read the book and on December 16 we will discuss it and enjoy some fun activities in the library. Participants will keep the book as well! Click here to register for the event.
Funded by The Family Friends of The Billerica Public Library
Melodies and More Singalong with Ms. Liz
Monday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m.
For ages 0-5
Join us for this interactive music show for kids!
Required, online registration starts Monday, November 18 at 9:00 a.m Click here to register for this event.
Funded by The Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library
Sweetpea Meet and Greet for Babies/Toddlers
Tuesday, December 19 at 10:00 a.m.
For ages 0-3 years old (siblings welcome!)
Calling all little “sweet peas” and their caregivers! Our program room will be open with age-appropriate toys and music so you can meet other babies and adults! Feel free to drop in and play (no registration required)! Families will receive a complimentary, brand-new board book to take home and read with your child!
No Registration Required
Sponsored by the Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library
STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) Kids Playgroup
Thursday, December 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Join an educator from CFCE every Thursday (from September 14 – December 21) at 9:30 a.m. at The Billerica Public Library for this drop-in, STEM playgroup.
Each week we will explore a new STEM topic for Early Learners! Our activities are focused on kids from ages 3-5, but everyone from age 0-6 is welcome to attend with their Caregiver. STEM Skills are all heavily based in Literacy skills and our activities touch upon a broad range of developmental domains including; fine motor development, gross motor development, literacy development, language development, social emotional skills and much more.
Drop in!! No registration required!! If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Cole at 978-418-9306 or ccole@commteam.org
Sponsored by: The Family Resource Network is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) from the Massachusetts
Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals Show
Wednesday, December 27 at 10:00 a.m.
For all ages!
Join Lindsey and her giant hand puppets at this fun-filled, delightful program for the young and the young at heart! Lots of audience participation!
Online, required registration starts Monday, December 4 at 9:00 a.m. Please click here to register and get more details.
This program will take place on the main floor of the library.
This event is co-sponsored by The Family Resource Network which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant from the MA Department of Early Education and Care. It is managed by Community Teamwork
and by The Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library.