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Shrewsbury Public Library - February in the SPL Children's Room

Schools and Libraries

February 2, 2023

From: Shrewsbury Public Library

Winter Reading Challenges! 
Get rewarded for the reading you do! 

Newbery & Caldecott Reading Challenge Dive into incredible Newbery and Caldecott award-winning authors and illustrators. Log your reading to earn badges. Reading will also earn you raffle tickets which you can enter to win the 2023 Newbery and Caldecott winning books. 

Cozy Up with a Good Book Reading Challenge ‘Tis the season for coziness. Grab a blanket, your fluffy socks, and your favorite book. Log your reading to earn badges all winter long. Reading will also earn you raffle tickets which you can enter to win awesome prizes like tickets to The Hanover Theatre, gift card to Tatnuck Booksellers, or tickets to a Pirates game!

Learn more about the reading challenge here!

February Special Programs
Mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing!

Broadway and Hamilton Trivia Night Monday, February 6th at 6 p.m. Test your musical knowledge and enjoy some pizza! For all ages. 

Register here!

Valentine's Day Crafternoon Tuesday, February 7th from 2-4 p.m. Drop-by and make valentine cards for loved ones. For kids of all ages and their families. 

Handprint Peace Flower Craft Monday, February 13th starting at 10 a.m. In celebration of Black History Month. While supplies last.

The Little Gym Move and Learn Tuesday, February 14th at 2 p.m. For kids ages 2-6 to learn through movement. Tokens are required. 

Ice Cream Party! Tuesday, February 21st at 3 p.m. Enjoy a sweet treat. No registration needed. While supplies last. 

Hide-A-Bug! Wednesday, February 22nd at 4 p.m. Learn about bugs hands-on with Professor Bugman! For kids in grades 1-5. Registration required. 

Register here!

Luau Party Thursday, February 23rd at 2 p.m. Missing the warmth and fun of summer?! Join us for a Luau at the library! There will be summer games, activities, crafts, and more! No registration needed. For kids of all ages.

Big Kid Creative Drama Friday, February 24th at 11:30 a.m. It’s high-energy, imaginative, zany, silly, and super fun! For kids ages 6-8. Registration required. 

Register here!

Bubbling Chemistry Saturday, February 25th at 2 p.m. Kids will perform multiple small science experiments that result in mini ‘explosions’, color changes, or other fun results! For kids in grades 2-5. Registration required.

Register here!

Tools for Tiny Hands Monday, February 27th at 10 a.m. Practice school readiness skills for kids ages 2-5 and a grownup.

Register here!

Community StoryWalk®! 

This month's StoryWalk® at Lake Street Park is Love, Escargot by Dashka Slater. This wonderful community book was done in partnership with Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation and the Friends of the Library.

Register here!

Fun Lab! Every Thursday at 4pm for kids in grades 2-5. Join for weekly themed Fun Lab! This month a few of our themes are Groundhog's Day and Football!  Check out our events calendar to learn more.