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Self Help Inc. CFCE 2017

(July-Aug-Sept)

Please visit our online activities calendar for the MOST

Up-To-Date Program Listings at: http://selfhelpcpc.org/CALENDAR

CFCE IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS FROM 6/30/17-9/1/17

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JUN 27, 2017 (TUE) Busy Bee Story Time in Avon @ Avon Public Library Jun 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Did you know that the last week in June is National Pollination Week? Join Ms. Marsha

for Busy Bee Story time. We will learn all about bees and how they help us in many

ways. We will do some crafts, observe a beehive and honeycomb, and plant a plant to

take home to attract these wonderful creatures to your own back yard. Each family will

receive a packet of information to continue the learning at home! Questions and to

register, please email Ms. Marsha [email protected] CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Avon Marsha

STORYWALK (“Little Cloud”) @ Middleboro Pierce Playground & Park Jun 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Drop by (NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED) for this parent-child activity

(weather permitting)!!! Drop by anytime with your child (ren) at the Middleboro

Playground between 10:30-11:30 on June 27, 2017 to do a Story Walk!!! Enjoy

time to play at the playground and then when individual families are ready to

start the walk they can sign in at the STARTING POINT SIGN on the outskirts

of the playground area. This will begin your FUN journey of combining a

children’s story with a walking route outdoors!!! Feel free to bring a stroller if

you’d like and we hope you participate at the end of the Story Walk by doing a related art project with your

child (ren) or you can choose to bring it home. CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Carol Middleboro

J U N 28, 2 0 1 7 ( W E D ) Busy Bee Storytime in Canton @ Canton Public Library Jun 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am



ways. We will do some crafts, observe a beehive and honeycomb, and plant a plant to

take home to attract these wonderful creatures to your own back yard. Each family will

receive a packet of information to continue the learning at home! Questions and to

register, please email Ms. Marsha [email protected] . CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Canton Marsha

Animal Art: Frog @ Stoughton Public Library

Jun 28 @ 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

REGISTER for this parent/child activity with the library at 781-344-2711 for you

and your school aged child. School age children and parents will come together and

use games and manipulatives that are out on the tables as everyone gathers. Circle

time will include- trivia facts about the particular animal, did you know facts, stories,

etc. Then, with use of paints, they will create an art project which will be a different

animal every month. The paint tools they will be mainly using are their hands!!! Each

creation is unique and special!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Carol Stoughton

J U N 29, 2 0 1 7 ( T H U )

Busy Bee Story Time in Dedham @ Dedham Library-Endicott Branch

Jun 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am



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attract these wonderful creatures to your own back yard. Each family will receive a packet of information

to continue the learning at home! Questions and to register, please email Ms. Marsha

[email protected] . CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Dedham Marsha

J U L 1, 2 0 1 7 ( S A T )

Think, Draw & Write…July’s Online Activity @ No location- online, at home, activity

Jul 1 @ 7:04 pm – 8:04 pm

Activity for this Month…..Write a story about how you would catch a

shooting star and then illustrate it in a picture you draw!!! If you can, please

mail of copy of this picture to me so I can hang it up on our CREATIVITY Wall at

Self Help Inc./CFCE, 780 West Main Street, Avon, MA 02322. I will mail you

back the original along with a SURPRISE!!! If you register to do this kind of

activity each month, I will send you some self-addressed stamped

envelopes!!! Register by emailing or calling Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at

[email protected]. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Carol

J U L 5, 2017 ( W E D )

Music and Movement in Canton @ Canton Public Library

Jul 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Join Ms. Marsha as we sing, dance, and move to the groove to the latest and

greatest children’s songs. We will sing, dance, use props and have an instrument

play. This program is geared towards young children and their caregivers of all

ages. One lucky family will leave with the program CD. This is a drop in

program no need to register but if you have any questions please call the library

at 781-821-5027. CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Canton Marsha

My Suitcase @ Avon Public Library

Jul 5 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

If you had to pack everything you love in one suitcase what would you bring? Can you

imagine traveling far from your home to start a new life in a strange place? Come and

listen to the story ‘When Jessie Crossed the Sea’ and the story ‘This is Me’ a story about

who we are and where we came from. We will learn their story of how they came to this

country. We will try to imagine what it may have been like for family members who

came to this country from a faraway place. We will be given a suitcase made of paper to decorate and

write or draw pictures of what we would place in that suitcase to take on our imaginary journey. You can

register with the library at 508-583-0378 or email Ms. Marsha, [email protected]

. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Avon Marsha

J U L 6, 2 0 1 7 ( T H U )

Look for the Helpers: Let’s Learn about Community Helpers! @ Rockland Memorial Library

Jul 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join Ms. Marsha as we play and learn about community helpers who help to make our

world a better place. There will be free play with a variety of materials, songs stories and

a simple craft. Parents will leave with a packet of information to continue the learning at

home. This program is for toddler and preschool children (2-5) and their caregivers.

Register with the library at 781-878-

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My Suitcase Program Rockland @ Rockland Memorial Library

Jul 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

If you had to pack everything you love in one suitcase what would you bring? Can you

imagine traveling far from your home to start a new life in a strange place? Come and

listen to the story ‘When Jessie Crossed the Sea’ and the story ‘This is Me’ a story about

who we are and where we came from. We will learn their story of how they came to this

country. We will try to imagine what it may have been like for family members who came

to this country from a faraway place. We will be given a suitcase made of paper to decorate and write or

draw pictures of what we would place in that suitcase to take on our imaginary journey. You can

register with the library at 781-878-1236 or email Ms. Marsha,

[email protected] CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Marsha Rockland

J U L 1 0 , 2 0 1 7 ( M O N )

Celebrate the Magic…Every Day Is Special!!! @ Middleboro Public Library

Jul 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Every month of the year there are many different things to celebrate. During this

group time, for preschoolers, we will be acknowledging various monthly things that

are recognized- such as Honey Month, Kite Month, Soup Day, etc.!!! We will be doing

this through books, songs, sensory experiences, art, etc. Hope you can JOIN us!!!

REGISTER with Children’s Librarian at 508-946-2470….This month’s celebration

is: National Honey Month CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Middleboro

Starry Night Story Time for Families @ Turner Free Library-Randolph

Jul 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

Join Ms. Marsha for Starry Night Story Time. We will sing some of our favorite songs,

dance a little, make a simple craft and listen to some awesome stories. Each family will

leave with a new book to add to your library at home! This program is for young children

and their families. Call the library to register and for details at 781-961-

0932! CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Marsha Randolph

J U L 1 1 , 2 0 1 7 ( T U E )

Look for the Helpers: Let’s Learn About Community Helpers @ Turner Free Library-Randolph

Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am


world a better place. There will be free play with a variety of materials, songs stories and

a simple craft. Parents will leave with a packet of information to continue the learning at

home. Contact the library to register or for more information at 781-961-0932 or

email Ms. Marsha [email protected]. This program is appropriate for toddler

and preschool children (2-5) and their

caregivers. CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TODDLER TAGS: Marsha Randolph

Animals Are Really Cool!!!(Randolph) @ Imagination Station Playground

Jul 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Playground Story time Activities for Preschoolers…REGISTER by contacting

Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at [email protected].

During the summer, fall and spring months we will meet outdoors at the playgrounds to

do an animal fun story time with books, musical instruments, movement, art and lots of FUN in the








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SUN!!! If it happens to rain that day…this will be held inside at Self Help Inc. office on 780 West Main

Street, Avon, MA Come Join Us!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Randolph

Dave the Potter: What Message Will You Send? @ Norton Public Library

Jul 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come and learn the story of Dave the Potter a slave who sent messages on each

piece of pottery he made. We will listen to the story of Dave the Potter and think

about the messages he sent through his work. We will use clay and learn a few

simple techniques. Each child will make a piece of pottery to take home. What

message will you send the world? This program is for school aged children (ages 4

and up) and their caregivers. Register with the library at 508-285-

0265. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Marsha Norton

J U L 1 2 , 2 0 1 7 ( W E D )

Tot time Sing n Learn in Rockland @ Rockland Memorial Library

Jul 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Come sing and learn with Ms. Marsha at the library! Tot Time Sing n Learn is for

toddlers nine months to three years old and their caregivers. Each month we

play, sing, complete simple crafts, and have stories loosely based around a

theme. We begin the session with a free play period that includes a variety of toys

designed to engage your child. Each family leaves with information and ideas to

extend the learning to home. This program offers parents the opportunity to meet other parents with

children the same age. This is a drop in program however if you have questions contact the

library. CATEGORIES: INFANT TODDLER TAGS: Marsha Rockland

Animals Are Really Cool!!!(Stoughton) @ Halloran Park Children's Play space

Jul 12 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

REGISTER by contacting Carol by calling her at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you

can email her at [email protected] ….During the summer, fall and

spring months we will meet outdoors at the playgrounds to do an animal fun story

time with books, musical instruments, movement, art and lots of FUN in the

SUN!!! WEATHER PERMITTING!!! Come Join

Us!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Stoughton

J U L 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 ( T H U R )

Celebrate the Magic… Every Day Is Special!!! @ Rockland Memorial Library

Jul 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Every month of the year there are many different things to celebrate. During this group

time, for preschoolers, we will be acknowledging various monthly things that are recognized-

such as Honey Month, Kite Month, Soup Day, etc.!!! We will be doing this through books,

songs, sensory experiences, art, etc. Hope you can JOIN us!!! REGISTER with Children’s

Librarian at 781-878-1236….This month’s celebration is: National Honey Month

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Look for the Helpers: Let’s Learn about Community Helpers @ Dedham Library-Endicott Branch

Jul 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am


world a better place. There will be free play with a variety of materials, songs stories and a

simple craft. Parents will leave with a packet of information to continue the learning at

home. Register with the library at 781-751-

9178. CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TODDLER TAGS: Dedham Marsha

Summertime Hiker’s Club @ Rockland Town Forest Jul 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

REGISTER NOW with Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at

[email protected] …..An Early Childhood Support Specialist, Carol Carver,

from Self Help, Inc. Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Program, will be

coming to the Rockland Town Forest, Union Street, Rockland, MA (look for the wooden

sign seen on the edge of the road and follow in to park), for this FREE, Summertime

Parent/Child Activity! Join us to see what the forest looks like in the summer months- weather

permitting!!! Please bring bug & tick spray if you feel it is needed- thank

you! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Carol Rockland

Dave the Potter: What Message will you write? @ Rockland Memorial Library

Jul 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

If you had a chance to send the world a message what would it be? Dave the Potter

was an artist, poet, and slave. He wrote a special message on each piece of pottery

he made. Come and listen to the story Dave the Potter and make your own piece of

pottery to bring home. What message will you write? This program is for children

ages 5 and up. Contact the library at 781-878-1236 or email Ms. Marsha

[email protected] to register. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL

AGE TAGS: Marsha Rockland

J U L 1 7 , 2 0 1 7 ( M O N )

FUN…struction!!! @ West Bridgewater Public Library

Jul 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

REGISTER by calling the Children’s Librarian at 508-894-1255….People are

natural tinkerers. It is our nature to explore and create things. Encouraging

children to tinker gives them skills to be creative problem solvers out in the

world! Tinkerers make great discoveries, solve small and large- problems,

experiment, test things out to see what works and what doesn’t, etc.- the list can

go on and on- Let’s….Create, Create,

Create!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol West Bridgewater

STORYWALK…”All Around the World” @ Holbrook Public Park/Playground

Jul 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Drop by (no registration required) for this parent-child activity. If it rains on this

particular day- it will be held indoors at the Holbrook Public Library Drop by anytime with

your child (ren) at the playground area at the Holbrook Park/Playground between 1:00-

2:00 on July 17, 2017 to do a Story Walk!!! Enjoy time to play at the playground and

then when individual families are ready to start the walk they can sign in at

the STARTING POINT SIGN on the outskirts of the playground area. This will begin your FUN

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like and we hope you participate at the end of the Story Walk by doing a related art project with your child

(ren) or you can choose to bring it home. CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Carol Holbrook

J U L 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 ( T U E )

Sand-Sculpting!!!!(Two sessions- July & August) @ East Bridgewater Public Library

Jul 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Put on your engineering hats and come join us for some FUN in the parent & child

activity…REGISTER with the Children’s Librarian at 508-378-1616. This is session

one and session two will run in August…. LET’S CREATE AND BUILD SAND

SCULPTURES TOGETHER!!! This group will meet monthly and will engage everyone. Parents & 3-5

year olds in: * parachute play, * mystery Box, * story, song and movement, * creating a plan with the

suggested materials and theme, *design your sand sculpture using various tools and a lot of creativity!!!

Pictures will be taken of each design and sent to the participants every month along with a related fun art

project to do at home!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol East Bridgewater

Starry Night Story Time for Families @ Rockland Memorial Library

Jul 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm


dance a little, do a simple craft, and listen to some awesome stories. Each family will

leave with a new book to add to their home library. Call the library for details and to

register at 781-878-1236. CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Marsha Rockland

J U L 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 ( W E D )

Dave the Potter: What Message Will You Send? @ Canton Public Library

Jul 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm


piece of pottery he made. We will listen to the story of Dave the Potter and think about

the messages he sent through his work. We will use clay and learn a few simple

techniques. Each child will make a piece of pottery to take home. What message will

you send the world? This program is for school aged children (ages 4 and up) and

their caregivers. Register with the library at 781-821-5027. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL

AGE TAGS: Canton Marsha

Animals Are Really Cool!!!!(West Bridgewater) @ Friendship Park

Jul 19 @ 10:00 pm – 10:45 pm


Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at [email protected] .

During the summer, fall and spring months we will meet outdoors at the playgrounds to

do an animal fun story time with books, musical instruments, movement, art and lots of

FUN in the SUN!!! If it happens to rain that day…this will be held inside the WB Library

Come Join Us!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol West Bridgewater

J U L 2 0 , 2 0 1 7 ( T H U )

FUN…struction!!! @ Whitman Public Library

Jul 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am


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make great discoveries, solve small and large- problems, experiment, test things out to see what works

and what doesn’t, etc.- the list can go on and on- Let’s….Create, Create,

Create!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Whitman

Art Adventures in Middleboro @ Middleboro Public Library

Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Ms. Marsha for the Series Art Adventures, an interactive visual arts program that

focuses on a particular artist or style of art. Over the course of four different

programs, the children will learn about an artist or style, and then have the

opportunity to create a piece based on what they learned. Children do not need to

have any special artistic ability, just a desire to learn and create! We will have a fifth

session which will be an art show planned by the children to showcase their work. This program is

appropriate for children in Kindergarten-4th grade. Registration is required for this event. Register

with the library at 508-946-2470. This program is funded by a grant from the Middleboro Cultural

Council. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Marsha Middleboro

J U L 2 4 , 2 0 1 7 ( M O N )

Discovery Day at Peaceful Meadows Farm @ Peaceful Meadows Farm

Jul 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

REGISTER NOW by contacting Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or

you can email her at [email protected] . Come join us this

summer to explore the many things at the farm at Peaceful Meadows

in Whitman…weather permitting!!! We hope to do a walk thru in the

cow barn and gather under a shady tree to sing some songs, do a craft and work hard to make some ice

cream from the milk on the farm!!! CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Carol Whitman

J U L 2 5 , 2 0 1 7 ( T U E )

Animals Are Really Cool!!!(North Attleboro) @ WWI Memorial Park & Zoo

Jul 25 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am

REGISTER by contacting Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at

[email protected] ….During the summer, fall and spring months we will

meet outdoors at the playgrounds to do an animal fun story time with books,

musical instruments, movement, art and lots of FUN in the SUN!!! WEATHER

PERMITTING!!! Come Join Us!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol North Attleboro

Dave the Potter: What Message Will You Send? @ Turner Free Library-Randolph

Jul 25 @ 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Come and learn the story of Dave the Potter a slave who sent messages on each piece of

pottery he made. We will listen to the story of Dave the Potter and think about the

messages he sent through his work. We will use clay and learn a few simple

techniques. Each child will make a piece of pottery to take home. What message will you

send the world? This program is for school aged children (ages 4 and up) and their caregivers. Register

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J U L 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 ( W E D )

Come Join Us for a Lil’ Tinkering….2 week series @ Mansfield Public Library

Jul 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

REGISTER NOW with the Children’s Librarian at 508-261-7380, for this two week

series- July 26th & August 2nd…..People are natural tinkerers. It is our nature to

explore and create things. Encouraging children to tinker gives them skills to be

creative problem solvers out in the world! Tinkerers make great discoveries, solve small and large-

problems, experiment, test things out to see what works and what doesn’t, etc.- the list can go on and on-

Let’s….Create, Create, Create!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Mansfield

Dave the Potter: What Message Will You Send? @ Middleboro Public Library

Jul 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Come and learn the story of Dave the Potter a slave who sent messages on

each piece of pottery he made. We will listen to the story of Dave the Potter and

think about the messages he sent through his work. We will use clay and learn

a few simple techniques. Each child will make a piece of pottery to take

home. What message will you send the world? This program is for school aged

children (ages 4 and up) and their caregivers. Register with the library at 508-

946-2470. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Marsha Middleboro

The Big Art Adventure with World Connections @ Plainville Public Library

Jul 26, Aug 2, 9 and 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

This is a four week series, for Kindergarteners, in collaboration with the Plainville

Public Library. REGISTER with the Children’s Librarian at 508-695-1784. Each

week the children will creatively work with different painting/drawing materials and

tools. They will be introduced to each session through a variety of children’s art

storybooks... as well as connecting to the cultural wonders around the world!!! They

will be encouraged to also participate in a 30-day drawing challenge at home and share their creations at

each parent/child gathering!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN TAGS: Carol Plainville

Dave the Potter: What Message Will You Send? @ Avon Public Library

Jul 26 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm


piece of pottery he made. We will listen to the story of Dave the Potter and think

about the messages he sent through his work. We will use clay and learn a few

simple techniques. Each child will make a piece of pottery to take home. What

message will you send the world? This program is for school aged children (ages 4

and up) and their caregivers. Register with the library at 508-583-

0378. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Avon Marsha

J U L 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 ( T H U )

StoryWalk in Norton: Little Cloud @ Norton Public Library

Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come to the Norton Public Library and go on a story Walk. The story Little

Cloud will be in the form of a story walk outside the library. Families can walk at their

own space and enjoy the story and the activities along the way. If it rains we will take

the story walk inside! Questions contact Marsha at

[email protected] CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Marsha Norton



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Tinkering!!! @ Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles Children's Boutique Store

Jul 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Register with Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at

[email protected] …..People are natural tinkerers. It is our nature to

explore and create things. Encouraging children to tinker gives them skills to

be creative problem solvers out in the world! Tinkerers make great discoveries,

solve small and large- problems, experiment, test things out to see what works

and what doesn’t, etc.- the list can go on and on- Let’s….Create, Create,

Create!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol West Bridgewater

Music and Movement in Norton @ Norton Public Library

Jul 27 @ 11:15 am – 12:00 pm

Come sing and dance to the latest and greatest children’s songs! Join Ms. Marsha for

a fun filled time! We will sing, dance, use props, and have an instrument play! One

lucky family will leave with the program Cd. This program is open to young children

and their caregivers. It is drop in so no need to register! CATEGORIES: ALL

AGES TAGS: Marsha Norton

Here Comes The Sun: Are you ready for the Eclipse? @ Rockland Memorial Library

Jul 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Let’s learn about our favorite Star. On August 21st there will be a solar eclipse, the

first one visible in the United States in 38 years! Let’s learn all we can about the sun

before the event occurs. We will learn a variety of facts about the sun through videos,

books and activities. Each family will receive a packet of information and up to date

information about the August 21st eclipse. Register with the library at 781-878-

1236. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Marsha Rockland

J U L 3 1 , 2 0 1 7 ( M O N )

Sand-Sculpting!!! (Two sessions…July 31 & August 15) @ Holbrook Public Library

Jul 31 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am


activity…REGISTER with the Children’s Librarian at 781-767-3644. This is

session one and session two is in August… LET’S CREATE AND BUILD SAND

SCULPTURES TOGETHER!!! This group will meet monthly and will engage

everyone. Parents & 3-5 year olds in: * parachute play, * mystery Box, * story,

song and movement, * creating a plan with the suggested materials and theme,

*design your sand sculpture using various tools and a lot of creativity!!! Pictures will be taken of each

design and sent to the participants every month along with a related fun art project to do at

home!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Holbrook

A U G 1 , 2 0 1 7 ( T U E )

Animals Are Really Cool!!!(Randolph) @ Imagination Station Playground

Aug 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am


Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at

[email protected] . During the summer, fall and spring months we will


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be held inside at Self Help Inc. office on 780 West Main Street, Avon, MA Come Join

Us!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Randolph

Ms. Marsha’s Animal Story Hour and Play Time @ Avon Public Library

Aug 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Join Ms. Marsha and play and learn about animals. We will have a grand time

playing with toys, doing simple crafts as we learn about a variety of animals. We

will have some great stories and end with an animal parade! This program is for

young children and their caregivers. Register with the library at 508-583-

0378 CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TODDLER TAGS: Avon Marsha

Here Comes the Sun: Are you ready for the Eclipse? @ Middleboro Public Library

Aug 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Let’s learn about our favorite Star. On August 21st there will be a solar eclipse, the first

one visible in the United States in 38 years! Let’s learn all we can about the sun




2470. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Marsha Middleboro

A U G 2 , 2 0 1 7 ( W E D )

Come Join Us for a Lil’ Tinkering….2 week series @ Mansfield Public Library

Aug 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

REGISTER NOW with the Children’s Librarian at 508-261-7380, for this two

week series- July 26th & August 2nd…..People are natural tinkerers. It is our

nature to explore and create things. Encouraging children to tinker gives them

skills to be creative problem solvers out in the world! Tinkerers make great

discoveries, solve small and large- problems, experiment, test things out to see

what works and what doesn’t, etc.- the list can go on and on- Let’s….Create, Create,

Create!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Mansfield

Ms. Marsha’s Space Adventure in Canton @ Canton Public Library

Aug 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Let’s go on a space adventure together. Join Ms. Marsha as we play and learn

about space. We will take a trip through the solar system with stops at the sun,

moon and beyond! We will have a pretend space ship to play in, fun crafts about

space, and some great stories which will take up to the moon and beyond. This

program is for preschool and toddlers (ages 2-6) and their caregivers. Contact the

library to register and for details 781-821-5027. CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TODDLER TAGS: Canton Marsha

AUG 3, 2017 (THU)

Celebrate the Magic…Every Day Is Special!!! @ Rockland Memorial Library

Aug 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am


time, for preschoolers, we will be acknowledging various monthly things that are

recognized- such as Honey Month, Kite Month, Soup Day, etc.!!! We will be doing this

through books, songs, sensory experiences, art, etc. Hope you can JOIN us!!! REGISTER























with Children’s Librarian at 781-878-1236….This month’s celebration is: Happiness Happens Month

CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Rockland

Seasonal ” Duck Dunks” for Parents of 3-5 year olds @ Rockland Memorial Library

Aug 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

REGISTER with Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at

[email protected] !!!! This parent-child seasonal story time will

include play, seasonal observations, songs, books, art, and games and of

course…. “feather ball”! Come join us for some Lucky, Ducky

FUN!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Rockland

Here Comes the Sun @ Norton Public Library

Aug 3 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm






0265 CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Marsha Norton

AUG 5, 2017 (SAT)

Think, Draw & Write…August’s Online Activity @ no location/online activity

Aug 5 @ 2:41 pm – 3:41 pm

Activity for this Month…..What would happen if you could fly-WOW!!! Draw a

picture of it and write about this amazing adventure!!! If you can, please mail

of copy of this picture to me so I can hang it up on our CREATIVITY Wall at Self

Help Inc./CFCE, 780 West Main Street, Avon, MA 02322. I will mail you back the

original along with a SURPRISE!!! If you register to do this kind of activity each

month, I will send you some self-addressed stamped envelopes!!! Register by

emailing or calling Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at [email protected]

. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Carol

A U G 7 , 2 0 1 7 ( M O N )

Celebrate the Magic…Every Day Is Special!!! @ Middleboro Public Library

Aug 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am


time, for preschoolers, we will be acknowledging various monthly things that are

recognized- such as Honey Month, Kite Month, Soup Day, etc.!!! We will be doing this

through books, songs, sensory experiences, art, etc. Hope you can JOIN us!!! REGISTER

with Children’s Librarian at 508-946-2470….This month’s celebration is: Happiness

Happens Month!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Middleboro

Starry Night Story Time for Families @ Turner Free Library-Randolph

Aug 7 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm



leave with a new book to add to your library at home! This program is for young children

and their families. Call the library to register and for details at 781-961-0932! CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Marsha Randolph

























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A U G 8 , 2 0 1 7 ( T U E ) 7

Sand-Sculpting!!! @ Hanson Public Library

Aug 8 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm


activity…REGISTER with the Children’s Librarian at 781-293-2151. LET’S

CREATE AND BUILD SAND SCULPTURES TOGETHER!!! This group will meet

monthly and will engage everyone. Parents & 3-5 year olds in: * parachute play,

* mystery Box, * story, song and movement, * creating a plan with the suggested

materials and theme, *design your sand sculpture using various tools and a lot of creativity!!! Pictures will

be taken of each design and sent to the participants every month along with a related fun art project to do

at home!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Hanson

Here Comes the Sun: Are you ready for the eclipse? @ Turner Free Library-Randolph

Aug 8 @ 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm


one visible in the United States in 38 years! Let’s learn all we can about the sun before

the event occurs. We will learn a variety of facts about the sun through videos, books and

activities. Each family will receive a packet of information and up to date information

about the August 21st eclipse. Register with the library at 781- 961-

0932. CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Marsha Randolph

Starry Night Storytime for Families @ Middleboro Public Library

Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm



leave with a new book to add to your library at home! This program is for young

children and their families. Call the library to register and for details at 508-946-

2470! CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Avon Middleboro

A U G 9 , 2 0 1 7 ( W E D )

Animals Are Really Cool!!!(West Bridgewater) @ Friendship Park/Playground

Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am


Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at [email protected].

During the summer, fall and spring months we will meet outdoors at the playgrounds

to do an animal fun story time with books, musical instruments, movement, art and lots of FUN in the

SUN!!! If it happens to rain that day…this will be held inside the WB Library Come Join

Us!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol West Bridgewater

Story Walk at the Avon Public Library @ Avon Public Library

Aug 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Stop on by the library and go on a story walk! Walking through the

Jungle will be in the form of a story walk all around the library grounds. There

will be fun things to do along the way. No need to register you just stop on

by and enjoy the story. CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Avon Marsha























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Here Comes the Sun: Are you ready for the eclipse? @ Canton Public Library

Aug 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm






5027 CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Canton Marsha

A U G 1 0 , 2 0 1 7 ( T H U ) Thumbs Up To Problem Solving Series @ Franklin Children's School

Aug 10, 17 and 24 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am

REGISTER for this parent/child series for you and your 3-5 year old by

contacting Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at

[email protected] !!! This is a three week series!!! Sign up now. – Space is

limited!!! THUMBS UP TO PROBLEM SOLVING for the preschool aged children.

Young children need adults to help them learn what acceptable behavior is and how to

relate positively to others. We will focus on social skills and self-discipline because we know that children

who practice these behaviors are more successful in life. The activities for this storytelling time include

songs, gross motor movement, art, stories, and puppets. A brief explanation of the topics that will be

introduced to the group are mentioned below: Feelings, How our bodies and faces change depending on

what we are feeling and to understand that all feelings are OK, Use our Words/Signs to Problem Solve

and Let’s Work Together & Cooperate. Parents will sit with their child during the circle time interaction

and will have time to converse with others after program is finished! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Franklin

Ms. Marsha’s Space Adventure @ Rockland Memorial Library

Aug 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am





program is for preschool and toddlers (ages 2-6) and their caregivers. Contact

the library to register and for details at 781-878-1236. CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TODDLER TAGS: Marsha Rockland


Aug 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Ms. Marsha for the Series Art Adventures, an interactive visual arts program

that focuses on a particular artist or style of art. Over the course of four different



have any special artistic ability, just a desire to learn and create! We will have a

fifth session which will be an art show planned by the children to showcase their work. This program is

appropriate for children in Kindergarten-4th grade. Registration is required for this event by calling

the library at 508.946.2470. This program is funded by a grant from the Middleboro Cultural









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A U G 1 4 , 2 0 1 7 ( M O N ) Sand Sculpting!!! (Session Two) @ Holbrook Public Library

Aug 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am



session two…LET’S CREATE AND BUILD SAND SCULPTURES TOGETHER!!!

This group will meet monthly and will engage everyone. Parents & 3-5 year olds in:

* parachute play, * mystery Box, * story, song and movement, * creating a plan with

the suggested materials and theme, *design your sand sculpture using various tools and a lot of

creativity!!! Pictures will be taken of each design and sent to the participants every month along with a

related fun art project to do at home!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Carol Holbrook

A U G 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 ( T U E )

Look for the Helpers: Let’s Learn About Community Helpers @ Avon Public Library

Aug 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am


world a better place. There will be free play with a variety of materials, songs stories

and a simple craft. Parents will leave with a packet of information to continue the

learning at home. This program is for young children (ages 2-6) and their caregivers.

Register with the library at 508-583-

0378. CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TODDLER TAGS: Avon Marsha

Sand Sculpting!!! (Session Two) @ East Bridgewater Public Library

Aug 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am



session two… LET’S CREATE AND BUILD SAND SCULPTURES TOGETHER!!!

This group will meet monthly and will engage everyone. Parents & 3-5 year olds in:

* parachute play, * mystery Box, * story, song and movement, * creating a plan with the suggested

materials and theme, *design your sand sculpture using various tools and a lot of creativity!!! Pictures will

be taken of each design and sent to the participants every month along with a related fun art project to do

at home!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol East Bridgewater

Storywalk-” Head to Toe” @ Pierce Playground

Aug 15 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Drop by (No registration required) for this parent-child activity. Weather Permitting.

Drop by anytime with your child (ren) at the playground area at the Pierce Public

Playground between 1:30-2:30 on August 15, 2017 to do a Story Walk!!! Enjoy time

to play at the playground and then when individual families are ready to start the walk

they can sign in at the STARTING POINT SIGN on the outskirts of the playground

area. This will begin your FUN journey of combining a children’s story with a walking route

outdoors!!! Feel free to bring a stroller if you’d like and we hope you participate at the end of the Story

Walk by doing a related art project with your child (ren) or you can choose to bring it

home. CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Carol Middleboro





















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Starry Night Story Time for Families @ Rockland Memorial Library

Aug 15 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

Join Ms. Marsha for Starry Night Story Time. We will sing some of our favorite songs, dance

a little, do a simple craft, and listen to some awesome stories. Each family will leave with a

new book to add to their home library. Call the library to register and for details at 781-

878-1236. CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Marsha Rockland

A U G 1 6 , 2 0 1 7 ( W E D )

Stories and Smoothies @ Whole Foods at Legacy Place

Aug 16 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Drop into Whole Foods market (SHI/CFCE is there the 3rd Wednesday of the Month)

and join us for a story, song, simple art project and smoothie! When you sign in with

your email at the event, you will automatically be entered to win a NEW CHILDREN’S

BOOK!! CATEGORIES: ALL AGES KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL TODDLER TAGS: Dedham Leslie

Ms. Marsha’s Space Adventure @ Middleboro Public Library

Aug 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am





program is for preschool and toddlers (ages 2-6) and their caregivers. Contact the

library to register and for details at 508-946-2470 CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TODDLER TAGS: Marsha Middleboro

A U G 1 7 , 2 0 1 7 ( T H U )

Tot time Sing n Learn in Middleboro @ Middleboro Public Library

Aug 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Come sing and learn with Ms. Marsha at the library! Tot Time Sing n Learn is for

toddlers nine months to three years old and their caregivers. Each month we

play, sing, complete simple crafts, and have stories loosely based around a

theme. We begin the session with a free play period that includes a variety of toys

designed to engage your child. Each family leaves with information and ideas to

extend the learning to home. This program offers parents the opportunity to meet other parents with

children the same age. This is a drop in program however if you have questions contact the

library. CATEGORIES: INFANT TODDLER TAGS: Marsha Middleboro

LET’S LOOK FOR ALL KINDS OF SCIENCE AT THE ZOO!!! @ WWI Memorial Park & Zoo

Aug 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

REGISTER NOW with Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at

[email protected] !!!! Families will create and build in the family sandbox

using a variety of tools and then take a nature hike with magnifying glasses along a

path that leads up to the zoo. There, we will meet Allie- the zoo keeper- who will

give us a bag of food to feed the animals and to explore the animals outside. The

group will gather back at the picnic area for a story and then afterwards the children will engage with

science manipulatives on the blankets as well as create an art sculpture with miscellaneous materials at

the tables!!! COME JOIN US FOR SOME STEM FUN!!! Weather Permitting (Preschool/K science,

technology, engineering and math and art (STEAM)) CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol North Attleboro
























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Aug 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Ms. Marsha for the Series Art Adventures, an interactive visual arts program that

focuses on a particular artist or style of art. Over the course of four different



have any special artistic ability, just a desire to learn and create! We will have a fifth

session which will be an art show planned by the children to showcase their work. This program is

appropriate for children in Kindergarten-4th grade. Registration is required for this event. Register

with the library at 508-946-2470. This program is funded by a grant from the Middleboro Cultural


Oh No…time to let go! Navigating Life’s Transitions @ Canton Public Library Aug 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

It is almost time for the new school year and it is time to prepare yourself for letting go! Whether your child is starting preschool, kindergarten or beyond….transitions can be difficult. Come and learn some great strategies to make those transitions easier. Hear from a panel of parents who have successfully navigated these

transitions. Leave with a set of resources and some new ideas to make your transition to fall the best one yet! Please register online by visiting our online calendar at: http://selfhelpcpc.org/calendar/ and select the program to be connected to the online registration! For questions contact Marsha at [email protected]

A U G 2 1 , 2 0 1 7 ( M O N )

Traveling Nature Club for Families @ Pratt Farm

Aug 21 @ 10:15 am – 11:15 am

REGISTER for this family SERIES, outdoor time by calling or emailing Carol at

508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at [email protected] !!!

(Weather permitting) As families… we will discover & explore different outdoor

terrains during the summer, fall and spring seasons ….along with stories, activities

and related art projects each month. A bundle of OUTDOOR FUN in various towns

and outdoor places!!! CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Carol Middleboro

A U G 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 ( T U E )

Animals Are Really Cool!!!(North Attleboro) @ WWI Memorial Park & Zoo

Aug 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am


[email protected] ….During the summer, fall and spring months we will meet

outdoors at the playgrounds to do an animal fun story time with books, musical

instruments, movement, art and lots of FUN in the SUN!!! WEATHER

PERMITTING!!! Come Join Us!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol North Attleboro

Ms. Marsha’s Space Adventure @ Turner Free Library-Randolph

Aug 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am









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program is for preschool and toddlers (ages 2-6) and their caregivers. Contact the library to register

and for details at 781-961-0932. CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TODDLER TAGS: Marsha Randolph

6th Annual Family Book Swap @ Self Help Inc CFCE

Aug 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Do you or your children have books they have outgrown or no longer

read? Are you/your children in need of ‘New’ or ‘New to You’ books to

read? If so, collect those unwanted, gently used books and trade them

for ‘New’ and ‘New to You’ Books!! Drop in any time during the hours of 11:00 am-2:00 pm on Aug.

22nd or 23rd. All Books are eligible for the SWAP!! • Infant-Toddler • Preschool • School Age •

Independent Reader • Teen/Tween • Young Adult • Adult . Miss Marsha and Miss Carol will also be on

hand for a StoryWalk and other fun educational activities! Lots of information and resources will also be

provided. CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Avon Leslie Literacy

STORYWALK… “Rockets” @ Mansfield Memorial Park

Aug 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Weather permitting. Drop by anytime with your child (ren) at the playground area at

the Mansfield Playground between 1:00-2:00, to do a Story Walk!!! Enjoy time to play

at the playground and then when individual families are ready to start the walk they can

sign in at the STARTING POINT SIGN on the outskirts of the playground area. This will begin your

FUN journey of combining a children’s story with a walking route outdoors!!! Feel free to bring a stroller if

you’d like and we hope you participate at the end of the Story Walk by doing a related art project with your

child (ren) or you CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Carol Mansfield

A U G 2 3 , 2 0 1 7 ( W E D ) 6th Annual Family Book Swap @ Self Help Inc CFCE

Aug 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Do you or your children have books they have outgrown or no longer

read? Are you/your children in need of ‘New’ or ‘New to You’ books to

read? If so, collect those unwanted, gently used books and trade

them for ‘New’ and ‘New to You’ Books!! Drop in any time during the hours of 11:00 am-2:00 pm on

Aug. 22nd or 23rd. All Books are eligible for the SWAP!! • Infant-Toddler • Preschool • School Age •

Independent Reader • Teen/Tween • Young Adult • Adult. Miss Marsha and Miss Carol will also be on

hand for a StoryWalk and other fun educational activities! Lots of information and resources will also be

provided. CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Avon Leslie Literacy

STORYWALK… “Jungle” @ Whitman Park/Playground

Aug 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Drop by for this parent-child activity- weather permitting. Drop by anytime with

your child (ren) at the playground area at the Whitman Playground between 1:00-2:00

on August 23, 2017 to do a Story Walk!!! Enjoy time to play at the playground and

then when individual families are ready to start the walk they can sign in at

the STARTING POINT SIGN on the outskirts of the playground area. This will

begin your FUN journey of combining a children’s story with a walking route outdoors!!! Feel free to bring

a stroller if you’d like and we hope you participate at the end of the Story Walk by doing a related art

project with your child (ren) or you. CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Carol Whitman


















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A U G 2 4 , 2 0 1 7 ( T H U ) FUN…STRUCTION!!! @ Abington Public Library

Aug 24 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm


natural tinkerers. It is our nature to explore and create things. Encouraging children

to tinker gives them skills to be creative problem solvers out in the world! Tinkerers

make great discoveries, solve small and large- problems, experiment, test things out

to see what works and what doesn’t, etc.- the list can go on and on- Let’s….Create,

Create, Create!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL TAGS: Abington Carol

S E P 1 , 2 0 1 7 ( F R I ) Think, Draw & Write…September’s Online Activity @ online activity

Sep 1 @ 12:33 pm – 1:33 pm

Activity for this Month…..Write a story and draw a picture about you planting an

apple seed …UNTIL….something interesting happens in your story????!!! I

can’t wait to see what it is!!! Please mail of copy of this picture to me so I can

hang it up on our CREATIVITY Wall at Self Help Inc./CFCE, 780 West Main Street,

Avon, MA 02322. I will mail you back the original along with a SURPRISE!!! If you

register to do this kind of activity each month, I will send you some self-addressed stamped

envelopes!!! Register by emailing or calling Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at

[email protected] . CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Carol

SEP 6, 2017 (WED)

Canton Tot time Sing n Learn @ Canton Public Library

Sep 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Come sing and learn with Ms. Marsha at the Canton Public Library. Tot Time Sing

‘n’ Learn is a monthly playgroup for toddler and their caregivers. This group is

open to children ages 9 months to three years old. Each group contains a brief

period of free play followed by singing and story time. A simple craft will be

completed during the group. Caregivers will be provided with a variety of

information pertaining to toddler development. Register with the Children’s

Librarian at 781-821-5027. CATEGORIES: INFANT TODDLER TAGS: Canton Marsha

SEP 7, 2017 (THU)

Dedham Tot time Sing n Learn @ Dedham Library-Endicott Branch

Sep 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Come sing and learn with Ms. Marsha at the Endicott Branch of the Dedham

Public Library. Tot Time Sing ‘n’ Learn is a monthly playgroup for toddler and their

caregivers. This group is open to children ages 9 months to three years old. Each

group contains a brief period of free play followed by singing and story time. A

simple craft will be completed during the group. Caregivers will be provided with a

variety of information pertaining to toddler development. No need to register this is a drop in

group. CATEGORIES: INFANT TODDLER TAGS: Dedham Marsha











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S E P 1 1 , 2 0 1 7 ( M O N ) Celebrate the Magic…Every Day Is Special! @ Middleboro Public Library

Sep 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am


time, for preschoolers, we will be acknowledging various monthly things that are recognized-

such as Honey Month, Kite Month, Soup Day, etc.!!! We will be doing this through books,

songs, sensory experiences, art, etc. Hope you can JOIN us!!! REGISTER with Children’s

Librarian at 508-946-2470….This month’s celebration is: Good Manners

Month! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Middleboro

S E P 1 2 , 2 0 1 7 ( T U E ) Animals Are Really Cool!!!(North Attleboro) @ WWI Memorial Park & Zoo

Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am


[email protected] ….During the summer, fall and spring months we will

meet outdoors at the playgrounds to do an animal fun story time with books, musical

instruments, movement, art and lots of FUN in the SUN!!! If it happens to rain on

this particular day- it will be held inside the zookeeper’s office!!! Come Join

Us!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol North Attleboro

Randolph Tot time Sing n Learn @ Turner Free Library-Randolph Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come sing and learn with Ms. Marsha at the Turner Free Library. Tot Time Sing ‘n’

Learn is a monthly playgroup for toddler and their caregivers. This group is open to

children ages 9 months to three years old and their caregivers. Each group

contains a brief period of free play followed by singing and story time. A simple

craft will be completed during the group. Caregivers will be provided with a variety

of information pertaining to toddler development. Register with the Children’s Librarian at 781-961-

0932. CATEGORIES: INFANT TODDLER TAGS: Marsha Randolph

S E P 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 ( W E D ) Drop-In Playgroup @ Mansfield Public Library

Sep 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Come on by to join us for some FUN!!! All are welcomed for the

interaction. Activities are geared for 2-4 year olds. Parents can chat together,

children can engage in toys-music-and- manipulatives together, and everyone will have

some FUN!!! The Playgroup will run for approximately 45 minutes- with free play

lasting about 20 minutes and then songs, stories, simple art and parachute play will be

offered towards the later part! CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Carol Mansfield

S E P 1 4 , 2 0 1 7 ( T H U ) Color my World with SCIENCE!!! @ Whitman Public Library

Sep 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

REGISTER for this parent/child activity at the library, 781-447-7613, for you and

your 3-5 year old!!! This parent/child gathering will include color experiments, songs,

related art projects, movement with scarves, literature connection stories,

etc. CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Whitman




















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West Bridgewater Tot time Sing n Learn @ West Bridgewater Public Library

Sep 14 @ 10:30 pm – 11:15 pm

Come sing and learn with Ms. Marsha at the West Bridgewater Public Library. Tot

Time Sing ‘n’ Learn is a monthly playgroup for toddler and their caregivers. This group

is open to children ages 9 months to three years old. Each group contains a brief

period of free play followed by singing and story time. A simple craft will be completed

during the group. Caregivers will be provided with a variety of information pertaining to toddler

development. No need to register this is a drop in group! CATEGORIES: INFANT TODDLER TAGS: Marsha West

Bridgewater

S E P 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 ( T U E ) Patchwork Story-time for Grandparents and Grandkids @ East Bridgewater Public Library

Sep 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

REGISTER for this grand- parent/child activity at the library, 508-378-1616, for you and your 3-5 year

old!!! A mixed bag of literature each month along with songs. Music, movement, related art projects and

parachute play!!! A new theme will be drawn each meeting time to determine the topic for next

time!!! CATEGORIES: GRANDPARENTS PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol East Bridgewater

Animal Art: OWLS @ West Bridgewater Public Library

Sep 19 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

REGISTER for this parent/child activity with the library at 508-894-1255 for you and

your 4-6 year old child. Children and parents will come together and use games and

manipulatives that are out on the tables as everyone gathers. Circle time will include-

trivia facts about the particular animal, did you know facts, stories, etc. Then, with use of

paints, they will create an art project which will be a different animal every month. The

paint tools they will be mainly using are their hands!!! Each creation is unique and

special!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol West Bridgewater

S E P 2 0 , 2 0 1 7 ( W E D ) Stories and Smoothies @ Whole Foods at Legacy Place

Sep 20 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Drop into Whole Foods market (SHI/CFCE is there the 3rd Wednesday of the Month)

and join us for a story, song, simple art project and smoothie! When you sign in with

your email at the event, you will automatically be entered to win a NEW CHILDREN’S

BOOK!! CATEGORIES: ALL AGES KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL TODDLER TAGS: Dedham Leslie

Animals are Really Cool!!!(Stoughton) @ Halloran Playground/Park

Sep 20 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

REGISTER by contacting Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email

her at [email protected] ….During the summer, fall and spring months

we will meet outdoors at the playgrounds to do an animal fun story time with

books, musical instruments, movement, art and lots of FUN in the

SUN!!! Weather permitting!!! Come Join

Us!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Stoughton












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S E P 2 1 , 2 0 1 7 ( T H U ) Playful Yoga Series @ Whitman Playground

Sep 21, 28, Oct 5 and 12 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

REGISTER with Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at

[email protected] …..This FREE Playful Yoga series, for…four to six year olds,

is held during a 4 week time period. Parents and children will gather at the Whitman

Playground, next to the water fountain… where LOTS OF PLAYFUL YOGA activities will

be occurring!!! Warm ups, energizing activities, imagination journeys, yoga poses (sitting, standing,

relaxing, breathing, etc.) and calming activities repeated each week. There will be time for a new story

and creative art each time!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Whitman

S E P 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 ( F R I ) Drop-In Playgroup @ Abington Public Library

Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

Come on by to join us for some FUN!!! All are welcomed for the

interaction. Activities are geared for 2-4 year olds. Parents can chat together, children

can engage in toys-music-and- manipulatives together, and everyone will have some

FUN!!! The Playgroup will run for approximately 45 minutes- with free play lasting

about 20 minutes and then songs, stories, simple art and parachute play will be offered

towards the later part! CATEGORIES: ALL AGES TAGS: Abington Carol

S E P 2 5 , 2 0 1 7 ( M O N ) Art Adventures @ Norfolk Public Library

Sep 25 @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Join us for Art Adventures, an interactive visual arts program that focuses on a

particular artist or style of art. The children will learn about the artist or style, and then

have the opportunity to create a piece based on what they learned. Children do not

need to have any special artistic ability, just a desire to learn and create! This program

is appropriate for children in Kindergarten-4th grade. Registration is required for this

event. You will need to register each month for this program. Please visit our online calendar for

registration link. CATEGORIES: SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Gina home school Norfolk school age STEAM

The BIG Art Adventure with World Connections!!! @ Plainville Public Library

Sep 25 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

This is a four month series, for School Age Children K-2, in collaboration with the

Plainville Public Library. REGISTER with the librarian each month at 508-695-1784 .

Each month the children will creatively work with different painting/drawing materials

and tools. They will be introduced to each session through a variety of children’s art

storybooks... as well as connecting to the cultural wonders around the world!!! They will be encouraged to

also participate in a 30-day drawing challenge at home and share their creations at each parent/child

gathering!!! CATEGORIES: KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AGE TAGS: Carol Plainville

S E P 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 ( T U E ) Norfolk Preschool Play and Learn @ Norfolk Public Library

Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Preschool Play and Learn is an hour long parent/child program for children ages 2.9-5

years old. Play and learn is designed with stories, songs, hand on free play activities

and a craft that follows a monthly theme. Pre-registration is required for this group.



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Please register by using the link (by visiting our online calendar) or contact Marissa at the Norfolk

Library at 508-528-3380. CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Gina Norfolk preschool

Grandparents to Grandkids! (Rockland) @ McKinley School

Sep 26 @ 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm

Come join us for some afternoon fun with your Grandkids. Carol Carver along with

Karen Mitchell will be facilitating this group for preschool aged children (3 – 5) and

their Grandparents. The children will participate in songs, stories, playtime, crafts and

much much more. McKinley School, 394 Union St./Rockland

Tuesday Afternoons 1:45 – 2:30 pm. Please register with Carol by calling her at

508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at [email protected]

. CATEGORIES: GRANDPARENTS PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Karen preschool Rockland

S E P 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 ( W E D ) Animal are Really Cool!!!(West Bridgewater) @ Friendship Park

Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am


Carol at 508-559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at

[email protected] . During the summer, fall and spring months we will


musical instruments, movement, art and lots of FUN in the SUN!!! If it happens to

rain that day…this will be held inside the WB Library Come Join

Us!!! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol West Bridgewater

Color my World with Science!!! @ Stoughton Public Library

Sep 27 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

REGISTER for this parent/child activity at the library, 781-344-2711 for you and

your 3-5 year old!!! This parent/child gathering will include color experiments,

songs, related art projects, movement with scarves, literature connection stories,

etc. CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Stoughton

Story time at Roche Bros. @ Roche Bros. Norton

Sep 27 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Come and hear a story, and do a simple craft and have a snack with Ms. Gina courtesy of

Roche Bros. This program is appropriate for children ages 3-6 years old. Siblings are

welcome to attend. Please register all children who will be attending by visiting our

online calendar to access the registration

link. CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Gina Norton preschool

SEP 28, 2017 (THU)

Celebrate the Magic…Every Day Is Special! @ Rockland Memorial Library

Sep 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Every month of the year there are many different things to celebrate. During this

group time, for preschoolers, we will be acknowledging various monthly things that

are recognized- such as Honey Month, Kite Month, Soup Day, etc.!!! We will be doing

this through books, songs, sensory experiences, art, etc. Hope you can JOIN us!!!

REGISTER with Children’s Librarian at 781-878-1236….This month’s celebration

is: Good Manners Month! CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol Rockland















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S E P 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 ( F R I ) Color my World with Science Series- 3 weeks @ Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles Children's Boutique

Sep 29, Oct 6 and 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

REGISTER for this parent/child activity series with Carol by calling her at 508-

559-1666 x 1811 or you can email her at [email protected], for you and your

3-5 year old!!! These parent/child gatherings will include color experiments, songs,

related art projects, movement with scarves, literature connection stories,

etc. CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL TAGS: Carol West Bridgewater

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS MAY BE ADDED ONGOING- SO PLEASE visit our online

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