Welcome to the Holmes Kids Page! This area is just for you! We have picture books, chapter books, first readers... Older fiction, non-fiction, biographies... But it doesn't stop there! We also have a playroom with toys, puppets and costumes as well as two game computers for you - Matt and Mackie. And let's not forget our special storyhours and programs. There's always something exciting going on at the Holmes. So come on in and join the fun!
For more information about our programming please contact Marie Coady by email or by phone at (781)293-2271.
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Our storyhours run for six week cycles with two weeks off in between. We offer programs for ages three months to six years. Please register for each session either at the library or by calling us at (781)293-2271. All programs take place in the Community Room in the rear of the library. |
Infant & Toddler Lapsit
Age:3-24 month-olds
Fridays @ 10:00
Every Friday
(Registration not required)
Toddler Storyhour
Age: 2-year-olds
Thursdays @ 11:00
Preschool Storyhour
Age: 3-year-olds
Fridays @ 11:30
Pre-Kindergarten Storyhour
Age: 4-6-year-olds
Thursdays @ 1:00
Saturday Storyhour
Age: all ages welcome
Saturdays @ 11:00
(Registration not required)
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BOOK CLUB |
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The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester
by Barbara O'Connor
Thursday, May 23 at 2:45 pm
Grades 3 - 6
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- The First Thanksgiving - Discover Pilgrim Life as if you were there.
- Maya Adventure - Activites and Information on the Ancient Mayan culture from the Science Museum of Minnesota
- Odyssey Online -Explores ancient Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures. Includes museum objects, puzzles, games, worksheets, more.
- Pyramids: the inside story - get answers to questions and explore the Pyramids of Egypt at this excellent PBS/NOVA site.
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- Amusement Park Physics
Explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides. Design a roller coaster, determine the outcome of bumper car collisions, and more.
- BrainPop
A unique site full of animated health and science movies, and fun quizzes.
- Exploring Leonardo
Learn about Leonardo da Vinci, his futuristic inventions, and unique way of looking at the world. From the Boston Museum of Science.
- Extreme Science
Where is the deepest spot in the ocean? Which creature is the strongest? Visit this site for answers to these and other scientific record-breakers!
- FT Exploring
A fun-filled science site that explores energy and other basic scientific principles.
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Our Government - Halifax webpage
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