Summer on the Farm Story Hour
This summer story hour series with Miss Jeannie features a story and a craft centered on a different farm animal each week.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy!
All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
Garden Bugs Story Hour
Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!
Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library.
Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Jan Gervais and Erin Pistel read on August 3.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library.
Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
April van Sambeck reads on August 5.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
Garden Bugs Story Hour
Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!
Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library.
Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Jess Scorso and Lisa Gamache read on August 10.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Gretchen Brochu and Jessica Allaire read on August 14.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
Garden Bugs Story Hour
Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!
Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Heather Lyon reads on August 17.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Andy Gonzalez reads on August 19.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Stephanie DeLucia reads on August 21.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
Garden Bugs Story Hour
Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!
Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Krista Gleen reads on August 24.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is here monthly on the last Friday with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy!
All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
Garden Bugs Story Hour
Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!
Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)
Summer on the Farm Story Hour
This summer story hour series with Miss Jeannie features a story and a craft centered on a different farm animal each week.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
Story Time and Craft: Miss Rumphius
Story room.
Gwen will read aloud the picture book Miss Rumphius, by Barbara Cooney. We will discuss four important messages about creating our own meaningful path in life. Next there will be a related craft. Each child will color their own laminated sheet of a house by the sea & will landscape a front yard by their beach.
Ages 3-12 yr olds (who may want to help younger children)
Summer on the Farm Story Hour
This summer story hour series with Miss Jeannie features a story and a craft centered on a different farm animal each week.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
Teddy Bear Picnic & Sleepover
Join Jeannie for a special celebration-- a classic Teddy Bear Picnic!
Families, join us outside the library in the Pollinator Garden, bring your own picnic, blankets, and stuffed animal pals. We will also have a craft, sing the Teddy Bear Picnic song, and have a story.
Leave your stuffed animal overnight at JTL for their very own sleepover, and come to pick them up on Saturday morning.
Summer on the Farm Story Hour
This summer story hour series with Miss Jeannie features a story and a craft centered on a different farm animal each week.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy!
All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
Thread City Classical Dance Story Hour
Join us for a ballet story time!
Together we will read The Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream, dancers from Thread City Classical Dance will perform variations from the ballet, and teach some movements for us to do together.
Wear comfortable clothing or dance attire.
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
2025-2026 Dates:
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.
Story Hour with Miss Shaleen
An afternoon story time with Miss Shaleen Barrett, Occupational Therapist and Signing Time Certified Teacher.
Join us for stories, felt board, songs, and best of all, PLAY!
Target audience is ages 3-6, siblings welcome.
Story Hour with Miss Shaleen
An afternoon story time with Miss Shaleen Barrett, Occupational Therapist and Signing Time Certified Teacher.
Join us for stories, felt board, songs, and best of all, PLAY!
Target audience is ages 3-6, siblings welcome.
Story Hour with Miss Shaleen
An afternoon story time with Miss Shaleen Barrett, Occupational Therapist and Signing Time Certified Teacher.
Join us for stories, felt board, songs, and best of all, PLAY!
Target audience is ages 3-6, siblings welcome.
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
2025-2026 Dates:
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.
Picture Book Club
Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's Multigenerational book club for children and their grown ups to gather monthly on the Third Saturday and enjoy reading together. Join Youth Services Librarian, MG, down in the Story Room where we'll have a read aloud together and explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection.
This program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
April’s book is Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together, by Andrea Tsurmi
If you would like, borrow a copy before the program at the downstairs desk!
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
2025-2026 Dates:
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.
Picture Book Club
Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's Multigenerational book club for children and their grown ups to gather monthly on the Third Saturday and enjoy reading together. Join Youth Services Librarian, MG, down in the Story Room where we'll have a read aloud together and explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection.
This program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
March’s book is Outside In, written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Cindy Derby
If you would like, borrow a copy before the program at the downstairs desk!
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
2025-2026 Dates:
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.
Picture Book Club
NOW ON A SATURDAY AT 10AM
Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's Multigenerational book club for children and their grown ups to gather monthly on the Third Saturday and enjoy reading together. Join other families down in the Story Room where we'll have a read aloud together and explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection.
This program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
February's book is Ear Worm!, written by Jo Knowles and illustrated by Galia Bernstien
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
2025-2026 Dates:
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.
Picture Book Club
NOW ON A SATURDAY AT 10AM
Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's Multigenerational book club for children and their grown ups to gather monthly on the Third Saturday and enjoy reading together. Join Youth Services Librarian, MG, down in the Story Room where we'll have a read aloud together and explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection.
This program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
January's book is Mix it up!, Written and illustrated by Herve Tullet
Picture Book Club *New Day & Time
NEW DAY & TIME! SATURDAY AT 10AM
Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's Multigenerational book club for children and their grown ups to gather monthly on the Third Saturday and enjoy reading together. Join Youth Services Librarian, MG, down in the Story Room where we'll have a read aloud together and explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection.
This program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
December's book is Pokko and the Drum, Written and illustrated by Matthew Forsythe
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
2025-2026 Dates:
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.
Thread City Classical Dance Story Hour: The Nutcracker
Join us for a ballet story time.
Youth Services Librarian, MG, will read The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker, dancers from Thread City Classical Dance will perform variations from the ballet, and teach some movements for us to do together.
Wear comfortable clothing or dance attire.
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
2025-2026 Dates:
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.
Picture Book Club
Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's Multigenerational book club for children and their grown ups to gather monthly on the Third Tuesday and enjoy reading together. Join Youth Services Librarian, MG, down in the Story Room where we'll have a read aloud together and explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection.
This program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
November's book is We're Going on a Bear Hunt, written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
2025-2026 Dates:
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.
Picture Book Club
Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's multigenerational book club for children and their grown-ups to gather monthly on the Third Tuesday and enjoy reading together. Join Youth Services Librarian, MG, down in the Story Room where we'll have a read-aloud together, explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection, Show and Tell about our favorite reads, and spread out across the children's library for book bonding.
October: Carson Ellis, Du Iz Tak?
Story Hour with Miss Shaleen
Join us for a morning story time with Miss Shaleen Barrett, Occupational Therapist and Signing Time Certified Teacher. Join us for stories, felt board, songs, and best of all, PLAY!
Target audience is ages 3-6; siblings welcome.
Sleeping Beauty Story Hour
Join us for a ballet story time. Youth Services Librarian, MG, will read The Story Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty, and dancers from Thread City Classical Dance will perform variations from the ballet and teach some movements for us to do together. Wear comfortable clothing or dance attire, and we'll have temporary tutus made from scarves and ribbon for you to use while you're here!
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
2025-2026 Dates:
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.
Picture Book Club
Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's multigenerational book club for children and their grown-ups to gather monthly on the Third Tuesday and enjoy reading together. Join Youth Services Librarian, MG, down in the Story Room where we'll have a read-aloud together, explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection, Show and Tell about our favorite reads, and spread out across the children's library for book bonding.
September: Richard Scarry