Bring your young naturalist to the sanctuary this summer and experience the joy of books and the wonders of nature. Participate in hands-on nature-related activities inspired by the stories. Sign up for one or more of these adventurous programs.
Wear your comfy pj's, bring your favorite teddy bear, and hunker down for an evening of stories, songs and lullabies! Perfect for ages 4 and up at bed time! Meets in the children's library. No Sign up necessary!
Daisy Nell and Captain Stan visit the library to introduce Daisy’s new book [amazon 978-0615455075 inline] and lead a sing-along. Daisy Nell, native of Essex, MA, brings alive New England’s maritime history through traditional songs of the sea. A familiar voice on the North Shore music scene, she is known for her broad repertoire of traditional folk, chanteys, and contemporary songs. Her husband, Capt. Stan, adds his guitar and dobro to Daisy's banjo and guitar.
The library is usually closed in the morning, but they open the doors for preschool story time! Come for a 1/2 session filled with stories, songs and finger plays! Stay and play with friends, then check out some great books to bring home!
Peabody Essex Museum invites kids to a story time and craft session based on the book [amazon 1442435828 inline] by Adam Lehrhaupt. Discover the mischief some monkeys wreak as we read Warning: Do Not Open this Book! Then make a painting inspired by the animal works in Beyond Human.
The library is usually closed in the morning, but they open the doors for preschool story time! Come for a 1/2 session filled with stories, songs and finger plays! Saty and play with friends, then check out some great books to bring home!
Children are invited to wear their pajama to the library for a holiday themed story time! Sing songs, hear a story and have a bedtime snack! Stuffies are welcome and encouraged! Suitable for ages 4 and up.
Peabody Institute Library - Danvers invites you and your kids to a Pajama Storytime & Pajama Drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons. [amazon 978-0988221222 inline] is a beautifully illustrated book that combines the hopefulness and high aspirations of children with a mission of providing warm pajamas for all. Come hear a reading from the book's author and do a craft with the illustrator!
Pre-School: Ages 3 and older story times consist of three or four stories, songs and “stretches” and a
simple craft. Children are expected to attend without their care-giver, but the staff is flexible about this.
Pre-School: Ages 3 and older, story times consist of three or four stories, songs and “stretches” and a simple craft. Children are expected to attend without their care-giver, but the staff is flexible about this.
