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BH-Big Hands, Little Hands (Ages 18-36 mos.)

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Under Age 2, Toddlers (check ages)
BH Kids Cove
Closed
Registration
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Kids Cove
Age Group: Children, Under Age 2, Toddlers (check ages)
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Ages 18-36 months.

One of the librarians will lead this 30 minute class that includes a story, music, finger plays and more.

Non-residents can register one week before program.

Disclaimer(s)

Younger Children

This program is designed for kids and their adults. Please plan to be engaged with your child during the class.

CA-Dog Tales (Ages 5+)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Ages 5+
CA Children's Room
Closed
Registration
Location: Central Avenue
Room: CA Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 5+
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Ages 5+ who can read on their own.

Your kids will gain reading confidence as they share stories with certified therapy dogs from Little Shelter.

A parent/guardian must remain in the building for the entirety of the program.

Non-residents can register one week before program.

Disclaimer(s)

Older Kids

Adults must stay in the building during the program-no dropoffs are allowed.

CA - Giggles and Wiggles with Rebecca (6-17 months)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Under Age 2
CA Children's Room
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Central Avenue
Room: CA Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Under Age 2
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Rebecca De Julio is here with a fun, active, music filled class for our youngest patrons.

Non-residents may register one week before program.

Disclaimer(s)

Younger Children

This program is designed for kids and their adults. Please plan to be engaged with your child during the class.

CA - Giggles and Wiggles with Rebecca (6-17 months)

11:00am - 11:45am
Children, Under Age 2
CA Children's Room
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Central Avenue
Room: CA Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Under Age 2
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Rebecca De Julio is here with a fun, active, music filled class for our youngest patrons.

Non-residents may register one week before program.

Disclaimer(s)

Younger Children

This program is designed for kids and their adults. Please plan to be engaged with your child during the class.

BH - Gingerbread House Decorating Parent and Me (Grades K-2)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Ages 5+
BH Auditorium
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Ages 5+
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-2

You and your child will have fun decorating a gingerbread house together.

Non-residents can register one week before program.

Disclaimer(s)

Younger Children

This program is designed for kids and their adults. Please plan to be engaged with your child during the class.

BH - Children's Gingerbread House Decorating (Grades 3-5)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Ages 5+
BH Auditorium
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Ages 5+
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3-5

The kids will decorate a gingerbread house for the holidays.

Non-residents can register one week before program.

Disclaimer(s)

Older Kids

Adults must stay in the building during the program-no dropoffs are allowed.

CA - Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5)
CA Children's Room
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Central Avenue
Room: CA Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Ages 3-5 years.

Join the librarian for 30 minutes of stories, activities, and a craft.

Non-residents can register one week before program.

Disclaimer(s)

Younger Children

This program is designed for kids and their adults. Please plan to be engaged with your child during the class.

BH- Mini Clay Donut Painting with Doris Benter (Grades K-5)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Ages 5+
BH Kids Cove
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Kids Cove
Age Group: Children, Ages 5+
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Everyone will enjoy making this painting filled with miniature, 3D clay donuts. Each donut will be “glazed” and decorated with sprinkles, glitter, and cute toppings

Disclaimer(s)

Older Kids

Adults must stay in the building during the program-no dropoffs are allowed.

DELAYED OPENING (Opens 12 PM)

9:00am - 12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
All Locations
Description:

BH and CA

CA - Open Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Under Age 2, Toddlers (check ages), Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5)
CA Children's Room
Location: Central Avenue
Room: CA Children's Room
Age Group: Under Age 2, Toddlers (check ages), Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Children's

We'll have two hours of fun and free play with different and bigger toys than we usually have in the Children's Room. Come in anytime during the two hours and chat with other adults while the kids interact with each other. 

Child's caregiver must be present at all times and is responsible for looking after their own child.

No registration required.

BH-Tiny Dancers Nutcracker Special (2-4 years old)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Toddlers (check ages), Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5)
BH Auditorium
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (check ages), Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2-4 years old

Kids will enjoy this festive dance class with Baby Ballet. Hear the story of this classic favorite and then dance the story to life!

Disclaimer(s)

Younger Children

This program is designed for kids and their adults. Please plan to be engaged with your child during the class.

BH-Tiny Dancers Nutcracker Special (2-4 years old)

11:00am - 11:45am
Children, Toddlers (check ages), Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5)
BH Auditorium
Open
Registration
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (check ages), Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Ages 2-4 years old

Kids will enjoy this festive dance class with Baby Ballet. Hear the story of this classic favorite and then dance the story to life!

Disclaimer(s)

Younger Children

This program is designed for kids and their adults. Please plan to be engaged with your child during the class.

DATE CHANGE--BH-Chess for Kids (Grades K-5)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Ages 5+
BH Kids Cove
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Kids Cove
Age Group: Children, Ages 5+
Program Type: Children's
Event Details:

Due to unforeseen circumstances the dates of Chess have been changed from 12/16/24 & 12/17/24 TO 

BH-Chess for Kids (Grades K-5)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Ages 5+
BH Kids Cove
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Kids Cove
Age Group: Children, Ages 5+
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Michael from Checkmate will teach the kids how to play chess, and then they will practice by playing against each other.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Older Kids

Adults must stay in the building during the program-no dropoffs are allowed.

BH- Tot Night (Ages 18 mos.-5 yrs.)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Under Age 2, Toddlers (check ages), Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5)
BH Kids Cove
Registration
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Kids Cove
Age Group: Under Age 2, Toddlers (check ages), Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Ages 18 months to 5 Years (not in Kindergarten).

A Time for Kids is here with an evening class that has a story, music, small and large motor skill activities, and a scarecrow craft.

Non-residents can register one week before program.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Younger Children

This program is designed for kids and their adults. Please plan to be engaged with your child during the class.

BH-Play Hooray for Tot's (Ages 18-36 mos.)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Under Age 2, Toddlers (check ages)
BH Kids Cove
Registration
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Kids Cove
Age Group: Children, Under Age 2, Toddlers (check ages)
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Ages 18-36 months.

Molly Mouse is back in a class that has a lot of music, movement, finger plays and more.

Non-residents can register one week before program.

Disclaimer(s)

Younger Children

This program is designed for kids and their adults. Please plan to be engaged with your child during the class.

BH-Play Hooray for Tot's (Ages 18-36 mos.)

11:00am - 11:45am
Children, Under Age 2, Toddlers (check ages)
BH Kids Cove
Registration
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Kids Cove
Age Group: Children, Under Age 2, Toddlers (check ages)
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Ages 18-36 months.

Molly Mouse is back in a class that has a lot of music, movement, finger plays and more.

Non-residents can register one week before program.

Disclaimer(s)

Younger Children

This program is designed for kids and their adults. Please plan to be engaged with your child during the class.

BH-Chess for Kids (Class 2 of 2)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
BH Kids Cove
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Kids Cove
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children's

Christmas Eve - CLOSED

9:00am - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Bar Harbour, Central Avenue
Description:

BH and CA

Christmas Day - CLOSED

9:00am - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Bar Harbour, Central Avenue
Description:

BH and CA

CA - Candle Making (grades K-5)

11:00am - 11:45am
Children, Ages 5+
CA Children's Room
Registration
Location: Central Avenue
Room: CA Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 5+
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chrissy Lehat is back with this fun and informative class.  The kids will learn about making candles and then choose from multiple scents to create their own layered candle.

Disclaimer(s)

Older Kids

Adults must stay in the building during the program-no dropoffs are allowed.

BH - Dancing Goldens (Ages 4+)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5), Ages 5+
BH Auditorium
Location: Bar Harbour
Room: BH Auditorium
Age Group: Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5), Ages 5+
Program Type: Children's
Event Details:

Ages 4+

Be bow-wowed by Diana Frohman and her quartet of dancing golden retrievers. 

Tickets are a must and will be available in both children's rooms beginning 12/16/24

CA-Starry Snowman -(Grades 2-5)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Ages 5+
CA Children's Room
Registration
Location: Central Avenue
Room: CA Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 5+
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Leslie Sattler of Greenearth Crafts will help the kids make a Van Gogh inspired snowman scene using paint and mixed media.

Non-residents can register one week before the class.

Disclaimer(s)

Older Kids

Adults must stay in the building during the program-no dropoffs are allowed.

CA-Starry Snowman (Grades K-5)

11:00am - 11:45am
Children, Ages 5+
CA Children's Room
Registration
Location: Central Avenue
Room: CA Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 5+
Program Type: Children's
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Leslie Sattler of Greenearth Crafts will help the kids make a Van Gogh inspired snowman scene using paint and mixed media.

Non-residents can register one week before the class.

Disclaimer(s)

Older Kids

Adults must stay in the building during the program-no dropoffs are allowed.