Dog Man Party at the Library!
Celebrate the release of the latest book in the Dog Man series, Ten Thousand Fleas Under the Sea!
Thursday, March 30th 3:30pm
Did you know the previous Dog Man book was the highest selling book of 2021?
Dog man activities, crafts, snacks and prizes!
Ages 7+ Registration required, see the library’s online event calendar. Space is limited
MINECRAFT GAMING: The Big Bad Wolf!
Saturday, March 18th at 10:30am
Register with your buddies for this special online MINECRAFT event! Can you defeat the Big Bad Wolf?
In this virtual coding workshop lead by TD3 Innovative Gaming, participants will go on Minecraft servers and then take to the woods to defeat the Big Bad Wolf!
Ages 5+. Link to online event calendar. Register using the form. Registrants will be sent a zoom link.
Home PC or laptop required, Chromebooks won’t work.
2023 BOSTON BRUINS PJ DRIVE
We’re Jammin! The Saugus Public Library has once again teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in the annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive to benefit the Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) Wonderfund and Cradles to Crayons.
The Saugus Library’s goal is to collect 100 pairs of new pajamas. Many of the pajamas donated will benefit local homeless kids and teens.
WHEN TO DONATE: February 1st through March 15th, 2023
2 WAYS TO DONATE: This year, you can donate either by making a monetary donation directly to the pajama drive, or by shopping for them yourself!
MONETARY DONATION: To make a donation, follow this link: DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE PJ DRIVE
PJ DONATION: The library is collecting new pairs of pajamas for children and teens: size 2T through adult medium. No holiday pajamas, please.
MOST NEEDED SIZES:
GIRLS: 5/6 – 18/20 or adult S
BOYS: 7/8 – 18/20 or adult M
There is a collection bin at the library.
Have fun shopping!
Halloween Parade at the Saugus Iron Works!
Halloween Parade for the Littles! (ages 1 to 5 years)
Thursday, October 27th at 10:30am
Join us for Halloween songs, rhymes and trick or treating!
Wear a costume!
Bring a pail for your candy!
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER: Check here for cancellations after 9:30am on Thursday
After School Halloween Dance Party!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12th
4pm
Let’s BOOOOOOGIE!
After School Halloween Dance Party at the Saugus Iron Works with Ms. Toni-Ann!
Wear your Halloween Costume! Monster Dance! Enjoy Halloween treats!
Check the library’s online event calendar on the day of the event for
weather related updates!
Recommended for children ages 4 – 10
Snakes of New England & the World!
Saturday, September 17th 2022
10:30am
This hands on snake program is brought to you by Join Rick Roth of Cape Ann Vernal Ponds Team.
Children of all ages are welcome. No registration necessary.
Be sure to check the online event calendar Saturday morning for any weather related updates.
Magic Fred rescheduled to Thursday at 10!
Due to forecasted rain, Magic Fred at the Iron Works was rescheduled from Tuesday August 23rd at 10 to
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25TH AT 10AM, NOT 10:30!
Music and Mother Goose will be canceled that morning.
Check the library’s online event calendar Thursday morning for any further updates!
Funding provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
Magic Fred changed to THURSDAY!
Changed from Tuesday, Aug. 23rd to Thursday Aug. 25th due to forecasted rain.
Starts at 10am! Not 10:30!!!
He’s funny, engaging and an awesome magician!
Children of all ages are welcome!
Check the online event calendar on the day of the event for weather related updates!
Funding provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
Ocean Show and Tell with Coach Tarantino!
Join Coach Chris Tarantino for an ocean story and show and tell. The artifacts were acquired by his father, a Gloucester fisherman. Included will be: lobster claw, shark teeth and jaw, sting ray tail and dolphin vertebrae among other things.
Recommended for children ages 4+
No registration required.
Ariel, the Little Mermaid, at the Iron Works!
Wednesday August 3rd at 10am at the Saugus Iron Works
Meet Ariel at the Little Mermaid Storytime. She will read a story, talk to the kids and pose for photos! Wear your favorite dress up clothes! Children of all ages are welcome, no registration required.
Check the online event calendar on the the morning of the program for weather related updates!