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Library Cards

Merrimac Public Library cards are free to Merrimac residents ages 6 and up. Click here for more information.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Welcome to the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the Merrimac Public Library. YOU are your child’s first and most important teacher. The most important activity to help build early literacy skills and reading success is to read to your child. Pick up a starter packet in Children’s Room today!

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Storytimes

Storytime sessions typically run either 6 or 8 weeks from September through May. We require registration for each session. Click here for our current session schedule and to register your child for one of the following groups:

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  • Tiny Tots (Ages 0 – 23 months) This group is for infants and toddlers with a caregiver or parent. This lap sit class includes books, bouncy rhymes, and songs that encourage early literacy skills and social development. We invite you to stay after the program for adults to talk and children to play.
  • Storytots (Ages 2 – 3 years) This group is perfect for toddlers that are ready for a more structured class that includes two short stories, songs, rhymes and a craft or fun activity. Caregivers or parents accompany toddler in this class.
  • Storytime (Ages 4 – 6 years) Preschool and kindergarten students participate independently in this 45-minute structured Storytime. This gives your child a chance to socialize and interact with other children as they prepare for preschool environments, while enjoying early literacy activities including stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts or activities.

Book Clubs

Join Tracy and Trish for a monthly book club (October – May) for grades 1-4! In each club we’ll all read a book together (students will each have a copy of the book to follow along while Trish and Tracy read aloud), talk about it, and do an activity or play a game! Click here to register your child for one of the following groups:

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Special Programs

In addition to our regular programming, we offer a variety of fun and educational programs and events throughout the year. Check out the Library’s Event Calendar here, visit the library, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date details about Children’s Programs and events.

StoryWalk

Installed in June 2022, our permanent StoryWalk was created as part of Clifford Judson’s Eagle Scout Project. This interactive outdoor reading experience allows families to enjoy a picture book story, page by page, as they walk around the library grounds. The featured book changes regularly, so there’s always something new to explore!

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Resources

Check out our free digital borrowing apps here, using your Merrimac Library car. Download free movies, magazines, books, graphic novels and more!

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Kanopy Streaming

Kanopy Kids is Kanopy Streaming Service’s curated collection of movies and TV series for children, with a focus on ages 2-8. This service is accessable you’re your Merrimac Public Library card. While in the Kanopy Kids section, you’ll only see content that’s age-appropriate and allows unlimited viewing. You can access it by clicking Kids in the top-right corner of the Kanopy homepage. Or, in the mobile app, tap More at the bottom of the screen then Go to Kanopy Kids.

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