Tickets for programs and information on locations and settings of programs
Procedures for obtaining tickets for special events and popular programs as well as information for all programs on program locations, environmental settings and conditions, etc., can be found on our What to Expect At Programs for Children & Youth page. To obtain more information about a specific program and/or to request an accommodation please contact Youth Services Librarian Ann Carpenter at 508-430-7562, option 2, or email acarpenter@clamsnet.org. Requests for accommodations should be made one week in advance. We will always try to make accommodations made less than a week in advance if we are reasonably able to make them but time may not always permit us to do so.
Year Round Programming
Outdoor Story Time – Thursdays at 10:30 near the gazebo at Brooks Park. Email acarpenter@clamsnet.org to be put on our inclement weather notification list. We are outdoors from May-November, and indoors on Thursdays November-May.
Indoor Story Time – Every Tuesday 10:30 we will have an indoor story time! Sing songs, shake shakers, and read books with Miss Ann! The program is designed for babies and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome!
School Year Programming
We have a number of fun school year programs, including Magic: The Gathering Club, Destination Imagination, Lego Club, Teen Book Club, Middle School Food and Fun, and others. For more information about our school year programming, check out our Event Calendar.
Summer Programming
We have special programs nearly every day during the summer! Check out our Event Calendar for more information!
Events this week
Title: | Dirt Cake! |
From: | 2:30pm Monday, July 28, 2025 |
To: | 3:30pm Monday, July 28, 2025 |
Location: | Thornton Meeting Room |
Audiences: | Children |
Categories: | Children's Program |
Registration: | Registration is required for this event. |
Description: | Chocolate pudding, oreos, gummy worms, all these and more combine to make a delicious treat that looks like dirt! If you have food restrictions, please let Ann know at acarpenter@clamsnet.org so we can ensure there are suitable substitutes. This program is free. Registration is required. Registration will open two weeks before the program date. This is a craft program. For more information about what to expect at a library event, visit our website. |
Title: | Tuesday Storytime |
From: | 10:30am Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
To: | 11:00am Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
Location: | Doane Rm - Childrens |
Audiences: | Children |
Categories: | Children's Program |
Description: | Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. This program is free. For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website. |
Title: | Teen Art Program |
From: | 2:30pm Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
To: | 3:30pm Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
Location: | Thornton Meeting Room |
Audiences: | Young Adult |
Categories: | Young Adult Program |
Description: | Teens can learn new art techniques and experiment with different materials every Tuesday at 2:30. This program is free. This is an art program. For more information about what to expect at a library event, visit our website. |
Title: | Legos! |
From: | 10:00am Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
To: | 7:00pm Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
Location: | Doane Rm - Childrens |
Audiences: | Children |
Categories: | Children's Program |
Description: | Come play with our Lego blocks all day! Free create with the blocks, get inspiration from a book, or ask a librarian for a specific challenge! No registration is required for this free program. This is a regular interactive program for youth. For more information about what to expect at a program for youth, visit our website. |
Title: | Middle and High School Food and Fun! |
From: | 3:00pm Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
To: | 4:00pm Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
Location: | Thornton Meeting Room |
Audiences: | Young Adult |
Categories: | Young Adult Program |
Description: | Middle and high school students (grades 5 and above) are invited to the Brooks Free Library to make a variety of snack foods, followed by time to play games or do crafts! No registration is required for this free program. If you have any food restrictions, please let Ann know at acarpenter@clamsnet.org. This program is free. This is an interactive style program. For more information about what to expect at a library event, visit our website. |
Title: | Outdoor Story Time! |
From: | 10:30am Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
To: | 11:00am Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
Presenter: | Ann Carpenter |
Location: | Brooks Park Gazebo |
Audiences: | Children |
Categories: | Children's Program |
Description: | Join us every Thursday for a fun Story Time at 10:30 at Brooks Park near the gazebo! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. |
Title: | Animal World Experience |
From: | 2:30pm Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
To: | 3:30pm Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
Location: | Thornton Meeting Room |
Audiences: | Children |
Categories: | Children's Program |
Registration: | Registration is required for this event. |
Description: | Live animals are the highlight of this educational program! This program is free. Registration for special programs is required. Registration will open two weeks before the date of the event. This is an audience style program. For more information about what to expect at a library event, visit our website. |
Title: | Children's Craft - Cup and Ball game |
From: | 10:30am Friday, August 1, 2025 |
To: | 11:15am Friday, August 1, 2025 |
Location: | Thornton Meeting Room |
Audiences: | Children |
Categories: | Children's Program, Craft Program |
Description: | Every Friday we'll do a different craft for children! 8/1: Cup and ball game 8/8: DIY freeze pop holders 8/15: String Racers 8/22: 8/29: Sand painting This program is free. All ages are welcome, but young children may require caregiver assistance. This is a craft program. For more information about what to expect at a library event, visit our website. |