Children

On Tuesday, April 4th at 11:30-12:30, the Homeschool Book Club for 6-8 year olds will be discussing the first half of “Wish” by Barbara O’Connor. We will discuss the 2nd half of the book on Tuesday, April 18th. This is a touching, New York Times-bestselling story about […]...

On March 28th, the Homeschool Book Club will be discussing “A Wild Robot”, by Peter Brown. This New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel is heartwarming and action-packed. Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she […]...

On March 14th, the Homeschool Book Club will be discussing A Boy Called Bat, by Elana K. Arnold. Bixby Alexander Tam, a.k.a. Bat (peek at his initials) is a charming story about a boy who is smart and compassionate and really likes animals. Since life is full […]...

During their first sessions on January 24th and February 14th, the Homeschool Book Club will be discussing A Wolf Called Wander, by Rosanne Parry. Swift lives with his pack in the mountains until one terrible day rival wolves invade their home. Alone and hungry, Swift must make […]...

Kids, seniors, and everybody in-between can look forward to a season of great activities at the Killingworth Library! You can access our flyer at the link below, and paper copies will be available at the front desk. Please register for programs using the calendar on the library’s […]...

Come dressed to cuddle and bring your favorite stuffed animal! Mrs. Fig will share her favorite Winter stories. Family members of all ages are welcome. Please register in advance, so we know how many friends to expect: Event Keeper Registration Form...

Kids, ages 7-9: Do you like to write, and would you like to help us create a writing club? Look no further! Join us as we explore well-known authors, and be inspired by their writing styles and craft. Collect your ideas in a journal and have the […]...

The library is the final stop on Santa’s tour of Killingworth on Sunday, December 18th!  Please note this is a new date. We don’t know the exact time of Santa’s arrival, and while the library is not normally open on Sunday, we will be open from noon […]...

Join us for Minecraft Saturdays! This first session of the day, geared towards kids ages 6 through 8, will teach the basics of the game and foster a community through teambuilding activities. Monsters and fighting will be turned off, with focus put on building and problem-solving. While […]...

Whether you’re trying to squeeze in one more road trip at the end of summer or just busy running around, make sure to allow a few minutes to stop by the Killingworth Library to pick out one of our “Take and Make” craft and picture book combos […]...

Thursday, August 11 from 5 – 6:30 pm. We know you have to do it – so let’s get together and work on those school reading book discussion guides! This program will be held inside the library  to allow for comfortable writing. Pizza and soda will be […]...

The last race is 10:30 am on Saturday, August 13, at Deep River Library. If you haven’t attended one of our pirate boat building sessions, there is still time to get your boat ready! The last boat building sessions are on August 9, where we will prepare […]...

Boys and girls ages 6-9, get ready to build catapults, create model pirate ships and treasure maps, and learn how to tie knots! This STEM/STEAM program will have mini-blocks (generic Legos) galore and so much more!   We will finish in August with model boat races against […]...

This 6-week program is filled with hands-on activities! Children ages 2-5 will explore colors, discover what makes things float, learn about wind and rain, and have fun experimenting with gravity. The program starts on June 29th and ends on August 3rd. Space is limited, so please register […]...

We’ve got stories and crafts to brighten your day, as we move towards Summer! Join us this week as we read How to Surprise a Dad by Jean Reagan. Please register using the link below. Saturday Storytimes have returned to an in-person event! We will meet either in […]...