Children’s Corner

Saturday, April 26 at 4pm

Introducing a heartwarming and humorous middle grade series that celebrates friendship, community, and the power of creativity.

When Sophie and her two Jack Russell terriers move to Boston, she's excited not to be the only brown kid in the neighborhood anymore. She instantly likes the quirky teenager named Juno next door and her pug, Bonney. But not everything's easy. Her classmates make fun of her Vermont overalls. The upstairs neighbor hates barking. And Bonney needs surgery that Juno's family can't afford.  

So Sophie and Juno invent the Barking Puppy, the first ever newspaper written “by dogs” and “for dogs.” Will anyone else get how funny it is? And more importantly, can they sell it to raise enough money in time to save Bonney? Will the landlord kick Sophie and her mom out before they even get started? 

Join us for a reading, signing, and Q&A with author Lori Lobenstine.

Tuesday, May 6 at 4pm

Since meeting as pre-published writers in 2016, Kari Allen and Carrie Kruck (aka “Kari-with-a-K” and “Carrie-with-a-C”) have shared not only a name and a passion for children’s literature...they’ve also become the best of friends! Join us for a very special spring reading from Kari and Carrie from their new children’s books about making and nurturing friendships, Alfred Blooms by Carrie Kruckand Maddie & Mabel Make a Friend by Kari Allen.

Tuesday, May 20 at 4pm

Allie Millington’s debut middle grade novel, Olivetti, was an instant USA Today Bestseller and Indie Bookstore Bestseller, received a glowing review in the New York Times by Tom Hanks, and made several Best of 2024 Lists including School Library Journal, NPR, and The Boston Globe. 

When You Find a Hope is Allie's debut picture book. In this tale of unexplained wonder, there is a tree that grows hope from its branches. A curious girl visits the tree and plucks the largest, brightest hope she can find.

Join us for a story time reading, activity, and signing with author Allie Millington!

Saturday, May 31 at 3pm

Born and raised in New York, in her elementary school years, Sylvia Chen created picture books with wallpaper-wrapped covers bound by duct tape and even won the Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition Memorial Award twice! Now Sylvia currently resides in New Jersey with her husband and two sons. She loves crafting picture books that spark kids’ interest in STEAM and creative thinking, and often stays up late into the night puzzling away with wordplay and working on quirky ideas. Join us for a reading of her debut picture book Tricky Chopsticks followed by fun chopstick games and activities and a signing!

Tuesday June 3 at 4pm

Happy Pride Month! Join us for a very special Squirrel Tales author visit children's story time collaboration! Enjoy a reading of Under One Rainbow by Chris Ayala-Kronos and Kind Like Marsha by Sarah Prager with coloring, signing, and a rainbow flag craft to follow!

Don't miss this joyful celebration of LGBTQ+ history and education with your little one!

Recommended for ages 0-8!