Decodable books are books written primarily using words that follow the rules of phonics and include skills children will encounter while learning to read, like short vowels, digraphs, long vowels, and more. The Children's Room has a growing Decodable Collection to help new readers and caregivers develop these skills!
Children’s Room Reader Spotlight
Looking for something new to read? Check out reading recommendations from other kids in our Reader Spotlight series!
Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library!
Summer reading starts for all ages on Monday June 16th and runs through Saturday August 16th!
Kendall’s Middle-Grade Graphic Novel Picks
Check out some of these graphic novels Kendall, an Andover middle-schooler, would recommend to her friends!
Spring 2025 Programs in the Children’s Room!
Our spring program season officially starts on Monday March 24! We'll be back with storytimes, playtimes, and music programs for ages 0 to 5 years, as well as afterschool and weekend programs for ages 6 to 11 years! We have print brochures with all program information available in the Children's Room now!
Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall–programs that is!
Children's Fall Program Brochures are available in The Children's Room. Programs begin the week of September 16th. Program listings are being added to our online calendar for September through December. Call or email with any questions! 978-623-8440 or cr@mhl.org.
Music with Peter Sheridan!
Music with Peter Drop in and enjoy Peter Sheridans fun music program for preschoolers and their caregivers registration is not required Every third Friday of the month at 1030am Sponsored by The Friends of Memorial Hall Library…
2024 Summer Children’s Programs
We look forward to seeing everyone soon! Please visit our calendar for up to date program information. Visit our Summer Reading Page for information about the Read, Renew, Repeat Summer Reading program! Login to Beanstack to record your reading. All programs are sponsored by The Friends of Memorial Hall Library!
Kid’s books to celebrate Earth Day 2024
The creators of the award-winning I Have the Right to Be a Child present a sumptuously illustrated tribute to a child’s right to advocate for the environment they live in, describing the activities that threaten the planet and what everyday kids can do to help. Illustrations.
Winter Children’s Programs
We look forward to seeing everyone soon! Please visit our calendar for up to date program information.