February Vacation Week programs for kids and teens at the Middleboro Public Library

MIDDLEBORO — The public library is hosting a slew of free activities and events for youth to pass the time during February school vacation week.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 12 - 7 p.m.

Drop-in for life-sized Candyland in the Children’s room. Participants can be the pawns and wind their way through the game in search of the Candy King and Castle.

Once participants have found the castle they can return to the front desk for a sweet treat or other small prize.

The event is open to all ages. No registration required. The program is sponsored by the Peirce Trust.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m.

Join up for a Teen Experiment Lab with Science Heroes to participate in an informal and interactive workshop featuring exciting experiments.

Through hands-on experimentation, participants will work together to investigate science concepts, change variables, make predictions and compare results. All particpants can get a chance to test variables, ask questions and make observations. 

Experiments include Cloud in a Bottle, Block Drop, Floating Ball, Balloon Rocket and Foam Volcano. The event is open to ages 12-17.  Visit the Library’s website midlib.org to reserve a spot.  The program is sponsored by the Peirce Trust.

Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy storytime and activities with Firefighter Mike. Learn about fire safety tips, meet Mike and see some of his gear, and anyone who brings a copy of his book can have it signed. This is the first in a series of books for kids based on community helpers.

Michael Venteroso spent years as a Boston Firefighter and is currently a Boston Fire Investigator. His experience leading fire safety classes at schools led him to create this book. His books are available for purchase on Amazon. 

The book is based for kids age 6 and up, however, all are welcome. No registration is required.

In addition to all of the fun programs running throughout the week, kids and teens are encouraged to sign up for the library’s Winter Reading challenge for a chance to win prizes. Visit the website at midlib.org or stop by the library for more information and to sign up today.

For questions, contact the Middleboro Public Library Children’s Librarian, Amanda Meyer, at 508-946-2470 or ameyer@sailsinc.org or the Young Adult Librarian, Chris Dargelis at cdargeli@sailsinc.org.