PLAY & LEARN GROUPS

For children, ages 1 - 6 with a parent/caregiver

Play & Learn Groups provide the opportunity for parents/caregivers and children to interact with each other in a safe, developmentally appropriate environment. Children learn to play, develop listening skills, communicate and build social skills. A facilitator will introduce art/science activities, math and music & movement during free play and story time. Parents/caregivers can share ideas, develop relationships and expand their support system. 

• • Sutton Family Center
    13 Providence Rd.
    Monday - Thursday 9:15 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 12:00; Friday 9:15 - 10:30
    Oct. 27 - Dec. 12 (no group 11/11 & 11/24 - 11/28)

• Marlborough Playspace
  169 Pleasant St.

Monday 9:15 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 12:00; Tuesday 10:45 - 12:00; Thursday 10:00 - 11:15
Oct. 27 - Dec. 12 (no group 11/11 & 11/24 - 11/28)

MUSIC & MOVEMENT

"Musical Sing Along" (ages Infant - 5)

Children will sing, dance and play with rhythm instruments and musical props such as egg shakers, scarves and more! Facilitated by Ms. Debbie who has been leading mixed-age family Music Together® classes for 20 years! 

• Marlborough Library 35 W. Main St.
  Wednesday 1:00 - 1:45
  Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19 and Dec. 3, 10 (no group 11/26)

"Wiggles & Giggles” (ages 2-5)

Children, ages 2 - 5 with a parent/caregiver, will sing, move, play musical instruments, learn rhythm and listen to stories in this music and movement series facilitated by Ms. Laine. "Wiggles & Giggles" fosters physical, cognitive, social and emotional learning through music and motion. Siblings are welcome and must be supervised. 

• Oxford Library 339 Main St.
  Mondays at 10:00 - 11:00
  Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17 and Dec.1, 8 (no group 11/24)

• Jacob Edwards Library 236 Main St., Southbridge
  Thursdays at 10:45 - 11:45
  Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20 and Dec. 4, 11 (no group 11/27)

“Wiggles & Giggles Littles” (ages 6-24 months) 

Your little ones, ages 6 - 24 months, will be introduced to music, movement, musical instruments and stories in this 30-minute series facilitated by Ms. Laine. "Wiggles & Giggles" fosters physical, cognitive, social and emotional learning through music and motion.

• Jacob Edwards Library 236 Main St., Southbridge
  Thursdays at 10:00 - 10:30
  Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20 and Dec. 4, 11 (no group 11/27)

“Tots & Tunes” (ages Infant - 3)

Children, ages infant - 3 with a parent/caregiver, will explore music through songs, movement and simple instruments in this joyful music and movement experience facilitated by Ms. Brenda from Apple Tree Arts. 

• Millbury Library 128 Elm St.
  Thursdays at 10:15 - 11:00
  Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20 and Dec. 4, 11 (no group 11/27)

Gross Motor Playgroups

"Little Movers!" (ages 3-6)

This movement series will help children build and enhance gross motor (movement) skills by participating in fun physical activities. Children, with a parent/caregiver, will run, jump, crawl, balance, ride scooters & bikes and play games! With the help of a facilitator, children will be guided through fun movement activities, ending with a storytime. Younger siblings are welcome and must be supervised by parents/caregivers.  

• Boroughs Family Branch YMCA 4 Valente Dr., Westborough
  Tuesdays at 12:00 - 1:00
  Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec.2, 9 (no group 11/11 & 11/25)

• Tri-Community Family Branch YMCA 43 Everett St., Southbridge
  Wednesdays at 11:30 - 12:30
  Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19 and Dec.3, 10 (no group 11/26)

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

“Young Scientists” STEM Series in Libraries

Children, ages 3 - 6, with a parent/caregiver will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time, challenges and simple experiments in 45-60 minute classes facilitated by STEM Beginnings and hosted by libraries. Schedules and registration links are included the weekly YFCP email and found on library websites.

Fall II Registration will be available from 10/15 through 8am on 10/22. Register HERE