PJ Library - New Hampshire

07/31/2026

TODAY is PJ Library Splish Splash Shabbat at the Splash Pad!!!! The weather has cleared up and I'm SO excited to see everyone for a fun, wet, craft-filled, challah and popsicles and music Shabbat! It's not too late to join us - register: https://forms.gle/xXHatsEVUYxpPqEMA . Bring a towel, a picnic and a friend! :) 🌞

PJ Library New Hampshire is hosting an evening of fun at the splash pad in partnership with Temple Israel Portsmouth and the Early Learning Center Preschool! We invite families to come play together at the Aqua Land Splash Pad in Newmarket. You bring the sunscreen - I'll bring a craft, Shabbat tunes...

07/20/2026

Under two weeks until SPLISH SPLASH SHABBAT at the splash pad! Try saying that three times fast. 🤣😎 Register now at https://forms.gle/PywYeDxQjFmuX6bR8 and tell all your friends!

06/14/2026

PJ Library in the wild! Come find me in Nashua today for the for a FREE bag and book!

03/15/2026

PARENTS - Don't miss this Zoom camp fair TOMORROW at 7:30pm! We'll hear from SO MANY camps from New England and surrounding states about opportunities to try out camp. It's not to late to register! https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/lKVZh_psQBeRDhFEFvBWUw

03/14/2026

03/13/2026

Our thoughts are with everyone in Michigan.

If you need resources to process these events with your family, please see the links below.

https://pjlibrary.org/beyond-books/pjblog/january-2017/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-scary-situations

https://pjlibrary.org/beyond-books/pjblog/february-2017/how-to-talk-to-children-about-anti-semitism

https://pjlibrary.org/beyond-books/pjblog/october-2018/how-to-talk-about-violence-with-kids

Links, tips, and resources, to help you and your children cope.

02/17/2026

Purim is marked by frivolity and silliness. These jokes - which you can find in the Purim section of our guide A Time to Hope - are 100% silly. Try these with your kids and let us know how they react:

What's it called when you're too tired to make noise on Purim?
Being groggy.

Where would Queen Esther buy a new pair of slippers?
Shoe-shan.

What does Purim teach you to say to bullies?
Hey, man! Stop it.

If you were standing on your head and someone said Haman's name, what would you say?
"Boo!" (only upside down!)

01/27/2026

We know discussing the Holocaust and antisemitism with young children can be challenging, whether it's today, designated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, or any day.⁠
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If your kids hear about events on the news, they may have big questions and need extra emotional support. Many sources recommend being direct about difficult topics, while also tuning in to gauge how much your kids can handle.⁠
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The American Psychological Association stresses that for children in groups that are likely to be targets of discrimination, it's vital for parents to have ongoing, honest discussions with their children rather than shying away from the subject. They recommend:⁠
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1. Let the discussion be ongoing.⁠
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2. Keep talking. Yes, even--and especially--when it gets hard.⁠
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3. It's also ok to say "I don't know."⁠
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4. Be age-appropriate. Keep things basic. Young children especially need simple information balanced with reassurance.⁠
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5. Encourage your children to ask questions.⁠
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6. If you catch your child using insensitive language, use the moment as a teaching example.⁠
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7. Model behavior for your child.

01/26/2026

Kids stuck at home and need something fun to do? Check out this sing-along from our friends at Tkiya!