There area great programs planned at the Seabrook Public Library for kids of all ages this summer.

On Wednesday, July 22, at 3 p.m., a Children's Tide Pool experience will be offered at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye. Children can find out all about the microcosm of marine life in local tide pools and meet sea stars, crabs and urchins up close.

Included in this program is free parking at the Seacoast Science Center at Ordiorne Point, free admission to the center prior to the program, and the tide pool experience in small groups with a naturalist.

Prior registration is required to attend this program and can be accomplished by visiting or calling the library at 603-474-2044 and asking for Lisa.

On Monday, July 27, at 3:30 p.m., magician Debbie O'Carroll will present the "The Magic Library." In this play, O'Carroll, with the help of the audience, explores different kinds of children's literature. Together they compose a funny fairy tale, an intriguing biography, a baffling mystery and more.

O'Carroll has performed at schools, libraries and festivals all over the country. She also teaches workshops at many elementary and high schools in Massachusetts.

On Thursday, Aug. 6, at 3:30 p.m., the library presents the final party for "Summertime and the Reading is Easy" Those who have read at least six hours can attend and find out if they've won a bike or any of the many other prizes the library will award.

Two bikes will be given out to readers, courtesy of Wal-Mart, and also a gift certificate from Pet City, free kids' meal coupons from Applebee's, free doughnuts from Dunkin' Donuts, free sundaes from McDonalds, and more.

All children who have participated in the summer reading program will receive a prize.

On Monday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m., the library presents the final Community Read-Along event: a Zathura story time with refreshments and prizes. Attend and hear the real story of Zathura, enter to win a hardcover copy of the book (and other prizes) and enjoy Blast-off Brownie Sundaes.

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The Seabrook Community Table is open. On Monday and Thursday nights from 5 to 6:45 p.m., a free homemade meal will be provided, complete with dessert, at the Seacoast Youth Services Building at the Church of Christ at 867 Lafayette Road.

For more information, call 603-944-2093 or 603-474-9608.

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Angeljean Chiaramida covers Seabrook for The Daily News. She can be reached via e-mail at achiaramida@newburyportnews.com or at 978-462-6666 ext. 3271.