Decorate a potato and help it compete in a variety of challenges. The three spuds that score highest overall in those challenges will earn prizes! Registration is limited. Registration is required. Click here to register. Decora una papa y ayúdala a competir en una variedad de desafíos. ¡Las tres patatas que obtengan la puntuación más...
Julie Stepanek will provide ukuleles and instruction, you bring your musicality and some friends! This is sure to be loads of fun. :) Registration required. This event may be canceled if we do not have enough registrants. Click here to register. Julie Stepanek proporcionará ukuleles e instrucción, ¡tú traes tu musicalidad y algunos amigos! Seguro...
Lilac, a puppy training to become a Guiding Eyes for the Blind dog, would love to listen as your child reads her a story! Call the library at 860-399-6422 to reserve your 15 minute time slot with Lilac. 🙂 ¡A Lilac, una cachorra que se está entrenando para convertirse en un perro guía de ojos...
Lilac, a puppy training to become a Guiding Eyes for the Blind dog, would love to listen as your child reads her a story! Stop by, or call the library at 860-399-6422 to reserve your 15 minute time slot with Lilac. 🙂 ¡A Lilac, una cachorra que se está entrenando para convertirse en un perro...
Early dismissal means you can stop by the Children's Room at your convenience and complete a scavenger hunt, play a game, and more! Registration is not required. ¡La salida temprana significa que puede pasar por el salón de niños cuando le convenga y completar una búsqueda del tesoro, jugar un juego y más! No es...
Drop in anytime between 1:45-4pm and make your own monster! Intended for children 7 years old and up. Registration not required.
Vote for the best Caldecott Winner (best illustrated book) recognized over the past 5 years! Evaluate all five books and vote for the book with the best illustrations. Decorate patriotic cupcakes*! (While supplies last.) Caldecott Winners in the running are: Big, illustrated and written by Vashti Harrison (2024) Hot Dog, illustrated and written by Doug Salati...
Meet us after school for a special story time with a snack and a craft. Recommended for children in grades K-5. Caregivers must be present for children 8 years old and younger. Space is limited. Please register here. Encuéntrenos después de la escuela para disfrutar de un cuento especial con un refrigerio y una manualidad....
**Unfortunately, this event has been canceled due to low registration. Thank you for your interest.** Celebrate the arrival of 2025 - family style! Space is limited. Registration required. Click here to register. Celebre la llegada del 2025: ¡al estilo familiar! El espacio es limitado. Se requiere registro. Haga clic aquí para registrarse.
Children will explore the world of birds and learn more about the salt marsh sparrow, a protected bird that lives along the Connecticut coastline. Children will receive instruction on how to draw a sparrow. Supplies included. Presented by Ann Courcy of the Steward Outdoor School in Ivoryton. We will meet in the Community Room on...
Staff Use - Community Room
Staff Use- Community Room
Local artist Samantha Barlow-Beamer will present a workshop helping children fabricate their own fairy house using materials gathered from the beaches, forests, and fields of New England. Samantha is well known for her installation at The Florence Griswold Museum's "Wee Faerie Village." She will teach young artists about mosaic composition as they create their fairy...
Staff use - Community Room
Drop in to the Children's Room between 2-3:30 pm and use your crafting skills to color and assemble a patriotic suncatcher! The program will end at 4 pm. Program is intended for children 5 years old and up. Registration not required.
Drop in to the Children’s Room between 2-3:30 pm and use your crafting skills on a special art project! (The program will end at 4 pm.) Program is intended for children 5 years old and up. Registration not required.
**REGISTRATION FULL! COMPLETE THIS FORM TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST FOR OUR STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER! You will be contacted if you are able to attend this program.** Bring your stuffie in to complete a craft, hear a bedtime story, then tuck them in for a (hopefully) restful sleepover with other stuffies! Please note: Stuffed...
Pick up your stuffie and hear about their overnight adventures in the library! Light refreshments will be provided. *If you are unable to pick up your stuffie at this time, feel free to pick them up at your convenience, during normal library operating hours.
Drop in to the Children’s Room between 2-3:30 pm (the program will end at 4pm) and use your crafting skills to make a clay animal. Program is intended for children 5 years old and up. Registration not required.
Let's get ready for our children's Halloween Costume Swap! During normal library hours, drop off a new or gently used, CLEAN, Halloween costume and any accessories you have, so we can prepare for the Halloween Costume Swap. The Swap will be held at the beginning of October! Check back for details.
Stop by the Community Room and find a new-to-you costume for Halloween! Children's costumes and accessories only will be available (not adults). One costume per child. All items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Swap will run from 3-7pm, while supplies last. ****************************************************************************************** ¡Pasa por la Sala Comunitaria y encuentra un disfraz...
Stop by the Children's Room and create your own Glowing Ghost Friend. Thursday, October 23rd, 2-4 pm This program is intended for children 5 years old and up. Registration not required. ********************************************************************************* Visita la Sala Infantil y crea tu propio Fantasma Amigo Brillante. Jueves, 23 de octubre, de 14:00 a 16:00 h Este programa es...
Local artist Samantha Barlow-Beamer from Little Small & Co will present a Potions Class for children to brew a special potion to help their wishes come true! Children will write a poem, decorate their potion vials, then concot a colorful elixir. All supplies will be included. This program is for children ages 6-11 years...
Library Bookmark Contest! From November 18th and December 19th, submit your own original bookmark design for a chance to be featured as one of our official 2026 library bookmarks! We’ll choose one winner from each age group (5–12, 13–17, and 18+)! Winners will be announced in January 2026! Pick up a contest pamphlet at the...
**This program has been canceled.** We'll be sewing and stuffing unique kitties together to make your newest pet! Children ages 7 and up may attend. Space is limited. Registration is required. **This program has been canceled.** ************************************************************************************** **Este programa ha sido cancelado.** ¡Coseremos y rellenaremos gatitos únicos para crear tu nueva mascota! Pueden asistir...
