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Drop-In Bee Craft
Mary Nyman Story Hour Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesStop by the Children's Room between 10 am - noon and make a tissue paper bee!
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Children's Room**Registration is now closed for this program because it has reached full capacity.** Thank you for your inquiry.
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End of Summer Hangout
Children's RoomStop by for a low-key, no stress visit! No registration necessary.
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Fall Tree Luminary Craft for Children
Mary Nyman Story Hour Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesStop by after school and create a seasonal luminary. Intended for children 5 years old and up. Registration required. Please click here to register.
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Ghost Lab: Create your own ghost! Part 1
Mary Nyman Story Hour Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesGet your spooky on! Come in Tuesday 10/24 to make your ghost shape and return Thursday 10/26 to add details and facial features. Registration required. Click here to register.
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Ghost Lab: Create your own ghost! Part 2
Mary Nyman Story Hour Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesAdd details and features to the ghost you created on Tuesday afternoon! (If you can't attend today, please let us know and we'll make other arrangements.)
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Puzzles and Pizza
Community Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United States**Registration for this event has closed. Thank you for your interest!** Celebrate National Puzzle Day early! We'll have a puzzle for your family to complete, and lunch, too. Join us in the Community Room on January 20th, between 11 am - 1 pm. *This is not a competition* This is a family event. Space is...
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Take Your Child to the Library Day
Stop by any time for a take and make craft, and to complete a scavenger hunt. At 1 p.m., in the Community Room, join us as we ponder "What do animals do in the winter?" with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center experts and their ambassadors. (Registration required for this component of the day. Please click...
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Pokémon Drop-In Craft
Stop in and make a poké ball with one of your favorite characters inside! This is an encore of the December Drop-in Pokémon craft. While supplies last. No registration required.
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Books & Barks with Lilac (For Children)
Mary Nyman Story Hour Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesLilac, 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. Afterwards, at 6 p.m., join us for a special presentation, Kind Kids, from the Connecticut Humane Society.
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Newbery and Nutmeg Author Q&A
Community Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesThis virtual event will feature conversations with amazing authors who have been recognized by the Newbery Award and Nutmeg Award committees: Jasmine Warga, who wrote A Rover's Story (2025 Nutmeg Award contender) and Other Words for Home (Nutmeg and Newbery Award Honoree), among other works. Lisa Fipps, author of Starfish (2025 Nutmeg Award Nominee) and...
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Books & Barks with Lilac (For Children)
Mary Nyman Story Hour Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesLilac, 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. :)
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Potato Olympics
Community Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesDecorate 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...
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Learn to Play the Ukulele!!
Community Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesJulie 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...
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Books & Barks with Lilac (For Children)
Mary Nyman Story Hour Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesLilac, 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...
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Pet Professions (Grades 5-12)
Community Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesThursday, September 12th 6:00-7:00pm Westbrook Public Library Community Room This program is open to any students interested in learning more about pursuing a career in the animal welfare field! From Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians to Animal Behaviorists and Zookeepers, the career options for animal lovers are endless! Lead by Connecticut Humane Society staff, this program offers students a look...
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Monster Glove Craft
Mary Nyman Story Hour Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesDrop in anytime between 1:45-4pm and make your own monster! Intended for children 7 years old and up. Registration not required.
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Community Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United States
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Teen Movie Night
Community Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesBring your friends and a blanket! Pizza, snacks and refreshments will be provided. Those who attend will vote on the movie choice together! Register using this link - Movie Night Registration This program is intended for grades 6-12. This event is planned and organized by our Teen Advisory Board.
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Gingerbread Man Story Time
Children's RoomMeet 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....
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DIY Clay Animals (Grades 5-12)
Community Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, July 15th from 4:00pm-5:00pm at the Westbrook Public Library to create clay animals! Location: Community Room on the lower level of the library All supplies provided. This program is for students in grades 5-12 only. Parents may drop their teens off and return when the program concludes. Register here Funded by the Friends...
Children’s Halloween Costume Drop Off
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.
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Halloween Costume Swap
Community Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesStop 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...
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Glowing Ghost Craft
Mary Nyman Story Hour Room Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT, United StatesStop 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...
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WPL Bookmark Contest
Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CTLibrary 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...