Children's Programs
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2 events,
Summer Lego Club!
Summer Lego Club!
Community Room
Come create your own Lego masterpiece! For children ages 6-12. The library will provide Legos for this program. Mondays 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. July 17, 24, 31 August 7 ***SIGN UP FOR EACH DATE SEPARATELY***
BEE YOURSELF: Theater Games!
BEE YOURSELF: Theater Games!
Children’s Storytime Room
Join us on July 31 at 4:30 in the Storytime Room on the 2nd Floor for an extra special Bee Yourself program! We will be engaging in fun, dramatic play through theater and improvisation games. Come join us for an hour of laughs and creative activities to express your dramatic side! BEE YOURSELF is an […]
2 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (Summer 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (Summer 2023)
Library Lawn
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If there is bad weather on any of the following dates, the program will meet indoors, in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor of the library instead of the lawn). Tuesdays at 11:00 […]
August Kid Readers Unite: Leon the Extraordinary by Jamar Nicholas
August Kid Readers Unite: Leon the Extraordinary by Jamar Nicholas
Board Room, 2nd Floor
When and where is the meeting? Tuesday, August 1, 5:30-6:30pm IN PERSON @ the Library, 2nd floor Board Room. The first 9 kids who sign up and attend this program will get a free advance reader copy of the book! This month’s title: Leon the Extraordinary by Jamar Nicholas Registration is required. Who is the event […]
4 events,
Summer Short and Sweet Storytime
Summer Short and Sweet Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
SHORT AND SWEET STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS 10:45 - 11:00 AM Come join us in the Children's Library Floor to sing songs and read a story with Lex! FOR AGES 6 AND UNDER WITH A CAREGIVER. DROP IN, no registration needed. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Open Art Studio – Morning Session
Open Art Studio – Morning Session
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for all ages with caregivers Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays June 28 July 5, 12, 26 August 2, 9
Open Art Studio – Afternoon Session
Open Art Studio – Afternoon Session
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for all ages with caregivers Drop in between 2:00 and 3:00 Wednesdays June 28 July 5, 12, 26 August 2, 9
1 event,
Baby & Me
Baby & Me
Children’s Storytime Room
BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! For babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this session
1 event,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
An early literacy program for children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. In this active storytime, we'll explore stories, action rhymes, felt boards and music and movement, to encourage early literacy development. For ages 2 and 3 with caregiver. (Siblings are welcome) Friday mornings, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, […]
3 events,
Summer Lego Club!
Summer Lego Club!
Community Room
Come create your own Lego masterpiece! For children ages 6-12. The library will provide Legos for this program. Mondays 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. July 17, 24, 31 August 7 ***SIGN UP FOR EACH DATE SEPARATELY***
Kids Dungeons and Dragons 101 & Character Development
Kids Dungeons and Dragons 101 & Character Development
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Mon. August 7th, 5-7pm, 2nd Floor Board Room. Open to kids entering Grades 4-6 Registration required. Limited spaces available. Dungeons & Dragons 101 and Character Building! Learn the basics and make your character on Mon. August 7th, 5-7pm. Then sign up to come to the three hour campaign on Tues. August 8th, 5-8pm. If […]
Summer Chess Club
Summer Chess Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Do you love playing chess? Are you looking to meet other players and expand your chess playing skills? Are you entering grades 2 through 8? Come play chess in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. New players are welcome - we will show you the basics of how the pieces move. Participants will rotate partners throughout the […]
2 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (Summer 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (Summer 2023)
Library Lawn
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If there is bad weather on any of the following dates, the program will meet indoors, in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor of the library instead of the lawn). Tuesdays at 11:00 […]
Summer Dungeons & Dragons for Kids: 3 hour campaign
Summer Dungeons & Dragons for Kids: 3 hour campaign
Board Room, 2nd Floor
This Dungeons and Dragons experience for kids entering Grades 4-6 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. Tues. August 8th, 5-8pm. 2nd Floor Board Room. Open to kids entering Grades 4-6 Registration required. Limited spaces available. This will be a one shot campaign we will start and finish on the same day, with simplified rules. […]
3 events,
Summer Short and Sweet Storytime
Summer Short and Sweet Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
SHORT AND SWEET STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS 10:45 - 11:00 AM Come join us in the Children's Library Floor to sing songs and read a story with Lex! FOR AGES 6 AND UNDER WITH A CAREGIVER. DROP IN, no registration needed. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Open Art Studio – Morning Session
Open Art Studio – Morning Session
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for all ages with caregivers Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays June 28 July 5, 12, 26 August 2, 9
Open Art Studio – Afternoon Session
Open Art Studio – Afternoon Session
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for all ages with caregivers Drop in between 2:00 and 3:00 Wednesdays June 28 July 5, 12, 26 August 2, 9
1 event,
Baby & Me
Baby & Me
Children’s Storytime Room
BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! For babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this session
1 event,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
An early literacy program for children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. In this active storytime, we'll explore stories, action rhymes, felt boards and music and movement, to encourage early literacy development. For ages 2 and 3 with caregiver. (Siblings are welcome) Friday mornings, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, […]
1 event,
Summer Chess Club
Summer Chess Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Do you love playing chess? Are you looking to meet other players and expand your chess playing skills? Are you entering grades 2 through 8? Come play chess in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. New players are welcome - we will show you the basics of how the pieces move. Participants will rotate partners throughout the […]
1 event,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (Summer 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (Summer 2023)
Library Lawn
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If there is bad weather on any of the following dates, the program will meet indoors, in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor of the library instead of the lawn). Tuesdays at 11:00 […]
2 events,
Summer Short and Sweet Storytime
Summer Short and Sweet Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
SHORT AND SWEET STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS 10:45 - 11:00 AM Come join us in the Children's Library Floor to sing songs and read a story with Lex! FOR AGES 6 AND UNDER WITH A CAREGIVER. DROP IN, no registration needed. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
“Meet a Ballerina” University of Hartford- Hartt Community Division Dance Department
“Meet a Ballerina” University of Hartford- Hartt Community Division Dance Department
Community Room
When: Wed. August 16th, from 6:00-7:00 PM Location: 1st Floor Community Room This program is for children age 3, 4, and 5 years old. Parents are asked to stay and sit in the Community Room during this program. Registration required, space is limited. Thank you to the talented staff of University of Hartford- Hartt […]
1 event,
Back to School Storytime (Kindergarten)
Back to School Storytime (Kindergarten)
Community Room
Come for a special Storytime just for kindergarteners! We will share back to school stories, songs and other fun! Tuesday, August 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Community Room Registration Required
1 event,
Summer Short and Sweet Storytime
Summer Short and Sweet Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
SHORT AND SWEET STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS 10:45 - 11:00 AM Come join us in the Children's Library Floor to sing songs and read a story with Lex! FOR AGES 6 AND UNDER WITH A CAREGIVER. DROP IN, no registration needed. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
1 event,
August Pokémon Trading Card Club
August Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Summer Pokémon Trading Card Club is on Thursdays! (School year it is on 1 Wednesday a month). When: Thursday August 24, 4:30 – 5:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department Main Floor Join us on the second floor, children’s department main floor for Pokémon Trading Card Club! Venture into the exciting world of Pokémon! Bring cards […]
1 event,
August SEED: Toro Nagashi – Celebrating Japan’s Floating Lantern Festival
August SEED: Toro Nagashi – Celebrating Japan’s Floating Lantern Festival
Community Room
"Toro Nagashi" - Celebrating Japan's Floating Lantern Festival Sat. August 26th, 11am-12pm Open to kids entering Grades K-3, but parents and siblings are encouraged to stay in the room. Registration required. The first 30 families to register and who show up on the day of the program will receive a free book about Japan to […]
2 events,
Summer Short and Sweet Storytime
Summer Short and Sweet Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
SHORT AND SWEET STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS 10:45 - 11:00 AM Come join us in the Children's Library Floor to sing songs and read a story with Lex! FOR AGES 6 AND UNDER WITH A CAREGIVER. DROP IN, no registration needed. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays August 30 September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25
1 event,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Children’s Storytime Room
BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! for babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 30, December 7, 14, 21 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this […]
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