September 2023
Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »STEM Club
Calling all school scientists, engineers, mathematicians and inventors to this fun hands on program. Explore an exciting new topic each month. Free.
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Celebrate Bluey
Don't be blue that the summer is over. Instead, come celebrate the beloved character Bluey and her family. We'll be playing keepy uppy and other games,…
Find out more »Mad Science
Let's get whacky with fun and kids friendly science experiments! Free.
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Visit from Backyard Wildlife Opossum Friends
The Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue will be at the library with 2 cute opossums for their program " All About Opossums". Learn about wildlife rehabilitation and…
Find out more »Mystical Magical Monday Story Time
New monthly program! Each month we'll have a new mystical creature themed story time, activates and crafts. Free. Dates: 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, and 12/18
Find out more »Mythical Monday Story Time
Explore myths about unicorns, dragons, Big Foot, and so much more! Free. Dates: 9/18, 10/16, and 11/20
Find out more »Talk Like A Pirate Day!
This is a "drop in any time" program. Wear your favorite pirate or princess costume. Say " Ahoy There", to the pirate librarians. Walk the…
Find out more »What is Art?
Each session we will be learning about different artists, art style and mediums used. Then, it is time to create our own masterpiece!
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Hispanic Heritage Story Time
Join us for a special story time celebrating Hispanic heritage. We will share stories, songs and rhymes. Free.
Find out more »Do you Believe in Ghosts and the Paranormal?
Join us for an exciting look at ghosts, weird and strange happenings and very odd stories. Free.
Find out more »Dragon Girls
Join us for the special program based on the book series of the same name. Yes, girls can be dragons. Fun discussion and craft for…
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Decorate Your Own Sugar Pumpkin
Straight from the pumpkin patch, to our table, get ready to decorate and adorn your porch for Halloween. Free.
Find out more »October 2023
Urban & Community Forestry
Learn the importance of trees in urban spaces to help mitigate climate changes, provide wildlife habitat, and preserve cultural heritage with UCONN's Dr. Mayra Rodriguez.…
Find out more »STEM Club
Calling all school scientists, engineers, mathematicians and inventors to this fun hands on program. Explore an exciting new topic each month. Free.
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Sharpie Art
Let's get creative and make some Sharpie Art. We'll use sharpies and rubbing alcohol on canvas unique, ethereal pieces to display in your room. Not…
Find out more »Mad Science
Let's get whacky with fun and kids friendly science experiments! Free.
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Riverside Reptiles Visit
Riverside Reptiles will be visiting with some creepy, crawling creatures just in time for Halloween. They'll be bringing some critters for a live meet and…
Find out more »“The Monster Inside Me” Movie Screening
Voices Against Lyme Diseases will be presenting a key documentary "The Monster Inside Me" which follows a group of people that dealt with all the…
Find out more »Mystical Magical Monday Story Time
New monthly program! Each month we'll have a new mystical creature themed story time, activates and crafts. Free. Dates: 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, and 12/18
Find out more »Mythical Monday Story Time
Explore myths about unicorns, dragons, Big Foot, and so much more! Free. Dates: 9/18, 10/16, and 11/20
Find out more »Scooby Doo Escape Room Activity
Ruh-roh! Scooby and the gang are trapped in the haunted library! Can you help them escape? Come and save Scooby and the gang! Anyone who…
Find out more »What is Art?
Each session we will be learning about different artists, art style and mediums used. Then, it is time to create our own masterpiece!
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Pets Story Time
Can all animals and birds be pets? Let's hear about some very unusual pets folks have. Stories, jokes, poems, and crafts are always included! Free.
Find out more »Want to be a Writer?
Learn about storytelling, illustrating, formatting and publishing your own stories and even non-fiction! Got some great ideas? Let's start writing! Free.
Find out more »Apples Story Time
Apples! Apples! A very special story times and craft. Stories, jokes, poems and fun crafts are always included! Free.
Find out more »Halloween Makeup Tutorial
A local makeup artist will be visiting to teach us how to do our Halloween makeup. Turn yourself into a ghoul, a witch, a cat,…
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Special Musical Story Time
Does your child love music? Then don't miss this story time! Each story time will be themed and feature developmentally appropriate actives that help build…
Find out more »November 2023
STEM Club
Calling all school scientists, engineers, mathematicians and inventors to this fun hands on program. Explore an exciting new topic each month. Free.
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Paint by Number
Let's make a masterpiece! Paint by number is a relaxing way to create art because the hard part is already done. Watch your painting come…
Find out more »Dinosaur Party
Come celebrate Dinovember! Test your knowledge at dinosaur trivia, make a dino craft to take home, and enter to win a dino-mite prize! Free.
Find out more »History and Legends of the Festivals of the Indian Diaspora
Layavinyasa will be visiting to tech us about the history and legends 0f the festivals of the Indian diaspora. There will be dancing with 'Dandia'…
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Mad Science
Let's get whacky with fun and kids friendly science experiments! Free.
Find out more »What is Art?
Each session we will be learning about different artists, art style and mediums used. Then, it is time to create our own masterpiece!
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Mystical Magical Monday Story Time
New monthly program! Each month we'll have a new mystical creature themed story time, activates and crafts. Free. Dates: 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, and 12/18
Find out more »Mythical Monday Story Time
Explore myths about unicorns, dragons, Big Foot, and so much more! Free. Dates: 9/18, 10/16, and 11/20
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Wolfenoot Day Special Story Time
This day we celebrate folktales about the Spirit of the wolf and kindness. It's also a day that encourages people to show kindness to animals.…
Find out more »December 2023
Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Annual DIY Family Program
This is great time to make a beautiful craft for a friend or family member to celebrate the holiday season. All types of craft material,…
Find out more »STEM Club
Calling all school scientists, engineers, mathematicians and inventors to this fun hands on program. Explore an exciting new topic each month. Free.
Find out more »Book Babies
Time for caregivers and their babies to connect and enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 16 Months and under w/caregiver. Free.
Find out more »Mad Science
Let's get whacky with fun and kids friendly science experiments! Free.
Find out more »Drawing Tutorial- Northern Lights
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of drawing one of nature's most beautiful phenomena-the northern lights! We'll follow along with a video tutorial to create…
Find out more »Mystical Magical Monday Story Time
New monthly program! Each month we'll have a new mystical creature themed story time, activates and crafts. Free. Dates: 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, and 12/18
Find out more »What is Art?
Each session we will be learning about different artists, art style and mediums used. Then, it is time to create our own masterpiece!
Find out more »Fun with Food!
Learn fun ways to remember what are the very best foods to eat, what's health and what's for special occasions. Fun activities, taste testing and…
Find out more »Holiday Special Story Time
A very special story time with sign-a-longs and lots of fun activates. Stories, jokes, and a special craft is included! Free.
Find out more »Jamilah Henna Creations
Jamilah Henna Creations will visiting to teach us about henna! A few lucky participants will have henna designs done on them, courtesy of Jamilah herself!…
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