Autumn Sensory Storytime
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Explore autumn using all your senses! See the vibrant colors of the leaves, smell the pine cones and branches, touch fuzzy and prickly flowers, hear the rustle and crunch of […]
Event Tag: Children
One on Ones
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A playful time with songs and stories led by library staff for one-year-old toddlers & parents/caregivers followed by play time. Registration required. Space limited. Mondays, October 20th to November 24th […]
Storytime with Hesch
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A casual, simple storytime featuring new and classic stories read by volunteer Hesch Sommer in a quiet corner of the children’s room. One Monday a month at 10:30am. All ages. […]
Paws & Read with Theo
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Be a super reader with Theo! Children aged 5 & up who are reading independently can sign up for a 15-minute reading slot by calling the library at (203) 453-8282 or stopping by the children’s department. Theo visits the library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm. Click title for more information.
Sunshine Storytime
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Listen to stories and dance to songs, led by children’s library staff. Geared towards ages 3 & up, but all children who can safely and actively participate are welcome. Children […]
History Comes Alive: The History of Board Games
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Are you a history or board game lover? Come learn about the history of board games, and play some of the oldest board games ever invented! Play King Tut’s favorite […]
Time for Twos
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A parent-child introduction to a traditional story time with books, songs, marching, and more, led by library staff for two-year-olds & parents/caregivers. Registration required. Space limited. Tuesdays, October 21st to […]
Paws & Read with Oliver
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Children aged 5 & up who are reading independently can sign up for a 15-minute reading slot by calling the library at (203) 453-8282 or stopping by the children’s department. […]
Thanksgiving Story & Craft
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Hear a Thanksgiving story read by library staff, then create a fun and unique Thanksgiving craft with the help of long-time Guilford volunteer Linda Srebnik. We’ll make autumn-themed mason jar […]
Big Hearts Book Club: November ~ Safety
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]
Storytime with Aaron
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A casual, simple storytime featuring new and classic stories read by volunteer Aaron Tessler in a quiet corner of the children’s room. One Friday a month at 10:30am. All ages. Drop-ins welcome (no need to register).
Tellabration!
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Celebrate the magic of storytelling at our annual Tellabration! Featuring Chris Cluet from the Connecticut Storytelling Center, this program will have kids enraptured by tales of adventure and humor, and […]
Lego Club
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Anyone ages 5 & up is welcome to join us once a month for Lego Club. Build and display your creation at the library. We provide the Legos, you provide […]
STEM Storytime with Author Ainissa Ramirez
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Listen to a reading from the author’s non-fiction picture book, “Spark”, about a talented black inventor. Then the author will lead participants in variou science experiments. Registration is appreciated for […]
Storytime with Mimi
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Songs, stories, felt boards, and fun with volunteer storytime reader Mimi! You’ll love her songs on flute and guitar, her hand-embroidered felt board stories, and her energetic picture book readings. Open to all ages. No need to register. Held once a month on Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Paws & Read with Lilly
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Chill with Lilly and a good book! Children aged 5 & up who are reading independently can sign up for a 15-minute reading slot by calling the library at (203) […]
Gingerbread House Workshop
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Long-time Guilford volunteer Jodi Marra will lead children in decorating her home-baked gingerbread houses and gingerbread Christmas scenes, which will then be displayed in the library for the holiday season. […]
Big Hearts Book Club: December ~ Race
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]
History Comes Alive! The History of Christmas Traditions
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Have you ever wondered how Christmas traditions like decorating a Christmas tree, baking Christmas cookies, antics with elves, watching the Nutcracker, or counting down on an Advent calendar all got […]
Hanukkah Fun (Story & Music)
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Come hear a dramatic reading of Eric Kimmel’s book, “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins,” with Guilford residents Julie Harris, an accomplished actor/storyteller, and Hesch Sommer D. Min, Rabbi Emeritus (retired) […]
Solstice Celebration
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Celebrate the beginning of winter on the shortest day of the year with stories, crafts, and activities for the whole family.
Big Hearts Book Club: January ~ Manners
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]
Big Hearts Book Club: February ~ Climate Change
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]