
Sunshine Storytime
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 […]
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 […]
Plant and care for the library’s native plant butterfly and pollinator garden! Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can help. Do crafts and participate in citizen science/community science activities, where ordinary citizens/community members help scientists by gathering local data. Help the library raise monarch caterpillars to be released as butterflies at the end of the summer.
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.
Join Ms. Laney in the Children’s Department for an Easter-themed storytime and accompanying craft! We will listen to 2 read-aloud stories, sing, dance, and groove with egg shakers, then make […]
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, April 7th to June 2nd […]
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. […]
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, April 1st to […]
Enter the world of knowledge and imagination with Oliver! Children aged 5 & up who are reading independently can sign up for a 15-minute reading slot by calling the library […]
Have you ever wondered how the clouds make all of the rain that we see in April? Register for our STEM Storytime this month to learn about the water cycle […]
Plant and care for the library’s native plant butterfly and pollinator garden! Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can help. Do crafts and participate in citizen science/community science activities, where ordinary citizens/community members help scientists by gathering local data. Help the library raise monarch caterpillars to be released as butterflies at the end of the summer.
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).
Friends of the Guilford Free Library Spring Book Sale. Friday, May 2, 9am – 4pm and Saturday, May 3, 9am – 4pm.
Friends of the Guilford Free Library Spring Book Sale. Saturday, May 3, 9am – 4pm.
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) […]
The library will be participating in the town’s Earth Day celebration on the Green on Sunday, May 4th from 1:00-4:00pm. We will be giving away seeds from our seed library and take-home craft kits for children. We will also be providing information about our environmentally friendly practices and upcoming programs/events featuring mother nature.
Plant and care for the library’s native plant butterfly and pollinator garden! Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can help. Do crafts and participate in citizen science/community science activities, where ordinary citizens/community members help scientists by gathering local data. Help the library raise monarch caterpillars to be released as butterflies at the end of the summer.
Do you believe in Magic? Join local artist Samantha Barlow-Beamer for an hour-long workshop where you’ll make your own fairy house using material gathered across beaches, forests and fields in […]
Each month we explore a different social-emotional topic or growing-up milestone through picture books, discussion, and activities which are appropriate and accessible to young children. Caregivers go home with a list of further resources and the confidence to continue teaching empathy. In May, we will be discussing museums. We will read picture books about what museums are, their importance, museum etiquette, and how to support them. All registered participants who attend will receive a free children’s book on museums. Register below.
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 […]
Plant and care for the library’s native plant butterfly and pollinator garden! Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can help. Do crafts and participate in citizen science/community science activities, where ordinary citizens/community members help scientists by gathering local data. Help the library raise monarch caterpillars to be released as butterflies at the end of the summer.
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.
Meet award-winning author Jasmine Warga and have the chance to ask her questions about her life and works.
No registration necessary for this event. All ages welcome, though most suited for children ages 9 & up.
Award-winning middle-grade author Jasmine Warga will lead a workshop for aspiring young writers to hone their talent and creativity in the art of telling stories.
One Saturday each month, come to the library to learn about local & global animals & plants and meet wildlife/animals. This month we will be learning about all different owls found in Connecticut. Meet three different owls and a hawk, comparing their nocturnal and diurnal lifestyles and adaptations.
Learn about the life cycle of honeybees, try on beekeeper gear, and learn how beekeepers harvest honey from this unconventional farm animal, the honeybee! Lots of fun give-aways in this interactive presentation. Presenter: Humble Bee Honey Co.
Plant and care for the library’s native plant butterfly and pollinator garden! Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can help. Do crafts and participate in citizen science/community science activities, where ordinary citizens/community members help scientists by gathering local data. Help the library raise monarch caterpillars to be released as butterflies at the end of the summer.
Each month we explore a different social-emotional topic or growing-up milestone through picture books, discussion, and activities which are appropriate and accessible to young children. In June, we will be discussing refugees, as June is Refugee Awareness Month. Register below. Thursday, June 26th from 12:15-1:15pm.
Plant and care for the library’s native plant butterfly and pollinator garden! Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can help. Do crafts and participate in citizen science/community science activities, where ordinary citizens/community members help scientists by gathering local data. Help the library raise monarch caterpillars to be released as butterflies at the end of the summer.
Each month we explore a different social-emotional topic or growing-up milestone through picture books, discussion, and activities which are appropriate and accessible to young children. In July, we will be discussing making friends. Register below. Thursday, July 17th from 12:15-1:15pm.
Meet nature’s clean-up crew and learn about all the essential services some of our less-fancy native birds provide. Loveable once you get to know them, you can meet a crow, raven, vulture, and other birds once deemed, “pests” by humans. Presenter: Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation
Kenny Epstein is a music man with a passion for children’s songs. Sing along with Ken as he plays your favorite early childhood music on his guitar and sings. Ken […]
Plant and care for the library’s native plant butterfly and pollinator garden! Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can help. Do crafts and participate in citizen science/community science activities, where ordinary citizens/community members help scientists by gathering local data. Help the library raise monarch caterpillars to be released as butterflies at the end of the summer.
Butterfly release days are to be determined, based on how many monarch caterpillars we find and successfully raise from our gardens, when they decide to emerge, and weather. Register below if you want to be informed of when butterfly releases are happening.
Plant and care for the library’s native plant butterfly and pollinator garden! Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can help. Do crafts and participate in citizen science/community science activities, where ordinary citizens/community members help scientists by gathering local data. Help the library raise monarch caterpillars to be released as butterflies at the end of the summer.
Each month we explore a different social-emotional topic or growing-up milestone through picture books, discussion, and activities which are appropriate and accessible to young children. In August, we will be discussing divorce. Register below. Thursday, August 14th from 12:15-1:15pm.
Plant and care for the library’s native plant butterfly and pollinator garden! Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can help. Do crafts and participate in citizen science/community science activities, where ordinary citizens/community members help scientists by gathering local data. Help the library raise monarch caterpillars to be released as butterflies at the end of the summer.
Meet some of the local animals that live where you do and learn how each of them survives in the wild. Featuring: a turtle, a frog, owls, a vulture, and a millipede. Presenter: Earthplace
Sunday | 1pm-4pm | |
Monday | 9am-8pm | |
Tuesday | 9am-8pm | |
Wednesday | 9am-8pm | |
Thursday | 9am-8pm | |
Friday | 9am-6pm | |
Saturday | 9am-5pm |