Event Tag: Children

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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 […]

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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.

children working in the garden

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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. 

different colored hands each holding a heart shape

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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.

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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).

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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.  […]

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Join Ms. Laney for a 6-week long preschool-based storytime! We will focus on a new learning theme each week by reading books, engaging with felt board stories, singing songs, doing […]

children working in the garden

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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. 

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Celebrate the real science behind many of the magical special effects in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series (no spoilers, though, if you haven’t read them all yet).  You’ll experience a Thickening Potion and its Antidote, Indoor Snow, a Crystal Ball full of pearly white mist, and many other dramatic chemical and physical changes.  Professor Sepoc features lots of eye-catching sparks, flames, foams, and color changes involving safe, simple chemicals. 

This inclusive, family-friendly show welcomes anyone ages 5 & up who can listen to instructions and be respectful to attend. Registration required.

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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) […]

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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

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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 […]

children working in the garden

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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. 

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Paint your own Minecraft creeper character, guided by Pam’s Picassos. Ages 8 & up. Registration is required, as space is limited for this program.

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Become part of the Poo Crew as you learn all about, you guessed it, poop! This interactive presentation features information and objects of interest (from fossilized poop to poop-based paper) […]

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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.

children working in the garden

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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. 

different colored hands each holding a heart shape

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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.

children working in the garden

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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.