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.

This program is for infants, birth through 11 months, and parent/caregiver.  Discuss developmental topics while your babies play together, hear a story, and meet other families, followed by playtime.  Free […]

Chill with Charlie and a book!  You can read to a therapy dog from the library’s Paws & Read program.  Children aged 5 & up who are reading independently can […]

Start learning Spanish at the library!  Join us for music, stories, and an introduction to basic everyday conversational phrases in Spanish.  This program is for children aged 3-5 (siblings welcome) […]

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 […]

Listen to stories and dance to songs, led by children’s library staff.  Geared towards ages 4 & up, but all children who can safely and actively participate are welcome.  Wednesdays, […]

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.

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.  Ages 6 to 9.  Wednesday, […]

Hear some fun stories with wonderful teen volunteer reader Ruby!  All ages, drop-in.  Saturday, November 16th from 10:00-10:30am.

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 11:00am.  All ages.  Drop-ins welcome (no need to register).

Celebrate the magic of storytelling at our annual Tellabration!  Featuring renowned storyteller Carol Glynn from the Connecticut Storytelling Center, this program will have kids enraptured by tales of adventure and […]

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 11:00am.  All ages.  Drop-ins welcome (no need to register).

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.  […]

Magician Steve Woyce will bring magic and wonder to children young and old.  All aboard the magic train for an adventure and a magical mystery to solve.  Don’t miss this […]

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) […]

Join us for a puppy-themed storytime with one of our Paws & Read Dogs, Theo.  Listen to some dog stories then stuff your own toy puppy to take home.  Space […]