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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.

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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, […]

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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.  […]

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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 sign up for a 15-minute reading slot by calling the library at (203) 453-8282 or stopping by the children’s department. Read on for more information.

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 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. 

Adults, teens, and children are welcome, but children aged 8 and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.  Please 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 11:00am.  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 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).

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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 […]