Relax and read with Newman!  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 […]

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 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.  […]

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).

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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Come one, come all to our all-ages board game night! We will feature popular board games to play such as Catan, Jenga, Connect 4, The Game of Life, Sorry!, Wingspan, Ticket to Ride, Disney Villianous, and lots more.

This program is drop-in–all are welcome, no need to register, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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, October 6th to […]

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 […]

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.

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 19th-November 23rd from 9:30-10:30am.  […]

Join children’s librarian Ms. Laney while we listen to Halloween stories, dance to Halloween music, and color and take home your own tote bag for trick-or-treating! Don’t forget to wear […]

Celebrate the magic of storytelling at our annual Tellabration!  Featuring a great performer from the Connecticut Storytelling Center, this program will have kids enraptured by tales of adventure and humor, […]

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 […]