Event Tag: Children

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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 […]

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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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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 3 & up, but all children who can safely and actively participate are welcome.  Children […]

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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.

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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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Come to American Sign Language (ASL) Storytime on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 at 11am in the Meeting Room.  A retelling of a fairy tale classic spoken in American Sign Language […]

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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 […]

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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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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.

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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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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.