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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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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.

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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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Sign up for a 15-minute reading spot with Kolbe on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm for ages 5 & up.  Reading to one of our specially-trained therapy dogs makes reading out loud easier and helps build confidence.  It’s also just plain fun.

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When your feelings don’t fit into words, art is there to give them shape. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Health Care Advocates International’s Youth and Family Program Director and Life Coach Tony Ferraiolo is presenting his “Creating Kindness” workshop. This workshop is designed to guide the you down a path of inner discovery & express yourself through drawing.

Free and open to all in grades 5-12. Registration is required.

different colored hands each holding a heart shape

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In May, we will be discussing caring for our animal neighbors.  We will read picture books about some of the animals we can see in our backyards and the things we can do to make the environment more healthy for them.  We will be painting bird houses to take home and encourage birds to live in our yards.  All registered participants who attend will receive a free children’s book on helping animals.