Thanksgiving Story & Craft
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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. We’ll make autumn-themed mason jar […]
Event Category: Storytime
Sunshine Storytime
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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 […]
Big Hearts Book Club: November ~ Safety
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]
Storytime with Aaron
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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).
Tellabration!
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Celebrate the magic of storytelling at our annual Tellabration! Featuring Chris Cluet from the Connecticut Storytelling Center, this program will have kids enraptured by tales of adventure and humor, and […]
One on Ones
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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 20th to November 24th […]
Time for Twos
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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 21st to […]
STEM Storytime with Author Ainissa Ramirez
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Listen to a reading from the author’s non-fiction picture book, “Spark”, about a talented black inventor. Then the author will lead participants in variou science experiments. Registration is appreciated for […]
Storytime with Mimi
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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.
Krampus Story & Craft
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We all know Saint Nicholas goes around rewarding good little children with toys, but many don’t know about Krampus, the Christmas monster, who punishes bad little children by scaring them […]
Storytime with Hesch
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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. […]
Big Hearts Book Club: December ~ Race
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]
Hanukkah Fun (Story & Music)
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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) […]
Solstice Celebration
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Celebrate the beginning of winter on the shortest day of the year with stories, crafts, and activities for the whole family.
Big Hearts Book Club: January ~ Manners
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]
Big Hearts Book Club: February ~ Climate Change
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]