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Sunday June 23, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Sunday Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Monday June 24, 2013 Go To Top
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    Summer Reading TreeSummer reading program for children, teens and adults runs from June 24 to August 15. Participants can register and track progress online at www.wtmlib.info. For information about children's programs, call the library's Children's Department at 860-652-7718. For information about teen and adult programs, call Reference at 860-652-7720.
 
misc_none 9:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Worm Your Way Into the Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    BookwormAll ages
Decorate a segment of a bookworm that will wind its way around the Children's Department. Drop in anytime during the hours listed.
    Location: Friends Room
 
misc_none 2:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Worm Your Way Into the Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    BookwormAll ages
Decorate a segment of a bookworm that will wind its way around the Children's Department. Drop in anytime during the hours listed.
    Location: Friends Room
Tuesday June 25, 2013 Go To Top
ent_stage1 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Theater Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 4-6
Aspiring actors will work together to stage a short play. A public performance will be held August 6. See flyer available in the library for all the details. Registration begins June 21 for residents; June 24 for nonresidents.

Workshop dates: June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 30
Performance date: August 6
    Location: Friends Room
Wednesday June 26, 2013 Go To Top
ent_guitar01 2:30 PM Wormy Wednesdays: Bookworm Bop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    BookwormSuggested ages 4 & up; parents welcome
Mary Jo Maichack brings stories and songs, including classics and an original “stinky” story, that everyone will dig. Audience participation is a must! No registration needed.
    Location: Friends Room
Thursday June 27, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 3:30 PM Kids Only Nutmeg Book Discussion Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Nutmeg Book Award LogoEntering grades 4-6
This book discussion group will feature the Nutmeg Nominee Wildfire Run by Dee Garretson. Books are available upon registration in person beginning June 6 for residents; June 8 for nonresidents.

    Location: Friends Room
Friday June 28, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 11:00 AM Mother Goose Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Mother Goose StorytimeFor babies ages 6 weeks to 18 months
Short rhymes, songs, finger plays and books introduce babies to the wonders of language. Please consult with the Children's Librarian if you wish to bring an older sibling. No registration required.
    Location: Children's Story Room
Sunday June 30, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Sunday Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Monday July 1, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:30 AM Science Lab: Buggy Science Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    LadybugAges 4-6 not entering 1st grade
What makes a bug an insect? Create the buzzing sound of insect wings, and see like insects do using special bug-eye viewers. Observe real bugs up close, and create an insect model to take home. Registration begins June 24 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
 
misc_none 10:30 AM Science Lab: Buggy Science Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    LadybugAges 4-6 not entering 1st grade
What makes a bug an insect? Create the buzzing sound of insect wings, and see like insects do using special bug-eye viewers. Observe real bugs up close, and create an insect model to take home. Registration begins June 24 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
 
misc_chefshat 3:00 PM Cook Up a Story Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1&2
Children make snacks to go with the story. Sign up for one date; register for remaining dates one week before if space is available. Registration begins June 24 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Story dates: July 1, 9, 22; August 1
    Location: Friends Room
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Tuesday July 2, 2013 Go To Top
rec_chess_knight 9:30 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
rec_chess_knight 10:45 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
ent_stage1 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Theater Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 4-6
Aspiring actors will work together to stage a short play. A public performance will be held August 6. See flyer available in the library for all the details. Registration begins June 21 for residents; June 24 for nonresidents.

Workshop dates: June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 30
Performance date: August 6
    Location: Friends Room
Thursday July 4, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Independence Day Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Friday July 5, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_red 10:30 AM Rain-or-Shine Storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Walking in the RainReading OutdoorsFor families with children ages 6 & under
A drop-in storytime may be held in the Children's Department Courtyard if the weather allows, indoors if it doesn't.
Bring a blanket to use outside.

    Location: Children's Department
 
ent_film-reel 2:00 PM Friday Afternoon Films at the Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Reference   860-652-7720   
    This film chronicles the brief, but dynamic life of a girl who rose from poverty to become one of the most powerful women in the world, hypnotizing a nation of 18 million people before her untimely death. Madonna stars. Antonio Banderas stars as the narrator. Rated PG; 133 minutes. Refreshments will be available. For movie title or more information, call Reference at 860-652-7720.
    Location: Friends Room
Sunday July 7, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Sunday Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Monday July 8, 2013 Go To Top
rec_scissors&glue 10:30 AM Kids' Craft: The Great Fuzz Frenzy Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Entering grades K-2
Make a pom-pom prairie dog to go with the story! Registration begins July 1 for residents; July 5 for nonresidents.

 

    Location: Friends Room
 
misc_none 7:00 PM Nutmeg Book Discussion Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Nutmeg Book Award LogoEntering grades 4-6 (parents who read the book are welcome!)
Children and their parents come together to discuss Nutmeg Nominee Closed for the Season by Mary Downing Hahn. Books are available upon registration in person beginning June 17 for residents; June 19 for nonresidents. Telephone registration accepted if books are not needed.


 

    Location: Friends Room
Tuesday July 9, 2013 Go To Top
rec_chess_knight 9:30 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
rec_chess_knight 10:45 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
ent_stage1 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Theater Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 4-6
Aspiring actors will work together to stage a short play. A public performance will be held August 6. See flyer available in the library for all the details. Registration begins June 21 for residents; June 24 for nonresidents.

Workshop dates: June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 30
Performance date: August 6
    Location: Friends Room
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misc_chefshat 3:00 PM Cook Up a Story Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1&2
Children make snacks to go with the story. Sign up for one date; register for remaining dates one week before if space is available. Registration begins June 24 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Story dates: July 1, 9, 22; August 1
    Location: Friends Room
Wednesday July 10, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 2:30 PM Wormy Wednesdays: Slimy Science Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    BookwormEntering grades 1-3
What makes some things slimy? Discover the world of chemistry and polymers as we create silly putty from glue and slime from a diaper. Play with jelly marbles, and make a slimy worm to take home. Registration begins July 3 for residents; July 8 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
Thursday July 11, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 11:00 AM Mother Goose Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Mother Goose StorytimeFor babies ages 6 weeks to 18 months
Short rhymes, songs, finger plays and books introduce babies to the wonders of language. Please consult with the Children's Librarian if you wish to bring an older sibling. No registration required.
    Location: Children's Story Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Bedtime Stories Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Families with children ages 2-6
Put on your PJ’s, grab your teddy bear and settle down for a half-hour of stories. No registration required.
    Location: Children's Story Room
Friday July 12, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_red 10:30 AM Rain-or-Shine Storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Walking in the RainReading OutdoorsFor families with children ages 6 & under
A drop-in storytime may be held in the Children's Department Courtyard if the weather allows, indoors if it doesn't.
Bring a blanket to use outside.

    Location: Children's Department
Sunday July 14, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Sunday Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Monday July 15, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 3:30 PM Kids Only Nutmeg Book Discussion Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Nutmeg Book Award LogoEntering grades 4-6
This book discussion group will feature the Nutmeg Nominee The Candymakers by Wendy Mass. Books are available upon registration in person beginning June 28 for residents; June 30 for nonresidents.

    Location: Friends Room
Tuesday July 16, 2013 Go To Top
rec_chess_knight 9:30 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
rec_chess_knight 10:45 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
ent_stage1 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Theater Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 4-6
Aspiring actors will work together to stage a short play. A public performance will be held August 6. See flyer available in the library for all the details. Registration begins June 21 for residents; June 24 for nonresidents.

Workshop dates: June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 30
Performance date: August 6
    Location: Friends Room
Wednesday July 17, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 3:00 PM Wormy Wednesdays: Compost Stew Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    BookwormEntering grades 1-4
Help make your home green by learning about compost and soil. Get your hands dirty exploring soil, and make a Seed Bomb for the garden. Registration begins July 10 for residents; July 15 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
Thursday July 18, 2013 Go To Top
rec_scissors&glue 10:30 AM Kids' Craft: Garden Gnomes Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Entering grades K-2
Create a paper gnome to protect your garden. Registration begins July 11 for residents; July 16 for nonresidents.

 

    Location: Friends Room
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lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Bedtime Stories Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Families with children ages 2-6
Put on your PJ’s, grab your teddy bear and settle down for a half-hour of stories. No registration required.
    Location: Children's Story Room
Friday July 19, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_red 10:30 AM Rain-or-Shine Storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Walking in the RainReading OutdoorsFor families with children ages 6 & under
A drop-in storytime may be held in the Children's Department Courtyard if the weather allows, indoors if it doesn't.
Bring a blanket to use outside.

    Location: Children's Department
Sunday July 21, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Sunday Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Monday July 22, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 11:00 AM Mother Goose Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Mother Goose StorytimeFor babies ages 6 weeks to 18 months
Short rhymes, songs, finger plays and books introduce babies to the wonders of language. Please consult with the Children's Librarian if you wish to bring an older sibling. No registration required.
    Location: Children's Story Room
 
misc_chefshat 3:00 PM Cook Up a Story Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1&2
Children make snacks to go with the story. Sign up for one date; register for remaining dates one week before if space is available. Registration begins June 24 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Story dates: July 1, 9, 22; August 1
    Location: Friends Room
Tuesday July 23, 2013 Go To Top
rec_chess_knight 9:30 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
rec_chess_knight 10:45 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
misc_none 7:00 PM Nutmeg Book Discussion Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Nutmeg Book Award LogoEntering grades 4-6 (parents who read the book are welcome!)
Children and their parents come together to discuss Nutmeg Nominee Wildfire Run by Dee Garretson. Books are available upon registration in person beginning July 2 for residents; July 5 for nonresidents. Telephone registration accepted if books are not needed.


 

    Location: Friends Room
Wednesday July 24, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 2:30 PM  -  3:15 PM Wormy Wednesdays: Wiggle Worms Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    BookwormAges 3-5 not entering Kindergarten
Wiggle the waggles away with movement and dance presented by Miss Shari from Glastonbury Dance Center. Registration begins July 17 for residents; July 22 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
 
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Wormy Wednesdays: Wiggle Worms Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    BookwormEntering grades K-2
Wiggle the waggles away with movement and dance presented by Miss Shari from Glastonbury Dance Center. Registration begins July 15 for residents; July 17 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
Thursday July 25, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:30 AM Balloon Blast Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    BalloonEntering grades 1-3
Have a blast with balloons as we explore sound, physics and chemistry. Registration begins July 18 for residents; July 23 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Bedtime Stories Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Families with children ages 2-6
Put on your PJ’s, grab your teddy bear and settle down for a half-hour of stories. No registration required.
    Location: Children's Story Room
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Friday July 26, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_red 10:30 AM Rain-or-Shine Storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Walking in the RainReading OutdoorsFor families with children ages 6 & under
A drop-in storytime may be held in the Children's Department Courtyard if the weather allows, indoors if it doesn't.
Bring a blanket to use outside.

    Location: Children's Department
 
misc_none 2:30 PM Amazing Sharks Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Shark SwimmingEntering grades 4-6
Shark attack! Everyone knows that sharks attack people, but did you know that people kill millions of sharks? Learn about sharks and their challenge to survive. Registration begins July 19 for residents; July 24 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
Sunday July 28, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Sunday Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Monday July 29, 2013 Go To Top
rec_scissors&glue 10:30 AM Kids' Craft: Gnome Homes Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Entering grades 3-5
Construct a gnome home from natural materials. Children should bring sticks, stones, etc. that they have collected. Registration begins July 22 for residents; July 25 for nonresidents.

 

    Location: Friends Room
Tuesday July 30, 2013 Go To Top
rec_chess_knight 9:30 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
rec_chess_knight 10:45 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
ent_stage1 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Theater Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 4-6
Aspiring actors will work together to stage a short play. A public performance will be held August 6. See flyer available in the library for all the details. Registration begins June 21 for residents; June 24 for nonresidents.

Workshop dates: June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 30
Performance date: August 6
    Location: Friends Room
 
misc_magnifying_glass.GIF 6:30 PM Live Clue Goes Underground Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Family teams with children entering grade 2 & up
A library book has been hidden deep underground. Using your sleuthing skills, find out which book it is, who took it and where it is buried. Registration begins July 23 for residents; July 26 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
Wednesday July 31, 2013 Go To Top
ent_film-reel 2:00 PM Wormy Wednesdays: How to Eat Fried Worms Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    BookwormSuggested ages 7 & up
Can Billy win the school bully's challenge and eat 10 worms in one day? Rated PG; 84 minutes. No registration needed.
    Location: Friends Room
Thursday August 1, 2013 Go To Top
misc_chefshat 3:00 PM Cook Up a Story Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1&2
Children make snacks to go with the story. Sign up for one date; register for remaining dates one week before if space is available. Registration begins June 24 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Story dates: July 1, 9, 22; August 1
    Location: Friends Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Bedtime Stories Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Families with children ages 2-6
Put on your PJ’s, grab your teddy bear and settle down for a half-hour of stories. No registration required.
    Location: Children's Story Room
Friday August 2, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_red 10:30 AM Rain-or-Shine Storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Walking in the RainReading OutdoorsFor families with children ages 6 & under
A drop-in storytime may be held in the Children's Department Courtyard if the weather allows, indoors if it doesn't.
Bring a blanket to use outside.

    Location: Children's Department
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ent_film-reel 2:00 PM Friday Afternoon Films at the Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Reference   860-652-7720   
    Michael York plays a British writer who comes to Berlin in the early 1930s in hopes of becoming a teacher. He meets the flamboyant American entertainer, Sally Bowles (Liza Minelli) at the Kit Kat Klub where most of the film’s action takes place. Rated PG; 124 minutes. Refreshments will be available. For movie title or more information, call Reference at 860-652-7720.
    Location: Friends Room
Sunday August 4, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Sunday Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Monday August 5, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 11:00 AM Mother Goose Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Mother Goose StorytimeFor babies ages 6 weeks to 18 months
Short rhymes, songs, finger plays and books introduce babies to the wonders of language. Please consult with the Children's Librarian if you wish to bring an older sibling. No registration required.
    Location: Children's Story Room
Tuesday August 6, 2013 Go To Top
rec_chess_knight 9:30 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
rec_chess_knight 10:45 AM Chess Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 1-6
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Brief lessons will be offered to beginners. Choose two dates; sign up for other dates the Wednesday before if space is available. Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 27 for nonresidents.

Chess dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 @ 9:30 or 10:45 am
    Location: Friends Room
 
ent_stage1 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Theater Workshop - Performance Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Entering grades 4-6
Aspiring actors will work together to stage a short play. A public performance will be held August 6. See flyer available in the library for all the details. Registration begins June 21 for residents; June 24 for nonresidents.

Workshop dates: June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 30
Performance date: August 6
    Location: Friends Room
Wednesday August 7, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 2:30 PM Ice Excavation Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Ice CubesEntering grades 2-4
During this frosty dig, kids will chip away to find objects hidden in the ice. Registration begins July 31 for residents; August 5 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
 
misc_none 7:00 PM Nutmeg Book Discussion Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Nutmeg Book Award LogoEntering grades 4-6 (parents who read the book are welcome!)
Children and their parents come together to discuss Nutmeg Nominee The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman by Meg Wolitzer. Books are available upon registration in person beginning July 17 for residents; July 19 for nonresidents. Telephone registration accepted if books are not needed.


 

    Location: Friends Room
Thursday August 8, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:30 AM Science Lab: Leaves & Seeds Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    SeasonsAges 4-6 not entering 1st grade
Where do seeds come from? Why are leaves green, and why do they change colors? Investigate a bean seed up close, and discover the baby plant inside. Remove the green chlorophyll from a leaf, and observe many types of seeds and their "hitchhiking" abilities. Registration begins August 1 for residents; August 6 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
 
misc_none 10:30 AM Science Lab: Leaves & Seeds Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    SeasonsAges 4-6 not entering 1st grade
Where do seeds come from? Why are leaves green, and why do they change colors? Investigate a bean seed up close, and discover the baby plant inside. Remove the green chlorophyll from a leaf, and observe many types of seeds and their "hitchhiking" abilities. Registration begins August 1 for residents; August 6 for nonresidents.
    Location: Friends Room
 
misc_none 3:30 PM Kids Only Nutmeg Book Discussion Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Nutmeg Book Award LogoEntering grades 4-6
This book discussion group will feature the Nutmeg Nominee Closed for the Season by Mary Downing Hahn. Books are available upon registration in person beginning July 18 for residents; July 20 for nonresidents.

    Location: Friends Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Bedtime Stories Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Families with children ages 2-6
Put on your PJ’s, grab your teddy bear and settle down for a half-hour of stories. No registration required.
    Location: Children's Story Room
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Friday August 9, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_red 10:30 AM Rain-or-Shine Storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
   

Walking in the RainReading OutdoorsFor families with children ages 6 & under
A drop-in storytime may be held in the Children's Department Courtyard if the weather allows, indoors if it doesn't.
Bring a blanket to use outside.

    Location: Children's Department
Sunday August 11, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Sunday Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Thursday August 15, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 2:30 PM  -  4:00 PM I Dig Reading Summer Finale Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Department   860-652-7718   
    Ice Cream ScoopsFor Children's Summer Reading Program participants
Celebrate a summer of reading with activities and ice cream for all ages on the front lawn of the library (in the Friends Room if it rains).
    Location: Friends Room
Sunday August 18, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Sunday Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Sunday August 25, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Sunday Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Sunday September 1, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Sunday Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Monday September 2, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Labor Day Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.
Friday October 4, 2013 Go To Top
ent_film-reel 2:00 PM Friday Afternoon Films at the Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Reference   860-652-7720   
    Neil Burger directs this cinematic adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steven Millhauser’s short story. A supernaturally talented magician (Edward Norton) attempts to undermine the rigid social structure of turn-of-the-century Vienna by using his powers to win the love of his upper-class, childhood sweetheart (Jessica Biels). Rated PG-13, 110 minutes. Refreshments will be available. For movie title or more information, call Reference at 860-652-7720.
    Location: Friends Room
Monday October 14, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Columbus Day Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Columbus Day.
Friday November 1, 2013 Go To Top
ent_film-reel 2:00 PM Friday Afternoon Films at the Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Reference   860-652-7720   
    Adapted from the Phillipa Gregory novel by the same name, this period drama follows the fierce competition between Mary (Scarlett Johansson) and Anne Boleyn (Natalie Portman) as they try to win the affections of Tudor king, Henry VIII (Eric Bana). Rated PG-13; 115 minutes. Refreshments will be available. For movie title or more information, call Reference at 860-652-7720.
    Location: Friends Room
Monday November 11, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Veterans Day Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
Wednesday November 27, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 5:00 PM Early Closing-Thanksgiving Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.
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Thursday November 28, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Thanksgiving Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.
Friday November 29, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Thanksgiving Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.
Friday December 6, 2013 Go To Top
ent_film-reel 2:00 PM Friday Afternoon Films at the Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Reference   860-652-7720   
    This film tells the story of a plucky little redhead who dreams of life outside her dreary orphanage. One day Annie (Aileen Quinn) is chosen to stay for one week with the famous millionaire “Daddy” Warbucks (Albert Finney). One week turns into many weeks and the only person standing in the way of Annie’s fun is Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett). Rated PG; 127 minutes. Refreshments will be available. For movie title or more information, call Reference at 860-652-7720.
    Location: Friends Room
Tuesday December 24, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 1:00 PM Early Closing-Christmas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library will be closed from 1pm on Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas.
Wednesday December 25, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Closed Christmas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The library will be closed from 1pm on Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas.
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