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2:00 PM
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Friday Afternoon Films at the Library
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Contact: Reference 860-652-7720
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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.
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Location: Friends Room
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Sunday August 4, 2013
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Closed Sunday
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The library is closed on Sundays from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
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Monday August 5, 2013
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11:00 AM
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Mother Goose
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Contact: Children's Department 860-652-7718
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For 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.
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Location: Children's Story Room
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Tuesday August 6, 2013
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9:30 AM
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Chess Club
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Contact: Children's Department 860-652-7718
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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
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Location: Friends Room
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10:45 AM
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Chess Club
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Contact: Children's Department 860-652-7718
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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
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Location: Friends Room
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Theater Workshop - Performance
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Contact: Children's Department 860-652-7718
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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
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Location: Friends Room
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Wednesday August 7, 2013
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2:30 PM
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Ice Excavation
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Contact: Children's Department 860-652-7718
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Entering 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.
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Location: Friends Room
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7:00 PM
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Nutmeg Book Discussion
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Contact: Children's Department 860-652-7718
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Entering 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.
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Location: Friends Room
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Thursday August 8, 2013
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9:30 AM
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Science Lab: Leaves & Seeds
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Contact: Children's Department 860-652-7718
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Ages 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.
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Location: Friends Room
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10:30 AM
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Science Lab: Leaves & Seeds
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Contact: Children's Department 860-652-7718
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Ages 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.
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Location: Friends Room
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3:30 PM
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Kids Only Nutmeg Book Discussion
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Contact: Children's Department 860-652-7718
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Entering 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.
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Location: Friends Room
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6:30 PM
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7:00 PM
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Bedtime Stories
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Contact: Children's Department 860-652-7718
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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.
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Location: Children's Story Room
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