Children ages 5 and up can join in on a spook-tacular show! The scientist will use storytelling to teach your little ghouls the story of how Halloween came to be while watching colorful fireworks right in the room. There will be high flying floating eyeballs, we will melt a witch’s head and will create a new fuel for the contemporary witch’s broom! Space is limited; please sign up in advance.

Please note that each child must be signed up individually and the number of adults attending must be included.

Families are invited to attend a weekly playgroup on Tuesdays at 10:15am. This is a great time for children to explore, play and meet other children. This program is facilitated by the Family Resource Center.

Peter Biedermann is a solo instrumental guitarist based in Green Valley, Arizona who has been composing and performing for over 40 years.  He will be appearing at the Tolland Public Library in the Program Room  on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m.  His background includes stints in various group settings, most notable the bands PING, White Light, Serious Fun, Magic Spot and Amalgamation.

Please register for this event by calling the library (860 871-3620) or register online at tolland.org/library and scroll down to Online Library Events.

Angelina Fleury, a local crafter, wil be teaching a class on needle felting in the library's program room on Thursday, October 24 at 6 pm.This craft produces adorable sculptures made of wool.  In this particular class pumpkins will be made.  To register call 860 871-3620 or sign up online at tolland.org/library and look for Online Library Events Calendar.  Angelina asks that participants not wear perfume.  This event is free.  The class is limited to 10 participants.

Does your family enjoy playing games? Then come join the Tolland Tabletop Game Group! Game enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join the TTGG every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00pm to play a variety of games. No registration is required.

Families are invited to attend a weekly playgroup on Tuesdays at 10:15am. This is a great time for children to explore, play and meet other children. This program is facilitated by the Family Resource Center.

Students are invited to join a weekly chess club! This chess club is suggested for students in grades 3 and up but all ages are welcome. Players should have a basic knowledge of chess moves before joining the group. This club will meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please call or visit the library to sign up in advance.

Gail Farrar will hold a shellcraft workshop on Saturday, November 2 from 1 until 3 pm in the library's program room.  Each attendee wil complete 2 shell ornaments to take home.  There is a limit of 25 attendees.  Children 10 years and up are allowed when accompanied by an adult.  Please register for this free program which is sponsored by the Friends of Tolland Public Library by calling 860 871-3620 or sign up online at tolland.org/library and look for Online Library Events Calendar.

Families are invited to attend a weekly playgroup on Tuesdays at 10:15am. This is a great time for children to explore, play and meet other children. This program is facilitated by the Family Resource Center.

Children ages 6-12 can attend a cartooning workshop with Rick Stromoski, a professional illustrator and creator of the Soup to Nutz comic strip, on Wednesday, November 6 at 2pm. During this hands-on workshop he will instruct children on expressions, free flow of line, creativity with the subject matter and will be teaching children how to draw a variety of animals. Every child who attends will go home with an original drawing by Rick! Space is limited; please sign up for this program in advance.

Please note that each child must be signed up individually.

Families are invited to attend a weekly playgroup on Tuesdays at 10:15am. This is a great time for children to explore, play and meet other children. This program is facilitated by the Family Resource Center.

Students are invited to join a weekly chess club! This chess club is suggested for students in grades 3 and up but all ages are welcome. Players should have a basic knowledge of chess moves before joining the group. This club will meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please call or visit the library to sign up in advance.

A Silly Song Sing-A-Long is a mix of popular children's songs, interactive musical games, dance, movement, and rhythms. Kids and their grown-up friends will sing, dance, and act silly with Ed Leonard and his guitars, drums and grab bag full of musical surprises and gags.  Designed for preschoolers, it is a quality time event for parent, caregiver and child.  Please register by calling the library at 860 871-3620 or sign up online at tolland.org/library and look for Online Library Events Calendar.  The program is free and open to the public.

Does your family enjoy playing games? Then come join the Tolland Tabletop Game Group! Game enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join the TTGG every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00pm to play a variety of games. No registration is required.

Families are invited to attend a weekly playgroup on Tuesdays at 10:15am. This is a great time for children to explore, play and meet other children. This program is facilitated by the Family Resource Center.

Students are invited to join a weekly chess club! This chess club is suggested for students in grades 3 and up but all ages are welcome. Players should have a basic knowledge of chess moves before joining the group. This club will meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please call or visit the library to sign up in advance.

Families are invited to attend a weekly playgroup on Tuesdays at 10:15am. This is a great time for children to explore, play and meet other children. This program is facilitated by the Family Resource Center.

Families are invited to attend a weekly playgroup on Tuesdays at 10:15am. This is a great time for children to explore, play and meet other children. This program is facilitated by the Family Resource Center.

Students are invited to join a weekly chess club! This chess club is suggested for students in grades 3 and up but all ages are welcome. Players should have a basic knowledge of chess moves before joining the group. This club will meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please call or visit the library to sign up in advance.

Families are invited to attend a weekly playgroup on Tuesdays at 10:15am. This is a great time for children to explore, play and meet other children. This program is facilitated by the Family Resource Center.

Does your family enjoy playing games? Then come join the Tolland Tabletop Game Group! Game enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join the TTGG every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00pm to play a variety of games. No registration is required.

Families are invited to attend a weekly playgroup on Tuesdays at 10:15am. This is a great time for children to explore, play and meet other children. This program is facilitated by the Family Resource Center.

Students are invited to join a weekly chess club! This chess club is suggested for students in grades 3 and up but all ages are welcome. Players should have a basic knowledge of chess moves before joining the group. This club will meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please call or visit the library to sign up in advance.

Does your family enjoy playing games? Then come join the Tolland Tabletop Game Group! Game enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join the TTGG every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00pm to play a variety of games. No registration is required.