Join us in our Weston Cutest Pet Contest. Do you have the cutest pet in town? Prove it! The winning pet gets a specially made gift basket. Weston residents only.
Here's how it works:
- January 4-13: Submit 1 picture of your pet and register for the contest HERE. These pictures will be used for voting so make sure they are the best!
- January 14- It's dress up your pet day. Any pictures we get of your pet this day are extra. We will showcase them before voting begins.
- January 15-25: First Round of Voting.
- January 25: Pet Talent Show (not required to participate if entering, but it is an added bonus.) We will host this on zoom @ 4:00 PM and it will be recorded so our voters can view later on. If your pet has a super awesome talent that makes them the CUTEST, make sure to register for the Pet Talent Show. You will get up to 5 minutes to show us their talent. We will e-mail all those that register for the contest and ask who would like to participate.
- January 26-31: Pet Talent Show Video available, Second Round of Voting.
- February 1: Our Winner is notified. Pet Basket is created based on the winning pet type.
- February 2-6: Basket may be picked up.
Access the Google Form to register here: https://forms.gle/biP59BjWqqhS7xkz8 and e-mail your pet photo to: apetrino@westonct.gov with your pet's name as the subject. You must use the google form to register for the photo to be eligible.
Children, Teens and Adults are invited to pick up a Winter Reading Bingo Sheet during the month of January during our open hours 10am-4pm at Curbside.
Fill in the bingo sheet by reading 5 books in a row- horizontally, diagonally, or vertically. Submit your bingo sheet when this is completed (or continue on to complete more bingo lines for more chances) to be entered to win a prize basket for your age group. We have 3 groups:
Children
Teens
Adults
Please be sure to pick up the correct bingo sheet for your age group.
You will have until March 1 to submit (we will have a box in the vestibule for submissions beginning February 1. You may submit multiple BINGO lines on one card if you have different lines completed. These each are different entries. If you fill your entire bingo card, you will get a separate prize. Winners will be notified after the final submissions have been received.
Make It: Science
Mondays, January 4, 11 & 25. Video Posted at Noon. Ages 5+.
Join Miss Laura as she shows you how you can do cool science projects at home. Follow her step-by-step guide and do it yourself!
1/4: Snowstorm in a Jar - Materials: mason jar, baby oil, glitter, white paint, alka seltzer
1/11: Melting Snowman Experiment - Materials: baking soda, white vinegar, water, black beads or googly eyes, orange foam or felt, eye droppers or spoons or basters, glitter and sequins
1/25: Polar Bear Blubber Experiment - Materials: Large bowl, ice cubes, shortening, 2 plastic baggies, duct tape, food coloring (optional)
This is the event listing for our Cutest Pet Contest Talent Show. To join us for this event, you must have submitted a registration for your pet to be in the contest. Voters will get a chance to watch the recording after the event takes place.
More information about our cutest pet contest:
Join us in our Weston Cutest Pet Contest. Do you have the cutest pet in town? Prove it! The winning pet gets a specially made gift basket. Weston residents only.
Here's how it works:
- January 4-13: Submit 1 picture of your pet and register for the contest HERE. These pictures will be used for voting so make sure they are the best!
- January 14- It's dress up your pet day. Any pictures we get of your pet this day are extra. We will showcase them before voting begins.
- January 15-25: First Round of Voting.
- January 25: Pet Talent Show (not required to participate if entering, but it is an added bonus.) We will host this on zoom @ 4:00 PM and it will be recorded so our voters can view later on. If your pet has a super awesome talent that makes them the CUTEST, make sure to register for the Pet Talent Show. You will get up to 5 minutes to show us their talent. We will e-mail all those that register for the contest and ask who would like to participate.
- January 26-31: Pet Talent Show Video available, Second Round of Voting.
- February 1: Our Winner is notified. Pet Basket is created based on the winning pet type.
- February 2-6: Basket may be picked up.
Access the Google Form to register here: https://forms.gle/biP59BjWqqhS7xkz8 and e-mail your pet photo to: apetrino@westonct.gov with your pet's name as the subject. You must use the google form to register for the photo to be eligible.
Join us in our Weston Cutest Pet Contest. Do you have the cutest pet in town? Prove it! The winning pet gets a specially made gift basket. Weston residents only.
Here's how it works:
- January 4-13: Submit 1 picture of your pet and register for the contest HERE. These pictures will be used for voting so make sure they are the best!
- January 14- It's dress up your pet day. Any pictures we get of your pet this day are extra. We will showcase them before voting begins.
- January 15-25: First Round of Voting.
- January 25: Pet Talent Show (not required to participate if entering, but it is an added bonus.) We will host this on zoom @ 4:00 PM and it will be recorded so our voters can view later on. If your pet has a super awesome talent that makes them the CUTEST, make sure to register for the Pet Talent Show. You will get up to 5 minutes to show us their talent. We will e-mail all those that register for the contest and ask who would like to participate.
- January 26-31: Pet Talent Show Video available, Second Round of Voting.
- February 1: Our Winner is notified. Pet Basket is created based on the winning pet type.
- February 2-6: Basket may be picked up.
Access the Google Form to register here: https://forms.gle/biP59BjWqqhS7xkz8 and e-mail your pet photo to: apetrino@westonct.gov with your pet's name as the subject. You must use the google form to register for the photo to be eligible.
Children, Teens and Adults are invited to pick up a Winter Reading Bingo Sheet during the month of January during our open hours 10am-4pm at Curbside.
Fill in the bingo sheet by reading 5 books in a row- horizontally, diagonally, or vertically. Submit your bingo sheet when this is completed (or continue on to complete more bingo lines for more chances) to be entered to win a prize basket for your age group. We have 3 groups:
Children
Teens
Adults
Please be sure to pick up the correct bingo sheet for your age group.
You will have until March 1 to submit (we will have a box in the vestibule for submissions beginning February 1. You may submit multiple BINGO lines on one card if you have different lines completed. These each are different entries. If you fill your entire bingo card, you will get a separate prize. Winners will be notified after the final submissions have been received.
Storytime With Miss Laura
Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 & 26
10:00 AM Posted Recording. For ages birth-8
Watch Miss Laura read stories and sing songs and join along at your own leisure.
Kid Realm: Peppermint Sugar Scrubs
Tuesday, January 26 @ 4:00 PM via ZOOM. Ages 5+.
Register to get a peppermint sugar scrub kit to make for yourself or a loved one. Then join us on our Zoom event to be guided step-by-step on how to make the sugar scrub using your materials provided. Please only register for a kit if you plan to attend the Zoom interactive portion of this event. 1 Kit per person.
Event will take place January 26 @ 4:00 PM. You will receive your zoom link at noon the day of the program. Please pick up your kit the week of January 19-23 at the children's room during our open hours of 10am-4pm. Wait outside the room and we will get your kit for you.
Join us in our Weston Cutest Pet Contest. Do you have the cutest pet in town? Prove it! The winning pet gets a specially made gift basket. Weston residents only.
Here's how it works:
- January 4-13: Submit 1 picture of your pet and register for the contest HERE. These pictures will be used for voting so make sure they are the best!
- January 14- It's dress up your pet day. Any pictures we get of your pet this day are extra. We will showcase them before voting begins.
- January 15-25: First Round of Voting.
- January 25: Pet Talent Show (not required to participate if entering, but it is an added bonus.) We will host this on zoom @ 4:00 PM and it will be recorded so our voters can view later on. If your pet has a super awesome talent that makes them the CUTEST, make sure to register for the Pet Talent Show. You will get up to 5 minutes to show us their talent. We will e-mail all those that register for the contest and ask who would like to participate.
- January 26-31: Pet Talent Show Video available, Second Round of Voting.
- February 1: Our Winner is notified. Pet Basket is created based on the winning pet type.
- February 2-6: Basket may be picked up.
Access the Google Form to register here: https://forms.gle/biP59BjWqqhS7xkz8 and e-mail your pet photo to: apetrino@westonct.gov with your pet's name as the subject. You must use the google form to register for the photo to be eligible.
Children, Teens and Adults are invited to pick up a Winter Reading Bingo Sheet during the month of January during our open hours 10am-4pm at Curbside.
Fill in the bingo sheet by reading 5 books in a row- horizontally, diagonally, or vertically. Submit your bingo sheet when this is completed (or continue on to complete more bingo lines for more chances) to be entered to win a prize basket for your age group. We have 3 groups:
Children
Teens
Adults
Please be sure to pick up the correct bingo sheet for your age group.
You will have until March 1 to submit (we will have a box in the vestibule for submissions beginning February 1. You may submit multiple BINGO lines on one card if you have different lines completed. These each are different entries. If you fill your entire bingo card, you will get a separate prize. Winners will be notified after the final submissions have been received.
Alphabet Soup: Stories and Learning
Wednesdays, January 20 & 27. For ages 3-6.
*Registration required for material pick-up. Must register on 1/20 date to get materials.
Join Miss Alessandra on Facebook LIVE for themed stories, songs and activities. Pick up this months folder with book titles, song lyrics, and activity sheets the week of January 11-16 at curbside.
Craft Time
Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20 & 27
3:30 PM Posted Recording. For Ages 3+
Follow Miss Laura as she guides you through making a craft using household items.
Join us in our Weston Cutest Pet Contest. Do you have the cutest pet in town? Prove it! The winning pet gets a specially made gift basket. Weston residents only.
Here's how it works:
- January 4-13: Submit 1 picture of your pet and register for the contest HERE. These pictures will be used for voting so make sure they are the best!
- January 14- It's dress up your pet day. Any pictures we get of your pet this day are extra. We will showcase them before voting begins.
- January 15-25: First Round of Voting.
- January 25: Pet Talent Show (not required to participate if entering, but it is an added bonus.) We will host this on zoom @ 4:00 PM and it will be recorded so our voters can view later on. If your pet has a super awesome talent that makes them the CUTEST, make sure to register for the Pet Talent Show. You will get up to 5 minutes to show us their talent. We will e-mail all those that register for the contest and ask who would like to participate.
- January 26-31: Pet Talent Show Video available, Second Round of Voting.
- February 1: Our Winner is notified. Pet Basket is created based on the winning pet type.
- February 2-6: Basket may be picked up.
Access the Google Form to register here: https://forms.gle/biP59BjWqqhS7xkz8 and e-mail your pet photo to: apetrino@westonct.gov with your pet's name as the subject. You must use the google form to register for the photo to be eligible.
Children, Teens and Adults are invited to pick up a Winter Reading Bingo Sheet during the month of January during our open hours 10am-4pm at Curbside.
Fill in the bingo sheet by reading 5 books in a row- horizontally, diagonally, or vertically. Submit your bingo sheet when this is completed (or continue on to complete more bingo lines for more chances) to be entered to win a prize basket for your age group. We have 3 groups:
Children
Teens
Adults
Please be sure to pick up the correct bingo sheet for your age group.
You will have until March 1 to submit (we will have a box in the vestibule for submissions beginning February 1. You may submit multiple BINGO lines on one card if you have different lines completed. These each are different entries. If you fill your entire bingo card, you will get a separate prize. Winners will be notified after the final submissions have been received.
Toddler Tinkergarten
Thursday, January 28. 10:00 AM Facebook LIVE
For ages 2-4. *Registration required for material pick-up. Must register to get materials.
Join Miss Alessandra on Facebook LIVE for a themed book, song and building activity. Pick up this month's Tinker materials and activity sheet the week of January 19-23.
Winter Stem: Snowstorm in a Jar
Thursday, January 28 @ 4:00 PM.
Those in grades K-6 can register to get a Snowstorm in a Jar STEM kit. We ask that you then join us on our zoom event on Thursday, January 28 @ 4:00 PM as we guide you through the step-by-step instructions on how to make them and then test it out. Please only register for a kit if you plan to come to the zoom interactive portion of this program. Registration required. Pick-up of materials will be the week of January 19-23 during our open hours of 10am-4pm at curbside pickup.
Karen Siegel is a visual artist and educator. She teaches at Silvermine Arts Center, Brookfield Craft Center,Wainwright House,the Weston Library and throughout Connecticut. Karen has exhibited her work at the Carriage Arts Barn, Silvermine Art Gallery and the Wooster Gallery. She teaches watercolor, acrylic, oil sticks, and all media. She also facilitates art workshops.
Join us in our Weston Cutest Pet Contest. Do you have the cutest pet in town? Prove it! The winning pet gets a specially made gift basket. Weston residents only.
Here's how it works:
- January 4-13: Submit 1 picture of your pet and register for the contest HERE. These pictures will be used for voting so make sure they are the best!
- January 14- It's dress up your pet day. Any pictures we get of your pet this day are extra. We will showcase them before voting begins.
- January 15-25: First Round of Voting.
- January 25: Pet Talent Show (not required to participate if entering, but it is an added bonus.) We will host this on zoom @ 4:00 PM and it will be recorded so our voters can view later on. If your pet has a super awesome talent that makes them the CUTEST, make sure to register for the Pet Talent Show. You will get up to 5 minutes to show us their talent. We will e-mail all those that register for the contest and ask who would like to participate.
- January 26-31: Pet Talent Show Video available, Second Round of Voting.
- February 1: Our Winner is notified. Pet Basket is created based on the winning pet type.
- February 2-6: Basket may be picked up.
Access the Google Form to register here: https://forms.gle/biP59BjWqqhS7xkz8 and e-mail your pet photo to: apetrino@westonct.gov with your pet's name as the subject. You must use the google form to register for the photo to be eligible.
Children, Teens and Adults are invited to pick up a Winter Reading Bingo Sheet during the month of January during our open hours 10am-4pm at Curbside.
Fill in the bingo sheet by reading 5 books in a row- horizontally, diagonally, or vertically. Submit your bingo sheet when this is completed (or continue on to complete more bingo lines for more chances) to be entered to win a prize basket for your age group. We have 3 groups:
Children
Teens
Adults
Please be sure to pick up the correct bingo sheet for your age group.
You will have until March 1 to submit (we will have a box in the vestibule for submissions beginning February 1. You may submit multiple BINGO lines on one card if you have different lines completed. These each are different entries. If you fill your entire bingo card, you will get a separate prize. Winners will be notified after the final submissions have been received.
Friday Firsts
Friday, January 15 & 29. 4:00 PM Facebook LIVE.
For Ages 10+
Listen to the first chapter of a new Junior Fiction or Young Adult Fiction book on our Facebook LIVE. If you like it, you can place a hold and pick it up at the library.
Join us in our Weston Cutest Pet Contest. Do you have the cutest pet in town? Prove it! The winning pet gets a specially made gift basket. Weston residents only.
Here's how it works:
- January 4-13: Submit 1 picture of your pet and register for the contest HERE. These pictures will be used for voting so make sure they are the best!
- January 14- It's dress up your pet day. Any pictures we get of your pet this day are extra. We will showcase them before voting begins.
- January 15-25: First Round of Voting.
- January 25: Pet Talent Show (not required to participate if entering, but it is an added bonus.) We will host this on zoom @ 4:00 PM and it will be recorded so our voters can view later on. If your pet has a super awesome talent that makes them the CUTEST, make sure to register for the Pet Talent Show. You will get up to 5 minutes to show us their talent. We will e-mail all those that register for the contest and ask who would like to participate.
- January 26-31: Pet Talent Show Video available, Second Round of Voting.
- February 1: Our Winner is notified. Pet Basket is created based on the winning pet type.
- February 2-6: Basket may be picked up.
Access the Google Form to register here: https://forms.gle/biP59BjWqqhS7xkz8 and e-mail your pet photo to: apetrino@westonct.gov with your pet's name as the subject. You must use the google form to register for the photo to be eligible.
Children, Teens and Adults are invited to pick up a Winter Reading Bingo Sheet during the month of January during our open hours 10am-4pm at Curbside.
Fill in the bingo sheet by reading 5 books in a row- horizontally, diagonally, or vertically. Submit your bingo sheet when this is completed (or continue on to complete more bingo lines for more chances) to be entered to win a prize basket for your age group. We have 3 groups:
Children
Teens
Adults
Please be sure to pick up the correct bingo sheet for your age group.
You will have until March 1 to submit (we will have a box in the vestibule for submissions beginning February 1. You may submit multiple BINGO lines on one card if you have different lines completed. These each are different entries. If you fill your entire bingo card, you will get a separate prize. Winners will be notified after the final submissions have been received.
Join us in our Weston Cutest Pet Contest. Do you have the cutest pet in town? Prove it! The winning pet gets a specially made gift basket. Weston residents only.
Here's how it works:
- January 4-13: Submit 1 picture of your pet and register for the contest HERE. These pictures will be used for voting so make sure they are the best!
- January 14- It's dress up your pet day. Any pictures we get of your pet this day are extra. We will showcase them before voting begins.
- January 15-25: First Round of Voting.
- January 25: Pet Talent Show (not required to participate if entering, but it is an added bonus.) We will host this on zoom @ 4:00 PM and it will be recorded so our voters can view later on. If your pet has a super awesome talent that makes them the CUTEST, make sure to register for the Pet Talent Show. You will get up to 5 minutes to show us their talent. We will e-mail all those that register for the contest and ask who would like to participate.
- January 26-31: Pet Talent Show Video available, Second Round of Voting.
- February 1: Our Winner is notified. Pet Basket is created based on the winning pet type.
- February 2-6: Basket may be picked up.
Access the Google Form to register here: https://forms.gle/biP59BjWqqhS7xkz8 and e-mail your pet photo to: apetrino@westonct.gov with your pet's name as the subject. You must use the google form to register for the photo to be eligible.
Storytime With Miss Laura
Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23
10:00 AM Posted Recording. For ages birth-8
Watch Miss Laura read stories and sing songs and join along at your own leisure.
The Weston Library is pleased to present
A Free 30-minute Webinar
Successful Study Skills 4 Students
Motivating the Unmotivated Student
For parents of students in 4th to 12th grades
In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their student.
When: Tuesday, February 2, 7:00 pm
How: You will receive a Zoom invite prior to the start of the webinar
What you will learn:
· Why is your student unmotivated
· How do you inspire your kids to motivate themselves
· How self-esteem and anxiety impacts motivation
· The effects of power struggles
· The importance of goals and objectives, choices and consequences
· What problem-solving skills benefits an unmotivated student
There is no charge for the program, but registration is required.
Register Now: enroll.successfulstudyskills4students.com/enroll/virtual
Need more info?
203-307-5455 | S4StudySkills.com | info@S4StudySkills.com
Craft Time
Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24
3:30 PM Posted Recording. For Ages 3+
Follow Miss Laura as she guides you through making a craft using household items.
Friday Firsts
Fridays, February 5, 19 & 26. 4:00 PM Facebook LIVE.
For Ages 10+
Listen to the first chapter of a new Junior Fiction or Young Adult Fiction book on our Facebook LIVE. If you like it, you can place a hold and pick it up at the library.
February 6th marks the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a celebration started here in CT and now found happening at libraries all over the country the first Saturday of February. This year with things being a little different, we have chosen to rename it "Take the Library to Your Child" and have made it a week-long celebration filled with pre-recording and LIVE Virtual Programs for families to take part in at home. Plus, we have a limited number of registrations for a Library Swag Bag.
What is a library swag bag you ask? Well, it is bag for your family to take home some of our favorite parts of our library services. Each bag includes free books, crafts/activities, goodies and materials to participate in our virtual programs during Take the Library to Your Child Week.
Pre-recorded programs (accessible via our website, youtube and facebook channels, no registration required):
- Storytime
- Make it: Science
- Crafts
Register on our Calendar for programs that require registration if you do not intend to register for a swag bag but want to participate in programs. NOTE: Those families that register for a swag bag will get links sent for LIVE programs without registering for each program separately. You will not have to register fo these programs, just the above Swag Bag Registration.
LIVE Virtual Programs no registration needed: Storytime LIVE on Facebook- Monday, February 8th @ 10:00 AM
LIVE ZOOM Programs registration required via swag bag or on our calendar for each event:
- Cook a Book Program on Zoom: Monday, February 8th @ 4:00 PM
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt on Zoom: Tuesday, February 9th @ 4:00 PM
- Minute-to-win-it on Zoom: Wednesday, February 10th @ 4:00 PM
- Book Character Bingo on Zoom:Thursday, February 11th @ 4:00 PM
All week program: Book Spine Poetry Photos- E-mail photos of your book spines coordinated to make a poem to apetrino@westonct.gov.
February 6th marks the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a celebration started here in CT and now found happening at libraries all over the country the first Saturday of February. This year with things being a little different, we have chosen to rename it "Take the Library to Your Child" and have made it a week-long celebration filled with pre-recording and LIVE Virtual Programs for families to take part in at home. Plus, we have a limited number of registrations for a Library Swag Bag.
What is a library swag bag you ask? Well, it is bag for your family to take home some of our favorite parts of our library services. Each bag includes free books, crafts/activities, goodies and materials to participate in our virtual programs during Take the Library to Your Child Week.
Pre-recorded programs (accessible via our website, youtube and facebook channels, no registration required):
- Storytime
- Make it: Science
- Crafts
Register on our Calendar for programs that require registration if you do not intend to register for a swag bag but want to participate in programs. NOTE: Those families that register for a swag bag will get links sent for LIVE programs without registering for each program separately. You will not have to register fo these programs, just the above Swag Bag Registration.
LIVE Virtual Programs no registration needed: Storytime LIVE on Facebook- Monday, February 8th @ 10:00 AM
LIVE ZOOM Programs registration required via swag bag or on our calendar for each event:
- Cook a Book Program on Zoom: Monday, February 8th @ 4:00 PM
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt on Zoom: Tuesday, February 9th @ 4:00 PM
- Minute-to-win-it on Zoom: Wednesday, February 10th @ 4:00 PM
- Book Character Bingo on Zoom:Thursday, February 11th @ 4:00 PM
All week program: Book Spine Poetry Photos- E-mail photos of your book spines coordinated to make a poem to apetrino@westonct.gov.
As part of Take the Library to Your Child week, join us on our facebook page for a LIVE storytime with books and songs all about the library. No registration required. Monday, February 8th at 10am on FB LIVE.
As part of our Take the Library to Your Child Week, join us for Cook a Book on Monday, February 8th at 4:00 PM via Zoom. We will read a book together via zoom and then make a recipe you can eat. We will be reading Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett and making Homemade Pasta.
3 Ingredients you will need: All Purpose Flour, Salt, Water
Optional Ingredients: Favorite Pasta Sauce or ingredients to make Cacio e Pepe (butter, oil, salt, pepper, parmesan or pecorino cheese), Meatballs or Vegetables to add.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have registered for a Take the Library to Your Child Swag Bag, you DO NOT have to register here for this program. You will recieve the Zoom link the day of the program.
February 6th marks the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a celebration started here in CT and now found happening at libraries all over the country the first Saturday of February. This year with things being a little different, we have chosen to rename it "Take the Library to Your Child" and have made it a week-long celebration filled with pre-recording and LIVE Virtual Programs for families to take part in at home. Plus, we have a limited number of registrations for a Library Swag Bag.
What is a library swag bag you ask? Well, it is bag for your family to take home some of our favorite parts of our library services. Each bag includes free books, crafts/activities, goodies and materials to participate in our virtual programs during Take the Library to Your Child Week.
Pre-recorded programs (accessible via our website, youtube and facebook channels, no registration required):
- Storytime
- Make it: Science
- Crafts
Register on our Calendar for programs that require registration if you do not intend to register for a swag bag but want to participate in programs. NOTE: Those families that register for a swag bag will get links sent for LIVE programs without registering for each program separately. You will not have to register fo these programs, just the above Swag Bag Registration.
LIVE Virtual Programs no registration needed: Storytime LIVE on Facebook- Monday, February 8th @ 10:00 AM
LIVE ZOOM Programs registration required via swag bag or on our calendar for each event:
- Cook a Book Program on Zoom: Monday, February 8th @ 4:00 PM
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt on Zoom: Tuesday, February 9th @ 4:00 PM
- Minute-to-win-it on Zoom: Wednesday, February 10th @ 4:00 PM
- Book Character Bingo on Zoom:Thursday, February 11th @ 4:00 PM
All week program: Book Spine Poetry Photos- E-mail photos of your book spines coordinated to make a poem to apetrino@westonct.gov.
Storytime With Miss Laura
Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23
10:00 AM Posted Recording. For ages birth-8
Watch Miss Laura read stories and sing songs and join along at your own leisure.
As part of Take the Library to Your Child week, join us for a Virtual Scavenger Hunt on Tuesday, February 9th @ 4:00 PM. We will have you running through your house looking for the most obscure things. Let's see what you find. For ages 5+. Registration requried for Zoom link. Zoom link will be sent out the day of the program.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have registered for a Take the Library to Your Child Swag Bag, you DO NOT have to register here for this program. You will recieve the Zoom link the day of the program.
February 6th marks the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a celebration started here in CT and now found happening at libraries all over the country the first Saturday of February. This year with things being a little different, we have chosen to rename it "Take the Library to Your Child" and have made it a week-long celebration filled with pre-recording and LIVE Virtual Programs for families to take part in at home. Plus, we have a limited number of registrations for a Library Swag Bag.
What is a library swag bag you ask? Well, it is bag for your family to take home some of our favorite parts of our library services. Each bag includes free books, crafts/activities, goodies and materials to participate in our virtual programs during Take the Library to Your Child Week.
Pre-recorded programs (accessible via our website, youtube and facebook channels, no registration required):
- Storytime
- Make it: Science
- Crafts
Register on our Calendar for programs that require registration if you do not intend to register for a swag bag but want to participate in programs. NOTE: Those families that register for a swag bag will get links sent for LIVE programs without registering for each program separately. You will not have to register fo these programs, just the above Swag Bag Registration.
LIVE Virtual Programs no registration needed: Storytime LIVE on Facebook- Monday, February 8th @ 10:00 AM
LIVE ZOOM Programs registration required via swag bag or on our calendar for each event:
- Cook a Book Program on Zoom: Monday, February 8th @ 4:00 PM
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt on Zoom: Tuesday, February 9th @ 4:00 PM
- Minute-to-win-it on Zoom: Wednesday, February 10th @ 4:00 PM
- Book Character Bingo on Zoom:Thursday, February 11th @ 4:00 PM
All week program: Book Spine Poetry Photos- E-mail photos of your book spines coordinated to make a poem to apetrino@westonct.gov.
Craft Time
Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24
3:30 PM Posted Recording. For Ages 3+
Follow Miss Laura as she guides you through making a craft using household items.
As part of Take the Library to Your Child week, join us for Minute to win it games on Wednesday, February 10th @ 4:00 PM via Zoom. These are not your ordinary games, you will be asked to use household items to finish the challenges. Can you complete the challenges given to you in a minute's time? Let's find out. Ages 5+. Registration required for Zoom link. Zoom link will be e-mailed the day of the program.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have registered for a Take the Library to Your Child Swag Bag, you DO NOT have to register here for this program. You will recieve the Zoom link the day of the program.
February 6th marks the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a celebration started here in CT and now found happening at libraries all over the country the first Saturday of February. This year with things being a little different, we have chosen to rename it "Take the Library to Your Child" and have made it a week-long celebration filled with pre-recording and LIVE Virtual Programs for families to take part in at home. Plus, we have a limited number of registrations for a Library Swag Bag.
What is a library swag bag you ask? Well, it is bag for your family to take home some of our favorite parts of our library services. Each bag includes free books, crafts/activities, goodies and materials to participate in our virtual programs during Take the Library to Your Child Week.
Pre-recorded programs (accessible via our website, youtube and facebook channels, no registration required):
- Storytime
- Make it: Science
- Crafts
Register on our Calendar for programs that require registration if you do not intend to register for a swag bag but want to participate in programs. NOTE: Those families that register for a swag bag will get links sent for LIVE programs without registering for each program separately. You will not have to register fo these programs, just the above Swag Bag Registration.
LIVE Virtual Programs no registration needed: Storytime LIVE on Facebook- Monday, February 8th @ 10:00 AM
LIVE ZOOM Programs registration required via swag bag or on our calendar for each event:
- Cook a Book Program on Zoom: Monday, February 8th @ 4:00 PM
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt on Zoom: Tuesday, February 9th @ 4:00 PM
- Minute-to-win-it on Zoom: Wednesday, February 10th @ 4:00 PM
- Book Character Bingo on Zoom:Thursday, February 11th @ 4:00 PM
All week program: Book Spine Poetry Photos- E-mail photos of your book spines coordinated to make a poem to apetrino@westonct.gov.
As part of our Take the Library to Your Child Week Celebration, we invite you to make book spine poetry and send us a picture for our video.
What is book spine poetry? It is simple. Stack your books in a way that when you read the titles on the spine from top to bottom, they make a poem.
Send pictures to apetrino@westonct.gov.
Book Spine Poetry video will be posted on February 11th at Noon.
As part of Take the Library to Your Child Week, join us for Book Character Bingo on Thursday, February 11th @ 4:00 PM via Zoom. For all ages. Registration required. Zoom link will be sent the day of the program. Must pick up BINGO cards February 6th-11th during library open hours. 3 Winners will receive Book Character Plushies.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have registered for a Take the Library to Your Child Swag Bag, you DO NOT have to register here for this program. Your BINGO CARD will be in your bag and you must pick up before the 11th.
February 6th marks the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a celebration started here in CT and now found happening at libraries all over the country the first Saturday of February. This year with things being a little different, we have chosen to rename it "Take the Library to Your Child" and have made it a week-long celebration filled with pre-recording and LIVE Virtual Programs for families to take part in at home. Plus, we have a limited number of registrations for a Library Swag Bag.
What is a library swag bag you ask? Well, it is bag for your family to take home some of our favorite parts of our library services. Each bag includes free books, crafts/activities, goodies and materials to participate in our virtual programs during Take the Library to Your Child Week.
Pre-recorded programs (accessible via our website, youtube and facebook channels, no registration required):
- Storytime
- Make it: Science
- Crafts
Register on our Calendar for programs that require registration if you do not intend to register for a swag bag but want to participate in programs. NOTE: Those families that register for a swag bag will get links sent for LIVE programs without registering for each program separately. You will not have to register fo these programs, just the above Swag Bag Registration.
LIVE Virtual Programs no registration needed: Storytime LIVE on Facebook- Monday, February 8th @ 10:00 AM
LIVE ZOOM Programs registration required via swag bag or on our calendar for each event:
- Cook a Book Program on Zoom: Monday, February 8th @ 4:00 PM
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt on Zoom: Tuesday, February 9th @ 4:00 PM
- Minute-to-win-it on Zoom: Wednesday, February 10th @ 4:00 PM
- Book Character Bingo on Zoom:Thursday, February 11th @ 4:00 PM
All week program: Book Spine Poetry Photos- E-mail photos of your book spines coordinated to make a poem to apetrino@westonct.gov.
Make It: Science
Friday, February 12. Video Posted at Noon. Ages 5+.
Join Miss Alessandra as she shows you how you can do a cool science project at home. Follow her step-by-step guide and do it yourself!
Cookie Decorating
Friday, February 12 @ 4:00 PM via Zoom. Registration required per family.
Register for our cookie decorating progrram. Join us on Zoom on Febraury 12th to get instructions on how to decorate pre-made valentine cookies. The best part? We provide everything you need (but the oven and pans). Families that register will be able to pick up a cookie decorating kit that will include cookie cutter shapes, a roll of cookie dough, frosting, food coloring, fondant, and piping bags. Miss Alessandra will instruct you on how to make frosting colors, how to different frosting tips with your piping bags, and how to roll fondant to make small cookie decorations. All you have to do is bake them before the program and make sure they have had time to cool.
Please only register for a kit if you plan to attend our interactive zoom portion of this program. Limit of 1 kit per family. Pickup of kits is the week of February 1-5 during our open hours of 10am-4pm. Let us know your name when you get here and we will get you your pre-made kit and refrigerated cookie dough.
February 6th marks the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a celebration started here in CT and now found happening at libraries all over the country the first Saturday of February. This year with things being a little different, we have chosen to rename it "Take the Library to Your Child" and have made it a week-long celebration filled with pre-recording and LIVE Virtual Programs for families to take part in at home. Plus, we have a limited number of registrations for a Library Swag Bag.
What is a library swag bag you ask? Well, it is bag for your family to take home some of our favorite parts of our library services. Each bag includes free books, crafts/activities, goodies and materials to participate in our virtual programs during Take the Library to Your Child Week.
Pre-recorded programs (accessible via our website, youtube and facebook channels, no registration required):
- Storytime
- Make it: Science
- Crafts
Register on our Calendar for programs that require registration if you do not intend to register for a swag bag but want to participate in programs. NOTE: Those families that register for a swag bag will get links sent for LIVE programs without registering for each program separately. You will not have to register fo these programs, just the above Swag Bag Registration.
LIVE Virtual Programs no registration needed: Storytime LIVE on Facebook- Monday, February 8th @ 10:00 AM
LIVE ZOOM Programs registration required via swag bag or on our calendar for each event:
- Cook a Book Program on Zoom: Monday, February 8th @ 4:00 PM
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt on Zoom: Tuesday, February 9th @ 4:00 PM
- Minute-to-win-it on Zoom: Wednesday, February 10th @ 4:00 PM
- Book Character Bingo on Zoom:Thursday, February 11th @ 4:00 PM
All week program: Book Spine Poetry Photos- E-mail photos of your book spines coordinated to make a poem to apetrino@westonct.gov.
Storytime With Miss Laura
Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23
10:00 AM Posted Recording. For ages birth-8
Watch Miss Laura read stories and sing songs and join along at your own leisure.
We will be discussing The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling. Those in grades 3-5 are invited to join us. If you have not read the book and would like to join, please e-mail apetrino@westonct.gov in order to have a copy of the book put on hold for you or go into your library account at westonpubliclibrary.org and place the hold yourself.
Tuesday, February 16 @ 4:00 PM via Zoom.
The Friends of Weston Library welcome ArtScapades for a series of lectures you can watch in your own home…via ZOOM!
Here’s what you have to do….go to westonpubliclibrary.org and register through their calendar, and you will receive a link to join to watch East Meets West: From Japonism to Impressionism.
Just before 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16th, make yourself comfortable, grab a drink, maybe even your dinner, and click on the link you were sent to join the ZOOM presentation…then sit back and watch East Meets West.
ArtScapades will look at the influence of Japanese art and culture on French and American Impressionism. This lecture begins with a look at two of Japan’s master printmakers, Hokusai and Hiroshige, and will then move on to discuss their influence on well known names of the Impressionist movement including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase and Childe Hassam.
The series continues on Tuesday, March 16th with a lecture titled Fauvism and Beyond: From Color to Form which will look at the art of Henri Matisse and André Derain.
Robin Hoffman and Jodi Stiffelman, of ArtScapades, began teaching art appreciation in 1998. They have presented at libraries and museums in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Florida.
Alphabet Soup: Stories and Learning
Wednesdays, February 17 & 24. For ages 3-6.
*Registration required for material pick-up. Must register on 2/17 date to get materials.
Join Miss Alessandra on Facebook LIVE for themed stories, songs and activities. Pick up this months folder with book titles, song lyrics, and activity sheets the week of February 8-13.
Craft Time
Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24
3:30 PM Posted Recording. For Ages 3+
Follow Miss Laura as she guides you through making a craft using household items.
Winter Stem: Sled and Slope
Thursday, February 18 @ 4:00 PM.
Those in grades K-6 can register to get a Sled and Slope STEM kit. We ask that you then join us on our zoom event on Thursday, February 18 @ 4:00 PM as we guide you through the step-by-step instructions on how to make them and then test it out. Please only register for a kit if you plan to come to the zoom interactive portion of this program. Registration required. Pick-up of materials will be the week of February 8-13 during our open hours of 10am-4pm.
Friday Firsts
Fridays, February 5, 19 & 26. 4:00 PM Facebook LIVE.
For Ages 10+
Listen to the first chapter of a new Junior Fiction or Young Adult Fiction book on our Facebook LIVE. If you like it, you can place a hold and pick it up at the library.
Food Explorers: Learn to Make Cinnamon Knots
Monday, February 22 @ 6:00 PM via Zoom. Ages 5+ and parents.
Join Food Explorers to make Cinnamon Sugar Knots! This yeast free dough uses Greek yogurt to make a fluffy texture!
You’ll need the following ingredients: butter, sugar, baking powder, brown sugar, Cinnamon, Vanilla Greek yogurt, flour, salt and optional vanilla extract.
We will send you the zoom link the day of the program. Registration is required. Please register as a family and use one zoom account.
Storytime With Miss Laura
Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23
10:00 AM Posted Recording. For ages birth-8
Watch Miss Laura read stories and sing songs and join along at your own leisure.
Alphabet Soup: Stories and Learning
Wednesdays, February 17 & 24. For ages 3-6.
*Registration required for material pick-up. Must register on 2/17 date to get materials.
Join Miss Alessandra on Facebook LIVE for themed stories, songs and activities. Pick up this months folder with book titles, song lyrics, and activity sheets the week of February 8-13.
Craft Time
Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24
3:30 PM Posted Recording. For Ages 3+
Follow Miss Laura as she guides you through making a craft using household items.
Toddler Tinkergarten
Thursday, February 25. 10:00 AM Facebook LIVE
For ages 2-4. *Registration required for material pick-up. Must register to get materials.
Join Miss Alessandra on Facebook LIVE for a themed book, song and building activity. Pick up this month's Tinker materials and activity sheet the week of February 16-20.
Winter Stem: Bottle Diver
Thursday, February 25 @ 4:00 PM.
Those in grades K-6 can register to get a Bottle Diver STEM kit. We ask that you then join us on our zoom event on Thursday, February 25 @ 4:00 PM as we guide you through the step-by-step instructions on how to make it and then test it out. Please only register for a kit if you plan to come to the zoom interactive portion of this program. Registration required. Pick-up of materials will be the week of February 16-20 during our open hours of 10am-4pm.
Friday Firsts
Fridays, February 5, 19 & 26. 4:00 PM Facebook LIVE.
For Ages 10+
Listen to the first chapter of a new Junior Fiction or Young Adult Fiction book on our Facebook LIVE. If you like it, you can place a hold and pick it up at the library.
Food Explorers: Learn to Make Broccoli Cheese Calzones
Monday, March 15 @ 6:00 PM via Zoom. Ages 5+ and parents.
Join Food Explorers to make homemade Broccoli Cheese Calzones! We’ll be making the crust AND the filling all from scratch!
You’ll need the following ingredients: yeast, flour, sugar, salt, olive oil, broccoli, ricotta cheese, 1 egg and your choice of either cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella or both!
We will send you the zoom link the day of the program. Registration is required. Please register as a family and use one zoom account.
The Friends of Weston Library welcome ArtScapades back for a second lecture you can watch in your own home…via ZOOM!
Here’s what you have to do….go to westonpubliclibrary.org and register through their calendar, and you will receive a link to join to watch Fauvism and Beyond: From Color to Form.
Just before 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16th, make yourself comfortable, grab a drink, maybe even your dinner, and click on the link you were sent to join the ZOOM presentation…then sit back and watch Fauvism and Beyond.
ArtScapades will look at the beginnings of Modern Art starting with two artists, Henri Matisse and André Derain, who explored a new freedom and spontaneity in painting, characterized by vibrant color, and expressive brushstrokes, defining the influential avant-garde art movement.
Robin Hoffman and Jodi Stiffelman, of ArtScapades, began teaching art appreciation in 1998. They have presented at libraries and museums in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Florida.
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