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Ages 5+ | While Supplies Last

Glitter swirling through a bottle is very calming to watch. The kits will include most supplies to make the craft. From home you will need a bottle or jar (8-20oz) with lid, warm water, and a funnel.

Kits may be picked up in the Children's Room on a first come, first served basis. Beginning January 25th, you may call 203-284-6436 if you would prefer to schedule a Park 'n Pick Up. 

Toddlers have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary.

Ages 1-2 | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

Books, puppets, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme.

Ages 3-5 | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

Learn how to support baby's growth and development through songs, puppets, rhymes, and books.

Ages 0-1 | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

This story time is designed just for big kids! We will share some longer books and most importantly, have lots of fun!

Ages 5+ | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

All ages | While Supplies Last

This month, let’s do random acts of kindness by telling people you appreciate them. Write down what makes that person awesome on a heart and put it on their lawn! Kits will include hearts and wooden stakes. From home you will need permanent markers and strong tape.

Kits may be picked up in the Children's Room on a first come, first served basis. Beginning February 1st, you may call 203-284-6436 if you would prefer to schedule a Park 'n Pick Up. 

Toddlers have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary.

Ages 1-2 | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

Books, puppets, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme.

Ages 3-5 | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

Ages 5+ | Zoom | Registration Required

We'll travel to Ghana to learn about some Ghanian traditions, food, culture, and make a craft. The library will provide most of the craft supplies.  From home, you will need scissors, markers, and crayons.  Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email the day of the program.

Kits for the program will be available for pick up in the Library beginning Tuesday, January 23rd.  Also beginning January 23rd, you may schedule your kit for Park 'n Pickup by calling 203-284-6436. 

Learn how to support baby's growth and development through songs, puppets, rhymes, and books.

Ages 0-1 | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

This story time is designed just for big kids! We will share some longer books and most importantly, have lots of fun!

Ages 5+ | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

Ages 5+ | Zoom | Registration Required

Sing, clap, and dance along with musician Karlus Trapp for “The Roots of Black Music in America”, a 100 year journey through time to hear, experience, and learn about the music of America’s Black musical giants. Registrants will receive the Zoom link on the day of the program.

Ages 3-7 | Registration Required

February is national bird feeding month. For this STEAM Story Time @ home, discover what birds in Connecticut do to survive the coldest months. Each kit will include materi­als for 3 activities, a book checked out on your card, and a link to video instructions. From home you will need nature items you can find in your backyard and an empty milk jug. You will be asked to select your pick up date during registration. One kit per family.

Toddlers have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary.

Ages 1-2 | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

Books, puppets, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme.

Ages 3-5 | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

Marcus Cooke Park | Ages 3-5 | Registration required

Join retired kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Stowe, to find hidden pages from a book along a trail through the woods and learn about nature along the way! Meet under the pavilion at Marcus Cooke Park in Wallingford. All participants ages 2 and up will be required to wear face masks.

Learn how to support baby's growth and development through songs, puppets, rhymes, and books.

Ages 0-1 | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

Marcus Cooke Park | Ages 3-5 | Registration required

Join retired kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Stowe, to find hidden pages from a book along a trail through the woods and learn about nature along the way! Meet under the pavilion at Marcus Cooke Park in Wallingford. All participants ages 2 and up will be required to wear face masks.

This story time is designed just for big kids! We will share some longer books and most importantly, have lots of fun!

Ages 5+ | Facebook Live

Can't tune in live?  Story times will be available on our library's Facebook page until 9PM on the day they air.

Ages 9+ | Zoom | Registration Required

Join Miss Alyssa to discuss some of the 2021 Intermediate Nutmeg nominees. This month, we will be reading and discussing the book, Restart, by Gordon Korman. Once you've registered, you can call (203) 284-6436 if you'd like us to reserve a copy of the book for you while supplies last. Restart is also available to check out digitally on Hoopla, Overdrive, and RBDigital (Click here to see the catalog). Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email the day of the program.

Ages 8+ | While Supplies Last

Read a book together as a family! Each kit will include a book, discussion guide, and craft activity. From home, you will need scissors and tape.

Kits may be picked up in the Children's Room on a first come, first served basis. Beginning February 16th, you may call 203-284-6436 if you would prefer to schedule a Park 'n Pick Up. 

Ages 5+ | Zoom | Registration Required

We'll travel to Ireland to learn about some Irish traditions, food, culture, and make a craft. The library will provide most of the craft supplies.  From home, you will need a glue stick and markers.  Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email the day of the program.

Kits for the program will be available for pick up in the Library beginning Wednesday, March 10th.  Also beginning March 10th, you may schedule your kit for Park 'n Pickup by calling 203-284-6436.