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Hooray for dinosaurs!  For this STEAM Story Time @ home, register for a program kit for you to do on your own time.  Kit will include materials for 3 activities, a book checked out on your card, and a link to video instructions.  One kit per family.

Ages 3-7 | Registration required

Kits will be available for pick up in the Children's Room beginning Monday, September 28th. Also beginning September 28th, Wallingford residents may reserve kits to be picked up through Park 'n Pick up by calling 203-284-6436.

Children 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.

Let's meet to share some songs, books, and conversation.  Bring your baby for a socially distanced outside story time program.  All attendees ages 2 and up will be required to wear a face mask. Unfortunately, older siblings are encouraged not to attend at this time.

Front Lawn of the Library | Ages Birth - 12 Months | registration required

Rain Date: Monday, October 5th at 1:30pm

Join Choate student Abby Lu to learn all about origami!  You will learn how to fold some cool designs and all about the history behind them.  Origami paper will be available for pick up in the Children's Room.  You can also use regular computer paper from home. This program will take place on Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email the day of the program.

Ages 9-14 | Registration required

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 a glue stick.

Ages 6-10 | No registration required

Kits are available in the Children's Room on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, October 5th. Also beginning October 5th, Wallingford residents may reserve kits to be picked up through Park 'n Pick up by calling 203-284-6436.

Let's work together to make an art project to share with everyone!  Stop by the library to pick up a blank puzzle piece.  You may decorate it any way you like - with paint, decoupage, 3D art.  Return your puzzle piece(s) by October 19th and we'll put together a beautiful puzzle art display!

Ages 5+ | No registration required

Puzzle pieces are available in the Children's Room on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, October 5th. Also beginning Octdober 5th, Wallingford residents may reserve kits to be picked up through Park 'n Pick up by calling 203-284-6436.

Children 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.

We'll travel to Germany to learn about some German traditions, food, culture, and make a craft. The library will provide most of the craft supplies.  From home, you will need liquid glue (such as Elmer's). This program will take place on Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email the day of the program.

Ages 6+ | Registration required

Kits for the program will be available for pick up in the Library beginning Tuesday, September 29th.  Also beginning September 29th, Wallingford residents 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.

Cook together and make some yummy Cookie Monster popcorn! Each kit will include ingredients to make the popcorn, a chef's hat, and a link to the video so you can cook along with Miss Allison. From home, you will need 3 TBS butter, mixing bowl, medium saucepan, and a stove top.  Adult supervision is also required.

Ages 5+ | No registration required

Kits are available in the Children's Room on a first come, first served basis beginning Tuesday, October 13th. Also beginning October 13th, Wallingford residents may reserve kits to be picked up through Park 'n Pick up by calling 203-284-6436.

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.

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. 

Ages 3-5 | Marcus Cooke Park | Registration required

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.

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. 

Ages 3-5 | Marcus Cooke Park | Registration required

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.

Hosted by VNA Community Healthcare & Wallingford Health Department

For more information & to make an appointment, visit connecticuthomecare.org/flu

Questions? Call the Flu Hotline: 203.458.5920

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.

Ages 6-10 | No registration required.

Kits are available in the Children's Room on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, October 19th. Also beginning October 19th, Wallingford residents may reserve kits to be picked up through Park 'n Pick up by calling 203-284-6436.

Children 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.

Learn how to make it look like you have a gory wound. This program will be conducted over Zoom and the link will be emailed to registered participants that morning. Supplies you will need from home are petroleum jelly, cocoa powder, red food coloring, toilet paper, toothpicks, small bowl or cup for mixing.

Ages 7-12 | Registration required

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.

Things that go bump in the night: scary? No! They’re just nocturnal animals.  For this STEAM Story Time @ home, register for a program kit for you to do on your own time. Kit will include materials for 3 activities, a book checked out on your card, and a link to video instructions. One kit per family.

Ages 3-7 | Registration required

Kits will be available for pick up in the Children's Room beginning Monday, October 26th. Also beginning October 26th, Wallingford residents may reserve kits to be picked up through Park 'n Pick up by calling 203-284-6436.

Children 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.

Find out all about the science behind some of your favorite candy!  The library will provide most of the supplies.  From home, you will need water, and cups or bowls. This program will take place on Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email the day of the program.

Ages 6-10 | Registration required

Kits for the program will be available for pick up in the Library beginning Thursday, October 22nd.  Also beginning October 22nd, you may schedule your kit for Park 'n Pickup by calling 203-284-6436. 

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. 

Ages 3-5 | Marcus Cooke Park | Registration required

All participants ages 2 and up will be required to wear face masks.

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. 

Ages 3-5 | Marcus Cooke Park | Registration required

All participants ages 2 and up will be required to wear face masks.