For kids in grades K-2
April 12th is Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Let's celebrate by having lunch together on Zoom with some cheesy stories and games! BYOGCS (Bring Your Own Grilled Cheese Sandwich). Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime.
For kids in grades K-2
April 12th is Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Let's celebrate by having lunch together on Zoom with some cheesy stories and games! BYOGCS (Bring Your Own Grilled Cheese Sandwich). Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime.
For kids, preschool through grade 6
Just like BINGO, only better. Fill your game card to make a line across, down or diagonally as the names of children’s book characters are called out. When registering, you may have your R-E-A-D-O board emailed if you have a color printer, or wait for a call so you can pick it up. Online registration begins April 1. Online registration with a valid email address is required in order to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
For kids, preschool through grade 6
Just like BINGO, only better. Fill your game card to make a line across, down or diagonally as the names of children’s book characters are called out. When registering, you may have your R-E-A-D-O board emailed if you have a color printer, or wait for a call so you can pick it up. Online registration begins April 1. Online registration with a valid email address is required in order to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
For kids in grades K-6
This virtual challenge is a fun way to find out about great new books in the Children's Department. Can you figure out which cover belongs to the book Miss Lisa is describing? She will share picture books, easy readers, chapter books, graphic novels, and nonfiction books, so there will be something for everyone. Listen carefully for clues so you can choose the correct cover. Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom program.
For kids in grades K-6
This virtual challenge is a fun way to find out about great new books in the Children's Department. Can you figure out which cover belongs to the book Miss Lisa is describing? She will share picture books, easy readers, chapter books, graphic novels, and nonfiction books, so there will be something for everyone. Listen carefully for clues so you can choose the correct cover. Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom program.
For kids in preschool - grade 2
Glastonbury author and coach Liz Kametz will read her picture book Timmy the Tough Turtle aloud and talk to kids about understanding their emotions. Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime.
For kids in preschool - grade 2
Glastonbury author and coach Liz Kametz will read her picture book Timmy the Tough Turtle aloud and talk to kids about understanding their emotions. Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime.
Whether you garden in sun or shade, there are many lovely spring perennials that will add colorful flowers and interesting foliage to your garden. Joan Butler, Master Gardener, will teach you about her favorites and how to combine them for best effect in the garden! Registration begins March 17, online or by calling the library’s Reference Department at 860-652-7720. Registration with a valid email address is required in order to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
About the presenter: Joan Butler has been an enthusiastic gardener and plant collector for over 35 years, and believes gardens should invite you to linger in the world outside your door. The gardens on her half-acre suburban property have been included on several garden tours and feature exciting plant combinations, dramatic horticultural specimens, and extensive collections of native plants, hosta, and epimedium. Joan has a deep and fundamental interest in the natural world. She holds a BA in Geology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Certificate in Landscape Management from UMass Extension Green School. She is a Master Gardener, a horticulturist at Weston Nurseries, and is a past Chairman of the Massachusetts Landscape Design Council. She is a member of the Garden Consultants Council, the New England Hosta Society and is an accredited Flower Show Judge. Joan has presented programs at flower shows in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and at numerous garden clubs, horticultural societies and professional organizations.
Whether you garden in sun or shade, there are many lovely spring perennials that will add colorful flowers and interesting foliage to your garden. Joan Butler, Master Gardener, will teach you about her favorites and how to combine them for best effect in the garden! Registration begins March 17, online or by calling the library’s Reference Department at 860-652-7720. Registration with a valid email address is required in order to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
About the presenter: Joan Butler has been an enthusiastic gardener and plant collector for over 35 years, and believes gardens should invite you to linger in the world outside your door. The gardens on her half-acre suburban property have been included on several garden tours and feature exciting plant combinations, dramatic horticultural specimens, and extensive collections of native plants, hosta, and epimedium. Joan has a deep and fundamental interest in the natural world. She holds a BA in Geology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Certificate in Landscape Management from UMass Extension Green School. She is a Master Gardener, a horticulturist at Weston Nurseries, and is a past Chairman of the Massachusetts Landscape Design Council. She is a member of the Garden Consultants Council, the New England Hosta Society and is an accredited Flower Show Judge. Joan has presented programs at flower shows in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and at numerous garden clubs, horticultural societies and professional organizations.
For kids in grades 3-6
Grab some paper and a pencil and get ready to play Pictionary with us live on Zoom. You don't need any special drawing skills in order to participate in this fun challenge. Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom program.
For kids in grades 3-6
Grab some paper and a pencil and get ready to play Pictionary with us live on Zoom. You don't need any special drawing skills in order to participate in this fun challenge. Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom program.
For teens in grades 7-12
Mug cakes are back! This time, we are going to make a Celebration Mug Cake, which is a classic vanilla cake with tons of sprinkles. For this recipe, you will need:
You are also welcome to add frosting, ice cream, or whipped cream to the finished product. Registration begins March 18, online or by calling Reference at 860-652-7720. Registration with a valid email address is required to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
For teens in grades 7-12
Mug cakes are back! This time, we are going to make a Celebration Mug Cake, which is a classic vanilla cake with tons of sprinkles. For this recipe, you will need:
You are also welcome to add frosting, ice cream, or whipped cream to the finished product. Registration begins March 18, online or by calling Reference at 860-652-7720. Registration with a valid email address is required to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
For kids in grades K-6
Have you seen a lot of great movies? Can you identify a movie character by its silhouette? Join Miss June and have a fun afternoon showing off your movie knowledge with a "Guess Who" game! Please bring a sheet of paper and writing utensil. Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom program.
For kids in grades K-6
Have you seen a lot of great movies? Can you identify a movie character by its silhouette? Join Miss June and have a fun afternoon showing off your movie knowledge with a "Guess Who" game! Please bring a sheet of paper and writing utensil. Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom program.
After his brother-in-law, Chris, passed away, Jeff Belanger made the decision to take the trip of a lifetime, both in honor of Chris and in pursuit of clarity about his own life and goals. One of the famed Seven Summits, Mt. Kilimanjaro in east Africa has been on Jeff’s radar since childhood. Based on his memoir, The Call of Kilimanjaro: Finding Hope Above the Clouds, this performance offers a multimedia tour of Tanzania and the great mountain that has inspired so many. Spiritual, motivational and uplifting, this program will take you up 19,341 feet to Africa’s highest peak and back home again. Registration begins March 22, online or by calling the library’s Reference Department at 860-652-7720. Registration with a valid email address is required in order to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
A hardcopy of Jeff Belanger's book, The Call of Kilimanjaro: Finding Hope Above the Clouds, is expected to be published March 9, 2021. Once the library receives its copy, you will be able to place a hold on it. To pre-order your own copy from Amazon.com, click here.
About the presenter: Jeff Belanger is an author, podcaster, storyteller, adventurer and explorer of the unexplained. He’s written more than a dozen books that have been published in six languages; he’s the Emmy-nominated host, writer and producer of the "New England Legends" series on PBS and Amazon Prime; he provides programs and lectures to audiences all over the world; and he’s been the writer and researcher for every episode of "Ghost Adventures" on the Travel Channel. Jeff has made media appearances on hundreds of radio and television programs over his 20-year career, and he has a passion for mysteries and legends.
After his brother-in-law, Chris, passed away, Jeff Belanger made the decision to take the trip of a lifetime, both in honor of Chris and in pursuit of clarity about his own life and goals. One of the famed Seven Summits, Mt. Kilimanjaro in east Africa has been on Jeff’s radar since childhood. Based on his memoir, The Call of Kilimanjaro: Finding Hope Above the Clouds, this performance offers a multimedia tour of Tanzania and the great mountain that has inspired so many. Spiritual, motivational and uplifting, this program will take you up 19,341 feet to Africa’s highest peak and back home again. Registration begins March 22, online or by calling the library’s Reference Department at 860-652-7720. Registration with a valid email address is required in order to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
A hardcopy of Jeff Belanger's book, The Call of Kilimanjaro: Finding Hope Above the Clouds, is expected to be published March 9, 2021. Once the library receives its copy, you will be able to place a hold on it. To pre-order your own copy from Amazon.com, click here.
About the presenter: Jeff Belanger is an author, podcaster, storyteller, adventurer and explorer of the unexplained. He’s written more than a dozen books that have been published in six languages; he’s the Emmy-nominated host, writer and producer of the "New England Legends" series on PBS and Amazon Prime; he provides programs and lectures to audiences all over the world; and he’s been the writer and researcher for every episode of "Ghost Adventures" on the Travel Channel. Jeff has made media appearances on hundreds of radio and television programs over his 20-year career, and he has a passion for mysteries and legends.
For families with children ages 5 & under
We are bringing storytime to you Tuesday mornings via Zoom. Enjoy stories, finger rhymes, songs and FUN! Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime. Register once to receive the Zoom login for April 6, 20 and 27. Storytime will not be held on April 13.
For families with children ages 5 & under
We are bringing storytime to you Tuesday mornings via Zoom. Enjoy stories, finger rhymes, songs and FUN! Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime. Register once to receive the Zoom login for April 6, 20 and 27. Storytime will not be held on April 13.
For families with children ages 5 & under
Move and groove to your favorite kids’ tunes! Join us from home for 30 minutes of songs, dance and fingerplays. We suggest you put together a Wee Rock box that has everything you need to participate:
Use your imagination – anything will work.
Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime. Register once to receive the Zoom login for April 7, 21 and 28. Wee Rock will not be held on April 14.
For families with children ages 5 & under
Move and groove to your favorite kids’ tunes! Join us from home for 30 minutes of songs, dance and fingerplays. We suggest you put together a Wee Rock box that has everything you need to participate:
Use your imagination – anything will work.
Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime. Register once to receive the Zoom login for April 7, 21 and 28. Wee Rock will not be held on April 14.
For teens in grades 7-12
Turn your own handwriting into colorful creations that can be used for cards, journaling, doodling and, of course, just for fun! Join instructor Debby Reelitz to learn more than 20 techniques to alter your handwriting, add color with a basic set of supplies (no expensive tools needed!) and add decorative elements. Pull out your highlighters, pencils, colored pencils, gel pens, markers or whatever interesting writing/drawing tools you have hiding in your drawers. Don’t forget that you will need something to write on — grab some scrap paper, blank paper or a drawing journal! Registration begins March 25, online or by calling Reference at 860-652-7720. Registration with a valid email address is required to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
For teens in grades 7-12
Turn your own handwriting into colorful creations that can be used for cards, journaling, doodling and, of course, just for fun! Join instructor Debby Reelitz to learn more than 20 techniques to alter your handwriting, add color with a basic set of supplies (no expensive tools needed!) and add decorative elements. Pull out your highlighters, pencils, colored pencils, gel pens, markers or whatever interesting writing/drawing tools you have hiding in your drawers. Don’t forget that you will need something to write on — grab some scrap paper, blank paper or a drawing journal! Registration begins March 25, online or by calling Reference at 860-652-7720. Registration with a valid email address is required to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
For families with children ages 5 & under
We are bringing storytime to you Tuesday mornings via Zoom. Enjoy stories, finger rhymes, songs and FUN! Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime. Register once to receive the Zoom login for April 6, 20 and 27. Storytime will not be held on April 13.
For families with children ages 5 & under
We are bringing storytime to you Tuesday mornings via Zoom. Enjoy stories, finger rhymes, songs and FUN! Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime. Register once to receive the Zoom login for April 6, 20 and 27. Storytime will not be held on April 13.
For families with children ages 5 & under
Move and groove to your favorite kids’ tunes! Join us from home for 30 minutes of songs, dance and fingerplays. We suggest you put together a Wee Rock box that has everything you need to participate:
Use your imagination – anything will work.
Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime. Register once to receive the Zoom login for April 7, 21 and 28. Wee Rock will not be held on April 14.
For families with children ages 5 & under
Move and groove to your favorite kids’ tunes! Join us from home for 30 minutes of songs, dance and fingerplays. We suggest you put together a Wee Rock box that has everything you need to participate:
Use your imagination – anything will work.
Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom storytime. Register once to receive the Zoom login for April 7, 21 and 28. Wee Rock will not be held on April 14.
With the library temporarily closed, we've decided on a new place for the Cookbook Club: Your place! :)
Adults age 21+ are welcome to meet virtually for a non-traditional Cookbook Club discussion on Zoom. BYOB ... or wine!
April's Cookbook Club: Food52 Blog Picks!
We will start by sharing what we've chosen to cook, and any tips or challenges we had to overcome. This month's pick is to make a dish from the Food52 Blog! Feel free to pick any Food52 blog recipe, whether it’s a dessert, main course or side dish. As we do not want anyone to make special grocery store trips at this time, whatever you have in the house or planned in with your regular grocery shopping trip is fine!
Online registration is required in order to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
With the library temporarily closed, we've decided on a new place for the Cookbook Club: Your place! :)
Adults age 21+ are welcome to meet virtually for a non-traditional Cookbook Club discussion on Zoom. BYOB ... or wine!
April's Cookbook Club: Food52 Blog Picks!
We will start by sharing what we've chosen to cook, and any tips or challenges we had to overcome. This month's pick is to make a dish from the Food52 Blog! Feel free to pick any Food52 blog recipe, whether it’s a dessert, main course or side dish. As we do not want anyone to make special grocery store trips at this time, whatever you have in the house or planned in with your regular grocery shopping trip is fine!
Online registration is required in order to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
Families with children ages 4 and up
Explore some famous works of art found in museums and then create your own work of art using Lego® bricks or another building system that you have. The whole family is invited to work together. Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom program.
Families with children ages 4 and up
Explore some famous works of art found in museums and then create your own work of art using Lego® bricks or another building system that you have. The whole family is invited to work together. Registration begins April 1. Online registration is required in order to receive login information by email on the day of the Zoom program.
Adults 21+ are welcome to meet virtually for a non-traditional book discussion over a beer on Zoom! We will start by sharing what we've chosen to drink. Please support local businesses and buy from nearby independent breweries if you can! It is especially encouraged to buy from our usual host, Hops on the Hill in Glastonbury.* They are open limited hours for to-go sales. After virtual cheers, we will dive into the book chosen for this month's gathering.
April's pick: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (click here to place a hold on this month's title)
Registration is required in order to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
Click here for a tutorial on setting up a Zoom account.
*Hops on the Hill is located at 275 Dug Rd, South Glastonbury, CT. Click here to visit their website. Click here for map and directions.
Adults 21+ are welcome to meet virtually for a non-traditional book discussion over a beer on Zoom! We will start by sharing what we've chosen to drink. Please support local businesses and buy from nearby independent breweries if you can! It is especially encouraged to buy from our usual host, Hops on the Hill in Glastonbury.* They are open limited hours for to-go sales. After virtual cheers, we will dive into the book chosen for this month's gathering.
April's pick: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (click here to place a hold on this month's title)
Registration is required in order to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.
Click here for a tutorial on setting up a Zoom account.
*Hops on the Hill is located at 275 Dug Rd, South Glastonbury, CT. Click here to visit their website. Click here for map and directions.