Paintings by artist Melody Asbury will be on display in the Gallery Space at the Woodbury Public Library during regular open hours.  The collection, entitled “A Spiritual Journey”, was started prior to COVID but the isolation of that time furthered the journey inward even more for the artist.  A reception for the artist will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2:00 – 4:00 pm.  The artist will also be available in the Library’s Gallery Space during the AAW’s Arts Walk on THURSDAY July 15, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

The CT Humane Society will present three in-person, socially distanced programs for children in grades K-5. 
Space is limited to 12 children.

Monday, July 12 at 3:00
PaCK: Pets and Caring Kids:
Children will learn about keeping pets happy and healthy. 

Monday, July 26 at 3:00
The Safety PAWtrol: 
Children will discover how to safely interact with dogs by learning how to read their body language.

Monday, August 9 at 3:00
Kind Kids
Children will explore the importance of being kind and compassionate towards pets and people.

Register for one or all weeks.

 Christine’s Critters will present weekly virtual
 storytimes with live animals on Zoom.

 Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Register for one or all weeks.

 grades prek - 2

Mrs. K. will guide children through drawing activities using the book
 “A World of Animals: Learn to draw more than 175 animals from the seven continents!” on Zoom. 
Children will need to provide a pencil, eraser and paper. 

Participants will receive a copy of the book to keep, colored pencils and erasers available to pick up  in person or curbside. 

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Register online for one or all weeks.

Join a speaker from the Bartlett Arboretum for a virtual garden visit, followed by DIY potpourri making.  A Sensory Garden is unique from traditional gardens, as it is designed specifically to stimulate the Five Senses: Seeing, Hearing, Smelling, Touching and Tasting. It provides visitors with an interactive journey through the senses by having plants and materials of different textures, colors, scents, sounds and heights. For example, there can be one section or station in the Garden designed to stimulate Hearing. To accomplish this, there can be a water feature or plants that generate sound when the wind blows or make noises when you rub the foliage together.  After you take a guided virtual tour, you will have a chance to create your own customized potpourri with provided materials (available for pickup at the WPL after registration).

A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event.

You bring the coffee and we bring the books!  Join Library Director Sue Piel and Teen Librarian Marla Martin on the last Wednesday of the month as they take a look at what’s new and exciting in the stacks of the Woodbury Library.  You’re sure to find something new to read in this enjoyable chat that you can watch over a cup of coffee (or tea!!) 

We are meeting IN PERSON outside of the library!!

If the weather is not cooperating, we will meet virtually: https://zoom.us/j/91091900689

Bring your own snacks and blankets to sit on outdoors on the front lawn and we’ll bring the animal stories!
A complementary animal craft
will be offered to go. 

Weather permitting.
Register once for all weeks. Limited to 10 families.

Join Food Explorers for a delicious afternoon.  Learn how to make vegetarian spring rolls from scratch and play a fun game of Bingo while you are waiting for them to bake!

IN PERSON EVENT   All materials are supplied - come hungry!  Grades 6 & up

Sponsored by The Friends of the Library

Enjoy a music filled summer thanks to WOW and the Newtown Savings Bank!  The summer series is generously sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank and they will be collecting nonperishable donations for the Woodbury Food Bank.  Please bring a can or two when you attend a concert.  

Tonight's concert is Root 6 

Classic Rock, Blues & Country

Exploring Agriculture and 4-H

Week 1: Spring into Planting
Week 2: One Fish, Two Fish
Week 3: Gettin’ Crafty
Week 4: Dairy Delight
Week 5: Exploring 4-H

Grades 1-5

In person program.  Register once for all the weeks.

Bibliocrafts, the bookish art class for adults is back for in-person creativity!  Take an ordinary playing card and alter it with collage elements.

All materials are supplied!  PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!

In person event

Join us for a special outdoor story time hosted by Tutor Chest, a local company offering an educational platform and resources to parents and students. 

Local teachers and tutors will read summer themed stories aloud to children.  

All will receive a sweet summer craft to go.  

Open to pre-k -  grade 2.  BYOB- Bring your own blanket. 

Please register online.

Any child ages birth to five years can participate.
Traditionally children are enrolled in the program by an adult that lives in the same household, or that spends part of their day with them.

The Woodbury Public Library is encouraging grandparents to participate in the program. Reading to your grandchild, in person or via video chat, is a
rewarding way to nurture an intergenerational relationship.

Participants are given a log to track the books they read.  For every 100 books read, a sticker and book is awarded. Once 1,000 books are read, in addition to the sticker and book, the child is given a gift certificate to shop at the Book Cellar.

If you need guidance on how to have a video chat with your grandchild, Reference and Technology Librarian Ron Fairchild is available, by appointment, to guide you through the process. To schedule an appointment or for more information about 1,000 Book Before Kindergarten, please call the library at 203-263-3502.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is generously supported by The Friends of the Woodbury Public Library.

Acrylic Pour Paintings by Gerry Sacks are highlighted in the Library's Gallery Space this month.

Ms. Sacks has always been creative, choosing to explore many types of creativity during her life, and arranging color and texture in different ways.  Upon moving to Connecticut she was ready for a change, something very important to her. She came across videos showcasing acrylic pour painting and was intrigued and ready to try something new. The technique affords her immense freedom and unpredictability.

Gerry Sacks’ acrylic pour paintings will be on display during regular library hours. The library is not open on weekends in August. 

Mrs. K. will guide children through drawing activities using the book
 “A World of Animals: Learn to draw more than 175 animals from the seven continents!” on Zoom. 
Children will need to provide a pencil, eraser and paper. 

Participants will receive a copy of the book to keep, colored pencils and erasers available to pick up  in person or curbside. 

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Register online for one or all weeks.

Virtually join professional calligrapher Debby Reelitz and create a black and white version of Van Gogh's "Starry Night".  All materials are provided to create your masterpiece at home.

Register and a ZOOM link will be emailed prior to the program.  Calligraphy kits will be available to pick the week before the event.

Bring your own snacks and blankets to sit on outdoors on the front lawn and we’ll bring the animal stories!
A complementary animal craft
will be offered to go. 

Weather permitting.
Register once for all weeks. Limited to 10 families.

Take time and draw/write about the fantastic natural world around you.  Participants will receive their own nature journal and head outside to chronicle your surroundings (weather permitting).  Identification guides will be available for plants/insects/birds identification. 

Journal & watercolor crayons provided.  Grades 6 & up                       

IN PERSON EVENT 

Enjoy a music filled summer thanks to WOW and the Newtown Savings Bank!  The summer series is generously sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank and they will be collecting nonperishable donations for the Woodbury Food Bank.  Please bring a can or two when you attend a concert.  

Tonight's concert is Silver Steel Band

Steel Drum Band

Children in grades K and up may practice reading aloud to Lola, a trained and certified therapy dog. 
She loves listening to stories! 
Choose a 10-minute time slot for your child.  Bring a book or use one of ours. 

Register here.

Stop in the the Library's Gallery Space and meet artist Gerry Sacks.  You'll have a chance to view her acrylic pour paintings and to speak with the artist.

Classic Malley: her parents are about to ship her off to boarding school, so she takes off with some guy she met online... Poor Richard: he's less of a rebel than Malley, and a lot less trusting. He knows his cousin is in trouble before she does. Wild Skink: he's a ragged, one-eyed, ex-governor of Florida, and enough of a renegade to think he can track Malley down. With Richard riding shotgun, this unlikely pair scour the state, undaunted by blinding storms, crazed pigs, flying bullets, and giant gators.    

In Carl Hiaasen's outrageous, hilarious, and wildly dangerous state of Florida, there are a million places an outlaw might stash a teenage girl. A million unpleasant ways to die. And two who will risk everything to rescue a friend . . . and to, hopefully, exact a bit of swamp justice.
Register for your FREE copy (while supplies last) and join the discussion.  Grades 6 & up

IN PERSON EVENT

The CT Humane Society will present three in-person, socially distanced programs for children in grades K-5. 
Space is limited to 12 children.

Monday, July 12 at 3:00
PaCK: Pets and Caring Kids:
Children will learn about keeping pets happy and healthy. 

Monday, July 26 at 3:00
The Safety PAWtrol: 
Children will discover how to safely interact with dogs by learning how to read their body language.

Monday, August 9 at 3:00
Kind Kids
Children will explore the importance of being kind and compassionate towards pets and people.

Register for one or all weeks.

You’re going to rock this summer!  Bob Bloom is trucking a cargo of congas, djembes, and ashikos to the library for you to get your hands onto.  You’ll drum to high octane rhythms with BB.  No prior drumming experience required. Grade 6+

NEW DATE!! IN PERSON EVENT

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Mrs. K. will guide children through drawing activities using the book
 “A World of Animals: Learn to draw more than 175 animals from the seven continents!” on Zoom. 
Children will need to provide a pencil, eraser and paper. 

Participants will receive a copy of the book to keep, colored pencils and erasers available to pick up  in person or curbside. 

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Register online for one or all weeks.

Join author Jana Milbocker as she takes us on a virtual tour of some of the most stunning gardens New England has to offer.  If you enjoy touring beautiful gardens, this is the perfect event for you.  Jana will show you the best public gardens, nursery display gardens, and private gardens open to the public in the Northeast to visit.  Learn about each garden's highlights, ideal times to visit, and enjoy a visual tour of each amazing destination.

Please register; a ZOOM link will be emailed prior to the program.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Bring your own snacks and blankets to sit on outdoors on the front lawn and we’ll bring the animal stories!
A complementary animal craft
will be offered to go. 

Weather permitting.
Register once for all weeks. Limited to 10 families.

Using Crayola Model Magic, create a 3D clay cartoon character, and then draw background scenery for your clay character creation.  This program will be led by Debi Hamuka-Falkenham, an artist and cartoonist.  

All materials are provided to make your creature.  Grades 6 & up

IN PERSON EVENT

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Children in grades pre-K - 2 will listen to the story Bear Can’t Wait by Karma Wilson, and then bring their own teddy bear friend to life.

Children will hand stuff a plush pal, wish on a star, and name it all from the comfort of home, but together with library friends on Zoom. 

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

John Holmes, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Woodbury, CT Branch Office discusses the need to define retirement goals, determine savings needed to reach those goals (using the rule of 25) and how to use the power of 3 (time/money/return) to reach those goals.

Virtual event.  Please register through Edward Jones directly:https://edwardjones.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkcOGtrDgtEtLU1RBfefaZwELU4X2vwVH0

Join Andrew Pighills for a virtual presentation set in the heart of Northern England, this rural landscape forms the backdrop of James Herriot’s book and PBS TV series “All Creatures Great & Small”.   Starting in Northern Swaledale, where Herriot first entered the dales in 1939, to the southernmost, Airedale, where Mr. Pighills spent his formative years, this presentation includes spectacular photos, and descriptions of the dales from the medieval, to the present day.

Born in Yorkshire, England, Andrew Pighills is an accomplished stone artisan, gardener, and horticulturist. He received his formal horticulture training with The Royal Horticultural Society at Harlow Carr Gardens in Harrogate Yorkshire and has spent 31 years creating gardens and building dry stone walls in his native England, in and around the spectacular Yorkshire Dales and the English Lake District. 

Join us here at the Library for this animal themed program presented by Animal Embassy.

Animal Embassy's rescued/adopted animal ambassadors have their own tales and many of them also have their own tails.

They have real life dwarfs, giants and dragons, a turtle that catches fish with his tongue, an all-white peacock named Taj Mahal, and many other rare and beautiful creatures.

Some of their animals use their tails as fly swatters, some use them to hold on tight, others use their tails to keep them warm at night. Some of their animals even start off life with a tail and later lose it; others can regenerate one that has been lost. 

A variety of wild animals from all over the world will be brought to the Library. 

Masks are recommended for this in-person event since it will be held indoors. 

Join Marla Martin at the library for a fun evening of art from journaling to crafting!  Each participant will receive a copy of Sioban Gallagher's fun notebook "Who Do You Think You Are", a specially designed Sweet Nelson's cookie and create a fun craft.  Take a break from your hectic day and head to the library for a little artistic boost!

IN PERSON EVENT

Join us here at the Library for this CT DEEP program.

This series of books helps kids to learn how to identify animal droppings, tracks and other remains to know what animals have been in the area. 

CT Deep will help participants identify some common animal droppings and tracks you can find in our CT State Parks to learn more about the animals living here. 

Grades K-5

In-person Program

How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets

Join us for this monthly roundtable for women on money led by financial professionals Cathy Tanzilli, Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone. The discussion focuses on how to make sense of today’s financial markets. The roundtable series is open to women with any level of financial knowledge.  There is no cost to this program. They do not sell services, provide sales materials, or discuss products. This is an opportunity for them to give back to the community and share financial information to help women expand their financial knowledge. 

Women often wish they were more informed about finances as they relate to their family and themselves. This monthly discussion group, started in the spring of 2016, offers an opportunity to learn more in a comfortable setting with other women.

Please register (via Darien Public Library): https://darienlibrary.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6mYpxq_RTOiBGOICOtpjxg 

Roundtable Leaders:

Cathy Tanzilli, CRPC®, CTFA

Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Cathy was a vice president and executive account manager for BankBoston’s Private Bank responsible for trust services. Previously, Cathy was a trust officer with Chemical Bank in New York for 16 years. Cathy has a BS in Marketing and an MBA in Finance from St. John’s University. She is a member of the Fairfield County Estate Planning Council and the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils.

Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor

Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Julia was a vice president and private banker for BankBoston’s Private Bank for 7 years, responsible for asset management and trust services. Previously, Julia worked in marketing for 9 years with Merrill. Julia has a BA from Ohio State University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Julia has appeared on the CNBC show “Power Lunch,” CBS “This Morning,” WGCH’s “Women in Business,” in addition to featured articles in USA Today.

Liz Maccarone, CRPC®

Senior Financial Advisor

Liz joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. Liz works closely with high-net-worth individuals and their families to create personalized and comprehensive strategies that support their goals, including investment management, retirement planning, liability management, and multigenerational planning. Liz values the importance of establishing and cultivating relationships with families including the next generation.
Liz graduated from Fairfield University with a dual bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. She began her career working at a boutique investment firm as a Business Development Associate, specializing in commodities and futures trading.

This series is in partnership with several other libraries and organizations we work with (New Canaan Public Library, Darien Public Library, Fairfield Public Library, New Milford Public Library, Burnham Library, Brookfield Library, Scoville Memorial Library, Simsbury Library, Trumbull Library, Rowayton Library, Stonington Free Library, Woodbury Public Library, Westport Library, Morris Public Library, Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, Norfolk Library, Beardsley Library, Bronxville Public Library, Rye Free Reading Room, Purchase Free Library, Pound Ridge Library, Mamaroneck Public Library, Bedford Free Library, Scarsdale Library, North Castle Library, Mount Kisco Public Library, Greenburgh Public Library, New Rochelle Public Library and the YWCA- Greenwich).

The WPL is a stop on the AAW Arts Walk!  

Be sure to stop in and take a look at Gerry Sack's paintings.

You bring the coffee and we bring the books!  Join Library Director Sue Piel and Teen Librarian Marla Martin on the last Wednesday of the month as they take a look at what’s new and exciting in the stacks of the Woodbury Library.  You’re sure to find something new to read in this enjoyable chat that you can watch over a cup of coffee (or tea!!) 

We are meeting IN PERSON outside of the library!!

If the weather is not cooperating, we will meet virtually: https://zoom.us/j/91091900689

Join us here at the Library for this CT DEEP program.

Kids will learn how to identify local frogs and toads by their call and physical characteristics.

CT Deep will cover ways to explore their habitats safely while protecting them and their amphibian and reptile friends. 

Grades K-5

In-person Program

Any child ages birth to five years can participate.
Traditionally children are enrolled in the program by an adult that lives in the same household, or that spends part of their day with them.

The Woodbury Public Library is encouraging grandparents to participate in the program. Reading to your grandchild, in person or via video chat, is a
rewarding way to nurture an intergenerational relationship.

Participants are given a log to track the books they read.  For every 100 books read, a sticker and book is awarded. Once 1,000 books are read, in addition to the sticker and book, the child is given a gift certificate to shop at the Book Cellar.

If you need guidance on how to have a video chat with your grandchild, Reference and Technology Librarian Ron Fairchild is available, by appointment, to guide you through the process. To schedule an appointment or for more information about 1,000 Book Before Kindergarten, please call the library at 203-263-3502.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is generously supported by The Friends of the Woodbury Public Library.

VIRTUAL EVENT

Learn to code!  Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.  Girls in grades 5 -12 can join the club, facilitated by Patrice Gans.  Girls Who Code will meet virtually on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.                                                                                                                             

Girls Who Code is a free program and open to all interested girls in grades 5 & up. 

Patrice Gans is the founder and executive director of Random Hacks of Kindness Junior, (www.rhokjr.org) a non-profit organization that provides 4th – 8th grade students an opportunity to collaborate with computer science mentors and community subject matter experts to prototype innovative technical solutions for local non-profit organizations’ real-world challenges. 

The WPL is a stop on the AAW Arts Walk!  

Be sure to stop in and take a look at Susan Lerner's amazing collages!

VIRTUAL EVENT

Learn to code!  Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.  Girls in grades 5 -12 can join the club, facilitated by Patrice Gans.  Girls Who Code will meet virtually on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.                                                                                                                             

Girls Who Code is a free program and open to all interested girls in grades 5 & up. 

Patrice Gans is the founder and executive director of Random Hacks of Kindness Junior, (www.rhokjr.org) a non-profit organization that provides 4th – 8th grade students an opportunity to collaborate with computer science mentors and community subject matter experts to prototype innovative technical solutions for local non-profit organizations’ real-world challenges. 

You bring the coffee and we bring the books!  Join Library Director Sue Piel and Teen Librarian Marla Martin on the last Wednesday of the month as they take a look at what’s new and exciting in the stacks of the Woodbury Library.  You’re sure to find something new to read in this enjoyable chat that you can watch over a cup of coffee (or tea!!) 

ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/91091900689

Any child ages birth to five years can participate.
Traditionally children are enrolled in the program by an adult that lives in the same household, or that spends part of their day with them.

The Woodbury Public Library is encouraging grandparents to participate in the program. Reading to your grandchild, in person or via video chat, is a
rewarding way to nurture an intergenerational relationship.

Participants are given a log to track the books they read.  For every 100 books read, a sticker and book is awarded. Once 1,000 books are read, in addition to the sticker and book, the child is given a gift certificate to shop at the Book Cellar.

If you need guidance on how to have a video chat with your grandchild, Reference and Technology Librarian Ron Fairchild is available, by appointment, to guide you through the process. To schedule an appointment or for more information about 1,000 Book Before Kindergarten, please call the library at 203-263-3502.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is generously supported by The Friends of the Woodbury Public Library.

You bring the coffee and we bring the books!  Join Library Director Sue Piel and Teen Librarian Marla Martin on the last Wednesday of the month as they take a look at what’s new and exciting in the stacks of the Woodbury Library.  You’re sure to find something new to read in this enjoyable chat that you can watch over a cup of coffee (or tea!!) 

ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/91091900689

Any child ages birth to five years can participate.
Traditionally children are enrolled in the program by an adult that lives in the same household, or that spends part of their day with them.

The Woodbury Public Library is encouraging grandparents to participate in the program. Reading to your grandchild, in person or via video chat, is a
rewarding way to nurture an intergenerational relationship.

Participants are given a log to track the books they read.  For every 100 books read, a sticker and book is awarded. Once 1,000 books are read, in addition to the sticker and book, the child is given a gift certificate to shop at the Book Cellar.

If you need guidance on how to have a video chat with your grandchild, Reference and Technology Librarian Ron Fairchild is available, by appointment, to guide you through the process. To schedule an appointment or for more information about 1,000 Book Before Kindergarten, please call the library at 203-263-3502.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is generously supported by The Friends of the Woodbury Public Library.

 Do you seriously love to draw Manga Cartoons and want to learn more about the world of Anime?  Then this is the class for you!  Join Debi, a professional cartoonist: she'll teach you how to draw Manga cartoons and Chibi characters. 

You bring the coffee and we bring the books!  Join Library Director Sue Piel and Teen Librarian Marla Martin on the last Wednesday of the month as they take a look at what’s new and exciting in the stacks of the Woodbury Library.  You’re sure to find something new to read in this enjoyable chat that you can watch over a cup of coffee (or tea!!) 

ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/91091900689

Any child ages birth to five years can participate.
Traditionally children are enrolled in the program by an adult that lives in the same household, or that spends part of their day with them.

The Woodbury Public Library is encouraging grandparents to participate in the program. Reading to your grandchild, in person or via video chat, is a
rewarding way to nurture an intergenerational relationship.

Participants are given a log to track the books they read.  For every 100 books read, a sticker and book is awarded. Once 1,000 books are read, in addition to the sticker and book, the child is given a gift certificate to shop at the Book Cellar.

If you need guidance on how to have a video chat with your grandchild, Reference and Technology Librarian Ron Fairchild is available, by appointment, to guide you through the process. To schedule an appointment or for more information about 1,000 Book Before Kindergarten, please call the library at 203-263-3502.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is generously supported by The Friends of the Woodbury Public Library.

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You bring the coffee and we bring the books!  Join Library Director Sue Piel and Teen Librarian Marla Martin on the last Wednesday of the month as they take a look at what’s new and exciting in the stacks of the Woodbury Library.  You’re sure to find something new to read in this enjoyable chat that you can watch over a cup of coffee (or tea!!) 

ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/91091900689

Any child ages birth to five years can participate.
Traditionally children are enrolled in the program by an adult that lives in the same household, or that spends part of their day with them.

The Woodbury Public Library is encouraging grandparents to participate in the program. Reading to your grandchild, in person or via video chat, is a
rewarding way to nurture an intergenerational relationship.

Participants are given a log to track the books they read.  For every 100 books read, a sticker and book is awarded. Once 1,000 books are read, in addition to the sticker and book, the child is given a gift certificate to shop at the Book Cellar.

If you need guidance on how to have a video chat with your grandchild, Reference and Technology Librarian Ron Fairchild is available, by appointment, to guide you through the process. To schedule an appointment or for more information about 1,000 Book Before Kindergarten, please call the library at 203-263-3502.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is generously supported by The Friends of the Woodbury Public Library.

Any child ages birth to five years can participate.
Traditionally children are enrolled in the program by an adult that lives in the same household, or that spends part of their day with them.

The Woodbury Public Library is encouraging grandparents to participate in the program. Reading to your grandchild, in person or via video chat, is a
rewarding way to nurture an intergenerational relationship.

Participants are given a log to track the books they read.  For every 100 books read, a sticker and book is awarded. Once 1,000 books are read, in addition to the sticker and book, the child is given a gift certificate to shop at the Book Cellar.

If you need guidance on how to have a video chat with your grandchild, Reference and Technology Librarian Ron Fairchild is available, by appointment, to guide you through the process. To schedule an appointment or for more information about 1,000 Book Before Kindergarten, please call the library at 203-263-3502.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is generously supported by The Friends of the Woodbury Public Library.

Any child ages birth to five years can participate.
Traditionally children are enrolled in the program by an adult that lives in the same household, or that spends part of their day with them.

The Woodbury Public Library is encouraging grandparents to participate in the program. Reading to your grandchild, in person or via video chat, is a
rewarding way to nurture an intergenerational relationship.

Participants are given a log to track the books they read.  For every 100 books read, a sticker and book is awarded. Once 1,000 books are read, in addition to the sticker and book, the child is given a gift certificate to shop at the Book Cellar.

If you need guidance on how to have a video chat with your grandchild, Reference and Technology Librarian Ron Fairchild is available, by appointment, to guide you through the process. To schedule an appointment or for more information about 1,000 Book Before Kindergarten, please call the library at 203-263-3502.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is generously supported by The Friends of the Woodbury Public Library.