Children’s Programs

View our Winter 2024 program offerings

 
We offer three program sessions each year. Our Winter/Spring session runs from January through April, our summer session takes place during the month of July, and our Fall session runs from September through November. We offer limited programming during May and June due to school outreach visits.
 

Please note that one-time events (such as outside performers and movie showings) are not listed below, but they do appear on our Event Calendar. [Click here to see all Children’s Events on the Library Event Calendar]

Program Descriptions

BABY STORYTIME 

Winter 2024 Offerings:
Mondays at 11:30 AM, 1/8 through 3/18 (Sing and dance with Miss Lisa)
Spring 2024 Offerings:
Mondays at 11:30 AM, 3/25 through 5/20. No program on 4/15 
For Ages: 0 to 15 months. Children attend with an adult caregiver.
Registration: DROP-IN, L
imited to the first 25 children and their caregivers to arrive.
Duration: 30 minutes 
Description: Join Miss Jen for stories and songs for babies, followed by open playtime from 12-12:30 PM. 

STORYTIME FOR 1s AND 2s

Winter 2024 Offerings:
*
 Tuesdays at 10 AM and 10:45 AM with Miss Annie, 1/9 through 3/26. No program on 2/13
* Fridays at 10 AM and 10:45 AM with Miss Megan, 1/12 through 3/22. No program on 2/16
Spring 2024 Offerings:
* Fridays at 10 AM and 10:45 AM with Miss Megan, 4/5 through 5/24. No programs on 4/19
For Ages:
 12-36 months. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Registration: DROP-IN, Limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers to arrive.
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Stories, music, and movement for growing bodies and brains! 10 AM and 10:45 AM programs repeat– please attend only one time slot.

TODDLER STORYTIME

Spring 2024 Offerings:
* Tuesdays at 10 AM and 10:45 AM with Miss Annie, 4/2 through 5/21. No programs on 4/16
* Wednesdays at 10 AM and 10:45 AM with Annie, 4/3 through 5/22. No programs on 4/17

For Ages:
 15 months-48 months. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Registration: DROP-IN, Limited to the first 25 children and their caregivers to arrive.
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Come explore through books, music, rhymes, and more! 10 AM and 10:45 AM programs repeat– please attend only one time slot.

STORYTIME FOR 2s AND 3s

Winter 2024 Offerings:
*
 Wednesdays at 10 AM and 10:45 AM with Miss Annie, 1/10 through 3/27. No program on 2/14 
* Thursdays at 10 AM and 10:45 AM with Miss Megan, 1/11 through 3/28. No program on 2/15
Spring 2024 Offerings:
 * Thursdays at 10 AM and 10:45 AM with Miss Megan, 4/4 through 5/23. No program on 4/18
For Ages:
 24 to 48 months. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Registration: DROP-IN, Limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers to arrive.
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Wiggle along with favorite stories, rhymes, and songs! 10 AM and 10:45 AM programs repeat- please attend only one time slot.

STORYTIME FOR 3s AND 4s 

Spring 2024 Offerings: 
* Wednesdays at 1:30 PM on 4/3, 4/10, and 4/24
For Ages:
 3- and 4-year-olds. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Registration: DROP-IN
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Enjoy favorite stories, rhymes, and songs in this special program for 3s and 4s!

PRE-K STORYTIME 

Winter 2024 Offerings: 
* Fridays at 2:15 PM, 1/12 through 3/22. No program on 2/16
Spring 2024 Offerings: 
* Fridays at 2:15 PM, 4/15 through 5/24. No programs on 4/12 and 4/19
For Ages:
 4- and 5-year-olds. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Registration: DROP-IN
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Let’s create with stories, songs, crafts, and more!

SING WITH ME

Winter 2024 Offerings: 
* Thursdays at 4 PM on 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/29, 3/7, and 3/21
Spring 2024 Offerings: 
*
Thursdays at 4 PM on 4/11, 4/25, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6, and 6/27

For Ages: Families with children of all ages. Children attend with an adult caregiver 
Registration: IMPORTANT: THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION. Register via Eventbrite for the 3/21 session beginning at 10 AM on 3/19. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: An energetic family sing-along program with live music, featuring music teacher and guitarist Mr. Jim.

READ TO A DOG

Winter 2024 Offerings: 
* Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 PM on 1/18, 2/15, and 3/14
Spring 2024 Offerings: 
* Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 PM, Dates TBA
For Ages: All ages. (Younger children should have their adult nearby)
Registration: DROP-IN. No pre-registration required, but you may need to wait your turn until a dog is available. Please arrive between 3:45 and 4:30.
Duration: 1 hour
Description: Build your confidence by reading out loud to a friendly dog. All dogs are trained therapy dogs and great listeners! Participants may pick whatever they would like to read for the program, although library staff are always available for suggestions.  

MAKE IT! @ PERROT

Winter 2024 Offerings: 
*
Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 PM on 1/30 and 3/19
Spring 2024 Offerings: 
*
Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 PM on 4/9
For Ages:
  7-12 years (attended independently). 5- and 6-year-olds may register if they will be accompanied by an adult helper.

Registration: BY REGISTRATION ONLY. Stop by the Youth Services Desk or call us at 203-637-8802 to sign up. You can sign up for as many or as few meeting dates as you want. Limited to 15 participants.
Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Description:
Join us for a different cool project each meeting! We will supply all the materials. On January 30th, we will be making balloon prints. On March 19th, we will be making alphabet bead bracelets. On April 9th, we will be making lip balm. 

GARDENING WORKSHOPS WITH THE GARDEN CLUB OF OLD GREENWICH 


Spring 2024 Offerings: 
Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 PM on 3/26 and 4/23
For Ages: 4 and up. Kids age 4-6 must be accompanied by an adult helper. Ages 7+ may attend independently.
Registration: BY REGISTRATION ONLY. Spaces are limited. Sign-ups will be divided into 2 time slots: 3:45 PM and 4:15 PM. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up your child, or call us at 203-637-8802. You can sign up for as many or as few meeting dates as you want. PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR 4/23 WILL BE AVAILABLE IN EARLY APRIL.
Duration: 1 hour
Description: Join us for a different gardening- or nature-related project each week. We will supply all the materials. On March 26th, join us for Milk Jug Seed Sowing– Start your Summer garden off early and create a greenhouse to begin your garden seeds. Plus, learn about Perrot’s new Seed Library! On April 23rd, Celebrate Arbor Day– Arbor Day is officially April 26th,
but celebrate a few days early by stopping by the library for a free tree sapling and other activities!

CREATIVE CORNER

Winter 2024 Offerings: 
*
Fridays at 3:45 PM, 1/12 through 3/22. No program on 2/16
Spring 2024 Offerings: 
No program planned.
For Ages: 8 to 12 years

Registration: BY REGISTRATION ONLY. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up your child, or call us at 203-637-8802. Limited to 15 participants.
Duration: 45 minutes
Description: Learn about the art of storytelling via writing and illustrating and let your imagination run wild!

YOUNG CRITICS’ CLUB (YCC)

Winter 2024 Meeting Dates:
* Wednesdays at 4 PM on 2/7, 2/21, 3/6, and 3/20
Spring 2024 Meeting Dates:
* Wednesdays at 4 PM on 
For Ages: Kids in Grades 6, 7, and 8 
Registration: BY SPECIAL APPLICATION ONLY. Club is FULL for the 2023-2024 school year. Watch for applications for the 2024-2025 school year in May 2024.
Duration: 75 minutes
Description: At each meeting, Young Critics get to know each other better with a book-themed game, then grab a snack and discuss their recent reads. Ms. Jen and Mrs. Woodward booktalk a new book and share their new finds with the group. Young Critics get first dibs on these selections and rate and report back at the next meeting with their thoughts.

 

Program Registration

MAKE IT! @ PERROT AND GCOG GARDENING WORKSHOPS

  • SIGN UP FOR THE 4/23 GARDENING WORKSHOP WILL BE AVAILABLE IN EARLY APRIL
  • Please stop by the Youth Services Desk or call us (203-637-8802) to sign up your child–- spaces are limited!
  • Children must be the correct age for the program– ages 7-12 for Make it! @ Perrot (ages 5-6 OK with an adult helper), and ages 4 & up for Gardening Workshops (ages 4-6 must attend with adult helper)
  • Please note that there is a separate sign-up sheet for each meeting of Make It! @ Perrot and the GCOC Gardening Workshops– sign up for as many or as few as you’d like

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