Registration for all regular events is now online via our event calendar! If you have questions or need clarification, please call the Youth Services Desk at 203-637-8802. [Click here to see all Children’s Events on the Library Event Calendar]
Please note that one-time special events (such as outside performers) are not listed below, but do appear on our Event Calendar.
Program Descriptions
BABY STORYTIME
Spring 2025 Offerings:
* Mondays at 10:30 AM, 4/21 through 5/12
* Wednesdays at 11:30 AM, 4/23 through 5/21. No program on 5/14
For Ages: 0 to 15 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: Join Miss Jen for stories and songs for babies, followed by 30 minutes of open playtime. Monday and Wednesday programs repeat.
TODDLER STORYTIME- DROP-IN
Spring 2025 Offerings:
* Tuesdays at 10 AM and 10:45 AM with Miss Megan, 4/22 through 5/20
* Thursdays at 10 AM and 10:45 AM with Miss Tori, 4/24 through 5/22
For Ages: 15 months-48 months. Children attend with an adult caregiver.
Registration: DROP-IN, Limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers to arrive. 10 and 10:45 AM programs repeat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Come explore through books, music, rhymes, and more!
TODDLER STORYTIME- REGISTERED
Spring 2025 Offerings:
* Wednesdays at 10 AM and 10:45 AM, 4/23 through 5/21
For Ages: 15 months-48 months. Children attend with an adult caregiver.
Registration: Registration required– limited to the first 20 children to sign up. Registration opens via our event calendar at 6 PM the day before each program. 10 and 10:45 AM programs repeat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Come explore with Miss Megan through books, music, rhymes, and more!
SENSORY STORYTIME- REGISTERED
Spring 2025 Offerings:
* Fridays at 10 AM and 11 AM, 4/25 through 5/9
For Ages: 18 months-48 months. Children attend with an adult caregiver.
Registration: Registration required– limited to the first 10 children to sign up. Registration opens via our event calendar at 6 PM the day before each program. 10 and 11 AM programs repeat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Enjoy stories and hands-on activities with Miss Tori, a pediatric occupational therapist.
PRE-K STORYTIME
Spring 2025 Offerings:
* Fridays at 2:15 PM, 4/25 through 5/16
For Ages: 4- and 5-year-olds. Children attend with an adult caregiver.
Registration: DROP-IN, Limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers to arrive.
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Join Miss Tori for a lively program of stories, movement, songs, and hands-on play!
SING WITH ME
Spring 2025 Offerings:
* Thursdays at 4:15 PM on 5/8 and 6/5
For Ages: Families with children of all ages. Children attend with an adult caregiver
Registration: Registration opens at 6 PM on the Monday prior to each program. There is a limit of 4 tickets per family (each adult and child attending must be registered). Maximum of 60 attendees.
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: An energetic family sing-along program with live music, featuring music teacher and guitarist Mr. Jim.
READ TO A DOG
Spring 2025 Offerings:
* Thursdays at 3:45 PM on 5/22
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.
DEBATE CLUB
Summer 2025 Offerings:
* No programs planned
For Ages: 9-12
Registration: Registration strongly encouraged- sign up online via our event calendar
Duration: 1 hour
Description: Flex your critical thinking skills by participating in debates about fun topics. Winners will receive prizes, and all participants will have first dibs on future debate topics!
CRAFTING CONNECTIONS
Summer 2025 Offerings:
* No programs planned
For Ages: 9-12. Kids age 5-8 may also attend, but must be accompanied by an adult helper.
Registration: Registration strongly encouraged. Sign up online via our event calendar. Please note– you must register separately for each date
Duration: 1 hour
Description: Give back to the community by hand-making items to donate to charitable organizations. We will sign off on volunteer time for you if needed!
APOCALYPSE LIFE SKILLS
Summer 2025 Offerings:
* No programs planned
For Ages: 8-13
Registration: Registration strongly encouraged. Sign up online via our event calendar. Please note– you must register separately for each date
Duration: 1 hour
Description: The zombie apocalypse might be around the corner! Learn new skills that could improve your chances of survival.
CREATIVE VENTURES
Summer 2025 Offerings:
* TBA
For Ages: 7-13
Registration: Registration strongly encouraged. Sign up online via our event calendar. Please note– you must register separately for each date
Duration: 1 hour
Description: Stretch your artistic imagination using an array of mediums, skills, and techniques, to make art, functional items, decor, and DIY projects.
GAME HUB
Summer 2025 Offerings:
* TBA
For Ages: 7-13
Registration: Registration strongly encouraged. Sign up online via our event calendar. Please note– you must register separately for each date
Duration: 1 hour
Description: Enjoy a growing selection of games at the library. From classic games to modern ones, to team challenges and everything in between, get ready to bring your A-Game! This program is a pilot and will return in the summer– with your suggestions added!
ESCAPE ROOMS
Summer 2025 Offerings:
* No programs planned
For Ages: 8-13
Registration: Registration REQUIRED. Sign up online via our event calendar. Please note– you must register separately for each date. PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY- LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.
Duration: 1 hour
Description: Put your minds to the test! Follow clues, solve puzzles, and escape; it’s the only way out (not really!). Solve the room and win a prize!
YOUNG CRITICS’ CLUB (YCC)
Summer 2025 Meeting Dates:
* Dates TBA
For Ages: Kids in Grades 6, 7, and 8
Registration: BY SPECIAL APPLICATION ONLY. Apply now for the 2025-2026 school year
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
REGISTERED TODDLER STORYTIME, SENSORY STORYTIME, SING WITH ME, FAMILY MOVIES, DEBATE CLUB, CRAFTING CONNECTIONS, GAME HUB, CREATIVE VENTURES, APOCALYPSE LIFE SKILLS, AND ESCAPE ROOMS
- Please sign up online via our event calendar
- Children must be the correct age for the program they are being registered for. Please check carefully!
- For registered Toddler Storytime and Sensory Storytime, registration will open at 6 PM the day before each program
- For Sing With Me, registration opens at 6 PM on the Monday before each program. Tickets are limited to 4 per family. You must reserve a ticket for each attendee (both adults and children)
