Seymour Public Library to host spooktacular science show for family

      Free Program - No Registration Required

Seymour Public Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's website.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton offers new children's books

SHELTON - New books have arrived at Plumb

Memorial Library's Children’s Department.

See something your child or you would like to read?

3 Borrowing Options:

1) Place a hold on any of the books you see here by going to www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org, typing your barcode number and putting in your psssword.

2) Call 203-924-1580, have your library card number ready and we'd be happy to place it on hold for you.

3) Visit the Library to borrow book in person, we are open Tuesday from noon-7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

This is shared from Miss Maura's Programs Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton offers book bundles for children

SHELTON - Book Bundles are available for beginner readers and middle grade readers in the Children's Department at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St.

Stop in and our helpful staff will be glad to help you locate them!

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to mark children's department reopening

Sharing from the Shelton Library System Facebook page:

SHELTON - The public is invited to the grand re-opening of the children's department at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St.

The celebration will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14. It will be a great day of reading, food, crafts, and fun!

Seymour Public Library offers fun activities for children

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St. has a variety of programs scheduled for children and young adults in March.

3/7 - 4 p.m. – StoryKids’ Book Club for K-Grade 2. Book talks, craft and a snack. Child must have some reading ability.

3/12 - 10:30 a.m.– Science Snoopers ‘Hoofing It!’ – Natural science, story and craft for ages 2 and up. Must be able to sit and listen.

3/13 - 4 p.m. – Nutmeggers’ Book Club - YA -for Grades 5 and up. Book talk, craft, and a snack - features the Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees.

3/19 – 10:30 am.- Lynn Lewis! Music and Movement – singing and dancing and fun for all ages!

3/21 - 4 p.m. – BookChatters’ Book Club for Grades 2-4. - Book talk, craft, and a snack - features the Magic Tree House Series.

Shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page. 

Seymour Public Library to host crafts, visit from Rudolph, more

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St., has scheduled a variety of fun activities for children in December.

Dec. 4 - 10:30 a.m.– Lynn Lewis! With Special Appearance by Rudolph! Music & Movement – singing & dancing & fun for all ages!!

Dec. 6 - 4 p.m. – StoryKids’ Book Club for K-Gr 2.  Book talks, craft and a snack. Child must have some reading ability.

Dec. 7 – 3:45 p.m. – Origami for YAs - come & create a great origami craft! Ages 10 & up

Dec. 11 - 10:30 a.m. – Science Snoopers ‘Seasons Senses!’ - Natural science, story and craft for ages 2 & up. Must be able to sit & listen.

Dec. 12 - 4 p.m.– Nutmeggers’ Book Club - YA -for grade 5 & up. - Book talk, craft, & a 

snack - features the Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees.

Dec.13 – 10:30 a.m. -  Preschoolers’ Winter Crafty Party! Refreshments, stories, games & crafts for all preschoolers! 0-6 years.

Dec. 13 - 4 p.m. – BookChatters’ Book Club for Gr 2-4. - Book talk, craft, and a snack - features the Magic Tree House Series.

Dec. 14 and 15 – Friday & Saturday All Day -  Drop-In Winter Craft Table - Come in & Create!

All Programs Are Free! Fun! & Formative!

Some have limited enrollment; registration required for all.
For information call 203-888-3903, visit us on Facebook, or visit www.seymourpubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Ann Szaley, head of children’s services, Seymour Public Library.

Seymour Public Library slates fun activities for children

                          

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St., has scheduled a variety of educational programs for children and young adults.

11/1, 8 – 10:30 a.m. – Lap sit with Baby –stories and developmental play with your 6-24 month old.

11/2, 9 – 10:30 a.m. – Story hour for 2-5 year olds - Stories, games, songs and a craft.

11/2 - 4 p.m. – StoryKids’ Book Club for K-Grade 2.  Book talks, craft and a snack - Child must have some reading ability.

11/7 - 10:30 a.m. – Science Snoopers ‘Turkey Time’ – Natural science, story, and craft for ages 2 and up. Must be able to sit and listen.

11/8 - 4 p.m. Nutmeggers’ YA Book Club for Grades 5-8. Book talk, craft and a snack - features the Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees.

11/9 – 4 p.m. – BookChatters’ Book Club for Grades 2-4. Book talk, craft and a snack - features the Magic Tree House Series 

11/14 – 10:30 a.m.- Lynn Lewis - Music and Movement for ages 0-6. A fun time for everyone!

11/16 – 4 p.m. - ‘The Club’ book club for Grades 8 and up. Teen advisory - Book talk, snacks and more.

11/17 and 18 – All day!  Drop In Craft Table - make a great Thanksgiving craft!

All programs are free! fun! and formative!

Some programs have limited enrollment; registration is required for all.

For information call 203-888-3903, visit us on Facebook or visit us at www.seymourpubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Ann B. Szaley, Head of Children's Services, Seymour Public Library.

Derby Public Library to host fall celebration for families

DERBY - The Derby Public Library children’s department will host an autumn celebration from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 21 with a day of fun for families with children ages birth to 11. 

The fun begins with the return of Turn It Up!, an interactive music and movement program geared for ages 2-8.

There will be drop-in activities which require no registration from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 

They will include pumpkin decorating, crafts, a library scavenger hunt, contests, snacks, and more.

To register for the Turn It Up! music and movement program at 10 a.m., click here.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St. 

For information, call 203-736-1482.

This info is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Derby Public Library to host scrapbooking workshop for kids

DERBY - Children ages 8-13 are invited to Derby Public Library at 1 p.m. Tuesday for a fun program about special memories! 

Join Elaine Langsam in a guided program focusing on designing, making, and decorating your very own scrapbook. 

All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own photos and memories to add in.

Registration is required. 

For information call 203-736-1482.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St. 


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent. 

Seymour Public Library plans activities for children in June

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St., has scheduled a variety of programs for children in June.

June 1 and 8 - 10:30 a.m.– Lapsit with Baby for six-month to 2-year olds. Read and Play with your little one.

June 2 and 9 – 10:30 a.m.– Story hour for 2-5 year olds.  Stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft.

June 2 - 4 p.m. – StoryKids’ Book Club for K-Gr 2.  Book talks, craft and a snack. Child must have some reading ability.

June 3 – 3:45 p.m. – YA Origami – create a wonderful origami craft- ages 8 and up. Limited space!

June 7 – 10:30 a.m. – Science Snoopers - ‘Tale of Tails’ - All kinds of feet! Natural science and a craft for ages 2 and up - must be able to sit and listen.

June 8 - 4 p.m. – Nutmeggers’ - YA Book Club for Grade 5 and up. Book talks, craft, and a snack - features the Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees.

June 9 - 4 p.m. – BookChatters’ Book Club for Grades 2-4. Book talks, craft, and a snack. Club features the Magic Tree House Series 

June 17 and 18 – All-day craft table for Drop-In Father’s Day Craft.

June 21 and on ... Summer Reading Club Sign-ups begin: ‘On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!’ Join in for all the fun!

Register for free summer programs.

June 21 - 10:30 a.m. – Science Snoopers - ‘Animal Homes’ -Natural science and a craft for ages 2 and up - must be able to sit and listen.

June 30 -10:30 a.m.– Lynn Lewis - Music and Movement for ages 0-6. A fun time for everyone!

All programs are free, fun, and formative!

Some programs have limited enrollment; registration required for all programs.

For information call 203-888-3903, visit us on Facebook, or at www.seymourpubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Ann Szaley, children's librarian, Seymour Public Library.

Seymour Public Library offers playgroups, art, magic, music, more

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library has announced its April activities planned for children.

April 5 -10:30 a.m.- Family Place Playgroup for infants -5 year olds.  Experience many different types of play in a free play style program.  
Interact, develop social skills and make new friends! Possible visit from a child care or health advisor. A short circle time at the end of the session. Last of spring session.

April 7 - 4 p.m. - StoryKids’ Book Club for K-Grade 2 . Book talks, craft and a snack. Child must have some reading ability.

April 13 - 4 p.m. - Nutmeggers’ - YA Book Club for Grade 5 and up. Book talks, craft and a snack, features the Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees.

April 14 - 10:30 a.m. - Science Snoopers - ‘Neat Feet’ - All kinds of feet! Natural science and a craft for ages 2 and up. Children must be able to sit and listen.

April 14 - 4 p.m. - BookChatters’ Book Club for Grades 2-4. Book talks, craft, and a snack; features the Magic Tree House Series.

April 19 - 10:30 a.m. - “It’s Manga Smanga Time.” Learn to draw the art of Manga Cartooning with Seymour’s resident artist, Debi Hamuka-Falkenham - ages 7 and up.

April 19 - 6:30 p.m. - “ Danny Magic” an amazing Family Night Magic Show. Fun for all ages!

April 20 - 10:30 a.m. - Lionheart Puppets presents ‘The Brave Little Tailor’ a puppet show for all ages!

April 21 - 10:30 a.m. - Animal Show on the Go – ‘Meet the Animals’ live animals – to see, learn about, and touch!  For all ages.

April 22 - 3:45  p.m. - YA Origami – Learn and create cool Origami art! For ages 8 and up.

April 27 - 10:30 a.m. - Lynn Lewis - Music and Movement for ages newborn-6. A fun time for everyone.

All programs are free, fun and formative!

Some programs have limited enrollment; registration is required for all programs.

For information call 203-888-3903, visit us on Facebook or at www.seymourpubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Ann Szaley, children's librarian, Seymour Public Library.

Ansonia Library to present 'The Singing Gnome'

 Photo from Library website 

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Library, 53 S. Cliff St., will present "The Singing Gnome” from 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 20. 

Shake and sing out those winter blues! Great music for all ages! 
Guaranteed to be a fun time!  

For more information, call the Children’s Department of the Ansonia Library, 203-734-6275.


This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.

Derby Library plans fun programs for young set

Spa Day Fun
    DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites 9-14 year olds to Spa Day Fun at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 14.  

    This “spa-tacular” program is the first in a two-part series devoted to making beauty products often found at the spa.  

    With the focus on bath and body for the first workshop, participants will make lip gloss, a chocolate bubble bath, facial scrub, body lotion, and more using familiar household ingredients.   

    Anyone who is interested will have an opportunity to decorate containers and bags since these items would make a great idea for gift giving. 
    There is no fee to attend; all materials will be supplied.  

    Refreshments will be served.

    Registration is requested. 

Lego Time

     The Library invites children ages 4-11 to use their creative talents and stir their imaginations during Lego Time at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 14. 
     All levels of building skills are welcome to come by for this drop-in program. 
     There is no fee to attend and all building materials will be provided.  

     Participants may place their building masterpieces on display in the Children’s Room for everyone to admire.

Science program

    The Library continues to offer an after-school STEAM program taking place on the third Tuesday of every month during the school year. 
     Children in Grades 2-5 are invited to stop by The Science Lab at 4 p.m. Nov. 17 for Kitchen Science.   

     Each month a new theme will be the focus covering topics such as simple machines, weather and more with hands-on activities and experiments.  
     There is no fee to attend and all materials will be provided for this interactive, hour long program.

    Registration is requested.  

    For information or to register, call the Children’s Room, 203-736-1482, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Sue Sherman, Children's Librarian, Derby Public Library.

Seymour Library slates activities for children

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St., has announced June activities planned for children and young adults.

June 3 and 10 – 10:30 a.m. – Lap sit for little ones six -24 months old.  Read and play with your little one in a nurturing, developmentally enhanced way.

June 4 and 11 - 10:30 a.m. – Story hour for 2-5 year olds.  Stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. 

June 4 - 4 p.m. – Story Kids’ Book Club for K-Grade 2 .

Book talks, craft, and a snack. Child must have some reading ability.

June 10 - 4 p.m.– Nutmeggers’ Book Club for Grade 5 and up. Book talks, craft and a snack - features the Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees

June 11 –  4 p.m. – BookChatters’ Book Club for Grades 2-4. Book talks, craft, and a snack. Club features the Magic Tree House Series. 

June 16 - 10:30 a.m.– Science Snoopers ‘Ewe and I’ - natural science, story and a craft –

for ages 2-5  Child must be able to sit and listen.

June 18 – 10:30 a.m. – Lynn Lewis - Music and Movement for ages 0-6   A fun time!

June 19 – 3:45 p.m. – YA Origami! Amazing Crafting with Miss Tina. 

June 25 –  4 p.m. – The YA Circle- a teen reader’s and writer’s advisory. Create, share, and talk about trends in books, art, movies and what you like! For YAs Grade 6 and up.  Snacks will be served.

June 23 – Sign-ups begin for the Summer Reading Program.

All programs are free, fun, and formative!

Some programs have limited enrollment; registration is required for all programs.

For information call 203-888-3903, visit us on Facebook or at www.seymourpubliclibrary.org.

               

This is a press release from Ann Szaley, Head of Children's Services, Seymour Public Library.

Seymour Public Library offers book clubs, crafts, music, more

May happenings announced

Seymour Public Library

5/6,13, 20, 27 – Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.– Lapsit for little ones 6-24 months old.  Read and play with your little one in a nurturing developmentally enhanced way.

5/7, 14, 21, 28 – Thursdays 10:30 a.m.– Story hour for 2-5 year olds.  Stories, songs, finger plays and a craft.

5/7- Thursday 4 p.m.– StoryKids’ Book Club for K-Grade 2 .

Book talks, craft and a snack.  Child must have some reading ability

5/12 – Thursday 10:30 a.m.– Lynn Lewis - Music & Movement for ages 0-6.   A fun time!

5/13 - Wednesday 4 p.m. – Nutmeggers’ Book Club for Grades 5 and up. Book talks, craft and a snack. The club features the Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees.

5/14 – Thursday 4 p.m.– BookChatters’ Book Club for Grades 2-4. Book talks, craft and a snack. The club features the Magic Tree House Series 

5/15 – Friday 3:45 p.m. – YA Origami! Amazing Crafting with Miss Tina 

5/19– Tuesday 10:30 a.m .– Science Snoopers ‘Sea Mammals’ ~ natural science, story and a craft –for ages 2-5  Child must be able to sit and listen. Milk and milk products will be used.

5/28 – Thursday 4 p.m. – The YA Circle- a teen reader’s and writer’s advisory – Create, share, and talk about trends in books, art, movies, and what you like! For YAs in Grade 6 and up. 
Snacks will be served.

All Programs Are Free! Fun! and Formative!

Some programs have limited enrollment; registration is required for all programs.

The library is at 46 Church St.

For information call 203-888-3903, visit us on Facebook, or visit www.seymourpubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Ann Szaley, children's librarian, Seymour Public Library.

Derby Public Library to host day for kids Saturday

Activities planned for ages 2-11

DERBY - In recognition of the 4th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day, Derby Public Library staff has planned a variety of activities for families from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 

This statewide initiative by children’s librarians was introduced in 2012 with the intention of encouraging families to visit their local library to become familiar with the resources available and join in an activity which is just a sample of the programs taking place throughout the year.

All programs offered at the Derby Public Library are free; non-residents are always invited to register.

The library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

For information contact Sue Sherman, children's librarian, at 203-736-1482.

This information is taken from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.