Derby National Honor Society to host benefit Monday for libraries

 

Saturday is Take Your Child to the Library Day

Local libraries are participating in Take Your Child to the Library Day tomorrow.

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Beacon Falls Public Library info:

***This event has reached its capacity for Registration - a Wait List is now open***

Visit Beacon Falls Public Library for fun, games, and a visit with a beloved character!

- Craft Bags and Games From 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

- Character Meet & Greet w/Photo Op from 11 am.-noon in the Assembly Room. 

- Party snacks will be served

Registration is required - please call the Library at 203-729-1441 or RSVP on Eventbrite.

The Library is at 10 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls. 

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DERBY - Coming up Saturday at Derby Neck Library it's TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY! 

Our theme this year is GAME ON, and we'll have snacks and surprises all day, including a scavenger hunt. 

Stop in at any point to take part and learn all about the services your library has to offer!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

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The Library is at 49 Great Hill Road, Oxford.

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SEYMOUR - Stop in during the day between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday at Seymour Public Library for a one-day only library wide scavenger hunt, and a craft table!

The Library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.

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SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library Children’s Department will have games and activities for our young visitors throughout the day Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

1) LEGO Estimation Station

2) Bluey Party: 10-11 a.m.

Registration rRequired.

Program Registration is currently FULL,

Wait List is available: 203-924-1580 ext. 5108

3) Bluey Hide and Seek Scavenger Hunt

4) Groundhog Shadow Voting Booth

5) Bring your CT library card and borrow books, DVDs, Book Kits, Wonderbooks, Family Movie Night Bundles, Tonies!

6) Pick-up a “Yeti to Read Bingo Card”-begin our Winter Reading Challenge for a chance at wonderful prizes!

7) Participate in our Lunar New Year Trivia Game.

We hope to see you and your families too.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St., Shelton.

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day Saturday

On the first Saturday in February*, thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by offering free, fun, fabulous activities for families.

Your local library is an ideal place for children to play, discover, make friends, and have fun. 

And Take Your Child to the Library Day is the perfect time to discover some library magic. 

From magicians to craft programs, ice cream socials to storytimes, each library offers something unique and delightful.

Get a library card (they're free!), meet your children's librarian, and explore all the wonders that your local library has to offer your family. 

And be sure to stop in again soon – because every day is a great day to take your child to the library.

*Your library may choose to celebrate on an alternate day in February.

Derby Public Library

313 Elizabeth St., Derby

13th annual "Take Your Child To The Library Day"

Saturday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

(https://takeyourchildtothelibrary.org/ct), the Children’s Room is offering a variety of children’s programs throughout the day.

All ages are invited to stop by and there is no fee to attend:

All Day - DIY Station: Stay and Craft or Take and Make (no registration)

11 a.m. - "Thumbody" Loves You: Evie North demonstrates how to make a bookmark or Valentine's Day card.

For kids of all ages! (no registration)

PLUS...Guessing Jar! Get a Library Card! Drawing of Prizes! Scavenger Hunt!

Ansonia Library

53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia

-See the NHSO's Lunar New Year Family Concert @ 10:30 a.m.
-Get a Library Card
-Learn about upcoming programs 
-Take home our Lunar New Year craft project.
-Go on a scavenger hunt 
& More! 

Seymour Public Library

46 Church St., Seymour

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day and Feed the Birds Day!

Stop in and create a bird feeder to take home to feed the birds in your neighborhood!

Derby Neck Library

307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby

Oxford Public Library

49 Great Oak Road, Oxford

Check your library's website and Facebook page for information.