Seed Explorers program for kids slated July 16 at Derby Public Library

 

Derby Public Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Derby Public Library to hold Freedom and Flowers story time June 18

We’ll read the book They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park by Tonya Duncan Ellis - a story about the people who helped grow a park where community, joy, and freedom could flourish!

After the story, children will create colorful “Freedom Flowers” filled with hopes, dreams, and kindness for the future to add to our community garden display and/or take home to plant in their own yards!
All ages are welcome! 

Registration recommended to reserve supplies, but all are welcome while supplies last! Please register each child separately so we know how many friends to expect!

https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendars?cid=21324...

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Taste the Book program for children slated at Derby Public Library

 

 Taste the Book Series: Where every story comes to life with a book, a craft, and a delicious tasting experience! 

Join us for an Earth Day story time featuring The Planet in a Pickle Jar by Martin Stanev, and discover how Grandma has been preserving all the important things on our planet. 

Then, create your own "planet in a pickle jar" using recycled water bottles, glitter, and more. Enjoy a tasty pickle sampling while you read, create, and play. It’s the perfect blend of stories, crafts, and pickled treats!

Read it, Make it, Taste it - Taste the Book and experience the story in every way!

Recommended for ages 3-10, but all are welcome!
Registration required. Inform us of any allergies and/or dietary restrictions upon registering.
Please register each child separately so we know how many friends to expect!

https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendars?cid=21324...

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Craft fun at Derby Neck Library features kids' faces in flower blooms

DERBY - Kids can make a flower with their face inside at 4:30 p.m. today at Derby Neck Library. A perfect gift for someone special!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby. 

Huntington Branch Library in Shelton slates Baby and Me Tuesday

Time
Jan. 20 11-11:30 a.m.
Ages 
0-2 Years Old

Registration required. Please register each child individually. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.

Please Note: HBL Kids and HBL Teens are NOT restricting families to 3 registrations per month.

If Shelton Public Schools are canceled or delayed due to weather, Shelton Libraries’ Children’s Programs are canceled for that day.

Register Online

Our youngest patrons are welcome to join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement, and sensory play.
Each child must be registered individually.

The Library is at 41 Church St., Shelton.

Kids invited to 'taste the book' program Saturday at Derby Public Library

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Samples of food will be provided related to the theme of the book for this session. Please be aware of any food allergies or restrictions you may have before attending/sampling.
REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/46I75Oj

Huntington Branch Library in Shelton to host 2 Baby and Me sessions in April

 

Huntington Branch Library is at 41 Church St., Shelton.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton slates preschool program

Preschool Play

Ages: 3-5 years

Date: Nov. 22

Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Young library friends in this age group will join Miss Maura first for a story then it will be time to play with age appropriate library toys and meet some new friends too.

Registration is required for each child attending.

Online: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=539837&PK=

or call: 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Preschool fun to feature story, play at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

Preschool Play

Preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to join Miss Maura at Plumb Memorial Library to hear the reading of a picture book.

Then it's time to join our library playdate to explore our library toys and books plus meet some new friends too!

Ages: 3-5 years old

Day/Date: Friday, Aug.16

Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Register online https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=525693&PK=

or call 203-924-1580.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Huntington Branch Library to host 2 imagination station programs

Imagination Stations

Children ages 3-6 and their caregivers can come to Huntington Branch for a story, music, movement and fun centers for creation.

This program can be messy, as paint and clay are used!

Date/Time:

July 11, 11-11:40 a.m.

July 25, 11-11:40 a.m.

Location: Huntington Branch Library, 41 Church St., Shelton.

All kids must bring a caregiver.

Register online:

July 11 https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=531362&PK=

July 25 https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=531363&PK=

or call 203-926-0111.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton slates Smalls & Smiles program

Smalls & Smiles

Where: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

When: Dec. 15, 10-11 a.m.

Ages: 6 months to 24 months old

SHELTON - Babies and their caregivers are welcome to listen to a story read by Plumb Memorial Library Children's Librarian, Miss Maura.

Then the group is welcome to play with library toys and meet some new friends too!

Registration is required for children only.

Call 203-924-1580 to register or register online: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=510339&PK=

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Ansonia Library to host Grandparent's Day celebration Saturday

Register here: https://forms.gle/aA9LxeWFRCm9wuCq8

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.

Ansonia Library to host Grandparent's Day Tea Party

 

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.

Kellogg Environmental Center to present program on frogs at Derby Public Library

Frightened Frog (All Ages)

Aug. 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Presented by the Kellogg Environmental Center.

Please register at https://bit.ly/3rLMtCR

DERBY - Enjoy the story "The Frightened Frog" Wednesday at Derby Public Library as you learn about the challenges of being a frog.

Learn how to identify local frogs and toads by call and physical characteristics, and explore their habitats safely while protecting them and their amphibian and reptile friends.

This an interactive program. All ages welcomed!

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

NOTE: This event is the rescheduled date from the original planned date of July 19.

This is shared from Derby Public Library's Facebook page.

Meet a llama Wednesday at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Meet a llama at the library! 

Debbie from Country Quilt Llama Farm will read a story and then we will learn all about llamas and yarn in a program at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Registration is not required.

For more information please call 203-888-3903. The Library is at 46 Church St.

Participation in our Summer Reading Program is not required to attend any of our free and fun programs.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Huntington Branch Library invites patrons to tell their library story

SHELTON - To celebrate Library Week, we are inviting library patrons to come into Huntington Branch Library to tell their library story. 

The library will provide a piece of paper and then post it to a bulletin board. 
Come in starting on Monday, April 24 to fill out a story card. The Library is at 41 Church St.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Oboist to present program for children Saturday at Derby Public Library

Marta Boratgis

DERBY - Derby Public Library presents Creating Musical Readers Series by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, March 11.The program is for ages 4-10.

A different musician / instrument each month plus a story.

This month features Oboist Marta Boratgis and the book "Herman and Rosie."

Register at http://bit.ly/3XPatzn

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host 'Books and Bricks' kids' program

SHELTON - Join Miss Maura at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Plumb Memorial Library for "Books and Bricks" as we share a read-aloud book followed by time to build something connected to the story out of Duplo bricks and other types of preschool bricks too!

Caregivers must remain with their children for program duration. The program is for ages 3 and up.

**If you or your child is sick on the day of the program, please call to cancel at 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.
Register online: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661...
or call: 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton slates kids' programs for Women's History Month

 Through Her Eyes

Date/Time: Tuesday, 3/7 & 3/21, 5-6 p.m.
Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Ages: 5 yrs. old +

In honor of Women's History Month, we will read a story about a famous woman artist then we will create a piece of art similar to the type of art this woman is/was famous for. 

Caregivers must remain with their children for program duration.

** One registration is for both listed dates.
Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=826&Branch=Plumb%20Memorial%20Library&EventID=487449&PK=792833
or call: (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Huntington Branch Library slates Story Explorers fun in February

SHELTON - There are still plenty of slots left at Huntington Branch Library for our February sessions of Story Explorers! Children ages 3-5 can join us for a story, a craft, music, and movement! The Library is at 41 Church St.

Register here:

February 8: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=1000003163&Branch=Huntington%20Branch%20Library&EventID=483875&PK=

February 15: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=1000003163&Branch=Huntington%20Branch%20Library&EventID=483876&PK=

February 22: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=1000003163&Branch=Huntington%20Branch%20Library&EventID=483877&PK=


This is shared from the Huntington Branch Library Kids and Teens Facebook page.