Event List

Birth - Age 5 | Registration RequiredJoin Miss Kari at this active, early literacy enriched story time where we will explore books, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Make sure to wea...

Join our evening Ukulele Club to practice & play with other uke enthusiasts! The first hour of each session will be dedicated to more experienced players, while the last half-h...

Escape the winter cold with us on this passeggiata (“stroll”) through the richness and diversity of Italy with Mariann Millard, a professional tour guide who has spent time living ...

Ages 3-5 | Registration RequiredBooks, puppets, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. A craft is included that will help kids devel...

Use CorelDRAW to create your name as a snowflake pattern to hang on a window! The snowflake will be etched and cut out on the laser cutter using a clear acrylic.Note: This is a rep...

Improve your Spanish in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of Spanish recommended. No registration required.

Join librarian Cindy Haiken on Zoom to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. Once registered, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting via email on the day of the event. ...

Homeschool Families | Registration encouragedLooking to connect with other homeschooling families? Stop by the library on the second Friday of every month to chat, share ideas, and...

IN-PERSON MEETING A meeting of people who love reading and writing poetry. SMwP provides poetic opportunities for anyone to share their poetry, discuss the literary wo...

Birth - Age 5 | Registration encouragedSaturdays are for being silly! In this family story time we will sing goofy songs and read funny books.This program is drop-in, but you can r...

Ages 0-18 months | Registration RequiredThis class introduces babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups to the library and each other while learning how to support their growth and dev...

Ages 0-18 months | Registration RequiredThis class introduces babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups to the library and each other while learning how to support their growth and dev...

Improve your French in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of French recommended.

Paint a cheery winter-themed penguin family on a repurposed slate. This is an intermediate level painting project.Enter the registration lottery from December 20th-22nd at: https:/...

Grades 2-5 | Registration RequiredUsing supplies from the Connecticut Science center, build a “bug” bot to learn how electricity can send your creation buzzing off the table. ...

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration RequiredA great program for active toddlers, now in the Wonder Room! In a smaller class size setting, children will learn more about how language ...

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration RequiredA great program for active toddlers, now in the Wonder Room! In a smaller class size setting, children will learn more about how language ...

Denise Codianne-Calabrese from Literacy Volunteers will be available Tuesdays for literary assistance. If you are an adult who needs help reading, writing, speaking or understandin...

Decorate bags using our Cricut Makers and sublimation printer! Bags will be provided. If you have a specific image you would like to use, please bring it on a USB drive.Enter the r...

Ages 2-3 | Registration RequiredFull of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children who are working on making the transition to Preschool Story Time.Please n...

Paint a cheery winter-themed penguin family on a repurposed slate. This is an intermediate level painting project.Enter the registration lottery from December 20th-22nd at: https:/...

The Choate Mentorship Project intends to strengthen the foundational learning practices of students in public middle schools. Our mission is to increase educational access and netw...

Grades 2-5 | Registration RequiredCome practice sign language with other kids! Each month will have a different theme and you will be able to reinforce what you learn through games...