Please note the library will be closed on Sunday, April 1
Children's Programs for April
Visit the Children's Room to check out materials, use the computers and attend our upcoming programs.
Read, Sing, Play
Every Monday  at 10:30 am

No program on April 16

Children birth to 5 years old are invited to join us Monday mornings at 10:30 am for story time fun. Directly following story time there will be a craft and open play. Stop in for books, songs, rhymes,  movement activities, and more! 

Bilingual Story Time
Every Tuesday at 10:30 am

No program on April 17

Children birth to 5 years old are invited to join Ms. Margarita Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am for a bilingual story time. We will share stories, songs and more in English and Spanish. Following the story time there will be a craft and playgroup. 
Milk & Cookies
Every Wednesday at 4:00 pm

No program on April 18

Children in K-2 are invited to join us for an 
after-school snack, story and activity every Wednesday at 
4:00 pm. Please call the Children's Room at 860-447-1411 x4 
if your child has any food allergies.

Lyman Allyn Art Museum will be hosting a special art project on 
April 25.
Tween Thursday
Every Thursday at 4:00 pm

No program on April 19

Tweens in grades 3-6 are invited to join Miss Ty every Thursday at 4:00 pm! Every week there will be a snack and fun activity. Please call the Children's Room at 860-447-1411 x4 
if your child has any food allergies.
Creative Movement with Eastern CT Ballet
Thursday, April 19 at 10:30 am

For Ages 3 to 5 years old only

T he Eastern Connecticut Ballet is hosting a monthly 
Creative Movement program for children 3 to 5 years old. 
This program will be held at 10:30am on the third Thursday of 
every month.  This 45 minute program is an introduction to 
creative movement.  During class we will read a story and 
then do 35 minutes of movement around the theme. 
Children must sign up for this program, space is limited. 
To register call the Children's Room at 860-447-1411 x4
Homework Helpers
Mon., Wed. & Thurs.,  3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tues.,  3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

There will be no tutors April 16 to 20

Children are invited to come meet with a student from 
Connecticut College to receive tutoring or homework help. 
Tutors are available on a first come, first served basis. 
Make & Take Craft
Saturday, April 7, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Come get crafty at the library! Stop by anytime between 
11:00 am and 1:00 pm to make a craft and take it home!  
No registration is required, all ages are welcome. 
This program will be held on the first Saturday of every month.

April craft: Kites
Read to a Therapy Dog
Saturday, April 7, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Come meet Ella, a therapy dog, and read her a story! Please call the Children's Room at 860-447-1411 x4 to sign up for a 15 minute time slot, space is limited.

Brick Builders
Saturday, April 14,  11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Love to build? Then join the Brick Builders! 
Children ages 5 to 12 years old can drop in anytime between 
11:00 am and 1:00 pm  to make their own LEGO® creation. 
The creations will be put on  display in the library until the  next meeting. 
This program will be held  on the second Saturday of every month.
Movie & Munchies: Coco
Saturday, April 21 at 11:00 am

Join us at 11:00 am for a family movie! All movies are rated G or PG and a snack will be provided for children. Parents are required to stay in the room with their child. Families are invited to bring in their own lunch or snacks. This program will be held on the third Saturday of every month.


Family Fun: Spy Training
Saturday, April 28,  11:00 am - 1:00 pm  

Children of all ages can drop-in anytime between 
11:00 am and 1:00 pm for some Family Fun! This month there will be spy training activities for the whole family, including a disguise craft and a secret agent training course. This program is free and requires no registration. This program will be held on the fourth Saturday of every month.
Poetry for Kids
Sunday, April 15,  1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Children of all ages can visit the Children's Room between 1:30pm and 3:00pm to make their own 
haiku poem craft in honor of National Poetry Month. 
Kids will make a yarn flower craft, and then will learn about 
and create their own haikus!  No registration required, 
all materials provided while supplies last .
 
Earth Day Recycled Craft
Tuesday, April 17 at 12:30 pm

Children of all ages are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of creating their own planter using recycled materials, and planting a seed in honor of Earth Day! No registration required, all materials provided, while supplies last. 
Race to the Treasure
Thursday, April 19 & Friday, April 20 
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

The library has been taken over by pirates! You have 60 minutes to use your detective skills to find One-Eyed Jack's treasure chest and find the key to unlock it. This program is for children in 1st - 6th grade and you must call the Children's Room, 860-447-1411 x4, to register for a time slot. Each time slot is grade specific, children must be in the correct grade in order to participate. Space is limited!


Time Slots for Thursday, April 19
10-11am: 1st-2nd graders
12-1pm: 3rd-4th graders
2-3pm: 5th-6th graders

Time Slots for Friday, April 20
10-11am: 3rd-4th graders
12-1pm: 5th-6th graders
2-3pm: 1st-2nd graders
 
Home School Workshop: 
Money Smart Week
Monday, April 23 at 12:30 pm

All families are invited to join Ms. Ty every fourth Monday of the month for a fun and educational program.  This class is open to grades 1 to 6, and all materials will be provided.

This time we will be learning about money management with a special presentation by Chelsea Groton Bank followed by a fun activity for kids to practice their money skills.
News Around the Library:
Shoutbomb: Now you can receive text alerts from the library! Text the word SIGNUP to 860-345-1307.  Once you receive a reply, enter your library card number and you're signed up! You can renew materials by text, receive early literacy tips, and much more. For more information, click HERE.

Mango Languages: Would you like your child to learn a new language? All you need is a library card to 
sign-up for free. Parent's can do it too! 
Click HERE to sign-up.

Digital Collection: Kids can use our digital collection too! Use your library card to gain access to a wide variety of free e-books and e-audiobooks. Click HERE to view our digital collection. 

Museum Passes: Use your library card to check out a museum pass. Click  HERE for more information about which passes are available.

DVDs: Parents, you can now check out up to 5 DVDs total using your adult library card. This means 5 seven day titles or 4 seven day titles and 1 express. Remember, only an adult card can be used to check out DVDs. 

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