Bring your kids to the library for stories and other fun events! We are going to have so much fun and we look forward to seeing you all!
Children’s Story Times
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Itsy Bitsy Readers BRAND NEW!!
Select Monday’s @ 3pm
Sept. 21st
Oct. 19th
Nov. 16th
Dec. 21st
In these sessions, we will be introducing a board book, singing songs, practicing fingerplays, and playing with specially selected toys. Our focus is to improve sensory skills, build early literacy, and to strengthen the emotional bond between a caregiver and baby. This is a great way for new mothers and babies to socialize!
Please register for each session.
We are starting out once a month to see what kind of momentum we get!
Ages 0-2.
Fall Storytimes
September 1st – November 12th
Tuesday’s @ 10am or Thursday’s @ 10am
Read one book, sing songs, and learn! At the end of each session there will be a craft, scarf play, yoga, bubbles, and more! Each session is different!
Please register in case of inclement weather or illness. We will send out an email to everyone if it ever needs to be cancelled!
Ages 0-5.
Homeschool storytimes
Wednesday’s @ 2pm
September 9th + 23rd Cancelled
October 7th Cancelled + 21st
November 4th + 18th
One of our local homeschooling mom’s, Andrea Fitzpatrick, is providing a homeschooler storytime for homeschoolers in the area! All are welcome, of course, whether they are homeschooled or not!
Parents must attend with their kids.
No need to register.
Ages 6-10.
“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all”. – Jaqueline Kennedy
Children’s Programs
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Upcoming Programs!
*To register for a program go to our Events Calendar and click on the event you wish to attend!*
September 23rd @ 6pm Make Your Own Ice Cream
Matthew Yanarella from My Productions CT is coming back to the library to do an Ice Cream making program with us! He did the Pizza making program this past spring and it was an absolute hit!
This is a family program so please register your entire family. For all ages.
October 19th @ 3pm Itsy Bitsy Readers
Our very first storytime for baby! We will be playing with board books, singing songs, practicing fingerplays, and playing with specially selected toys. These sessions will be fun, entertaining, and a great way for new mothers and babies to socialize.
We are starting out doing one session a month to see what kind of momentum we get!
Please register for each session. Ages 0-2.
October 28th @ 5:30pm Halloween Cartooning
Does your child love to doodle and draw? Come learn to draw cute monsters with local author Rick Stromoski!
Space is limited so please register! Ages 7-12.
October 26th – 31st Halloween Scavenger hunt
Come any time we are open and do the scavenger hunt in our children’s section! Upon completion, hand your paper to a librarian and get your prize!
For all kids and teens. No registration needed.
November 16th @ 3pm Itsy Bitsy Readers
Our very first storytime for baby! We will be playing with board books, singing songs, practicing fingerplays, and playing with specially selected toys. These sessions will be fun, entertaining, and a great way for new mothers and babies to socialize.
We are starting out doing one session a month to see what kind of momentum we get!
Please register for each session. Ages 0-2.
November 18th @ 5:30pm Cookie Caper Crime Lab
Has your child ever been interested in forensic science? Well, the CT Science Museum is coming to the library to do a crime lab with us! Look under a microscope, study footprints, fingerprints, and more! Work together to find out who stole the cookies!
Please register each child separately. Ages 7-12.
November 21st @ 9:30am-12pm Turkey Craft Day
Drop-in to the library any time between 9:30am and 12pm to do some turkey crafts! Get in the gobble gobble spirit! Do one craft, or do them all while you enjoy the cozy fall vibes.
Please register. For all kids and teens.
December 5th @ TBD Hometown Holiday
Come to the library during Hometown Holiday and check out our craft sale, teacup auction, book sale, and crafts for kids in our activity room including writing a letter to Santa!
December 12th @ 10am OR 11:30am Mrs. Claus Storytime
Come meet Mrs. Claus in this endearing annual storytime!
Mrs. Claus will read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. We will do several crafts, and each family will be able to have some one on one time with Mrs. Claus to take pictures and say hello.
Each child will receive an individualized/wrapped gift (book) from Mrs. Claus (the library). Mrs. Molly will be reaching out to ask each child’s age and what they like so keep your ears open for a phone call!
For the 10am session we will be aiming for 0-5 year old. For the 11:30am session we will be aiming for 5-10 year old’s, but this is not a strict rule! We know there are siblings of different ages and schedules this time of year are super busy so feel free to choose whichever time you prefer! This is really just so Mrs. Claus can choose which books to read to the children.
Please register each child separately.
November 16th @ 3pm Itsy Bitsy Readers
Our very first storytime for baby! We will be playing with board books, singing songs, practicing fingerplays, and playing with specially selected toys. These sessions will be fun, entertaining, and a great way for new mothers and babies to socialize.
We are starting out doing one session a month to see what kind of momentum we get!
Please register for each session. Ages 0-2.
Teen Programs
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Upcoming Programs
Harwinton Public Library offers monthly programs for teens, as well as young adult books, audiobooks, games, and graphic novels.
October 21st @ 6pm Teen Pom Pom Monsters Craft
Learn how to make your own pom poms in this fun craft session, then decorate them with googly eyes and other materials!
Ages 11+. Please register.
October 26th – 31st Halloween Scavenger hunt
Come any time we are open and do the scavenger hunt in our children’s section! Upon completion, hand your paper to a librarian and get your prize!
For all kids and teens. No registration needed.
November 21st @ 9:30am-12pm Turkey Craft Day
Drop-in to the library any time between 9:30am and 12pm to do some turkey crafts! Get in the gobble gobble spirit! Do one craft, or do them all while you enjoy the cozy fall vibes.
Please register. For all kids and teens.
December 5th @ TBD Hometown Holiday
Come to the library during Hometown Holiday and check out our craft sale, teacup auction, book sale, and crafts for kids in our activity room including writing a letter to Santa!
December 16th @ 6pm Teen Holiday Tree Craft
Make a holiday tree out of an old book. Fold pages and then decorate for the holiday you prefer!
This program is an hour and a half.
Please register. Ages 11+