Elsa Storytime Session 1
2026-02-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
*Please register each child separately.*
Come to the library and meet Elsa! Read some stories, sing a few songs, then do some crafts! Each family will get the change to meet Elsa, hug her, and take pictures with her, while everyone is working on their crafts.
Ages 0-8. Please register each child separately.

Elsa Storytime Session 2
2026-02-21 12:00 - 13:00

Valentine's Coloring Contest Ends
2026-02-28
The coloring pages will be released here as pdfs, and as physical copies at the library beginning February 1st. Return by the 28th to compete in your age category for a prize!
PDF Links:
Ages 0-5
Ages 6-10
Ages 11-17
Adults

Meet Your Monger: A Guided Tour of New England Cheeses
2026-02-28 11:00
Join Cheesemonger Kate Redin of the New Curds on the Block cheese shop in Oakville for a journey to a demystify and democratize one of the world’s oldest, simplest, and most nutritious foods: CHEESE! Come for a taste of Connecticut’s dairy history and get tips from a professional cheesemonger on selecting, storing, and serving cheese for your meals and gatherings. Samples will be served!
This free program is for ages 12 and up. Space is limited. Please register.
Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends – Thank You!

Teen Shamrock Night
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00
Make a Leprechaun trap and play some Saint Patrick Day style games. Win some prizes and hang out with your friends in this super fun program!
Please register. Ages 11+.

Seed Starting Workshop
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:00
Starting your own seeds is an easy and fun way to save money and grow what you want, not just what is available at the nursery. Join us for a hands on workshop that will give you the information you need to start your own seeds. Spring is here!

Family Pizza Party (snow date)
2026-03-14 12:00 - 13:30
*Please register using your family name and # of people in your party (Ex. Smith 3)*
My Productions CT is coming to the library to help us make pizzas! Come to the library for lunch and bring the family! Pick whatever toppings you choose and while it cooks, play some fun pizza related games.
All families welcome! Please register. Space is limited.

Learn About the Axolotl
2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00
This is a program for the whole family! Come see some real Axolotl’s and learn all about them in this incredible program!
Axolotl’s are not native to our area, but they have become very popular for their goofy appearance and are now a hallmark of the younger generations.
Please register. For all ages.

Library Closed
2026-04-03
Closed for Good Friday

Ink & Watercolor Class
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter Nancy Roman returns to lead this 2 hour Pen & Ink with Watercolor workshop. Learn the “Line & Wash” technique, popular in book illustrations, which combines a pen and ink drawing with a watercolor overlay. Participants will practice the technique first, then complete a window box portrait working from photo inspirations. This FREE program is open to ages 12 and up. No experience is needed and all supplies will be provided. Even if you’ve never considered yourself “artistic” you will be amazed at the beautiful results Nancy can help you produce. Space is limited. Please register.
Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends – Thank You!

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2026-05-25
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2026-11-25
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