Harwinton Public Library

Homeschool Storytime
2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
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!
This storytime series will be for slightly older kids than the normal story times that Mrs. Molly provides! This is a great opportunity for kids who still love being read to!
Ages 6-10 years old.
Parents must attend with their kids.
No need to register.

Meditation
2026-03-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-25 15:30 - 16:30
Weekly Meditation Group. All are welcome!

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+.

Winter Storytime (Thurs.)
2026-03-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 10:30
Come join Mrs. Molly for storytime! Read a story, sing some songs, and do some fingerplays. At the end of each session there will be a craft, yoga, scarf play, or bubbles!
Please register. Ages 0-5.
Registering for one Tuesday Winter Storytime will register you for all Tuesday Winter Storytimes!

Afternoon Book Discussion
2026-03-12 14:00 - 15:00
This month’s selection is: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a 2008 novel by Garth Stein, narrated by a dog named Enzo who has a nearly human soul and uses car racing as a metaphor to understand life, love, and loss alongside his owner, race car driver Denny Swift, as they navigate family tragedy and a custody battle. The book explores themes of loyalty, perseverance, and the human condition through Enzo’s unique, philosophical perspective, becoming a New York Times bestseller.

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.

Evening Book Discussion
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00
This month’s selection is Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: what does it mean to love?

Chess Club
2026-03-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-06 18:30 - 19:30
Join out weekly chess club. All ages are welcome.

Winter Storytime (Tues.)
2026-03-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-07 10:00 - 10:30

Learn Video Production
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00
Did you know that Western CT Community Television offers free production training and equipment loans? They can teach you how to create your own television show to be cablecast on channel 192. What a great way to promote your cause, organization, or event! Join us at this free program to learn more and get a hands-on introduction to some of the equipment. Please register.

Craft & Chat
2026-03-20 15:00 - 17:00
We have a special event this month! One of our co-hosts, Gail, has agreed to share the art of zentangle with us! If you are interested, please let us know by registering. Others are welcome to work on their own projects.

Learn About the Axolotl - PROGRAM FULL
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.

Watercolor Painting
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:30
Is your child interested in painting? Register your child to come to the library and do a watercolor painting of their pet! Bring a picture of a beloved animal and local artist, Nancy Roman, will walk the kids through step-by-step how to make a beautiful painting.
This program will be an hour and a half and the kids will be painting for the entirety of the time. Parents are welcome to come and sit with their child.
Please register. Space is limited. Ages 8 – 14.

Passport to CT Libraries 2026: April 1 - 30
2026-04-01 12:30
Are you ready to get out of the house after this winter? Why not hit the road and visit some of the 175 public libraries participating in the 2026 Passport to CT Libraries program?! How does it work?
Ask for a passport at our library or any participating library.
Visit any participating library during the month of April to have your passport stamped (and maybe get a token gift!)
Visit at least 5 libraries to qualify for a prize drawing. Both adults and children can fill out passports and will compete separately.
Return your passport to the Library by May 10.
Statewide winners will be randomly drawn on June 12 in the following categories: 5 or More Libraries Visited, 25 or More Libraries Visited, and Top Traveler. Winners will receive a $200 VISA gift card.
Every library in Connecticut is unique, from their architectural styles to their programs and collections. This is a great way to explore all that the Connecticut library system has to offer. Don’t forget if you see something you like, you can use your Harwinton Public Library card to borrow from any public library in the state!

Meditation
2026-04-01 15:30 - 16:30
Weekly meditation group. All are welcome

Library Closed
2026-04-03
Closed for Good Friday

Spring Egg Hunt
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-18
All teens and kids are welcome to come anytime we are open between the 6th and 18th to find the numbered eggs in our kids section. There will be a prize for finding them all!
Happy spring!
All kids and teens welcome.

Library Board Meeting
2026-04-06 19:00 - 20:00
Monthly Library Board Meeting
