Harwinton Public Library

Ben Franklin Lightening Lab (10am)
2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
*Registrations for all summer reading programs opens June 1st.*
Get your STEM on with Coolology and perform some incredible science experiments dealing with electricity! Use static electricity with balloons and
wool! Make your hair stand up on end! Choose one of the two sessions and go hands on with science!
Please register each child separately. Ages 5-9.

Ben Franklin Lightning Lab (11:30am)
2026-08-01 11:30 - 12:30

Summer Storytimes (Tues.)
2026-08-04 10:00 - 10:30
Drop-in and have fun with Mrs. Molly this summer! Read a story, sing songs, and learn! Each session has its own theme and at the end there will be either a craft, scarf play, or yoga!
No registration needed. For ages 0-5.

Teen Gem Art
2026-08-04 13:00 - 14:00
*Registrations for all summer reading programs opens June 1st.*
Relax and enjoy making some gem art stickers with friends! Decorate folders, binders, water bottles and more with your finished products!
Please register. Ages 11+.

Summer Reading Finale
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30
For the first half hour of our finale we will have our pizza party! Eat pizza while kids receive their t-shirts. Beginning at 6:30pm Michelle Urban will be entertaining us with music, props, and dance! Last year she brought her giant parachute, lollipop drums, and colorful scarves!
This program will be on our front lawn weather permitting, so bring a blanket or chair!
No registration required. For all ages.

Summer Storytimes (Thurs.)
2026-08-06 10:00 - 10:30

Game Day
2026-08-07 10:00 - 17:00
Drop-in and play some games! Get competitive with the family and relax at the library!
No registration required. For all ages.

Homeschool Storytime
2026-08-12 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Afternoon Book Discussion
2026-08-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-10 14:00 - 15:00
TBD

Book Sale
2026-08-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00
Monthly Book Sale sponsored by the Library Friends. Come browse our basement of gently use books!

Evening Book Discussion
2026-08-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-21 18:00 - 19:00

Craft & Chat
2026-08-21 15:00 - 17:00
Make some time for yourself & do something that brings you joy. Bring your own project & supplies & work alongside other crafters. Enjoy a snack & make new friends. Registration helpful, but not required.

Let's Talk Gardening
2026-08-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-26 19:00 - 20:00
The Harwinton Grows Seed Library bimonthly gardening session.

Library Closed
2026-09-07
Closed for Labor Day

Library Closed
2026-10-12
Closed for Columbus Day

Library Closed
2026-11-11
Closed for Veterans Day

Library Closing @ 5pm
2026-11-25
Closing for Thanksgiving

Library Closed
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27
Closed for Thanksgiving

Library Closing @ Noon
2026-12-24
Closing for Christmas

Library Closed
2026-12-25 - 2026-12-26
Closed for Christmas
