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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!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Children’s Story Times
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Itsy Bitsy Readers<\/strong> BRAND NEW!!
\nSelect Monday’s @ 3pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept. 21st
\nOct. 19th
\nNov. 16th
\nDec. 21st<\/p>\n

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!
\nPlease register for each session.
\nWe are starting out once a month to see what kind of momentum we get!
\nAges 0-2.<\/p>\n

Fall Storytimes<\/strong>
\nSeptember 1st – November 12th<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday’s @ 10am or Thursday’s @ 10am<\/span>
\nRead 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!
\nPlease register in case of inclement weather or illness. We will send out an email to everyone if it ever needs to be cancelled!
\nAges 0-5.<\/p>\n

Homeschool storytimes<\/strong>
\nWednesday’s @ 2pm<\/span><\/p>\n

September 9th + 23rd Cancelled<\/span>
\nOctober 7th + 21st
\nNovember 4th + 18th<\/p>\n

One of our local homeschooling mom\u2019s, Andrea Fitzpatrick, is providing a homeschooler storytime for homeschoolers in the area! All are welcome, of course, whether they are homeschooled or not!
\nParents must attend with their kids.
\nNo need to register.
\nAges 6-10.<\/p>\n

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“There are many little ways to enlarge your child\u2019s world. Love of books is the best of all”. \u2013 Jaqueline Kennedy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Children’s Programs
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Upcoming Programs!<\/h4>\n

*To register for a program go to our Events Calendar and click on the event you wish to attend!*<\/p>\n

September 21st @ 3pm<\/span> Itsy Bitsy Readers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.
\nWe are starting out doing one session a month to see what kind of momentum we get!
\nPlease register for each session. Ages 0-2.<\/p>\n

September 23rd @ 6pm<\/span> Make Your Own Ice Cream<\/strong><\/p>\n

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!
\nThis is a family program so please register your entire family. For all ages.<\/p>\n

October 28th @ 5:30pm<\/span> Halloween Cartooning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Does your child love to doodle and draw? Come learn to draw cute monsters with local author Rick Stromoski!
\nSpace is limited so please register! Ages 7-12.<\/p>\n

October 26th – 31st<\/span> Halloween Scavenger hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n

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!
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Teen Programs
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Harwinton Public Library offers monthly programs for teens, as well as young adult books, audiobooks, games, and graphic novels.<\/p>\n

September 16th @ 6pm<\/span> Bookmark Craft<\/strong><\/p>\n

Using fine point colored pens, gems, and tassels, make some bookmarks of your very own in this relaxing craft session!
\nAges 11+. Please register.<\/p>\n

October 21st @ 6pm<\/span> Teen Pom Pom Monsters Craft<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn how to make your own pom poms in this fun craft session, then decorate them with googly eyes and other materials!
\nAges 11+. Please register.<\/p>\n

October 26th – 31st<\/span> Halloween Scavenger hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n

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!
\nFor all kids and teens. No registration needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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