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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Summer Storytimes
June 24th – August 1st
Tuesday’s @ 10am or Thursday’s @ 10:00am
Ages 0-3.
Read one book, sing songs, and do a craft with Mrs. Molly!
Monday’s @ 1pm
Ages 3-6.
We will read two books, instead of one. We will have a different hello song and educational songs to start, and we will have a slightly more complex craft with these older kids!
P.S. Summer Storytimes are all drop-in! No need to register.
Homeschool storytimes
Every other Wednesday @ 2pm
July 3rd + 17th + 31st
August 14th + 28th
For ages 6-10.
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! Learn about all sorts of interesting topics and color while you listen!
Parents must attend with their kids.
No need to register.
“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!*
Summer Reading Programs!
July 17th @ 6:00pm – Blue Moon Raptors
Come see four birds of prey in real life at this awesome program! Learn about these birds and see them up close! This program will be out on our lawn so bring a blanket or folding chair! If there is inclement weather then we will move inside.
No registration. For all ages!
July 18th @ 3:00pm – 4-H at the Library
Learn about agriculture and nature with our 4-H volunteers! Craft and explore hands-on! (Great for homeschoolers!)
For this third session, we will learn about the life cycle of plants, starting from seeds, and the requirements for growth. You will be able to bring home your very own plant and watch it grow.
Please register. For ages 6-12.
July 24th @ 5:00pm – Glitter Dream Jar Craft
Come create your own glitter dream jar! Give this jar a shake at bedtime and let your little one watch the sparkles swirl round and round until they fall asleep!
There is nothing quite so magical as sparkles!
For ages approximately 2-10. Please Register.
July 27th @ 10:00am – Visit Mother Goose
Come visit mother goose at the library, one of the creators of fairytales! There will be some play and children will be introduced to some rhymes!
For ages 0-6. Please register.
July 31st @ 6:00-7:30pm – Summer Reading Finale!
For the first half hour we will be giving out the free pizza! T-shirts and certificates will be given to all those who completed the summer reading program!
For the remaining hour we will be entertained by an amazing magician (Wizard to fit our fairytale theme)!
This will all be happening out on our front lawn so bring a blanket or folding chair! If there is inclement weather we will be inside.
No need to register. For all ages.
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.
Summer Reading Programs!
July 16th @ 2pm – Fairytale/Disney Trivia
Come play Disney and classic fairytale trivia! Are you a true Disney fan? Do you know what animal blew the little pigs houses down? Test your knowledge! Feel free to play with your friends or against them in this awesome trivia hour!
Ages 11+. Please register.
July 30th @ 2pm – Origami Boxes
Come learn some origami! Make and take home decorative origami boxes for your bookcases or shelves!
Ages 11+. Please register.