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 30th – August 6th
Tuesday’s @ 10am or Thursday’s @ 10am
Read 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!
No registration required! Summer storytimes are strictly drop-in. Ages 0-5.
Homeschool storytimes
Wednesday’s @ 2pm
July 8th
August 12th
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!
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
*Registration for all Summer Reading programs on our Events Calendar.*
July 15th @ 5:30pm Colonial Kids
Come explore colonial times with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Explore real artifacts, try on real clothes and make your own hornbook to take home. This is a great educational opportunity and will show kids how far we’ve come in 250 years!
Please register each child separately. Ages 4-12.
July 17th @ 2pm Movie Matinee: Hoppers
Come watch a movie on our big screen! The movie for this session will be Hoppers.
No registration required. For all ages.
July 18th @ 11am Creature Features
White Memorial is coming to visit our library again with their live animals! Learn about the cool features of different creatures here in New England.
This program will be on our front lawn weather permitting, so bring a blanket or chair!
No registration required. For all ages.
July 22nd @ 5:30pm Magic Show
Come enjoy a magic show at the library!
This program will be on our front lawn weather permitting, so bring a blanket or chair!
No registration required. For all ages.
July 24th All Day Sidewalk Chalk Day
Decorate our front sidewalks with your art! Drop-in any time of the day and help us transform the front of our library!
No registration required. For all ages.
July 31st @ 2pm Movie Matinee: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Come watch a movie on our big screen! The movie for this session will be The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
No registration required. For all ages.
August 1st @ 10am or 11:30am Benjamin Franklin Lightening Labs
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.
August 5th from 6pm-7:30pm Summer Reading Finale
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.
August 7th All Day Game Day
Drop-in and play some games! Get competitive with the family and relax at the library!
No registration required. 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
*Registration for all Summer Reading programs on our Events Calendar.*
July 17th @ 2pm Movie Matinee: Hoppers
Come watch a movie on our big screen!
No registration required. For all ages.
July 18th @ 11am Creature Features
White Memorial is coming to visit our library again with their live animals! Learn about the cool features of different creatures here in New England.
This program will be on our front lawn weather permitting, so bring a blanket or chair!
No registration required. For all ages.
July 21st @ 1pm Teen Harry Potter Party
Come enjoy some Harry Potter themed games including trivia and bingo. Win themed prizes and enjoy some themed snacks!
Please register. Ages 11+.
July 22nd @ 5:30pm Magic Show
Come enjoy a magic show at the library!
This program will be on our front lawn weather permitting, so bring a blanket or chair!
No registration required. For all ages.
July 24th All Day Sidewalk Chalk Day
Decorate our front sidewalks with your art! Drop-in any time of the day and help us transform the front of our library!
No registration required. For all ages.
July 31st @ 2pm Movie Matinee: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Come watch a movie on our big screen!
No registration required. For all ages.
August 4th @ 1pm Teen Gem Art
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+.
August 5th from 6pm-7:30pm Summer Reading Finale
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.
August 7th All Day Game Day
Drop-in and play some games! Get competitive with the family and relax at the library!
No registration required. For all ages.