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STEAM Session: Tallest Tower Challenge

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara for the tallest tower challenge! Put your engineering skills to the test using just cups and popsicle sticks. How tall of a tower can you build? This program is for kids ages 7-12, and no registration is necessary.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara for the tallest tower challenge! Put your engineering skills to the test using just cups and popsicle sticks. How tall of a tower can you build? This program is for kids ages 7-12, and no registration is necessary.

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Super Kids

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for story time for kids ages 3-5! Children will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for story time for kids ages 3-5! Children will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration necessary.

CIC 2026

Connecticut Invention Convention

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

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Amazing Artists: Jean-Michel Basquiat

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara to learn all about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat! Together we will make crowns inspired by his artwork! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara to learn all about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat! Together we will make crowns inspired by his artwork! No registration necessary.

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Tiny Tales

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come to the Jefferson Branch and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.

Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Jefferson Branch and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.

Family Story Hour

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Listen to bedtime stories at the library! This program is best for kids ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft. No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to bedtime stories at the library! This program is best for kids ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft. No registration necessary.

Time for Tots

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Start your child on the road to reading! Story time features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Start your child on the road to reading! Story time features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

Power of Pawns

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

If your child is interested in learning to play chess, join us for this child centered weekly chess workshop! Attendees will receive chess lessons as well as time to play against others their age.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

If your child is interested in learning to play chess, join us for this child centered weekly chess workshop! Attendees will receive chess lessons as well as time to play against others their age.

CIC 2026

Connecticut Invention Convention

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

CIC 2026

Connecticut Invention Convention

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

CIC 2026

Connecticut Invention Convention

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

CIC 2026

Connecticut Invention Convention

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

CIC 2026

Connecticut Invention Convention

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

CIC 2026

Connecticut Invention Convention

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!