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The Main Library and Jefferson Branch will be closed Monday, February 16th in observation of President’s Day. 

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Connecticut Invention Convention

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
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!
 

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club: Scribble Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Crafty Creatives Club and see just how artistic scribbling can be! Together we will learn how to make colorful scribble art to take home and display! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Crochet Club

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Welcome to Crochet Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Pen Thursdays - Inspired by Women Artists

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in making 3D creations inspired by female artists, to celebrate Women's History Month!

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join the Crafty Creatives Club to customize your very own pet rock! You'll get to decorate, name and take home the easiest pet you'll ever have! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Felt Craft Bookmarks - National Craft Month

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Patrons ages 15 and up are invited to join us in learning a new craft for National Craft Month – Felt Crafts!

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Hour

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Main Library
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 children ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Connecticut Invention Convention

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
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!
 

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives: Leprechaun Traps

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Crafty Creatives Club to see if you have the skills to catch a leprechaun! Together we will engineer fool proof leprechaun traps to use this St. Patrick's Day! No registration required!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Women’s Embroidery Group

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love to embroider and want to chat with others about it? Join us in this embroidery group to grow your skills, socialize, learn about our Makerspace, and have fun!

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club: Scribble Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Crafty Creatives Club (at our Jefferson Branch Library) and see just how artistic scribbling can be! Together we will learn how to make colorful scribble art to take home and display! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Accordion Book Making with Librarian Mads

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Mads in the Makerspace to create your own accordion-style book that is perfect for journaling, sketching, or storytelling! 

No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Hour

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Main Library
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 children ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Session: Hop Around

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about frogs! Together we will look at the life cycle of frogs, read a short book and participate in a fun activity! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Connecticut Invention Convention

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
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!
 

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club: Pastel Jellyfish

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Crafty Creatives Club this week to make pastel jellyfish! Using chalk pastels on black paper, we will make beautiful, underwater art! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Crochet Club

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Welcome to Crochet Club!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Womens History Month Collage

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Conversation, Workshop
Event Details:

Create collage artwork in celebration of women's history month! No experience is required, and all materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Women’s Embroidery Group

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love to embroider and want to chat with others about it? Join us in this embroidery group to grow your skills, socialize, learn about our Makerspace, and have fun!

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Crafty Creatives Club (at our Jefferson Branch Library) to make pastel jellyfish! Using chalk pastels on black paper, we will make beautiful, underwater art! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Junk Journal Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Junk Journal Club! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Hour

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Main Library
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 children ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft! No registration necessary.