LEGO & Literacy
Main Library - Children's Room

Jumpstart for lots of LEGO activities. Best suited for children ages 2 to 8 with an adult. Everyone welcome. No registration.

A Llama in the Library!
Main Library - Children's Room

Meet a llama from Country Quilt Llama Farm. Everyone welcome. No registration.

Science Saturday - It's a Colorful World
Main Library - Children's Room

Come to one of two interactive, hands on science programs all about color! Participants will learn how to mix colors as well as how to separate them. We know that red, yellow, and blue are colors, but what about black, or white? Registration is required and opens April 13

2:00 pm: ages 3-6 with an adult: mix colors with PlayDoh.

3:00 pm: ages 7-10: create a color wheel to investigate how we see colors.

Ramadan Story/Craft
Main Library - Children's Room

Best suited for children ages 3-8 years,
accompanied by a caregiver. No registration.

Story Walk
Main Library - Children's Room

Families will visit stations throughout the library as we read pages from our book, The Library, by Sarah Stewart. Free Sno-cones, popcorn, and cotton candy! The first 50 families will receive a copy of the book. Sponsored by the Consolidated School District of New Britain. No registration.

Pumpernickel Puppets presents: Peter Rabbit
Main Library - Children's Room

Everyone welcome. Best suited for children ages 3-8 years, accompanied by a caregiver. No registration.

Science Saturday - Mother’s Day Science
Main Library - Children's Room

Both Junior and Senior scientists will take a look at different kinds of seeds. Both groups will create a growing gift for Mom. Registration is required and begins on April 27.

2:00 pm: ages 3-6 with an adult: make a ‘greenhouse’ to watch a seed germinate.

3:00 pm: ages 7-10: construct a hydroponic garden. Registration is required and begins on April 27.

Imagination Builder
Main Library - Children's Room

Let your imagination run free and create whatever you’d like out of a huge pile of Duplo blocks. Children ages 2-12 years, accompanied by an adult. No registration.

Happy Birthday, Elmer
Main Library - Children's Room

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant is turning 30! Celebrate with stories and a craft. Best suited for children ages 3-8 years, accompanied by a caregiver. No registration.

Ages: 2½- 3½
Times: Mondays at 10:00 am
Location: Main Library

Storytime for children ages 2½- 3½, and their parents or caregivers. Activities include stories, a simple craft, and time to play with library toys at the end of the program. No registration.

Ages: 3-5
Times: Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Location: Main Library

This is a weekly program for more experienced listeners. The program lasts approximately 30 minutes. Children 3 and older are encouraged to stay alone in the story hour room so that they can become comfortable being apart from their parents for a short period of time. However, parents must stay in the Children’s Department. Late arrivals will not be admitted because they disrupt the continuity of the program.

Ages: 3-8
Times: Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Location: Main Library

This is a weekly program for families to attend together. Activities include stories and a film or craft. The program lasts 30-45 minutes.

Ages: Under 3
Times: Fridays at 10:00 am
Location: Main Library

This is a weekly program for children and adults consisting of two basic activities: using library toys with your child and participating in mini-storytimes. Children and parents are not expected to stay for the full 1½ hours. You may come and go as is comfortable for your child and the group. Parents must stay with their child at all times and use the toys with them. This will help children develop the art of sharing and learn respect for others and for toys. This program is restricted to children under three years old and their caregivers.