Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Plumb Memorial and Huntington Branch Library. All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
This special January program's registration will open earlier due to the holidays. it will NOT count toward your child's 3 programs per month.
Ages: 4 years old-10 years old Day/Date: Saturday, 1/4/25 Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Join Miss Maura as she hosts the wonderfully talented New Haven Symphony Orchestra as they once again visit us to bring an exciting children-focused musical experience to our library!
Children ages 4-10 years old interested in music will listen, learn, explore music plus touch musical instruments too! An experienced Orchestra Musician will engage interested participants through musical education. Children will be encouraged to ask questions too. Caregivers must remain with their children attending this program.
Special thanks to our FOTSL volunteers for funding this musical children's library program.
Registration is required and it begins on Tuesday, 11/26 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108. Sponsored by Friends of the Shelton Libraries .
Please limit event registrations to 3 per child per month at Plumb Memorial Library. This is being done to provide every child an opportunity to attend a library program.
Grades: Kindergarten through 4th grade Day/Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM -PLEASE NOTE the TIME has been CHANGED. Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Creative young foodies are welcome to join Miss Maura as we transform everyday food items into edible funny turkeys! This is a hands-on food program. Caregivers will be participating in this program with their child.
Registration required for each child participating. Registration will begin on Tuesday 10/29 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
Please limit event registrations to 3 per child per month at Plumb Memorial Library. This is being done to provide every child an opportunity to attend a library program. TY
Ages: 2-5 years old Day/Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Time: 10:15 AM-11:15 AM Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Creative youngsters are welcome to this early learning program to develop fine motor skills, encourage artisitic expression & build friendships! Playdough supplies will be provided by the library. Caregivers will be participating in this program with their child.
Registration required for children only. Registration begins on Tuesday, 10/29 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
“Rethinking Retirement: A New Perspective on Your Next Chapter-
Transitioning from Career Success to a Fulfilling Retirement”will discover a fresh approach to retirement that goes beyond financial planning. This interactive program will help you as you transition from your career to a dynamic and fulfilling new phase of life. Through activities and discussion, we will explore the importance of:
Making a Smooth Transition from Career to Retirement (or your “What’s Next”)
***Please limit Plumb Children's Event registrations to 3 per child per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program. TY Ages: 3-5 years old Day/Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 NEW Time:1:30 PM-2:30 PM NEW TIME Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Young library friends in this age group, will join Miss Maura first for a story then it will be time to play with age appropriate library toys and meet some new friends too.
Registration is required for each child attending, it will begin on Tuesday, 10/29 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
Saturday, Nov. 23 (Saturday, October 19 through Saturday, November 23, 2024.)
Ages: Babies through 6th grades Days/Dates: From Saturday, October 19 through Saturday, November 23 Location: Plumb Children's Department
Read, Discover, Learn! To acknowledge Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday, Plumb is having a special reading challenge! Children babies through children in 6th grade are welcome to participate in "Plumb's Smokey Bear Reading Challenge"! 1) Choose a book or books from our Staff-curated list of books which highlight subjects such as famous bears, conservation, forests, fire safety, nature and fuzzy critters too.
2) Read the book or books while visiting Plumb or by checking up to 3 of these books out to bring home per visit.
3) Complete a "Smokey Bear Ticket" for each book read and place in age appropriate container at Plumb for a chance at a prize!
How many "Smokey Bear" books can you read in 5 weeks? Last day to submit tickets is Saturday, 11/23 at Plumb.
There will be 2 prize drawings: 1) Ages: Babies-4 years old AND 2) Grades: Kindergarten through 6th
X NO registration is needed. Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
Monday, Nov. 25, 9:15 AM-9:45 AM (Mondays, November 4 & 25, 9:15 AM-9:45 AM)
***Please limit Plumb Children's Event registrations to 3 per child per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program. TY
Ages: 6 months to 24 months old Day/Date: Mondays: November 4 and November 25 ***NOTE: ONE registration is for 2 dates and is considered ONE program. Time: 9:15 AM-9:45 AM Location: Plumb Memorial Library Join Miss Maura for reading, rhymes, and rhythms too geared toward our youngest library friends.
Registration is required for each child attending. Registration begins on Tuesday, 10/29 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108. **NOTE: ONE registration is for 2 dates and is considered ONE program.Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
Monday, Nov. 25, 10:15 AM-10:45 AM (Mondays, November 4 & 25, 10:15 AM-10:45 AM)
***Please limit Plumb Children's Event registrations to 3 per child per month. TY Ages: 3-5 years old Day/Date: Mondays: November 4 & November 25 ***NOTE: ONE registration is for 2 dates and is considered ONE program. Time: 10:15 AM-10:45 AM Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Join us at a unique library story time specifically geared toward preschoolers! We will focus on stories, songs & early literacy skills too! Caregivers will be participating alongside their child during this program.
Registration is required for each child attending. Registration begins on Tuesday, 10/29 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108. ***NOTE: ONE registration is for 2 dates and is considered ONE program.Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
***Please limit event registrations to 3 per child per month at Plumb Memorial Library. Ages: 8 years old -12 years old Day/Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Join Miss Maura and Paper Artist, Ms. Oliva Yu to create three "Once Upon A Time" inspired paper crafts. Ms. Olivia will teach "paper-artists-in-training" how to make: 1) Fairy House or Troll Castle 2) Forest Garland 3) Make Believe Creatures... all from paper, scissors & glue! No prior paper crafting experience is necessary. Supplies and directions will be provided during this hands-on art workshop. Caregivers must remain at Plumb Memorial Library while their child attends program.
Registration required for each child attending. Registration begins on Tuesday, 10/29 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
Please only register your child for 3 events per month at Plumb Memorial Library. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Ages: 4 years old and 5 years old Day/Date:Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Join Miss Maura to hand make ornaments using sweet confections! Food and directions will be provided by library. Caregivers will be participating with their child in this hands-on food program. Children are asked to please wear an apron.
Registration required for each child participaing. Registration begins on Tuesday, November 26 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
The Huntington Branch is launching a new book club for adults called Cooking the Books! Running from September 2024 to May 2025, this book club will alternate food based presentations/activities and book discussions on titles that relate to food in some way. Book club members will also get to show off their culinary skills by making and sharing something they've made at the book discussion meetings! Meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of the month from 5:15pm-6:15pm.
By registering for this book club you are committing to 9 months of monthly meetings; 5 months will be activities/presentations, and 4 months will be book discussions with an associated food swap, on an alternating schedule. Book club members get priority registration for the 5 activity/presentation programs.
The titles to be read by the club this year are as follows: The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell Sourdough by Robin Sloan If You Can’t Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
Please only register your child for 3 events per month at Plumb Memorial Library. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Grades: K-6 Day/Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 Time: 6 PM-7 PM Location: Plumb Memorial Library
In need of a gift but do not have any money? Never fear your library is here! We will provide you with a few DIY LEGO gift options to choose from plus the LEGO bricks, directions & other neccessary supplies to create a one-of-a-kind holiday present! Children will be building their own gift, then wrapping the gift with provides paper, tissue paper & bows! Caregivers will be helping their child during this program.
Registration required for each child attending. Registration begins on Tuesday, November 26 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.
***Please limit Plumb Children's Event registrations to 3 per child per month. TY Ages: 1.5 years old -2.5 years old Day/Date: Friday,December 6, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM Location: Plumb Memorial Library Young toddlers are welcome to join Miss Maura first for book then to play with library provided toys & enjoy playing with some new friends too! Caregivers must remain with their child for program duration.
Registration required for each child attending and it begins on Tuesday, 11/26 at noon. Register through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
Please only register your child for 3 events per month at Plumb Memorial Library. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Ages: Babies through 2 years old Day/Date: Monday, December 9, 2024 Time: 9:15 AM-9:45 AM Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Plumb's youngest readers and their caregivers are welcomed to join Miss Maura for a special story time featuring books & musical fun about this lovable wintry friend! Caregivers are required to participate with their child.
Registration required for each child attending. Registration begins on Tuesday, November 26 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108. Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
Please only register your child for 3 events per month at Plumb Memorial Library. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program. Ages: 1.5 yrs. old -5 yrs. old Day/Date: Monday, December 9, 2024 Time: 10:15 AM-10:45 AM Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Join Miss Maura to learn about a favorite wintry friend through stories, music and a special snowman craft too! Caregivers will be participating in this program with their child.
Registration required for each child partipating. Registration begins on Tuesday, November 26 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108. Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
Please limit your child to 3 program registrations per month at Plumb Memorial Library. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program. TY
Grades: K-6 Day/Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 Pm Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Young enthusiastic architects-in-training are welcome to join Miss Maura to create sugary wintery scenes using graham crackers and other delictable confections! This is a HANDS-ON FOOD library program. Caregivers will be participating with their child in this program. All supplies and direction will be provided.
Registration required for each child participating please. Registration begins on Tuesday, November 26 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
***Please limit Plumb Children's Event registrations to 3 per child per month. TY Ages: 6 months old to 1 years old Day/Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Babies and their caregivers are invited to a library playdate! First, Miss Maura will read a board book, then it will be time for your child and you to play & meet some new friends.
Registration is required and it begins on Tuesday, 11/26 at noon throught FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108. Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
Please limit your child to 3 program registrations per month at Plumb Memorial Library. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program. TY
Ages: 1-4 years old Day/Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Time: 11:15 AM-11:45 AM Location: Plumb Memorial Library Join Ms. Krista Boyer from "Krista's Kids Yoga" as she shares an engaging book, music and teaches beginner yoga to our youngest library visitors & their caregivers too. No previous yoga experience is needed. Both child and caregiver will be participating in this early learning yoga program. Please wear comfortable clothing & bring a yoga mat & water.
Registration is required for each child participating and begins on Tuesday, 11/26 at noon. Register through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.
Please limit event registrations to 3 per child each month at Plumb Memorial Library. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a program at the library.
Grades: 2-6 Day/Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Location: Plumb Memorial Library
Join us at Plumb for a festive family event: first we will enjoy a pizza dinner, then we will get crafty as we transform our sweaters into magnificent "ugly" distinguished pieces of wearable Christmas art! Kids in grades 2nd through 6th with their caregivers help will hotglue provided embellmishments such bells & baubles & shiny fringe to their cold weather attire to further enhance them and make them FESTIVE! Kids participating in this program MUST bring their own sweaters to decorate.
Registration required for each child participating. Registration begins on Tuesday, 11/26 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.Sponsored by Plumb Memorial Library.