Saturday, Jun. 21, 10:00am-2:00pm
Looking for some colorful, creative fun this summer? Come into the Library on Saturdays for creative fun: create a craft, make some slime, and try a scavenger hunt for a sweet treat! Each Saturday, we’ll have a different craft, slime, and scavenger hunt for some cool stop-in fun for the family! No registration required. For all ages and abilities.
Saturday, Jun. 21, 11:00 am
Old cemeteries are an important part of a community's history. Their preservation, however, can be a complex process. Join expert Sarah Ewen as she explains the correct (and incorrect) ways to clean and preserve historic gravestones. This program is hosted by the Library, Preston Parks & Rec, and the Preston Historical Society. For ages 12 and up.
Sponsored by Preston Public Library.
Tuesday, Jun. 24, 11:00 am (June 17, 24; July 1,8,15, 22, 29; August 5,12)
Dive into summer at our story time for 2 to 3 year-olds and their caregivers!
Stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts! Register through the link below.
Wednesday, Jun. 25, 11:00 am (June 18, 25; July 2,9,16,23,30; August 6,13)
Make a splash at our summer story time for preschoolers! Picture books, stories, songs,
finger plays, and crafts! For 3 to 5 year-olds.
Friday, Jun. 27, 1:00pm
Do you have what it takes to run your own business? In this collaborative simulation, players work together to see if they can run a financially successful farm. Players take turns rolling the die and moving their bodies through a life-size game board. Starting with $200 in their bank account, can the team turn a profit in 12 months? This series has been funded by a grant from the American Library Association and FINRA: thank you! For ages 6 and up; limit 10. Register online through the link below.
Sponsored by Funded by a grant from the American Library Association and FINRA.
Saturday, Jun. 28, 10:00am-2:00pm
Looking for some colorful, creative fun this summer? Come into the Library on Saturdays for creative fun: create a craft, make some slime, and try a scavenger hunt for a sweet treat! Each Saturday, we’ll have a different craft, slime, and scavenger hunt for some cool stop-in fun for the family! No registration required. For all ages and abilities.
Saturday, Jun. 28, 11:00 am
Join artist Heather O’Connor as she teaches participants how to create a beautiful scene out of sea glass! Create a design that reflects the beauty of the season! Please note there is a $15.00 for materials. Limit: 12; For ages 15 and up. Register online through the link below.
Tuesday, Jul. 1, 11:00 am (June 17, 24; July 1,8,15, 22, 29; August 5,12)
Dive into summer at our story time for 2 to 3 year-olds and their caregivers!
Stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts! Register through the link below.
Wednesday, Jul. 2, 11:00 am (June 18, 25; July 2,9,16,23,30; August 6,13)
Make a splash at our summer story time for preschoolers! Picture books, stories, songs,
finger plays, and crafts! For 3 to 5 year-olds.
Saturday, Jul. 5, 10:00am-2:00pm
Looking for some colorful, creative fun this summer? Come into the Library on Saturdays for creative fun: create a craft, make some slime, and try a scavenger hunt for a sweet treat! Each Saturday, we’ll have a different craft, slime, and scavenger hunt for some cool stop-in fun for the family! No registration required. For all ages and abilities.
Tuesday, Jul. 8, 11:00 am (June 17, 24; July 1,8,15, 22, 29; August 5,12)
Dive into summer at our story time for 2 to 3 year-olds and their caregivers!
Stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts! Register through the link below.
Wednesday, Jul. 9, 11:00 am (June 18, 25; July 2,9,16,23,30; August 6,13)
Make a splash at our summer story time for preschoolers! Picture books, stories, songs,
finger plays, and crafts! For 3 to 5 year-olds.
Thursday, Jul. 10, 5:30 pm
Join State Archaeologist Sarah Sportman as she discusses the indigenous
history of our state. The human history of Connecticut stretches back at least 12,000 years
before the arrival of European colonists, but people are far less
familiar with the Indigenous history of our state. This talk will cover the human history of
Connecticut from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. This program is sponsored
by the Library, Preston Parks & Rec, and the Preston Historical Society.
For all ages and abilities.
Sponsored by Pre.
Saturday, Jul. 12, 10:00am-2:00pm
Looking for some colorful, creative fun this summer? Come into the Library on Saturdays for creative fun: create a craft, make some slime, and try a scavenger hunt for a sweet treat! Each Saturday, we’ll have a different craft, slime, and scavenger hunt for some cool stop-in fun for the family! No registration required. For all ages and abilities.
Saturday, Jul. 12, 10:30 am
Create a colorful bowl cozy utilizing a sewing machine and other tools. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the following skills: planning a project, cutting safely and accurately, pinning, operation of a sewing machine, and ways to sew sustainably. Workshop
participants will take home a finished reversible bowl cozy.
Adult helpers are recommended. For ages 8 to 11, limit: 10.
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 11:00 am (June 17, 24; July 1,8,15, 22, 29; August 5,12)
Dive into summer at our story time for 2 to 3 year-olds and their caregivers!
Stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts! Register through the link below.
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 11:00 am (June 18, 25; July 2,9,16,23,30; August 6,13)
Make a splash at our summer story time for preschoolers! Picture books, stories, songs,
finger plays, and crafts! For 3 to 5 year-olds.
Saturday, Jul. 19, 10:00am-2:00pm
Looking for some colorful, creative fun this summer? Come into the Library on Saturdays for creative fun: create a craft, make some slime, and try a scavenger hunt for a sweet treat! Each Saturday, we’ll have a different craft, slime, and scavenger hunt for some cool stop-in fun for the family! No registration required. For all ages and abilities.
Saturday, Jul. 19, 10:30 am
Calling all makers: create a colorful “magic” or “burrito method” pillowcase/pillow cover utilizing a sewing machine and other tools.
During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the following skills: planning a
project, cutting safely and accurately, pinning, the operation of a sewing machine, and
ways to sew sustainably. Workshop participants will take home a finished pillowcase or
pillow cover. For ages 12 to adult; limit: 16.
Tuesday, Jul. 22, 11:00 am (June 17, 24; July 1,8,15, 22, 29; August 5,12)
Dive into summer at our story time for 2 to 3 year-olds and their caregivers!
Stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts! Register through the link below.