Aaron Cutler Memorial Library

Library Events

Make appointments and join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Aaron Cutler Memorial Library! Registration required where noted.
 Limit by audience:
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 10:00AM
or call 603-424-4044.

Preschoolers engage in rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to get their wiggles out, then sit for a few stories with plenty of interaction and discussion of the books. Movement, games, and a craft round out this lively storytime. 

For ages 3-5 with caregiver--siblings welcome.

Registration Required. Please register each child separately.
 
Drop-In Crafter-noon
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 11:00AM

Drop by the children's room any time from 11AM-6PM on Tuesday or Wednesday this week to make a spring butterfly craft that doubles as a tasty treat!

For ages 0-12 with a caregiver while supplies last.
 
Games For All!
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 3:00PM
or call 603-424-4044.

Join us for an all-ages board game extravaganza this spring break week! We'll have games for all ages and abilities, from Candyland to Jenga, from Scrabble to the Minecraft Card Game. Grab a friend or bring your family and sit down for a fun time!

Mr. Ben will be available to help teach any games you aren't familiar with, so feel free to dive into something new or play an old favorite.

This event runs from 3:00-5:00PM. Attendees are welcome to drop in for any portion of that time. Please register in advance to aid in our planning.
 
Baby Steps
Thursday, Apr. 25, 10:00AM
or call 603-424-4044.

Join us for this open-ended playtime for you and your little one. Meet new families and friends while your baby is introduced to various experiences through creative play.

This program is intended for infants aged birth to 12 months with a caregiver.

This is a 30-minute program for babies and their caregiver with playtime following the program. Please contact Ms. Alexis at
acml_childrenslibrarian@comcast.net if you have any questions.

 
Drop-In STEM & Play
Thursday, Apr. 25, 11:00AM

Get curious and explore at the library! Drop by any time from 11AM-6PM on Thursday or Friday this week for a variety of hands-on STEM activities.

For ages 0-12 with a caregiver.
 
Stay & Play
Friday, Apr. 26, 10:00AM

Drop-in to hang out with friends, and meet new ones! Play with learning toys, puzzles and games. No registration needed, just come on over and be ready to play!

For all ages with caregiver.
 
Drop-In STEM & Play
Friday, Apr. 26, 11:00AM

Get curious and explore at the library! Drop by any time from 11AM-6PM on Thursday or Friday this week for a variety of hands-on STEM activities.

For ages 0-12 with a caregiver.
 
In Stitches: Drop-In
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 10:00AM

Grab your needles, your hooks, your yarn, and/or your thread and come to In Stitches. All types of fiber arts crafters and skill levels are welcome. Gab and stitch with old friends or make new ones!

In Stitches gathers on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of the month.
 
Mother Goose on the
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 10:00AM
or call 603-424-4044.

Babies and toddlers learn through early literacy activities that you can continue at home. Rhymes and rhythm, songs and fingerplays, and a few stories are part of this program, with a big emphasis on movement play. Come ready to bounce, wiggle, move, and groove!

For ages 0-36 months with caregiver--siblings welcome.

Registration required. Please register each child separately.
 
Chair Yoga, Meditati
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2:15PM
or call 603-424-4044.

Join volunteer instructor Catrina Ledoux for gentle chair yoga followed by guided meditation. It's a great way to relieve stress and improve flexibility. Dress comfortably! This class is free, but it is acceptable to make a donation of $5-10 to the volunteer instructor if you desire.

Recordings of previous classes are also available on the library YouTube channel.

Please note: as of February 2024, Chair Yoga now meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2:15PM.
 
Litchfield Municipal
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 6:30PM

Part three in our three-part series on municipal finance with town administrator Kim Kleiner, this discussion will cover everything related to tax calculation. If you want to know more about how your taxes are calculated, this is a great opportunity to find out more!
 
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, May 1, 10:00AM
or call 603-424-4044.

Preschoolers engage in rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to get their wiggles out, then sit for a few stories with plenty of interaction and discussion of the books. Movement, games, and a craft round out this lively storytime. 

For ages 3-5 with caregiver--siblings welcome.

Registration Required. Please register each child separately.
 
All Booked Up - Book
Wednesday, May 1, 6:30PM
or call 603-424-4044.

At their May meetings, All Booked Up will discuss Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty.

In this “hilarious, . . .  morbid, . . . and deeply moving” (Dodai Stewart, deputy editor of Jezebel.com) memoir, Doughty, a young mortician, channels her wit and morbid curiosity as she explores the history of caring for the dead, our societal fear of death, and what it means to be honest about one's own mortality.

Reserve your copy of the book here!

Can't make it to the library that day? Click here to attend remotely via Zoom.
 
Baby Steps
Thursday, May 2, 10:00AM
or call 603-424-4044.

Join us for this open-ended playtime for you and your little one. Meet new families and friends while your baby is introduced to various experiences through creative play.

This program is intended for infants aged birth to 12 months with a caregiver.

This is a 30-minute program for babies and their caregiver with playtime following the program. Please contact Ms. Alexis at
acml_childrenslibrarian@comcast.net if you have any questions.

 
Stay & Play
Friday, May 3, 10:00AM

Drop-in to hang out with friends, and meet new ones! Play with learning toys, puzzles and games. No registration needed, just come on over and be ready to play!

For all ages with caregiver.
 
All Booked Up - Book
Friday, May 3, 1:00PM
or call 603-424-4044.

At their May meetings, All Booked Up will discuss Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty.

In this “hilarious, . . .  morbid, . . . and deeply moving” (Dodai Stewart, deputy editor of Jezebel.com) memoir, Doughty, a young mortician, channels her wit and morbid curiosity as she explores the history of caring for the dead, our societal fear of death, and what it means to be honest about one's own mortality.

Reserve your copy of the book here!

Can't make it to the library that day? Click here to attend remotely via Zoom.

 
In Stitches: Drop-In
Tuesday, May 7, 10:00AM

Grab your needles, your hooks, your yarn, and/or your thread and come to In Stitches. All types of fiber arts crafters and skill levels are welcome. Gab and stitch with old friends or make new ones!

In Stitches gathers on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of the month.
 
Mother Goose on the
Tuesday, May 7, 10:00AM
or call 603-424-4044.

Babies and toddlers learn through early literacy activities that you can continue at home. Rhymes and rhythm, songs and fingerplays, and a few stories are part of this program, with a big emphasis on movement play. Come ready to bounce, wiggle, move, and groove!

For ages 0-36 months with caregiver--siblings welcome.

Registration required. Please register each child separately.
 
Chair Yoga, Meditati
Tuesday, May 7, 2:15PM
or call 603-424-4044.

Join volunteer instructor Catrina Ledoux for gentle chair yoga followed by guided meditation. It's a great way to relieve stress and improve flexibility. Dress comfortably! This class is free, but it is acceptable to make a donation of $5-10 to the volunteer instructor if you desire.

Recordings of previous classes are also available on the library YouTube channel.

Please note: as of February 2024, Chair Yoga now meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2:15PM.
 
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, May 8, 10:00AM
or call 603-424-4044.

Preschoolers engage in rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to get their wiggles out, then sit for a few stories with plenty of interaction and discussion of the books. Movement, games, and a craft round out this lively storytime. 

For ages 3-5 with caregiver--siblings welcome.

Registration Required. Please register each child separately.
 
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