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Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Howard Whittemore Memorial Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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Saturday, Aug. 31, 10:30 a.m.
Kids of all ages are invited to a celebration featuring books, songs, and parachute games! Each young guest receives a party hat and small favor! Drop in!
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Saturday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m.
Calling all Knitters and Crocheters, 18 yrs+
Do you love knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or embroidery?
Join our fiber crafting group every Saturday morning @11:00am!
Sit back and relax while you craft and chat among friends!
No Registration Required!
Do you love knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or embroidery?
Join our fiber crafting group every Saturday morning @11:00am!
Sit back and relax while you craft and chat among friends!
No Registration Required!
Saturday, Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m.
Listen to Ms. Marissa share a fiction or nonfiction book as you read along in a library copy. Then, it’s your turn to share! Bring along a Mystery Item in a closed bag from home. Give the group three clues so we can try to guess what you have. Can you stump us?Plus, participate in a fun activity related to the story of the day!
Saturday, Sep. 7, 10:30 a.m.
Kids of all ages are invited to a celebration featuring books, songs, and parachute games! Each young guest receives a party hat and small favor! Drop in!
Saturday, Sep. 7, 11 a.m.
Calling all Knitters and Crocheters, 18 yrs+
Do you love knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or embroidery?
Join our fiber crafting group every Saturday morning @11:00am!
Sit back and relax while you craft and chat among friends!
No Registration Required!
Do you love knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or embroidery?
Join our fiber crafting group every Saturday morning @11:00am!
Sit back and relax while you craft and chat among friends!
No Registration Required!
Saturday, Sep. 7, 11:30 a.m.
Listen to Ms. Marissa share a fiction or nonfiction book as you read along in a library copy. Then, it’s your turn to share! Bring along a Mystery Item in a closed bag from home. Give the group three clues so we can try to guess what you have. Can you stump us?Plus, participate in a fun activity related to the story of the day!
Monday, Sep. 9, 10:30am
On Monday mornings, join us for this interactive storytime with movement, books, songs, rhymes and more!
Babies ages newborn to 24 months are invited to bring a parent or caregiver
to this special program designed to help build important social, motor, and pre-literacy skills!
Babies ages newborn to 24 months are invited to bring a parent or caregiver
to this special program designed to help build important social, motor, and pre-literacy skills!
Monday, Sep. 9, 4:00-5:30pm
Our casual, drop-in game club!
Mondays from 4:00pm-5:30pm!
Time slot exlcusively for young gamers ages 6-16yrs!
No Registration Required!
Please call for more info: (203) 729-4591 ext. 5
Mondays from 4:00pm-5:30pm!
Time slot exlcusively for young gamers ages 6-16yrs!
No Registration Required!
Please call for more info: (203) 729-4591 ext. 5
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 4:00pm
NVHD’s annual Public Health Art Contest is back!
In honor of this year’s theme:
—Flu Vaccination Awareness—
Join us on Tuesday, September 10th @ 4:00pm as Beatriz reads “The Flu and You, ”
this will be followed by a chance for our young patrons to create
and submit artwork to the contest!
For more contest info, go to www.nvhd.org/art-contest-2024.
In honor of this year’s theme:
—Flu Vaccination Awareness—
Join us on Tuesday, September 10th @ 4:00pm as Beatriz reads “The Flu and You, ”
this will be followed by a chance for our young patrons to create
and submit artwork to the contest!
For more contest info, go to www.nvhd.org/art-contest-2024.
Wednesday, Sep. 11
Wednesdays at 4:00pm.
Ages 5 and up.
Join in on the crafty fun by making a new craft each week inspired by recycling and upcycling!
Ages 5 and up.
Join in on the crafty fun by making a new craft each week inspired by recycling and upcycling!
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 10:30am
Wednesdays at 10:30am.
Ages 2 to 4 years old.
Join us for this fun drop-in arys and crafts program where we're not afraid to make a mess!
A new craft every week.
Ages 2 to 4 years old.
Join us for this fun drop-in arys and crafts program where we're not afraid to make a mess!
A new craft every week.
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 6:00 pm
Create several of your own personalized watercolor greeting card inspired by nature with leaf-printing!
Join Denise Smith as she guides you through the process of creating your own unique collection of handmade cards. All materials are provided. Space is limited.
Thursday, Sep. 12, 10:30am
On Thursday mornings the Children's Department transforms into a fun play zone with toys only available during this special community play time.
Please make sure your child keeps thier shoes on and does not run while in the library. Thank you!
Please make sure your child keeps thier shoes on and does not run while in the library. Thank you!
Friday, Sep. 13, 10:30am
What goes better with little kids than big blocks?!
Big Blocks for Little Kids is a fun free-time drop-in for your little ones!
Join us on Friday mornings at 10:30am
No Registration Required!
Big Blocks for Little Kids is a fun free-time drop-in for your little ones!
Join us on Friday mornings at 10:30am
No Registration Required!
Saturday, Sep. 14, 9:30am -12:30pm
This opportunity is for current Naugatuck teen residents that need to complete volunteer hours for school in 8th - 12th grade.
This is to assist our Friends of the Library set up for the Harvest Moon book sale.
This is for the Saturday, September 14th shift from 9:30am-12:30pm.
We will be moving all the books (adult and children's) from the graphics room and storage room into the meeting room.
You will need to be able to lift and carry boxes of books.
Please arrive promptly at the designated time, someone will let you in to the building.
If you are unable to make it, please call the library children's department at least 24 hours in advance at 203-729-4591 ext. 5.
We require reliable individuals, if you do not notify us of your absence on two or more occaisions, you will no longer be able to volunteer with us.
This is to assist our Friends of the Library set up for the Harvest Moon book sale.
This is for the Saturday, September 14th shift from 9:30am-12:30pm.
We will be moving all the books (adult and children's) from the graphics room and storage room into the meeting room.
You will need to be able to lift and carry boxes of books.
Please arrive promptly at the designated time, someone will let you in to the building.
If you are unable to make it, please call the library children's department at least 24 hours in advance at 203-729-4591 ext. 5.
We require reliable individuals, if you do not notify us of your absence on two or more occaisions, you will no longer be able to volunteer with us.
Saturday, Sep. 14, 10:30 a.m.
Kids of all ages are invited to a celebration featuring books, songs, and parachute games! Each young guest receives a party hat and small favor! Drop in!
Saturday, Sep. 14, 11 a.m.
Calling all Knitters and Crocheters, 18 yrs+
Do you love knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or embroidery?
Join our fiber crafting group every Saturday morning @11:00am!
Sit back and relax while you craft and chat among friends!
No Registration Required!
Do you love knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or embroidery?
Join our fiber crafting group every Saturday morning @11:00am!
Sit back and relax while you craft and chat among friends!
No Registration Required!
Saturday, Sep. 14, 11 a.m.
Calling all Knitters and Crocheters, 18 yrs+
Do you love knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or embroidery?
Join our fiber crafting group every Saturday morning @11:00am!
Sit back and relax while you craft and chat among friends!
No Registration Required!
Do you love knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or embroidery?
Join our fiber crafting group every Saturday morning @11:00am!
Sit back and relax while you craft and chat among friends!
No Registration Required!
Saturday, Sep. 14, 11:30 a.m.
Listen to Ms. Marissa share a fiction or nonfiction book as you read along in a library copy. Then, it’s your turn to share! Bring along a Mystery Item in a closed bag from home. Give the group three clues so we can try to guess what you have. Can you stump us?Plus, participate in a fun activity related to the story of the day!
Saturday, Sep. 14, 12:30pm - 4pm
This opportunity is for current Naugatuck teen residents that need to complete volunteer hours for school in 8th - 12th grade.
This is to assist our Friends of the Library set up for the Harvest Moon book sale.
This is for the Saturday, September 14th shift from 12:30 - 4pm shift.
We will be moving all the books (adult and children's) from the graphics room and storage room into the meeting room.
You will need to be able to lift and carry boxes of books.
Please arrive promptly at the designated time, someone will let you in to the building.
If you are unable to make it, please call the library children's department at least 24 hours in advance at 203-729-4591 ext. 5.
We require reliable individuals, if you do not notify us of your absence on two or more occaisions, you will no longer be able to volunteer with us.
This is to assist our Friends of the Library set up for the Harvest Moon book sale.
This is for the Saturday, September 14th shift from 12:30 - 4pm shift.
We will be moving all the books (adult and children's) from the graphics room and storage room into the meeting room.
You will need to be able to lift and carry boxes of books.
Please arrive promptly at the designated time, someone will let you in to the building.
If you are unable to make it, please call the library children's department at least 24 hours in advance at 203-729-4591 ext. 5.
We require reliable individuals, if you do not notify us of your absence on two or more occaisions, you will no longer be able to volunteer with us.