Library Happenings

Preschoolers engage in rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to get their wiggles out, then sit for a few stories with plenty of interaction and introduction of preschool skills. Movement, games, and a take-home craft round out this lively storytime. For ages 3-5 with caregiver--siblings welcome.Regis...read more

Come learn how to cultivate your own sourdough starter! Litchfield resident and home baker Samantha Bueno will walk you through how to make a starter, how to care for it and keep it going, and of course, how to bake with it!Participants will leave with the beginnings of a sourdough starter. All ingr...read more

Meet new families and friends while your baby is introduced to various experiences through creative play and a story. An open-ended playtime for you and your little one.For ages birth – 12 months with caregiver—siblings welcome.Registration Required. Please register each child separately...read more

Hang out with old 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, no registration needed. 

At their October meet-ups, All Booked Up will discuss Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green. "Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is a dis...read more

Stop by the library, just outside the Children’s Room, and grab this fun craft to make at home. Ages 0-12.Craft details TBA.

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. This program is open to adults who...read more

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--s...read more

Join volunteer yoga instructor Catrina Ledoux to relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, reduce strain on joints and muscles, build balance, increase circulation, and meditate. This class is free, but it is acceptable to make a donation to the volunteer instructor if you desire.Recor...read more

Preschoolers engage in rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to get their wiggles out, then sit for a few stories with plenty of interaction and introduction of preschool skills. Movement, games, and a take-home craft round out this lively storytime. For ages 3-5 with caregiver--siblings welcome.Regis...read more

Join Student Conservation Association Rangers Ella and Ellie to learn about Geocahcing, the fun outdoor passtime that's like a cross between Pokemon Go, a treasure hunt, and an escape room! The team from SCA will explain about how Geocaches work, how to get started hunting for them yourself, and...read more

At their October meet-ups, All Booked Up will discuss Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green. "Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is a dis...read more

Meet new families and friends while your baby is introduced to various experiences through creative play and a story. An open-ended playtime for you and your little one.For ages birth – 12 months with caregiver—siblings welcome.Registration Required. Please register each child separately...read more

Hang out with old 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, no registration needed. 

The library board of trustees meets regularly on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00PM upstairs in the library.Meetings are open to the public.Agenda is not yet available.

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--s...read more

Join volunteer yoga instructor Catrina Ledoux to relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, reduce strain on joints and muscles, build balance, increase circulation, and meditate. This class is free, but it is acceptable to make a donation to the volunteer instructor if you desire.Recor...read more

Please note, due to a scheduling conflict, the author talk for The Last Bake Sale will now be on Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30PM. Join lawyer, former NH Executive Councillor, and 2020 gubernatorial candidate Andru Volinksy as he reads from his new book The Last Bake Sale: Th...read more

Busy Bees is a special storytime designed to explore senses and early learning skills! Participate in a single story and a special hands-on STEM, craft or treat activity. Busy Bees may be held inside, outside or both so dress for weather!For all ages with caregiver.Registration Required. Please regi...read more

Come and unravel with other needleworkers at the library! Show-off your finished projects and works in progress, chat, share tips and patterns, and lend a hand.This program is open to adults who knit, sew, crochet, or do other needlework crafts.

Meet new families and friends while your baby is introduced to various experiences through creative play and a story. An open-ended playtime for you and your little one.For ages birth – 12 months with caregiver—siblings welcome.Registration Required. Please register each child separately...read more

Come hang out at the library and play games on our Nintendo Switch! Battle your friends for supremacy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, or work together in the hectic world of Overcooked, and more! Plus, we'll have snacks!This program is open only to teens (ages 13-18). Plea...read more

Hang out with old 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, no registration needed. 

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. This program is open to adults who...read more

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--s...read more

Join volunteer yoga instructor Catrina Ledoux to relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, reduce strain on joints and muscles, build balance, increase circulation, and meditate. This class is free, but it is acceptable to make a donation to the volunteer instructor if you desire.Recor...read more

Preschoolers engage in rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to get their wiggles out, then sit for a few stories with plenty of interaction and introduction of preschool skills. Movement, games, and a take-home craft round out this lively storytime. For ages 3-5 with caregiver--siblings welcome.Regis...read more

Learn the basics of hot sauce making and take home some samples to try! This 1-hour workshop will cover the basic process of making fermented hot sauces and give you some hands-on experience getting your materials ready to ferment. Great for anyone looking to get started with making their own hot sa...read more

Meet new families and friends while your baby is introduced to various experiences through creative play and a story. An open-ended playtime for you and your little one.For ages birth – 12 months with caregiver—siblings welcome.Registration Required. Please register each child separately...read more

Join us for all kinds of Fall Fun at the Kids Create Club. This month join us for a yummy event to kick off the Halloween season by decorating cookies!Supplies and space for this program are limited, so registration is required.Kids Create is for kids aged 6-8 and takes place on the second floor of ...read more

Hang out with old 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, no registration needed. 

Beginning 10/28, while supplies last, stop into the library and create a special spooky craft in the Children’s Room. 

Come dressed in your Halloween costume and parade around the library with Ms. Alexis. Visit each desk and get a special treat (no tricks here!). This special storytime is open to ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration required. Please register each child separately.

Join volunteer yoga instructor Catrina Ledoux to relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, reduce strain on joints and muscles, build balance, increase circulation, and meditate. This class is free, but it is acceptable to make a donation to the volunteer instructor if you desire.Recor...read more

Come dressed in your Halloween costume and parade around the library with Ms. Alexis. Visit each desk and get a special treat (no tricks here!). This special storytime is open to ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration required. Please register each child separately.

Join Joe DeVita, brewer at Kelsen Brewing Company, for this presentation on how different forms of beer are made! This is a great chance to learn if you're intersted in home brewing, or just want to know more about the brewing process. This program is aimed at adults ages 18+. Younger patro...read more

This week at the library, we have a special Baby Steps Storytime with a ‘not-so-spooky’ activity!Meet new families and friends while your baby is introduced to various experiences through creative play and a story. An open-ended playtime for you and your little one.For ages birth-12 mont...read more

Join us for our annual Creepy Cupcake Wars challenge for ages 9-12. This special One Spooky Week event will be packed with creative fun and lots of sugar! Our judges will pick the goofiest, scariest, and tastiest cupcakes to win a prize!Participants will be provided with cupcakes and supplies for de...read more

Hang out with old 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, no registration needed.