Events

Join us at Belltown Book Brunch for a different kind of book club. We meet to talk about what we are all currently reading while enjoying coffee, tea, and a breakfast treat. Perfect for avid readers or anyone seeking recommendations. Register or drop in.

Join us for a special pop-up storytime with Taylor, a local 8th grade student, who will share a story and teach us some sign language to go along with it!

Children and families in grades K-8 are invited to create a different toy, game, or treat together.No registration required, just drop in!

Teen Advisory Board invites you to a TWEEN Food Fight! Decorate Cookies! Win Prizes! Assert cookie dominance over your friends! Join as an individual or with a friend and get ready to compete in a cookie decorating contest! For grades 4-7 only! 

Join us for an early literacy program for children ages 2 and up and their caregivers. Sing songs and dance to favorites as we incorporate music, movement, classic rhymes, and new tunes.  And of course....lot of BUBBLES!  Held in the library community room. Siblings welcome, regi...read more

This workshop introduces the fundamentals of journalism, with a focus on citizen rights and access to information, fact-checking, and using tools like FOIA to better understand what’s happening in your community. Participants will also learn basic interviewing skills and ways to build trust wi...read more

Take a leadership role in shaping how the library serves teens like you. Bring your ideas, take initiative, make decisions, and get creative—while working as part of a fun, enthusiastic team. You’ll help plan programs, improve the Teen Space, and make a real impact. Sounds like a lot? Do...read more

 Join The Connecticut Audubon Society for an introduction to the joys of birding by ear. Learn tricks to help you recognize common bird songs and some of the tools available to help at this program for adults.

A storytime just for toddlers that includes music, bubbles, a short book, and lots of free play! Ages 18 months-3 years. Drop ins and siblings welcome.

Designed for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers, this program features longer stories and a simple craft.  This program is a great way to build school readiness skills and to interact with other families in the community. Drop ins and siblings welcome.

Grab a copy of this month's selection and join us at Sears Park for a casual discussion with lakeside views. 

A story time program for children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. This early literacy program combines bounce & lapsit, fingerplays, music & movement, puppets and playtime.  Introduce your baby to the library, make new friends, find your happy place!Held in the library community ...read more

Drop into the Library Community Room with your current craft project and enjoy the company of other creative community members. Optionally, bring your own brown-bag lunch.

Caregivers will be guided through gentle yoga poses and movement, while little ones are welcome to join in alongside them or play freely in the space as they feel comfortable.For caregivers with children ages 18 months-5 years.Please bring your own mat or blanket.Space is limited; registration requi...read more

Exam Prep & Plan takes place this year from May 26–June 17, gettng local high school students through all of their final exams. Come for the snacks, study supplies, and a whole bunch of surprises courtesy of the Teen Advisory Board. Drop in anytime. 

A storytime just for toddlers that includes music, bubbles, a short book, and lots of free play! Ages 18 months-3 years. Drop ins and siblings welcome.

Designed for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers, this program features longer stories and a simple craft.  This program is a great way to build school readiness skills and to interact with other families in the community. Drop ins and siblings welcome.

Drop into the Library Community Room with your current craft project and enjoy the company of other creative community members. Optionally, bring your own brown-bag lunch.

Whether you already know how to play the card game or want to learn, come together and play with people of all skill levels.