Library Events

Sing, dance, and be silly with fun songs at this live music program aimed at 2 to 5 year olds! Siblings are welcome.

Join us for stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts every Tuesday morning! Storytime is aimed at ages 2 to 5, but younger children and older siblings are welcome.

Adult drop-in puzzle club 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month.Bring a puzzle to swap if you like.

The Brainerd House School of Magical Mysteries is accepting new students! Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.Younger and older age groups alternate every other week. Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.

Join us in watching a movie--teens’ choice! Refreshments will be provided. Movies can be rated up to PG-13, and this program is open to anyone in grades 9-12.

Elementary age kids can join us for an hour of fun and family-friendly board games.

Make a dish at home, then bring it in to share! Discuss your cooking process and swap ideas over a good meal.This month’s theme is potatoes! Make and bring a favorite dish that includes potatoes in some way.The library has plenty of cookbooks if you need inspiration!

Whether you're a current student of the language or just want to keep your French fresh, this is a no-pressure, encouraging space to practice your français! We welcome Francophones of all levels, but to get the most out of our time together you'll want to have some basic French conver...read more

Sing, dance, and be silly with fun songs at this live music program aimed at 2 to 5 year olds! Siblings are welcome.

Meet and learn about creatures you can find in Connecticut! Take a closer look at local ecosystems and native wildlife through different activities, including a habitat web of Connecticut ecosystems. This program is for kids of all ages.

Do you know your Connecticut insects?Learn to identify them using guides andmicroscopes. CT DEEP (Department of Energy and Enviromental Protection) willguide this insect exploration.

Join us for stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts every Tuesday morning! Storytime is aimed at ages 2 to 5, but younger children and older siblings are welcome.

The Brainerd House School of Magical Mysteries is accepting new students! Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.Younger and older age groups alternate every other week. Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.

Beckoned by a supernatural foe, a world of Gothic horror awaits. Bring a level 4 character and test your luck, might, and skill in this ongoing campaign for players ages 14 to 18.

Kids who love Pokémon can hang out, show off their collections, and participate in themed activities. Trading is allowed with parental permission.On June 24, you can create Pokémon Perler bead art.

Tween Game Night is a monthly event where we hang out and play Nintendo Switch games and occasionally some board games! Controllers will be provided, but participants can also bring their own controllers if they want. This program is for anyone in grades 6 to 9.

Is your chicken acting strange? Not laying?Or do you want chickens but need anintroduction to chicken health?Indu Upadhyaya of UCONN poultry sciencewill be here to answer our questions.

Sing, dance, and be silly with fun songs at this live music program aimed at 2 to 5 year olds! Siblings are welcome.

Dig a dino out of an egg, then use it to create clay trace fossils! All materials will be provided. For kids of all ages.

Dice Lab is a monthly program for ages 10-13 that focuses on engineering, math, and creativity. Kids will learn to use devices like a Cricut or 3D printer to create dice, miniatures, and more!

Join us for stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts every Tuesday morning! Storytime is aimed at ages 2 to 5, but younger children and older siblings are welcome.

Stay cool by learning how to make your own mochi ice cream! This delicious Japanese dessert features a sweet and chewy shell with an ice cream center. All materials will be provided. For grades 3-7.

Stay cool by learning how to make your own mochi ice cream! This delicious Japanese dessert features a sweet and chewy shell with an ice cream center. All materials will be provided. For grades 8-12.