Fall 2010 Book-Based Programs: September 13, 2010-November 21, 2010
Weekly Programs
Day |
Time |
Program |
Program Description |
Monday |
11:00am |
Mother Goose Time Birth-21 Months |
Stimulating lapsit program. Includes sharing board books, nursery rhymes & bouncing games. Registration is required |
6:30pm
9/13, 9/27, 10/18, 11/1 & 11/15 |
READ to a Dog School age readers |
Practice your reading skills! Read to a "Reading Education Assistance Dog" from Tails of Joy! Each child may sign up for ten minutes of reading time. Registration is required |
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Tuesday |
10:30am |
Books! Books! Books! |
This program is designed to help develop pre-reading skills and to enjoy theme based stories, fingerplays, songs & games. Registration is required |
6:30pm |
Ready, Set, Learn to Read 4-6 year olds |
Join us for specially designed activities that help develop future readers. Registration is required |
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6:30pm 9/8, 10/19 & 11/16 |
Pizza & Pages 4th - 6th graders |
Nutmeg Award Book Discussion Series with a light supper. 9/28: Night of the Howling Dogs by Graham Salisbury 10/19: Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff 11/16: One-Handed Catch by Mary Jane Auch Registration is required |
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Wednesday |
10:30am |
Books! Books! Books! |
This program is designed to help develop pre-reading skills and to enjoy theme based stories, fingerplays, songs & games. |
Thursday |
10:30am |
Wee Read 22-35 months |
Exciting program where toddlers being to appreciate longer stories & participate in group activities. Registration is required |
3:45pm 9/23, 10/7, 10/21 & 11/4 |
Muncha Buncha Books K-3rd Graders |
Books, riddles, games, crafts & lots of fun! Registration is required |
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6:30pm 9/16, 10/14, 10/28 & 11/11
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Family Fun Night Entire Family (only children ages 5 & up play but all are welcome to come) |
Parents compete against their children in a variety of games including Wii 9/16: Race to the Finish with Wii racing games. 10/14: Bowling Bingo. Wii bowling with a Bingo twist! 10/28: Scavenger Hunt 11/11: Wii's Disney Dance Dance Revolution Registration is required |
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Friday |
10:00am-12:00pm |
Drop-in Playtime with Short and Sweet Storytime @ 11am |
Drop-in family fun. A story and song will be shared at 11am NO registration required |
Saturday |
10:30am |
Drop-in Saturday Stories |
Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family! NO registration required |
Special Events
Date |
Time |
Program |
Program Description |
Thursday September |
6:30pm |
Get Silly with Silly Bands
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Play games! Win prizes! Trade! To register show your Wethersfield Library card and bring it with you for a group photo. Registration is required and begins August 31st |
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Saturday October |
10:30am |
Pumpkin Judging Contest and Parade
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Come dressed in your Halloween costume with a pumpkin decorated or carved to look like your "FAVORITE BOOK CHARACTER". Receive tricks or treats as you parade around the library. Registration is required |
ThursdayDecember |
6:30pm |
Teddy Bear Sleepover
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Bring your favorite cuddly animal and join us for stories and teddy bear fun. You will tuck them in, kiss them goodbye, and then their sleepover adventure begins. Pick them up on Friday, December 3rd and see if they have any tales to tell! Registration is required |
To contact the Children's department, email: childservices@wethersfieldlibrary.org
