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Reading Programs

2019 WINTER READING PROGRAM: BOOK BINGO

January 1, 2019-March 31, 2019 Birth-6th graders Looking for something to do this winter? Join our Winter Reading Program! Visit the library to register and receive your BINGO playing card & a winter stamp (while supplies last). Your name will also be added to our book tree! Each time you read a book, stamp the corresponding BINGO square. Complete a BINGO and win a prize!  

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

A fun, exciting, and free way to prepare your child for learning to read. Visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/1000-books to learn more.

March – April 2019

Children’s Literacy Classes

Registration began for residents on February 11th. Nonresidents may register beginning Wednesday, February 27th. Visit or call 860-257-2801 to register

Family Place: Parent-Child Workshop

Mondays @ 6:00pm-7:30pm: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 & 4/1 for

birth-3 years

Each week, families can enjoy a stimulating, educational, and fun place to play & visit with resource professionals who will answer questions and provide information about a variety of parenting topics. Parent participation is key!

Registration is required

Family Place: Parent-Child Workshop

Tuesdays @ 10:30am-12:00pm: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, & 4/2

birth-3 years

Each week, families can enjoy a stimulating, educational, and fun place to play & visit with resource professionals who will answer questions and provide information about a variety of parenting topics. Parent participation is key!

Registration is required

Pizza & Pages

Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM: 3/12 & 4/16

4th-6th graders

Nutmeg Award Book Discussion Series with a light supper.

March 12th Title: Best Man by Richard Peck

April 16th Title: Ms. Bixby’s Last Day by John David Anderson

Books! Books! Books!

Wednesdays @ 10:30am: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, & 4/17

3-5 years

This program is designed to help develop pre-reading skills and to enjoy theme based stories, fingerplays, songs & games.

Registration is required

Wee Read

Thursdays @ 10:30am: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, & 4/18

22-35 months

Exciting program where toddlers begin to appreciate longer stories & participate in group activities.Parent participation is key!

Registration is required

Building STEAM

Thursdays @ 6:00pm: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, & 4/18

5-7 years

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through fun activities.

Registration is required

Drop-in Playtime + Short & Sweet Storytime

Fridays @ 10:00am: 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, & 4/26

all ages

Drop-in family fun with a story and a song @ 10:45am

Scavenger Hunt

Saturdays @ 10:00am-4:00pm: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, & 4/13

all ages

Drop-in anytime between 10:00am-4:00pm to complete a special monthly scavenger hunt!

March Hunt: How to Train Your Dragon 3

April Hunt: Minecraft

Escape Room-Marvel Universe

Tuesday, March 5th @ 6:30pm

4th-6th graders

Solve riddles & puzzles, discover clues & break codes to find the key to escape! Can you and your team solve it all before the clock runs out?

Registration is required. Visit or call to register.