Library Hours
Reading Programs
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.
2020 WINTER READING PROGRAM: BOOK BINGO
for birth-6th graders
Looking for something to do this winter? Join our Winter Reading Program! Register beginning Monday, December 23rd to receive your Bingo playing card and stamp (while supplies last). Begin counting your reading on Wednesday, January 1st. Each time you read a book, stamp the corresponding BINGO square. Complete a BINGO and win a prize!
SPECIAL EVENTS
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY: THE YO-YO GUY
Saturday, February 1, 2020 @ 11:00am
all ages
The Yo-Yo Guy, presented by 4-time Guinness World Record holder John Higby, is an interactive performance with yo-yos, a unicycle, and a giant yo-yo that John walks on!
Registration is required and began on Wednesday, January 8th for residents and will begin Wednesday, January 29th for nonresidents. Visit or call 860-257-2801 to register.
CHILDREN’S WINTER
LITERACY CLASSES
January 13th – February 29th
Registration began December 26th for Wethersfield residents and Wednesday, January 8th for nonresidents.
Visit or call 860-257-2801 to register.
MOTHER GOOSE TIME
Monday's @ 10:30am: January 13th & 27th February 3rd, 10th & 24th
Storytime for Birth-21 months
Stimulating lapsit program. Includes sharing board books, nursery rhymes & bouncing games.
Parent participation is key!
Registration is required
ESCAPE ROOM
Tuesdays @ 6:00pm: January 28th & February 25th
2nd-3rd graders
Solve riddles & puzzles, discover clues & break codes to find the key to escape!
Registration is required
PIZZA & PAGES
Tuesdays @ 6:30pm: January 14th & February 11th
4th-6th graders
Nutmeg Award Book Discussion Series with a light supper.
January title: Van Gogh Deception by Deron Hicks
February title: Fuzzy by Tom Angleberger & Paul Dellinger
Registration is required.
Books! Books! Books!
Wednesdays @ 10:30am: January 15th, 22nd & 29th February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
storytime for 3-5 year olds
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: January 16th, 23rd & 30th Febraury 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
storytime for 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: January 16th, 23rd & 30th Febraury 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
for 5-7 year olds
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through fun activities.
Registration is required.
DROP-IN PLAYTIME + 10:45AM SHORT & SWEET STORYTIME
Fridays @ 10:00am: January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st February 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
all ages
Drop-in family fun with a story and a song @ 10:45am
SCAVENGER HUNT
Saturdays @ 10:00am-4:00pm
all ages
Drop-in anytime between 10:00am-4:00pm to complete a special monthly scavenger hunt!
January Hunt: Snowflakes
February Hunt: Peter Rabbit