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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.

Autumn 2019

Children’s Literacy Classes

Registration begins  for Wethersfield residents on Tuesday, September 3rd for all programs.

Registration begins for nonresidents on Friday, September 13th for all programs except Family Place. Register for Family Place beginning, Monday, September 23rd.

Visit or call 860-257-2801 to register

 

MOTHER GOOSE TIME

Mondays @ 10:30am: 11/4, & 11/18

Birth-21 months

Stimulating lapsit program. Includes sharing  board books, nursery rhymes & bouncing games.

Parent participation is key!

Registration is required

 

FAMILY PLACE

Mondays @ 5:30pm-7:00pm: 11/4

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.

Registration is required.

FAMILY PLACE

Tuesdays @ 10:30am-12:00pm: 11/5

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.

Registration is required.

Pizza & Pages

Tuesdays (monthly) @ 6:30pm: 11/19

4th-6th graders

Nutmeg Award book discussion series with a light supper.

11/19: All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Connor

Registration is required

ESCAPE ROOM

Tuesdays (monthly) @ 6:30pm: 11/26

4th-6th graders

Solve riddles & puzzles, discover clues & break codes to find the key to escape!

11/26: Escape the Dinner Table

Registration is required

BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Wednesdays @ 10:30am: 11/13, & 11/20

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: 11/14, & 11/21

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: 11/14, & 11/21

5-7 year olds

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

Registration is required

PLAYTIME/SHORT & SWEET STORYTIME

Fridays @ 10:00am-12:00pm: 11/1, 11/15, & 11/22

Birth-5 Years

Drop-in family fun. A story and song will be shared @ 10:45am

NO registration required

SCAVENGER HUNT

Saturdays @ 10:00am-4:30pm: 11/2, 11/16, & 11/23

All ages

Drop-in any Saturday of the month to complete a fun scavenger hunt around the library. Each month will feature a new hunt.

November Hunt: Frozen

NO Registration is required