Wethersfield Library

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

December 2018 Children’s Programs

Registration is required and begins on Monday, November 12th for Wethersfield residents and Wednesday, November 28th for nonresidents.

Visit or call 860-257-2801 to register

Wednesdays (12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26)@ 11:00am: for 3-5 year olds

Fridays (12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28) @ 11:00am: for birth-3 year olds

Move and groove to Sandi’s high energy music and movement class!

Wednesdays (12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26) & Fridays (12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28)

Drop-in family fun for all ages.

Playtime: @ 10:00am-12:00pm

Short & Sweet Storytime @ 10:45am

No registration is required

Tuesday, December 11th @ 6:30pm: for 4th-6th graders

Nutmeg Award Book Discussion Series with a light supper.

Book Title: Blood Guard by Carter Roy

Thursday, December 27th @

10:30am: for 2nd-3rd graders & 2:30pm for 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?

Monday, December 31st @ 11:00am: for all ages

Ring in the New Year with stories, dancing, crafts and a special New Year countdown! Pizza to follow!

January-February 2019 Children’s Literacy Classes

Registration began for residents: Monday, December 10th

Registration began for nonresidents: Wednesday, January 2nd

Register in person or by phone.

Birth-21 months

Mondays @ 10:30am

1/7, 1/14, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 & 2/25

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

Parent participation is key.

Registration is required.

4th – 6th graders

Tuesdays @ 6:30pm

Nutmeg Award Book Discussion Series with a light supper.

1/15: Seven Dead Pirates by Linda Bailey

2/12: The Hero Two Doors Down by Sharon Robinson

Registration is required.

3-5 year olds

Wednesdays @ 10:30am

1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 & 2/27

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

Registration is required.

22-35 months

Thursdays@ 10:30am

1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 & 2/28

Exciting program where toddlers begin to appreciate longer stories & participate in group activities.

Parent participation is key!

Registration is required.

5-7 year olds

Thursdays @ 6:00pm

1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 & 2/28

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

Registration is required.

Birth-5 year olds

Fridays @ 10:00-12:00pm

1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 & 2/22

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

all ages

Saturdays @ 10:00am-4:30pm

1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 & 2/23

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

January Hunt: Winter

February Hunt: Lego Movie

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY!

Saturday, February 2, 2019

all ages

Experience the thrill of beign up close to a magnificent eagle and other birds of prey. Learn about their lives, habits and ways to protect them.

Registration is required and begins Monday, January 27th for residents and Wednesday, January 30th for nonresidents.

all ages

Bring a blanket and snack.

Registration is required and begins Monday, January 27th for residents and Wednesday, January 30th for nonresidents.