NEW!
The Library Can Help Children Bee Ready for Kindergarten
Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee’s Academy is an interactive, online preschool curriculum. It fosters early literacy skills in children ages 3 to 6—setting them up for success in kindergarten and beyond.
This award-winning program prepares young learners for school with hundreds of guided lessons using videos, music, eBooks, and more. Kids will explore art, music, fitness, language, reading, math, science, social studies, and social and emotional learning. To ensure screen time is limited, 40 percent of the material is offline, and printable resources and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics) activities are included.
Parents and caregivers can track their child’s learning outcomes through weekly progress reports that are emailed and available online 24/7.
Best of all, Miss Humblebee’s Academy offers a safe learning environment—free of pop-ups, ads, and links to other websites.
Why wait?
Tap into the natural excitement and curiosity of children with this fun and interactive learning solution.
Wiggles & Giggles (Ages Birth - 23 Months)
Tuesdays, October 4, 11, & 18 @ 10:30 AM
Wiggles & Giggles is a storytime for children ages birth - 23 months that focuses on developing pre-literacy skills with nursery rhymes, songs, bounces, and books! Bring a blanket to sit on if you wish. Registration is required, and class size is limited.
Click to register for October 4 (begins 9/27)
Click to register for October 11 (begins 10/4)
Click to register for October 18 (begins 10/11)
Little Waddlers (Ages 2-3)
Wednesdays, October 5, 12, & 19 @ 10:30 AM
This program is designed for 2-and 3-year-old children with a parent/caregiver. We will read stories, sing songs, and learn fingerplays to encourage a love of books and early language development. Registration is required, and class size is limited.
Click to register for October 5 (begins 9/28)
Click to register for October 12 (begins 10/5)
Click to register for October 19 (begins 10/12)
Drop-In Activity
Games Unplugged!
Thursday, October 6 & Monday, October 17 from 6-7:30 PM
Grades 4+
Registration is not required
Come hang in the Children's Department for a drop-in Tabletop and Party Game Night! A variety of games will be available to try! No registration necessary
Halloween Pottery Painting Party!:
Witchy Cat
Tuesday, October 11 @ 2:00 PM
Grades 2-6
Registration is required and begins October 4
Halloween is coming! Paint your own witchy kitty to take home with you for the perfect Halloween decoration!
Register for Halloween Witchy Cat (begins 10/4)
Halloween Pottery Painting Party!:
Jack-O-Lantern
Tuesday, October 11 @ 2:00 PM
Grades 2-6
Registration is required and begins October 4
Halloween is coming! Paint your own Jack-o-Lantern to take home with you for the perfect Halloween decoration!
Register for Halloween Jack-O-Lantern (begins 10/4)
Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club
Tuesday, October 18 from 6:30-7:30 PM
Grades 4-6
Registration is required
Join us in reading and discussing Nightbooks by J.A. White this month. Register to pick up your Nutmeg Kit and book in the Children's Department. Snacks will be provided!
Drop-In Activity
Halloween Door Hangers
October 17 - 31
All ages
No registration required
Halloween is near! Time to decorate! Create a one-of-a-kind Halloween Door Hanger Ghost, Cat, Bat, Cauldron or Pumpkin in the Children's Department! *While supplies last, one per child. No registration required.
Drop-In Activity
Crafternoon: Halloween Buttons
Wednesday, October 26 from 4-6 PM
All ages
No registration required
Crafternoon with a Halloween twist! Choose a Halloween design to color or create your own and we will turn it into a button! Drop in anytime between 4 and 6 PM to design your own creation to take home. *No registration required one per child.
Eye Screen & Ice Cream Halloween Party
Monday, October 31 from 4-6 PM
Ages 6 mo - 5 years
No registration required
Wear your best costumes and join the Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and the Berlin Lions for a special Halloween eye screening and ice cream party! No registration is necessary. Questions? Call the Berlin Visiting Nurse Association at (860) 828-7030.
Drop-In Activity
Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
All month long!
All ages
No registration required
Find the ghoulies and ghosties hidden in the Children's Department...if you dare!
