News & Events
Drop-In Activity
Games Unplugged!
(Gr. 4+)
October 6th & 17th
November 7th & 17th
6:00-7:30 PM
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 required.
Books & Bites:
Nutmeg Book Club
(Gr. 4-6)
October 18th, 6:30-7:30PM
Join us in reading and discussing Nightbooks by J.A. White. Register for your Nutmeg Kit for pick-up in the Children's Department beginning 9/20. Snacks will be provided!
Halloween Pottery Painting Party!
(Gr. 2-6)
October 11th, 2:00-4:00 PM
Registration begins Oct. 4th.
Halloween is coming! Paint your own witchy kitty or jack-o-lantern to take home with you for the perfect Halloween decoration! Registration is required.
Drop-In Activity
Crafternoon:
Halloween Buttons
(All Ages)
October 26th, 4:00-6:00 PM
Crafternoon with a Halloween twist! Choose a Halloween design to color or create your own and we will turn it into a button! No registration required.
Books & Bites:
Nutmeg Book Club
(Gr. 4-6)
November 15, 6:30-7:30PM
Join us in reading and discussing The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez by Adrianna Cuevas. Register for your Nutmeg Kit for pick-up in the Children's Department beginning 9/20. Snacks will be provided!
Stress Less Night
(Gr. 6+)
November 29th, 6:30-7:30PM
School and exams can be stressful. Let's get ZEN! Come destress with us as we make glitter jars, lavender eye pillows and learn some meditation techniques. Registration is required.
Drop-In Activity
Crafternoon:
Shrinky **** Keychains
(Gr. 2+ )
November 30th, 2:00-4:00 PM
School 's out early! Let's craft! Draw a design and watch it shrink to create a keychain perfect for your backpack! No registration required.
Database Spotlight!
For many patrons, finding a book that interests them can be time-consuming. Gale Books and Authors is a reader’s advisory database that makes finding a great read much less challenging. With fun ways to browse, an intuitive design, read-alikes, reviews, award winners and themed book lists, and more this resource answers the age-old question, “What do I read next?”
To Check-Out Books and Authors Click Here!
Fall Volunteer Opportunities!
Be A Makerspace Mentor!
Do you like working with children? Do you love video gaming, crafting, building, robotics, coding, and/or making in general? Then consider applying to be a Makerspace Mentor! Makerspace Mentors will become the resident experts in the use of our Makerspace materials. Duties include assisting Makerspace users with equipment and materials; prepping, supervising, and cleaning up after programs; suggesting changes and additions to the Makerspace; and generally encouraging users to have fun and be creative!
If you are interested, please click on the link below to complete the Makerspace Mentor application. Note that Makerspace Mentors must be able to commit to at least 2 hours per month of volunteer time and are required to attend a training session. Applying to be a Makerspace Mentor does not guarantee acceptance. Questions? Contact the Children's Department at 860-828-7127.
Great Spooky Reads!
These books are sure to cause a fright! Click on a book cover to place a hold!
