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The 2021 Faxon Law Fairfield Road Races are currently scheduled for June 26 & 27, 2021. The race will follow strict local and state guidelines for staging a road race. If our event cannot be safely held as a large race in June, it will be postponed until October 2 (5K & Kids Run) & […]
Come to the Library and learn how to climb like a koala, gallop like a horse, and soar like an eagle with our Animal Action StoryWalk. Participants will be able to stroll across the Library lawn and visit 20 different animal movement signs. Afterwards, stop inside to claim a bead for your necklace!
Monroe will be running a Restaurant Week from 6/21 - 6/27. For a full list of restaurants, please visit monroeedc.org.
Come to the Library and learn how to climb like a koala, gallop like a horse, and soar like an eagle with our Animal Action StoryWalk. Participants will be able to stroll across the Library lawn and visit 20 different animal movement signs. Afterwards, stop inside to claim a bead for your necklace!
During his 30 year career as the one of the world’s greatest bubble artists, Casey has performed for thousands of audiences across the globe, creating giant fog-filled bubble sculptures and trapping audience members inside giant soap bubbles. Casey promises a show filled with spontaneity and comedy that will captivate and entertain. Recommended for ages 5 […]
Kids enjoy a complimentary meal with the purchase of 1 adult meal. Every Monday all summer long!
Join us for Spanish Storytime This online story time program for grades Pre K - 2 will include songs, rhymes and stories. The first 10 families to register can check out a bag of story time materials for one week that will be used during the program, however the materials are not necessary to join […]
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Join Mrs. Fagan for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
Books, rhymes and flannel board activities for ages 3-5 inside the children's department. Each child will have their own cube chair placed at the recommended distance from the other children. Registration is required and class size is limited to eight children (not including parents and babies in arms or strollers). Children are required to wear a mask and must stay in […]
Books, rhymes and flannel board activities for ages 3-5 inside the children's department. Each child will have their own cube chair placed at the recommended distance from the other children. Registration is required and class size is limited to eight children (not including parents and babies in arms or strollers). Children are required to wear a mask and must stay in […]
Thanks to the Friends of the Library, Newtown Parks and Recreation and Claris Construction for sponsoring kid's concerts in the park this summer. The first concert in the series on June 29 features Principal Al with his colorful friends, Jill Kubeck and Pete the Cat. In the event of rain, we will move inside to […]
Returns to Fairfield Hills on Tuesdays starting 6/15. Vendor List coming soon.
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Let’s read together! Join Miss Tracy for some stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts! Stop by the Library beginning on January 5 for your grab-and-go Storytime Kit that includes craft materials for 5 weeks of storytime fun! Week 1: January 13 – Snowflakes Week 2: January 20 – Snowmen Week 3: January 27 – Polar […]
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Rhymes, puppets, songs and flannel board activities for children ages birth to 2. Each child must be on a caregivers lap or seated in their own chair. Class size is limited to 8 children. Registration is required. If your child is over 2 we ask that they wear a mask. Please call the children’s department if you […]
Virtual Bedtime Storytime Join us on FACEBOOK LIVE for songs, stories, and fun before bedtime! Dates: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 Questions, email cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org + GOOGLE CALENDAR
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Join us on the library lawn (on Greenwood Avenue) for Family Storytime! This program for ages 1-4 and their families will include stories, songs and rhymes - and a lot of fun. Masks and social distancing are required. No registration required. *Please note that in the event of inclement weather, storytime will be canceled. CONTACT: Children's Services […]
Outdoor Storytime at the Burnham Library. Select either in-person or virtual. Masks must be worn for in-person. Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org to register.
Mother Goose II is an early literacy program designed for young children, ages 2-3. This 30-minute program of rhymes, songs, puppets, flannel board activites and books is fun and engaging for little learners. Each child will have their own cube chair safely distanced. Class size is limited and you must register for each class you […]
Join us on Zoom to play a Jackbox party game! For best results, you'll need access to two wi-fi enabled devices: one to watch the Zoom screen (most likely a computer) and one to use as a controller (another computer, smartphone, or tablet). This program is for students in Grades 6-12 only. Register to get […]
Register to join us for PJ Storytime. This online story time program is for children Pre K to grade 2. Get dressed in pajamas and share the time with a favorite stuffed bedtime buddy. We encourage you to have fun and fully participate with your child during storytime! As such both the parent/caregiver and the child should be present during […]
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Register to join us for Wiggle Storytime with Clare on the library lawn! Let's get moving! Join us for this story time, for children 18 months to 4 years, where our books will help us move our bodies. This story time program will include songs, rhymes and stories that help us bend, stretch and wiggle. We encourage you […]
Ms. Sheila loves science! Attend her weekly class and dive into science with questions about how the world works. Ms. Sheila is a former preschool director and her class includes a short story followed by a relevant science activity. Appropriate for ages 2-5.
Books, rhymes and flannel board activities for ages 3-5 inside the children's department. Each child will have their own cube chair placed at the recommended distance from the other children. Registration is required and class size is limited to eight children (not including parents and babies in arms or strollers). Children are required to wear a mask and must stay in […]
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Starting Saturday May 1st from 9AM - 1PM. Check Facebook for the latest updates.
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
We're almost back! We plan on reopening July 3rd and July 4th from 10am to 4pm with train rides. Please join us for our grand reopening weekend with free admission and train rides for everyone! Click here to read our Covid-19 Protocols.
Fireworks celebration at the Town Green on Main Street, dusk. Hosted by the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce.
Accoustic Music Every Friday From 6-8 on the deck (weather permitting) June 4th TBD June 11th Erika Howard June 18th Ethan James June 24th Guy Tino July & August Dates TBD
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Fireworks celebration at the Town Green on Main Street, dusk. Hosted by the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce.
Blast At The Beach. Limited number of $10 tickets will be available for this evening event starting at 8 p.m. with a disc jockey on the beach. Everyone receives 3-D Fireworks glasses with paid admission. Use promo code BLAST21 and click here to buy tickets. Splash Away Bay Cafe' will be open for puchase of food and […]
3-D Fireworks. We'll be celebrating in a big way with spectacular 3-D Fireworks over the lake at 10:15 p.m. Special viewing glasses sold for only $2 to benefit Give Kids The World Village. Presenting partners: Price Chopper supermarkets, Shaker Auto Group and Pepsi.
Connect with nature and furry baby Nigerian dwarf goats at Goat Yoga classes being held at Flanders’ Van Vleck Farm and Sanctuary. Experienced yoga instructors will be leading guests in this one-hour gentle class suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced yogis & yoginis! Adorable Nigerian dwarf goats will be frolicking & cuddling with […]
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
We're almost back! We plan on reopening July 3rd and July 4th from 10am to 4pm with train rides. Please join us for our grand reopening weekend with free admission and train rides for everyone! Click here to read our Covid-19 Protocols.
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Kids enjoy a complimentary meal with the purchase of 1 adult meal. Every Monday all summer long!
Only ONE ticket is necessary per car. Parking at Ridgefield High School, Barlow Mountain and Scotland Elementary Schools . About this event Shuttle Buses are provided from the two elementary schools. Please have your printed order confirmation or ticket on your dashboard and ready at the gate. Share with friends Gates open at 6 and […]
Join us for Spanish Storytime This online story time program for grades Pre K - 2 will include songs, rhymes and stories. The first 10 families to register can check out a bag of story time materials for one week that will be used during the program, however the materials are not necessary to join […]
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Only ONE ticket is necessary per car. Parking at Ridgefield High School, Barlow Mountain and Scotland Elementary Schools . About this event Shuttle Buses are provided from the two elementary schools. Please have your printed order confirmation or ticket on your dashboard and ready at the gate. Share with friends Gates open at 6 and […]
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Join Mrs. Fagan for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
Books, rhymes and flannel board activities for ages 3-5 inside the children's department. Each child will have their own cube chair placed at the recommended distance from the other children. Registration is required and class size is limited to eight children (not including parents and babies in arms or strollers). Children are required to wear a mask and must stay in […]
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Location: Outside Outdoor Storytimes with Miss Debbie and Miss Meg Wednesdays at 10:00 am (Same Program as Mondays – Please only register for One) “Virtual” Storytimes run concurrently on Facebook Join us on the library lawn for a socially-distanced Storytime, weather permitting. Bring a picnic blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a […]
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Rhymes, puppets, songs and flannel board activities for children ages birth to 2. Each child must be on a caregivers lap or seated in their own chair. Class size is limited to 8 children. Registration is required. If your child is over 2 we ask that they wear a mask. Please call the children’s department if you […]
Every story begins with a simple sentence but how it ends is all up to you! In this interactive program children will take turns adding to and finishing a story. Children can also draw pictures of their ending. This story time program, for Pre K to grade 2. We encourage you to have fun and fully participate with […]
Grab some pencils and learn about the basics of cartooning. This live program open to children grades 4-7. This program will be held in the Parloa room. Masks and social distancing are required. Date: Wednesday Aug 4, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 children@bethellibrary.org Location: Maria Parloa Community Room […]
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Location: Outside Outdoor Storytimes with Miss Debbie and Miss Meg Wednesdays at 10:00 am (Same Program as Mondays – Please only register for One) “Virtual” Storytimes run concurrently on Facebook Join us on the library lawn for a socially-distanced Storytime, weather permitting. Bring a picnic blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a […]
For Ages 3-5 7/8: Dino Dig 8/12: Weather Workshop Thursdays at 10AM For Ages 5-8 7/15: Out of this World 8/19: 1,2,3 Blast Off Thursdays at 1PM For Ages 8-10 7/22: Owl Pellets 8/26: Egg Drop Challenge Register in person or call the Newtown Community Center at 203-270-4349
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Join us on the library lawn (on Greenwood Avenue) for Family Storytime! This program for ages 1-4 and their families will include stories, songs and rhymes - and a lot of fun. Masks and social distancing are required. No registration required. *Please note that in the event of inclement weather, storytime will be canceled. CONTACT: Children's Services […]
Outdoor Storytime at the Burnham Library. Select either in-person or virtual. Masks must be worn for in-person. Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org to register.
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Sit back and relax for a nighttime showing of the classic, Grease! Join us Thursday, July 8th in the Library’s parking lot. Showtime will be at 9:00 PM. Seating starts at 8:30 PM. Bring your own chairs or a blanket and don’t forget your favorite movie snacks.
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Register to join us for Wiggle Storytime with Clare on the library lawn! Let's get moving! Join us for this story time, for children 18 months to 4 years, where our books will help us move our bodies. This story time program will include songs, rhymes and stories that help us bend, stretch and wiggle. We encourage you […]
Ms. Sheila loves science! Attend her weekly class and dive into science with questions about how the world works. Ms. Sheila is a former preschool director and her class includes a short story followed by a relevant science activity. Appropriate for ages 2-5.
Books, rhymes and flannel board activities for ages 3-5 inside the children's department. Each child will have their own cube chair placed at the recommended distance from the other children. Registration is required and class size is limited to eight children (not including parents and babies in arms or strollers). Children are required to wear a mask and must stay in […]
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Starting Saturday May 1st from 9AM - 1PM. Check Facebook for the latest updates.
Join us at the sanctuary for our uber popular Goat Yoga with Bradley Mountain Farm or our traditional yoga with Heather Morgado of YogaSpace on Saturday, July 10th (No Rain Date). All classes are held outdoors on the sanctuary grounds. Traditional Yoga: 10 – 11:15am at sanctuary pavilion Join Heather Morgado, Partner / Owner of […]
Annual book sale is back at Reed Intermediate School in Newtown. $5 per person and 18 & younger is free. Ticket sales start on Saturday at 9AM. Hours are: Friday Preview: 1PM - 5PM ($40 admission) Saturday 10AM - 5PM Sunday: 10AM - 5PM Monday: 10AM - 7PM Tuesday: 10AM - 1PM
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Annual book sale is back at Reed Intermediate School in Newtown. $5 per person and 18 & younger is free. Ticket sales start on Saturday at 9AM. Hours are: Friday Preview: 1PM - 5PM ($40 admission) Saturday 10AM - 5PM Sunday: 10AM - 5PM Monday: 10AM - 7PM Tuesday: 10AM - 1PM
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Annual book sale is back at Reed Intermediate School in Newtown. $5 per person and 18 & younger is free. Ticket sales start on Saturday at 9AM. Hours are: Friday Preview: 1PM - 5PM ($40 admission) Saturday 10AM - 5PM Sunday: 10AM - 5PM Monday: 10AM - 7PM Tuesday: 10AM - 1PM
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Annual book sale is back at Reed Intermediate School in Newtown. $5 per person and 18 & younger is free. Ticket sales start on Saturday at 9AM. Hours are: Friday Preview: 1PM - 5PM ($40 admission) Saturday 10AM - 5PM Sunday: 10AM - 5PM Monday: 10AM - 7PM Tuesday: 10AM - 1PM
Annual book sale is back at Reed Intermediate School in Newtown. $5 per person and 18 & younger is free. Ticket sales start on Saturday at 9AM. Hours are: Friday Preview: 1PM - 5PM ($40 admission) Saturday 10AM - 5PM Sunday: 10AM - 5PM Monday: 10AM - 7PM Tuesday: 10AM - 1PM
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with engaging […]
Location: Outside Outdoor Storytimes with Miss Debbie and Miss Meg Wednesdays at 10:00 am (Same Program as Mondays – Please only register for One) “Virtual” Storytimes run concurrently on Facebook Join us on the library lawn for a socially-distanced Storytime, weather permitting. Bring a picnic blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a […]
Annual book sale is back at Reed Intermediate School in Newtown. $5 per person and 18 & younger is free. Ticket sales start on Saturday at 9AM. Hours are: Friday Preview: 1PM - 5PM ($40 admission) Saturday 10AM - 5PM Sunday: 10AM - 5PM Monday: 10AM - 7PM Tuesday: 10AM - 1PM
Courtesy of the J. Denis O’Toole Family Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.