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Grades K-8 Spend your day off at the Community Center! We will fill yourvday with lots of activities like arts & crafts, games, and of course swimming! Bring a bag lunch. December 27-30 | 9:00 – 4:00 pm Optional: Early Drop Off | 8:00am – 9:00am (Additional $5.00) Late Pick Up | 4:00pm – 6:00 […]
Do you have an old t-shirt that you love but it doesn't fit anymore? Don't throw it out... upcycle it into a bag! Drop by the chbMAKERS' Corner after school to learn how! No sewing required! Bring your own t-shirt or use one of the ones we provide. This program is open to tweens and teens. Registration is not required […]
Grades K-8 Spend your day off at the Community Center! We will fill yourvday with lots of activities like arts & crafts, games, and of course swimming! Bring a bag lunch. December 27-30 | 9:00 – 4:00 pm Optional: Early Drop Off | 8:00am – 9:00am (Additional $5.00) Late Pick Up | 4:00pm – 6:00 […]
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. Registration is required and class size is limited to 10 children. Children are required to wear a mask and should be able to sit independently for the 30-minute program. Please call the children’s department if you need to cancel your reservation: 203-426-3851 or email: [email protected]
Grades K-8 Spend your day off at the Community Center! We will fill yourvday with lots of activities like arts & crafts, games, and of course swimming! Bring a bag lunch. December 27-30 | 9:00 – 4:00 pm Optional: Early Drop Off | 8:00am – 9:00am (Additional $5.00) Late Pick Up | 4:00pm – 6:00 […]
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 10 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 need […]
Miss Nora will be crafting in the meeting room on Wednesday afternoons this fall. Drop by for creative fun. Designed for children ages 3-6 with an adult caregiver. No registration is required.
Grades K-8 Spend your day off at the Community Center! We will fill yourvday with lots of activities like arts & crafts, games, and of course swimming! Bring a bag lunch. December 27-30 | 9:00 – 4:00 pm Optional: Early Drop Off | 8:00am – 9:00am (Additional $5.00) Late Pick Up | 4:00pm – 6:00 […]
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 […]
Kindergarten Readiness is a program designed for children ages 4-6 to help prepare them for the classroom experience. Children will explore literature, science, math and art as well as the social emotional skills they will need to successfully interact with their peers in a learning environment. Registration is required for each class. Parents are asked […]
Come in store for a fun craft. Make a free painted jar perfect to organize your desktop!
Join us in the Community Room for a socially-distanced Storytime. Bring a blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a mask. Each family will be spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart, and registration is required due to a limit of 12 families per Storytime. Our January themes are: Everything You Need for […]
Tuesdays @ 10:30, January - February Ages 3-5, Story Corner Discover Winter with your Wee Reader! Hear stories, sing songs, and play with your preschooler, and make a craft related to the story to reinforce the learning! Free! For children ages 3-5 and one caregiver. Limited space available. Registration required. Please register for each individual […]
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. Registration is required and class size is limited to 10 children. Children are required to wear a mask and should be able to sit independently for the 30-minute program. Please call the children’s department if you need to cancel your reservation: 203-426-3851 or email: [email protected]
WHEN: Tuesday's, from 4:30–6pm Weekly on Tue starting Tuesday, Sep 7 and ending Tuesday, Jun 7 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGES: 4–9 yrs old ATTENDANCE: Drop-off: kids only PRICE: $25 ABOUT: Students will be working with various materials to design, sculpt and perfect their own Whimsical birds. We recommend this class for students who are able […]
Join us in the Community Room for a socially-distanced Storytime. Bring a blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a mask. Each family will be spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart, and registration is required due to a limit of 12 families per Storytime. Our January themes are: Everything You Need for […]
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, January - February Babies up to 18 months, Story Corner Bond with your tiny tot through songs, nursery rhymes, and simple stories! This in-person lapsit storytime is designed for infants up to 18 months old and their caregivers. Weather permitting. Free! For children up to 18 months and one caregiver. Limited space […]
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 10 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 need […]
Miss Nora will be crafting in the meeting room on Wednesday afternoons this fall. Drop by for creative fun. Designed for children ages 3-6 with an adult caregiver. No registration is required.
You can turn a smooth rock into a cute anima with just a bit of paint. Drop by the chbMAKERS' Corner after school to give it a try! What animal will you create? All the materials needed to make your rock animal will be provided. This program is open to tweens and teens. Registration is not required for this program.
Select Wednesdays @ 3:30pm Girls 5th-8th grade, In-person & Virtual Join our sisterhood of supportive peers & role models using computer science to change the world! Learn the valuable skill set of aka “code” computer programming with this special series of bi-monthly workshops directed on introducing girls to this ever growing technology field. These workshops […]
Thursdays @ 10:30am, January - February Ages 18-36 months, Story Corner Wiggle with your little ones during this music and movement based storytime! Sing songs, listen to stories, and get ready to move! This in-person storytime is designed for children ages 18-36 months. Free! For children 18-36 months and one caregiver. Limited space available. Registration […]
Join Mrs. Fagan for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
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 […]
Kindergarten Readiness is a program designed for children ages 4-6 to help prepare them for the classroom experience. Children will explore literature, science, math and art as well as the social emotional skills they will need to successfully interact with their peers in a learning environment. Registration is required for each class. Parents are asked […]
https://www.brookfieldlibrary.org/events/edible-rock-cycle-steam-grades-3-5/ Registration Required
Join Ranger Nate from the Beardsley Zoo as he showcases animal furs, scat, and more every other Friday. Included with cost of admission.
Join Ms. Sheila for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
Explore and create art in our Art Studio. All supplies provided.... you bring the creativity and imagination to create whatever masterpiece you envision! All ages welcome! Must pre-register on Motion Vibe. Each child participant must be registered and adult must attend.
Come in store for a free bag of supplies! You can make a fun craft tube snowman. All day while supplies last.
Friday's & Sunday's, from 10–11:30am (6 days away) Weekly on Sun and Fri starting Friday, Sep 10 and ending Friday, Jun 10 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGE: Pre-K ATTENDANCE: Required: an adult must stay PRICE: $20 PACKS: Mommy and Me 8 Pack and Mommy and Me Membership ABOUT: Join us for this wonderful weekly […]
During the January Kids Zone event, kids will create a fun Snowflake craft to decorate their room for the winter. Kids also receive a collector’s pin, and a special lanyard to hold their Kids Zone pin. Mom & Dad receive a special coupon offer that can be combined with other coupons on that day.
If you love Legos, join the Saturday Lego Club. Get creative with our extensive collection. Creations will be on display in the children’s department for a week following the program. Class size is limited to 12 children. We meet in the library’s meeting room on the first floor. Registration is a must and masks are […]
Friday's & Sunday's, from 10–11:30am (6 days away) Weekly on Sun and Fri starting Friday, Sep 10 and ending Friday, Jun 10 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGE: Pre-K ATTENDANCE: Required: an adult must stay PRICE: $20 PACKS: Mommy and Me 8 Pack and Mommy and Me Membership ABOUT: Join us for this wonderful weekly […]
Books & Bricks build ideas! Kids in Grades 1-5 can join us for a story and Lego building time. Build something inspired by the story or your own imagination. Creations will be displayed in the children's library. Registration required. Date: Sunday Jan 9, 2022 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 […]
Come in store for a fun craft, test out your art skills with this free and easy to make polar bear painting!
Join us in the Community Room for a socially-distanced Storytime. Bring a blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a mask. Each family will be spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart, and registration is required due to a limit of 12 families per Storytime. Our January themes are: Everything You Need for […]
A fun Story Time that allows young children to interact with songs, rhymes, and books in a playful, energetic way. Moving along to the books, songs, and rhymes with your grown-up is encouraged! This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration required. Date: Monday Jan 10, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: […]
Al deCant, songwriter, performer, storyteller and former elementary school principal brings his movement and music program to the Newtown Community Center. Al combines his love of music with his knowledge of child development in an interactive musical experience that promotes social, physical, emotional and cognitive development in young children. Children must be at least 2 years […]
Start your child’s literacy journey off right. First-time parents can engage in activities, socialize and meet other new parents with their infants. This program is intended for first-time parents with infants. Registration required. Date: Monday Jan 10, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 [email protected] Location: Maria Parloa […]
Join Mrs. Fagan for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
Tuesdays @ 10:30, January - February Ages 3-5, Story Corner Discover Winter with your Wee Reader! Hear stories, sing songs, and play with your preschooler, and make a craft related to the story to reinforce the learning! Free! For children ages 3-5 and one caregiver. Limited space available. Registration required. Please register for each individual […]
Books, rhymes and flannel board activities for ages 3-5 inside the children's department. Registration is required and class size is limited to 10 children. Children are required to wear a mask and should be able to sit independently for the 30-minute program. Please call the children’s department if you need to cancel your reservation: 203-426-3851 or email: [email protected]
Every book has an ending and this story time allows the children to think critically and imagine what the ending to today’s story will be based on context clues! A fun project and coloring piece accompanies each story. This program is intended for preschool aged children 3-5 years old. Registration required. Date: Tuesday Jan 11, […]
WHEN: Tuesday's, from 4:30–6pm Weekly on Tue starting Tuesday, Sep 7 and ending Tuesday, Jun 7 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGES: 4–9 yrs old ATTENDANCE: Drop-off: kids only PRICE: $25 ABOUT: Students will be working with various materials to design, sculpt and perfect their own Whimsical birds. We recommend this class for students who are able […]
Join us in the Community Room for a socially-distanced Storytime. Bring a blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a mask. Each family will be spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart, and registration is required due to a limit of 12 families per Storytime. Our January themes are: Everything You Need for […]
A Story Time where parents and their children can sit and relax while listening to stories and singing along to songs while cuddled up together. Listen and learn in a calm environment! This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration Required. Date: Wednesday Jan 5, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: Children's […]
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 10 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 need […]
Miss Nora will be crafting in the meeting room on Wednesday afternoons this fall. Drop by for creative fun. Designed for children ages 3-6 with an adult caregiver. No registration is required.
It's easy to turn a cork trivet into a personalized cork board. All you need is a little paint, some imagination, and... the trivet. Drop by the chbMAKERS' Corner after school to learn how! All the materials needed to make your trivet cork board will be provided. This program is open to tweens and teens. Registration is not required for […]
Weekly on Wed starting Wednesday, Sep 8 and ending Wednesday, Jun 8 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGES: 4–12 yrs old ATTENDANCE: Drop-off: kids only PRICE: $25 ABOUT: During this workshop, we will be creating one large image using pencil, ink watercolor, and various materials. The students will then put together what they learn to create […]
Join Mrs. Fagan for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
Engage in stories, songs, and rhymes at Mother Goose Storytime. This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration required. Date: Thursday Jan 13, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 [email protected] Location: Maria Parloa Community Room
Thursdays @ 10:30am, January - February Ages 18-36 months, Story Corner Wiggle with your little ones during this music and movement based storytime! Sing songs, listen to stories, and get ready to move! This in-person storytime is designed for children ages 18-36 months. Free! For children 18-36 months and one caregiver. Limited space available. Registration […]
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 […]
Kindergarten Readiness is a program designed for children ages 4-6 to help prepare them for the classroom experience. Children will explore literature, science, math and art as well as the social emotional skills they will need to successfully interact with their peers in a learning environment. Registration is required for each class. Parents are asked […]
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math come together in this program. Kids learn about various STEM related subjects and then build projects or crafts based on the concept explored that day! This program is intended for children in grades 3-5. Registration required. Date: Thursday Jan 13, 2022 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Contact: Children's Services […]
Friday's & Sunday's, from 10–11:30am (6 days away) Weekly on Sun and Fri starting Friday, Sep 10 and ending Friday, Jun 10 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGE: Pre-K ATTENDANCE: Required: an adult must stay PRICE: $20 PACKS: Mommy and Me 8 Pack and Mommy and Me Membership ABOUT: Join us for this wonderful weekly […]
Join Ms. Sheila for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
Come together for a storytime where families can enjoy singing, rhyming, and reading together. This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration required. Date: Friday Jan 14, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 [email protected] Location: Maria Parloa Community Room
Explore and create art in our Art Studio. All supplies provided.... you bring the creativity and imagination to create whatever masterpiece you envision! All ages welcome! Must pre-register on Motion Vibe. Each child participant must be registered and adult must attend.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for preschool aged children 3-5 years old. Registration required. Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 [email protected] Location: Children's Program Room
Friday's & Sunday's, from 10–11:30am (6 days away) Weekly on Sun and Fri starting Friday, Sep 10 and ending Friday, Jun 10 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGE: Pre-K ATTENDANCE: Required: an adult must stay PRICE: $20 PACKS: Mommy and Me 8 Pack and Mommy and Me Membership ABOUT: Join us for this wonderful weekly […]
Come in store for a fun craft. Have you ever wanted to try your hands at a paint pour? Come in to your local Michaels to try it out for free.
Parents and children in kindergarten and rst grade are invited todress in their party best, bring your teddy bear, and enjoy tea time, treats and fun! Bring your bear and we will have dress-up clothing available too! Each child participant must be registered and adult must attend. Monday, January 17 | 9:30 – 11:30 am […]
Join us in the Community Room for a socially-distanced Storytime. Bring a blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a mask. Each family will be spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart, and registration is required due to a limit of 12 families per Storytime. Our January themes are: Everything You Need for […]
A fun Story Time that allows young children to interact with songs, rhymes, and books in a playful, energetic way. Moving along to the books, songs, and rhymes with your grown-up is encouraged! This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration required. Date: Monday Jan 10, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: […]
Start your child’s literacy journey off right. First-time parents can engage in activities, socialize and meet other new parents with their infants. This program is intended for first-time parents with infants. Registration required. Date: Monday Jan 10, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 [email protected] Location: Maria Parloa […]
Join Mrs. Fagan for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
Tuesdays @ 10:30, January - February Ages 3-5, Story Corner Discover Winter with your Wee Reader! Hear stories, sing songs, and play with your preschooler, and make a craft related to the story to reinforce the learning! Free! For children ages 3-5 and one caregiver. Limited space available. Registration required. Please register for each individual […]
Books, rhymes and flannel board activities for ages 3-5 inside the children's department. Registration is required and class size is limited to 10 children. Children are required to wear a mask and should be able to sit independently for the 30-minute program. Please call the children’s department if you need to cancel your reservation: 203-426-3851 or email: [email protected]
Every book has an ending and this story time allows the children to think critically and imagine what the ending to today’s story will be based on context clues! A fun project and coloring piece accompanies each story. This program is intended for preschool aged children 3-5 years old. Registration required. Date: Tuesday Jan 11, […]
WHEN: Tuesday's, from 4:30–6pm Weekly on Tue starting Tuesday, Sep 7 and ending Tuesday, Jun 7 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGES: 4–9 yrs old ATTENDANCE: Drop-off: kids only PRICE: $25 ABOUT: Students will be working with various materials to design, sculpt and perfect their own Whimsical birds. We recommend this class for students who are able […]
Join us in the Community Room for a socially-distanced Storytime. Bring a blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a mask. Each family will be spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart, and registration is required due to a limit of 12 families per Storytime. Our January themes are: Everything You Need for […]
A Story Time where parents and their children can sit and relax while listening to stories and singing along to songs while cuddled up together. Listen and learn in a calm environment! This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration Required. Date: Wednesday Jan 5, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: Children's […]
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 10 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 need […]
Miss Nora will be crafting in the meeting room on Wednesday afternoons this fall. Drop by for creative fun. Designed for children ages 3-6 with an adult caregiver. No registration is required.
Select Wednesdays @ 3:30pm Girls 5th-8th grade, In-person & Virtual Join our sisterhood of supportive peers & role models using computer science to change the world! Learn the valuable skill set of aka “code” computer programming with this special series of bi-monthly workshops directed on introducing girls to this ever growing technology field. These workshops […]
Weekly on Wed starting Wednesday, Sep 8 and ending Wednesday, Jun 8 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGES: 4–12 yrs old ATTENDANCE: Drop-off: kids only PRICE: $25 ABOUT: During this workshop, we will be creating one large image using pencil, ink watercolor, and various materials. The students will then put together what they learn to create […]
Engage in stories, songs, and rhymes at Mother Goose Storytime. This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration required. Date: Thursday Jan 13, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 [email protected] Location: Maria Parloa Community Room
Thursdays @ 10:30am, January - February Ages 18-36 months, Story Corner Wiggle with your little ones during this music and movement based storytime! Sing songs, listen to stories, and get ready to move! This in-person storytime is designed for children ages 18-36 months. Free! For children 18-36 months and one caregiver. Limited space available. Registration […]
Burnham Bunch Storytime Winter/Spring Session. We will meet indoor AND via Zoom for the Winter months. Masking is required for ages 2 and up to protect our wee ones! Registration is REQUIRED! email [email protected]
Join Mrs. Fagan for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
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 […]
Kindergarten Readiness is a program designed for children ages 4-6 to help prepare them for the classroom experience. Children will explore literature, science, math and art as well as the social emotional skills they will need to successfully interact with their peers in a learning environment. Registration is required for each class. Parents are asked […]
Friday's & Sunday's, from 10–11:30am (6 days away) Weekly on Sun and Fri starting Friday, Sep 10 and ending Friday, Jun 10 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGE: Pre-K ATTENDANCE: Required: an adult must stay PRICE: $20 PACKS: Mommy and Me 8 Pack and Mommy and Me Membership ABOUT: Join us for this wonderful weekly […]
Join Ms. Sheila for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
Come together for a storytime where families can enjoy singing, rhyming, and reading together. This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration required. Date: Friday Jan 14, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 [email protected] Location: Maria Parloa Community Room
Explore and create art in our Art Studio. All supplies provided.... you bring the creativity and imagination to create whatever masterpiece you envision! All ages welcome! Must pre-register on Motion Vibe. Each child participant must be registered and adult must attend.
Drop your kids off and enjoy a Date Night! We will take care of the rest, providing themed games, swimming, and an arts and crafts activity. Enjoy your night off! Saturday, January 21 | 6:30 – 9:00 pm (Space is limited so please register by January 15th) Event Cost Member: $10 per child Non-member $15 […]
Come in store for a free bag of supplies! You can make a snowman page marker, perfect for saving your spot in your favorite book.
Everyone has a zodiac sign. What's yours? What does your sign say about you? Do you know what your horoscope predicts for today? Join us as Ingrid Schaeffer teaches us about our signs and the constellations that correspond to them. Then, learn how to make your own 3D LED wall light of your zodiac sign! All the […]
For grades K-5. Two session, pre-registration required. Click link below for full details.
Come learn about flavored meltable from the Sweet Tooth Fairy, and how they can level up your baking game!
Friday's & Sunday's, from 10–11:30am (6 days away) Weekly on Sun and Fri starting Friday, Sep 10 and ending Friday, Jun 10 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGE: Pre-K ATTENDANCE: Required: an adult must stay PRICE: $20 PACKS: Mommy and Me 8 Pack and Mommy and Me Membership ABOUT: Join us for this wonderful weekly […]
Come in store for a fun craft! We will be making a fun watercolor resist painting. Perfect for anyone of any age.
Join us in the Community Room for a socially-distanced Storytime. Bring a blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a mask. Each family will be spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart, and registration is required due to a limit of 12 families per Storytime. Our January themes are: Everything You Need for […]
A fun Story Time that allows young children to interact with songs, rhymes, and books in a playful, energetic way. Moving along to the books, songs, and rhymes with your grown-up is encouraged! This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration required. Date: Monday Jan 10, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: […]
Start your child’s literacy journey off right. First-time parents can engage in activities, socialize and meet other new parents with their infants. This program is intended for first-time parents with infants. Registration required. Date: Monday Jan 10, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 [email protected] Location: Maria Parloa […]
A book club with no required reading! Come share your latest favorites, or just listen in to get suggestions from other club members. Discuss anything you are reading, books, graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines, fan fiction, everything is welcome. We’ll take turns offering recommendations and then get a preview of some books recently added to the […]
Tuesdays @ 10:30, January - February Ages 3-5, Story Corner Discover Winter with your Wee Reader! Hear stories, sing songs, and play with your preschooler, and make a craft related to the story to reinforce the learning! Free! For children ages 3-5 and one caregiver. Limited space available. Registration required. Please register for each individual […]
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. Registration is required and class size is limited to 10 children. Children are required to wear a mask and should be able to sit independently for the 30-minute program. Please call the children’s department if you need to cancel your reservation: 203-426-3851 or email: [email protected]
Every book has an ending and this story time allows the children to think critically and imagine what the ending to today’s story will be based on context clues! A fun project and coloring piece accompanies each story. This program is intended for preschool aged children 3-5 years old. Registration required. Date: Tuesday Jan 11, […]
If you were a polar bear, what would your den look like? Come spend some time with fellow Science Explorers as Miss Debbie reads A Polar Bear in the Snow, by Mac Barnett. Afterwards, we’ll use toothpicks and marshmallows to make our own polar bear dens! For age 4 – grade 2. The program will […]
Calling all teen writers! Come and work on a project, do writing exercises, and hear from other teen writers. Masks and social distancing are required. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Join us in the Community Room for a socially-distanced Storytime. Bring a blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a mask. Each family will be spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart, and registration is required due to a limit of 12 families per Storytime. Our January themes are: Everything You Need for […]
A Story Time where parents and their children can sit and relax while listening to stories and singing along to songs while cuddled up together. Listen and learn in a calm environment! This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration Required. Date: Wednesday Jan 5, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: Children's […]
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 10 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 need […]
Miss Nora will be crafting in the meeting room on Wednesday afternoons this fall. Drop by for creative fun. Designed for children ages 3-6 with an adult caregiver. No registration is required.
It doesn't take much to read in style! All you need is a little elastic and some beads. Drop by the chbMAKERS' Corner after school to learn how to create an elastic beaded bookmark! All the materials needed to make your bookmark will be provided. This program is open to tweens and teens. Registration is not required for this program.
Weekly on Wed starting Wednesday, Sep 8 and ending Wednesday, Jun 8 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGES: 4–12 yrs old ATTENDANCE: Drop-off: kids only PRICE: $25 ABOUT: During this workshop, we will be creating one large image using pencil, ink watercolor, and various materials. The students will then put together what they learn to create […]
Engage in stories, songs, and rhymes at Mother Goose Storytime. This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration required. Date: Thursday Jan 13, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 [email protected] Location: Maria Parloa Community Room
Thursdays @ 10:30am, January - February Ages 18-36 months, Story Corner Wiggle with your little ones during this music and movement based storytime! Sing songs, listen to stories, and get ready to move! This in-person storytime is designed for children ages 18-36 months. Free! For children 18-36 months and one caregiver. Limited space available. Registration […]
Burnham Bunch Storytime Winter/Spring Session. We will meet indoor AND via Zoom for the Winter months. Masking is required for ages 2 and up to protect our wee ones! Registration is REQUIRED! email [email protected]
Join Mrs. Fagan for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
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 […]
Kindergarten Readiness is a program designed for children ages 4-6 to help prepare them for the classroom experience. Children will explore literature, science, math and art as well as the social emotional skills they will need to successfully interact with their peers in a learning environment. Registration is required for each class. Parents are asked […]
Friday's & Sunday's, from 10–11:30am (6 days away) Weekly on Sun and Fri starting Friday, Sep 10 and ending Friday, Jun 10 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGE: Pre-K ATTENDANCE: Required: an adult must stay PRICE: $20 PACKS: Mommy and Me 8 Pack and Mommy and Me Membership ABOUT: Join us for this wonderful weekly […]
Join Ms. Sheila for a 30-minute program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Included with cost of admission.
Come together for a storytime where families can enjoy singing, rhyming, and reading together. This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration required. Date: Friday Jan 14, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: Children's Services Department 203-794-8756 [email protected] Location: Maria Parloa Community Room
Explore and create art in our Art Studio. All supplies provided.... you bring the creativity and imagination to create whatever masterpiece you envision! All ages welcome! Must pre-register on Motion Vibe. Each child participant must be registered and adult must attend.
Learn the names of the planets and how they move around our sun. Create your own glorious galaxy in a bottle! A science program designed for children ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver presented by the EverWonder Children's Museum. Registration is required and masks are mandatory.
Friday's & Sunday's, from 10–11:30am (6 days away) Weekly on Sun and Fri starting Friday, Sep 10 and ending Friday, Jun 10 VIEW SCHEDULE WHO: The Giggling Pig - Bethel 203-260-7838 AGE: Pre-K ATTENDANCE: Required: an adult must stay PRICE: $20 PACKS: Mommy and Me 8 Pack and Mommy and Me Membership ABOUT: Join us for this wonderful weekly […]
Come in store to make a Valentine’s Day Vase using a mason jar! We will also have a kids take & make craft kit available as well.
Join us in the Community Room for a socially-distanced Storytime. Bring a blanket, and participants age 3 and up should wear a mask. Each family will be spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart, and registration is required due to a limit of 12 families per Storytime. Our January themes are: Everything You Need for […]
Each week we invite our youngest explorers and their caregivers to meet up in the Museum galleries for some art and history fun while practicing developmental, social, and mobility skills. A museum educator will facilitate 30 minutes of playtime in the galleries with an opportunity to mingle with other parents and caregivers, followed by a […]
A fun Story Time that allows young children to interact with songs, rhymes, and books in a playful, energetic way. Moving along to the books, songs, and rhymes with your grown-up is encouraged! This program is intended for children ages 1-4. Registration required. Date: Monday Jan 10, 2022 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Contact: […]
Al deCant, songwriter, performer, storyteller and former elementary school principal brings his movement and music program to the Newtown Community Center. Al combines his love of music with his knowledge of child development in an interactive musical experience that promotes social, physical, emotional and cognitive development in young children. Children must be at least 2 years […]