Town Calendar of Events

Outdoor Storytime at Whiton

11 Aug 2025 Bring blankets or lawn chairs and meet us outside for stories and songs, weather permitting. Inside for inclement weather.

Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Early Childhood

Stroller Storytime

12 Aug 2025 Join us for a stroller storytime! We will meet in the library's Howroyd Room and leave promptly at 9:30 am to walk a 3/4 mile loop through Center Memorial Park. During our walk we will stop along the way for a story, rhyme, or a song. Recommended for children 0-5 years old. We will not be walking inclement weather. Call 860-645-0577 to confirm. Note: no Stroller Storytime on July 15th.

Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Early Childhood

Art Lab

12 Aug 2025 Join us for an open process art lab! Kids aged 2-5 will have an opportunity to get their hands in various types of art materials . Dress for a mess.

Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Early Childhood

Mother Goose 2.0 Storytime

13 Aug 2025 This program is geared towards children 0-24 months and they're caregivers. Bounces, rhymes a story, and playtime are included. Begins week of June 23rd.

Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Early Childhood , Library

Outdoor Storytime @ Main

14 Aug 2025 Bring blankets or lawn chairs and meet us outside for stories and song, weather permitting. Inside for inclement weather.

Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Early Childhood

Little Small & Co: Fairy Picture Frame Workshop (Ages 6-12)

14 Aug 2025 Local artist, Samantha Barlow-Beamer returns for an hour long workshop where you'll make your own Fairy Picture Framer using gathered materials.This program is for children between the ages of 6-12; caregivers remain in program room, Craft supplies for registered children only. No admittance after 3:10 pm. Registration required and begins August 11th.

Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Early Childhood

Evening Outdoor Storytime @ Whiton

14 Aug 2025 Bring blankets or lawn chairs and meet us outside for stories and songs, weather permitting. Inside for inclement weather.

Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Early Childhood

Preschool Playgroup

15 Aug 2025 Open free play. Toys are provided and parental supervision is required.

Main Library, 586 Main Street,  06040

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Tagged as: , Early Childhood

Back to School Storytime

16 Aug 2025 For all ages; best suited for ages 2-5. Special school themed storytime with a craft.

Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Early Childhood

Pokemon Party Children's Program

19 Aug 2025 Join us for Pokemon themed crafts and activities! Pokemon Trading Card players can bring cards and play with new friends. Check out our collection of Pokemon books, manga and DVDs while you are here! Feel free to dress up as a favorite character, too.

Main Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Tagged as: , Early Childhood