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Mother Goose Storytime

This program is geared towards children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Bounces, rhymes and stories are included. Drop-in program - no registration is required.

Storytime - Whiton Branch Library

Drop - in storytime for pre-school children. No registration is required.

Read to the Dogs is back!
Wednesday 3:30-4:45 pm
@Mary Cheney Library
Children read to specially trained reading assistance dogs. This is a gentle and supportive way for children to gain reading confidence.

Preschool Playgroup

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

Yarn Wrapped Cardboard Letter Craft (Registration Starts 3/10/23)

Registration starts March 10th, 2023.
Create a yarn wrapped cardboard letter (of your choice) in this free craft for adults. Registration is required by calling our Reference Desk at: 860-645-0821 and telling staff what letter you would like to create.

Family Game Night

Free game night for ages six and up. Learn some new games, play some old favorites, spend time with family and friends, and unplug. Board game guru Jenn will be on hand to teach new games. Light refreshments to be served.

Preschool Bingo Blast

Visit the library to play picture BINGO! Recommended for preschool age children.

Sing & Play

For children 6-24 months, includes circle time and free play.

Shake, Rattle & Roll

For children 2-5: includes a story, rhymes, and instrument play.

Storytime @ Whiton Branch Library

For all ages

Silk City Board Game Group- March 2023

Join us for a fun afternoon of board games! Learn to play modern classics this month: Catan, Carcassonne, Red Dragon Inn, Puerto Rico 1897, and more! No need to bring any games with you; we'll provide them all.
Free program for adults; light refreshments to be served.

Poetry Hour With Steve Straight

Join poet Steve Straight for a special event to celebrate National Poetry Month! Straight will read a selection of his poems, and then lead a discussion and Q & A. Steve's poems are accessible, easy to discuss, and always make sense.
He will also have signed copies of his books, including his latest release, Affirmation, available for purchase at this free event for adults.

Spring Celebration (Registration Starts 3/6/23)

Join us in the Howroyd Room as we create sock bunnies and banners to celebrate spring. To register for this free event for adults please call our Reference Desk at 860-645-0821. Registration is required and starts March 6, 2023.

Perler Bead Flower Keychain Craft (Adults REGISTRATION STARTS 3/14/23)

For this adults-only program, participants will be provided with all the materials necessary to make a flower keychain out of perler beads to celebrate the start of spring. This is a FREE program but spaces are limitlimited to 25 participants and registration is required. Registration begins March 14th - please call 860-645-0821 to secure a spot.

Wanderlust Book Club- April 2023

In this book group, participants will travel vicariously through reading a variety of atmospheric books that will transport readers to locations around the world…and perhaps beyond. Titles will be primarily fiction, with an occasional non-fiction or memoir selection. Meetings will be held once a month on Thursday evenings. Our next book, set in the Amazon Rainforest, is “The Lost City of Z”.