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Tween and Teen Anime Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Movie
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Come watch and discuss anime! A variety of anime will be shown throughout this series.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the WTML Children’s Book Sale happening on Friday, May 31st & June 1st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the WTML Children’s Book Sale happening on Friday, May 31st & June 1st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts, Music
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: The Commons
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the start of our 2024 Summer Reading Program: "Read, Renew, Repeat," with live music from the Armentano Duo and a special visit from the Lorax himself!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Marvelous Marble Runs

10:30am - 11:30am
STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-3

Registration begins June 4 for residents; June 8 for nonresidents.

Get ready to be a-maze-d when you see what we come up with using simple materials and recycl

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Eco-Craft: Cereal Box Guitar

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Suggested for kids ages 3 & up

No registration needed; drop-in anytime during the time frame listed.

Turn a leftover cereal box into a guitar by adding rubber bands and a paper towel tube.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Little Bookworms

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration is needed. 

Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, action rhymes and fun for the family.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Terrace
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-3

Registration begins June 6 for residents; June 11 for nonresidents.

Get ready for a splash of creativity and fun as we dive into one of new 2025 Elementary Nutmeg nominees,

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Mother Goose

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For babies birth – 18 months with a parent or caregiver

No registration needed.

Short rhymes, songs, finger plays, and books introduce babies to the wonders of language.  A playtime w

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 7 & under

No registration needed

Glastonbury author Melanie Brazdzionis will read her new picture book Miranda Moose Loves Orange Juice and talk about writing her f

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Rated G. Runtime: 75 minutes

A bat, a lumberjack, and a family of fairies must work together to save their magical rain forest home from a powerful polluter known as Hexxus. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Earth Agents: Pizza Box Solar Oven

10:00am - 11:00am
STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 3-6

Registration begins June 11 for residents; June 16 for non-residents.

Learn about solar energy while making your very own solar powered oven to heat up a delicious snack! 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween and Teen Anime Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Movie
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Come watch and discuss anime! A variety of anime will be shown throughout this series.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-6

Registration begins June 12 for residents; June 17 for nonresidents.

Kids will tackle exciting challenges using LEGO® bricks to build and create.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Little Bookworms

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration is needed. 

Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, action rhymes and fun for the family.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Eco-Craft: Paint the Town

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Suggested for kids ages 3 & up

No registration needed; drop-in anytime during the time frame listed.

Make a colorful cityscape using watercolors and paint sample strips. Materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Upcycled Dance Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts, Music
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Event Details:

Families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration required.

Join us for our upcycled dance party to celebrate this year's summer reading club: Read, Renew, Repeat! 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 3-6

Registration begins June 17 for residents; June 22 for non-residents.

Master the art of composting as you learn how organic matter decomposes.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-6

Registration begins June 18 for residents; June 22 for nonresidents.

Kids will tackle exciting challenges using LEGO® bricks to build and create.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Beardsley Zoo Wild Assembly: Life in the Wild

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Education, Nature
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Education, Nature
Event Details:

For kids entering grades K-6

Adults may join only if space remains.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Little Bookworms

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration is needed. 

Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, action rhymes and fun for the family.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

The Bees' Life

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Education, Nature
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Education, Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

For kids entering grades K-6

Registration begins June 24 for residents; June 29 for nonresidents.

This interactive and entertaining program introduces the busy honeybees and explains their importance in our ecosystems.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Mother Goose

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For babies birth – 18 months with a parent or caregiver

No registration needed.

Short rhymes, songs, finger plays, and books introduce babies to the wonders of language.  A playtime w