It's almost that time of year again! Children's Summer Reading Programs Rubber Ducky Club and Read & Bead (& the Teen Scratch Ticket Challenge) END on Friday, August 11th! Participants will be able to redeem beads and prizes through August 18th.

Stroytime

Family Jammie Storytime

Thursday, August 31st @ 6:00 PM

All ages

*No registration

Come dressed in your favorite jammies (and slippers) for sleepy songs and stories! Bring a stuffed friend to cuddle with and a blanket or towel to sit on while you enjoy storytime!

Upcoming Programs & Events

Meteorite Exploration

Monday, July 31st @ 2:00 - 3:00 PM

All ages

*No registration required

Join us as we welcome back volunteers from the Astronomical Society of New Haven to explore meteorites from our solar system and watch a simulation of how moon craters are made. This is a great family program!

Drop-In Craft: Watermelon Fan

July 31st - August 11th

All ages

*No registration required

**While supplies last

Get ready to cool down in the end of summer heat with this simple and fun Paper Fan Craft!

Crafternoon: Alien Flying Saucer

Tuesday, August 1st from 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Grades K+

*No registration required

**While supplies last

Make your very own flying saucer to soar through space! It wouldn't be complete without an alien captain!

STEAM Series: Balloon Tower

Wednesday, August 2nd from 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Grades K - 3

*Registration begins 7/26

Pop! Build the tallest tower using only two materials: balloons and tape! Race against the clock, using strategy to decide when to use various advantages i.e. balloon pumps, extra help, pre-blown ballooomns, and more! Participants must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program and adult participation is required.

Register for STEAM Series

Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club

Tuesday, August 8th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Grades 4-6

*Registration begins 7/12

Join us in reading and discussing Get a Grip Vivy Cohen! by Sarah Kapit. Register for your Nutmeg Kit for pick-up in the Children's Department. Snacks will be provided!

Register for Nutmeg Book Club

Drop-In: Pencils & Pieces

Thursday, August 10th @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Grades 4+

*No registration required

Join us for a night of fun board games and creative sketching using our wide selection of games and How-to-Draw books! 

Dog Days of Summer Scavenger Hunt!

When Sirius (the dog star) would appear in the sky just before the sun, near the end of July, that marked the beginning of the very hottest days of the year. The Romans referred to this period as "dies caniculares" or "days of the dog star," which was eventually translated as just "dog days." Here at the library, it's just an excuse to show off our adorable staff pups!