Zoos, animal encounters, pet events, and wildlife activities in Chaplin, CT. Fun for the whole family.
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In celebration of Earth Day, join us for a captivating documentary that explores the hidden world of caterpillars and their vital role in sustaining Earth’s ecosystems. Through remarkable macro-videography and insights from leading naturalists, The Extraordinary Caterpillar reveals how these tiny...
Please join us as Miwako Ogasawara leads a discussion of Yukio Mishima’s Spring Snow: the first, and some argue the finest, book in Mishima’s tetralogy Sea of Fertility set in Japan in the early 1900s. It’s the story of the complex relationship between the son of a rising “nouveau riche” family and.
Join Ty to explore timeless artistic techniques through hands-on projects focused on traditional painting and classic craft methods.
MiLB Double-A: Reading Fightin Phils at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park
Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative play. The activities we have planned are aimed at children age 1-5,...
Join us to create a moment of connection between caregiver and child as we build our bilingual/multilingual community. We invite you to interact through movement, visuals, and props, with stories and music in French (and some English). The storytime will be followed by playtime in an inclusive...
Savor the world of food through the stories and personal reflections of author Aimee Nezhukumatahil, in her newest book, Bite by Bite. If interested, please call Irene to register, 860-695-7401.
Enjoy every Sunday at 3:00PM from January 4th through April 26th. Tune in virtually on Hartford Public Library’s Facebook page, Youtube channel or HPATV. April 26, 2026 Rene McLean: Music of the Spirit Born in New York City, René McLean, multi-reed instrumentalist (alto, tenor, soprano...
Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required. This month we will be reading "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuong. One late...
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. If I could fly...
Sit in the library garden, listen to the gentle waterfalls, breathe in stillness and create mindful art.
1969. Dr. Audrey Evans joins world-renowned children's hospital and battles sexism, medical conventions, and the subterfuge of her peers to develop revolutionary treatments and purchase the first Ronald McDonald House, impacting millions. Rated: PG, Runtime: 115 mins.
Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into science, technology, and engineering, with hands-on activities! Experience a different fun-filled STEM adventure designed especially for curious kids each time. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a big...
Children, Youth & Teens All Ages. Games, family, & fun! Join us for a family game night at the Park Street Library @ the Lyric!
Join Ms. Linda at the Ropkins library to explore your creativity with a seasonal weekly craft!
Come join us on a Simsbury schools half day to meet and learn about some different reptiles! Kids will have the opportunity to touch and interact with the animals in this fun program!
For kids in grades 2-5Registration begins March 29 for residents; April 23 for nonresidents.The Galvanized Guardians, the Glastonbury High School Robotics team, will lead kids in hands-on building and programming using LEGO Education SPIKE Essentials Kits. This program is suited to those with a...
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. If I could fly...
Kids in grades K-2 can put together creations that will whistle, flash and fly. Learning principles of electronics and engineering is a snap! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
Estate planning is an essential part of protecting families and long-term financial security within the community. This seminar is designed to educate seniors, young families, and small business owners on how to safeguard their assets, provide for loved ones, and ensure their wishes are clearly...
Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites. Classical music will be used to inspire and engage children. Let's dance! Please sign up for only ONE session...
Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some afternoon fun! We will have our Nintendo Switch ready to go, as well as coloring and board games. This is a drop-in program for grades 7-12. Snacks provided.
Meet our new baby chicks! Rent the Egg's Hatch the Chicken program is partnering with Russell Library to help us incubate and then hatch chicken eggs. The eggs will be delivered on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026. Expected hatching occurs around Tuesday, April 14th. The chicks will live in the kids...
Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.
Students will create various types of jewelry from crystal wrapping, to braiding, and more.
Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library. To get all of the Youth & Family Learning department events right into your inbox every other...
Before we head back to Hawkins in Tales from '85, come enjoy this throwback recipe for Stranger Things cupcakes! Come to the Teen room, take a cupcake, and use some decorating gel and M&M's to make a "Christmas lights" display on it. This program is for grades 6-12. Supplies are limited, so...
Tutoring and college readiness support for immigrant teens
Jeremy's own personal journey to feeling empowered as an autistic individual and his work as a professional helping others on that journey gives him unique insight into how autistic empowerment is cultivated. This presentation is not a text book on the do’s and don’ts for working with or being an...
Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.
In this beginner-friendly workshop, patrons aged 10 and up will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using the intuitive, web-based software Tinkercad. Participants will explore how to manipulate basic geometric shapes, adjust dimensions, and group objects together to create their very own...
Celebrate National Poetry Month by turning words into art! Teens are invited to create custom buttons using found poetry, remixing words and phrases to make something totally unique. No poetry experience needed—just curiosity and creativity.
This is a hybrid event, so you can attend from home OR come in-person to the library. Be sure to sign up so we can send you the Zoom link. *** Parenting 101 will not meet on 4/9 or 4/16, but will meet on Tuesday 4/7. *** We welcome first time parents or expecting parents (both moms and dads) to...
Registration is highly recommended but not required. Walk-ins are always welcome. This program brings caregivers and babies together to nurture bonds and increase awareness of the child’s development. Our primary focus is the healthy development of infants ages 0-24 months old with an emphasis on..
Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration...
Every day after school we will have lunch available at 3-4 Monday-Thursday and 12-1 Fridays. [We use Achievement 1st's calendar]
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities? Consider the Parenting Disability Support Group - a safe and supportive space for those who are raising children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Come together in community with other caregivers with similar life...
Children who can read independently are invited to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look...
For the month of April, we will be reading and discussing The Reunion by Meghan Quinn. Martin and Peggy Chance believe love should last a lifetime. With their fiftieth wedding anniversary on the horizon, they’ve modeled a beautiful relationship for their three grown children. But to their...
Weekly drop-in for Needlework Crafters. All welcome whether you knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or do any other needlework by hand. Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects, or a group project for donation to a charitable cause. Bring your own...