Rubber Ducky Club

Birth - Preschool

You are your child's first teacher! Studies show that children with an environment rich in listening to books, sounds, and letters enter school ready to learn. Complete 10 days of early literacy activities and your child will earn a small prize or a rubber ducky!

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Planet Walk & Meteorite Exploration!

Tuesday, June 20th @ 2:00 - 3:00 PM

All ages

No registration

Join volunteers from the Astronomical Society of New Haven to explore meteorites from our solar system and take a scaled planet walk (weather permitting) to understand the relative sizes of our planets and the distances that separate them. This is a great family program!

Drop-In Craft: Alien Head!

June 26th - July 7th

All ages

No registration

While Supplies Last

Create your own alien head using a paper plate, tissue paper, construction paper, and other fun supplies!

 Alien Pottery Painting

Tuesday, June 27th, 2:00-3:00 pm

Grades 2+

Registration begins 6/20

Greetings Earthlings! Choose an Alien from outer space and paint them to life! Dress to get messy!

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Henna By Elyse

Monday, June 26th @ 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Grades 5+

Registration begins 6/19

Learn about the ancient tradition of Henna! Join Internationally Certified Natural Henna Artist Elyse Sadtler for an informational workshop! Explore what henna is, where it comes from, its history, cultural significance, the science of henna on skin, and basic design elements. Play a trivia game, watch a henna paste mixing demonstration, and learn how to draw a mandala. Participants will receive a henna design on their hand!

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Family Jammie Storytime

Thursday, June 29th @ 6:00 - 6:30 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!

Steam Series

Wednesday, June 28th @ 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Grades K - 3

Registration begins 6/21

Delve into the world of STEAM at the library! Join us as we explore chemistry, physics, and biology in a fun filled program of exploratory science and art! Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Dress to get messy!

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Drop-In: Pencils & Pieces

Thursday, June 22nd @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Grades 4+

No registration

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

Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club

Tuesday, JULY 11th @ 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Grades 4 - 6

Registration begins 6/12

Join us in reading and discussing Leonard (My Life as a Cat) by Carlie Sorosiak. Register and pick up your book and Nutmeg Kit in the Children's Department prior to our meeting. Snacks will be provided!

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