Independence Day
Tuesday, July 4
All Day

The Main Library and the Wilson Branch will close Tuesday, July 4 in honor of the Independence Day Holiday. Both locations will be open normal hours on Monday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 5.

Book Babies
Monday, July 10, 2023
3:30pm - 4:15pm

Join Kidspace for Book Babies, a program for babies 16 months and under and their caregivers on select Monday afternoons in July and August. Enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes.

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Seminar
Monday, July 10,
7:00pm - 8:00pm

The Main Library, along with Interval House, will host an informative presentation on teen dating violence awareness. They will show us the warning signs for teens in relationships, as well as their parents. There will be a question and answer segment at the end, with the option to write questions anonymously. No registration needed.

Chess Enrichment
Tuesday, July 11,
Thursday, July 13,
11:30am - 1:30pm

Join us at the Wilson Branch Library to play outdoor chess. No experience needed, all levels welcome. Dr. Berry and Coach Zimmerman will bring sets for you to play and learn on. Twice a week for the summer! No registration needed.

Wildlife and CT’s Changing Landscape
Tuesday, July 11,
6:00pm - 7:15pm

Connecticut's Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn joins us for a presentation on our changing landscape. He provides a brief natural history of Connecticut and addresses the current state of wildlife. He will also discuss the major species and factors affecting their habitats. The challenges we face, and suggestions for what people can do to make a difference. No registration needed.

LEGO Creations
Wednesday, July 12,
10:30am - 11:30am

Eager engineers ages 7 and up are invited to design and build their own LEGO Creations at the Wilson Branch Library. On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month we’ll set out a new design challenge to complete. No registration needed.

It's Shark Week in Kidspace!

Shark Party
Wednesday, July 12,
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Its summer which means it's time for another Shark Party! We'll be playing shark bingo, doing a shark craft, and sharing our love for sharks. Ages 5 to 13.

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It’s A Shark!
Thursday, July 13,
4:00pm - 5:00pm

It’s a Shark! Join Kidspace for a Shark Program where we discuss sharks, their habitats and myths. This science program is for ages 6 and older.

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Virtual Book Club
Thursday, July 13,
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join our Virtual Book Club for a lively discussion of E.R. Nurses: true stories from America’s greatest unsung heroes by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann. Discussions are held on Zoom on the second Thursday of every month. Books are available at the Lending Desk.

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