Children's Programs

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For programs geared towards Youth in Grades 6-12, visit our Teen page.


March - May 2024
Download/view the current seasonal brochure online or pick up a copy in the library.


Registration is required for all programs unless noted.
Sign up through our
online calendar or call 860-793-1450 #5.


For storytime information, visit our "Storytimes" section.
For Nintendo Switch and additional games information, visit our "Game Rentals" section.


 

SPECIAL EVENTS
                                                                                                        Cookie Decorating                                                                                      

 

Cookie Decorating
Tuesday, March 7th at 6:00 PM  

All Ages with Caregiver. Teens & Adults Welcome

 

Families will decorate cookies, provided by My Portion Inc. Food Pantry Plus of New Britain, to be given to those in need. Cookie decorators will be able to enjoy some of their creations as well as take home a cookie decorating kit, while supplies last.

 

 

Registration is required and opens four weeks before the date of the program.
Sign up using our online calendar. 

 

Cookie Decorating

Thursday, March 7th at 6:00 PM.  All ages with caregiver.  Teens & Adults welcome.

 

 

 Two space-themed programs in April for Ages 4-8

 

Imagine Nation presents...


Nebula Spin Art

Tuesday April, 9th at 10:00 AM

Ages 4-8 with Caregiver
 

Children will create model nebulas using fluorescent paint and a salad spinner to learn how gigantic clouds of gas and dust are formed in space.

 

Registration is required and opens four weeks before the date of the program.
Sign up using our online calendar. 


 

 

Star Formation 

Friday, April 12th at 10:00 AM

Ages 4-8 with Caregiver

Young astronomers will learn how stars form from dust and gas with a hair dryer and ping pong balls.

 

Registration is required and opens four weeks before the date of the program.
Sign up using our online calendar. 

 

CT Deep and Reach Your Summit trail systems

 

Connecticut Trails
Tuesday, April 16th at 6:00 PM

All ages welcome


Mat Jobin, founder of Reach Your Summit, will discuss the trail systems in Connecticut. Reach Your Summit partners with Connecticut Forest and Park Association and CT DEEP to educate and ensure the wilderness is accessible and enjoyable for all adventurers.

 

Registration is required and begins March 19th at 6 PM.
Sign up using our online calendar. 

 

Drop-In Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets

 

Drop-In Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets

Saturday, April 20th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Ages 8+ with Caregiver - Teens & Adults Welcome

 

Taylor Swift fans may stop by the Youth Services Department to create a friendship bracelet in honor of Taylor’s newly released album.


No registration needed. While supplies last.

 

CT State Library's Mobile Outreach Van Visit

 

CT State Library’s Mobile Outreach Van Visit
Saturday, April 20th

Stop by anytime between 12:00 - 2:00 PM

All Ages Welcome

 

The Connecticut Library for Accessible Books (CT LAB), formerly the Connecticut State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH), new Mobile Outreach Van will visit the Plainville Public Library. CT LAB lends books and magazines in audio and braille formats, for free, to any Connecticut resident who is unable to read regular print due to a visual, reading, or physical disability.

 

No registration needed. 

 

 

Monthly Scavenger Hunts

 

Monthly Scavenger Hunts

All Ages with Caregiver; Teens Welcome

All Month Long

 

From March through May, participants can take part in a different themed scavenger hunt each month.

 

March theme: Cookies 

April theme: Taylor Swift (with fun facts)

May theme: Minecraft 15th Anniversary


No registration needed.

Available during library business hours.

 

Drop-In Spring Crafts

 

Drop-In Crafts

All Ages with Caregiver; Teens and Adults Welcome

Crafts are available during library business hours.

 

Crafters of all ages may stop in the Youth Services Department to create a themed craft. 

 

 

Drop-In Spring Flower Craft

Monday, March 18th - Thursday, March 21st from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Friday, March 22nd & Saturday, March 23rd from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

 

Drop-In Solar Eclipse Foldable

Monday, April 8th - Thursday, April 11th from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Friday, April 12th & Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

 

Drop-In Handprint Cat or Dog Craft

Monday, May 13th - Thursday, May 16th from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Friday, May 17th & Saturday, May 18th from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

 

 

No registration needed. While supplies last.

 




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