Children's Programs

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



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


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 "Gaming" section.

 

Support the Friends of the Plainville Library

Purchase a reusable Community Bag from Big Y for $2.50

 

Purchase a reusable Community Bag from Big Y for $2.50

 

After purchasing, visit MyBigYCause.com, enter the code on the bag, and search “Friends of the Plainville Public Library” to donate $1.00 (for each bag purchased) directly to supporting your local library.  

 

Community Bags are located in the self-checkout area at Plainville Big Y.

 

 Friends Annual Book Sale Coming in Septemebr

 

Save the Date: Friends Annual Book Sale

Friday, September 6th from 12-6pm and Saturday, September 7th from 9AM-3PM. 
Bag sale is all day Saturday. Purchase a reusable bag for $10 to fill with items.

 

Hardcover books $2.00 each; paperbacks $1.00 each; children's titles 3 for $1.00; CDs, DVDs, and Audiobooks $1.00 each. 

 

Donations for the September Book Sale will be accepted through August during normal library business hours.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

 Stop drop and roll to the library

Saturday, Sept 14 at 10 AM Registration not required.

 

 

In celebration of National Library Card Sign-up Month, children will have the chance to register for a library card, enjoy a themed story with a guest from the Plainville Fire Department, and see a fire truck up close. All ages with a caregiver.

 

 

 

 

back to school craft

Thursday, September 19, 3:30PM Registration Required

 

Participants will design their own pencil case and notebook to use at school this year. Grades K-6

food explorers

Wednesday, September 25, 2:30PM Registration required.

 

 

Join Food Explorers for a delicious fall baking program! You’ll be making Pumpkin Donuts by making the batter AND glaze completely from scratch! You’ll get to decorate your own donuts and of course, eat them! Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten.  Grades 2-6

 

goats in pajamas

Monday, September 23, 6 and 6:30PM Registration required.  Please register for one session, either 6PM or 6:30PM

 

Children will listen to a story and have the opportunity to pet, feed, and take photos with goats from Bradley Mountain Farm. Ages 3-8 with a caregiver. 

 

 

 

 

homeschool hangout

Tuesday, Sept 17, 12PM Registration not required.

 

This program is open to homeschooling families with children and teens.  Families are welcome to come and connect with other families that are educating children at home.  This is a drop in program.  The library will provide space and craft supplies. All ages.

 

little scientists

Saturday, October 5, 10AM Registration required.

 

Children will listen to a story, watch an experiment, and work on a creative project to learn about early science concepts. Ages 3-5 with caregiver.

pajama storytime

Every other Thursday at 6PM, beginning September 12. Registration not required.

 

Children are welcome to bring their stuffed friends and blankets for this evening storytime in Pajamas. Ages 0-12 with a caregiver. Family groups welcome. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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