Storytimes with Miss Debbie (June 30 – August 14)
- Baby Time: 10–10:20am
- Toddler Time: 10:30–11:00am
- Preschool Time: 11:00–11:30am
At the Main Library, Monday through Wednesday: at the Branch Library on Thursday
Pajama Time with Miss Debbie
Ages 2 and up
Tuesdays | 6:30–7:00 PM at the Main Library (July 1–August 12)
Join Miss Debbie in the Children's Room of the Main Library for stories, songs, and rhymes. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal.
Summer Reading Program
Readers of ALL Ages
June 27–August 24
Registration is now open for Summer Reading! Read, earn prizes, play book bingo and other games, enter grand prize raffles, join us for fun programs, and more—all for free through the MPPL! If you haven't already, visit either library any time this summer to pick up your kickoff prize!
MakerCraft
Grades 3–6
Thursday, July 31 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Join Daphne for an afternoon of crafting and make a unique self-portrait! Explore your creativity with clay, feathers, buttons, popsicle sticks, glitter, and more! Click here to register
Library Playdate
Ages 1–5
Friday, August 1 | drop-in 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.
Tween & Teen Chess Workshop
Grades 4–7
Tuesday, August 5 | 3:30–4:30 PM
In this fun chess workshop, gain new tips and strategies to add to your chess game, plus increase your skills with interactive, chess-related activities and cartoons. Then use what you’ve learned in formal chess games. *This is for children and teens who already know the fundamentals of chess. Click here to register
Tie Dye Workshop
Grades K–1
Thursday, August 7 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Get ready to add a splash of color to your world! Join us for a tie dye workshop where you'll learn fun folding and dyeing techniques to create a one-of-a-kind bandana. This is perfect for a beginner or a tie dye pro! Just bring your creativity and be ready to get a little messy! Click here to register
Library Playdate
Ages 1–5
Friday, August 8 | drop-in 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.
Tie Dye Workshop
Grades 2–4
Friday, August 8 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Get ready to add a splash of color to your world! Join us for a tie dye workshop where you'll learn fun folding and dyeing techniques to create a one-of-a-kind bandana. This is perfect for a beginner or a tie dye pro! Just bring your creativity and be ready to get a little messy! Click here to register
Tween & Teen Tie Dye Workshop
Grades 5–8
Monday, August 11 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Get ready to add a splash of color to your world! Join us for a tie dye workshop where you'll learn fun folding and dyeing techniques to create a one-of-a-kind bandana. This is perfect for a beginner or a tie dye pro! Just bring your creativity and be ready to get a little messy! Click here to register
Chess Workshop
Grades K–3
Tuesday, August 12 | 3:30–4:30 PM
In this fun chess workshop, gain new tips and strategies to add to your chess game, plus increase your skills with interactive, chess-related activities and cartoons. Then use what you’ve learned in formal chess games. *This is for children who already know the fundamentals of chess. Click here to register
Mixed Media Menagerie with Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Ages 5–10
Wednesday, August 13 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Explore your artistic side as you discover all the wonderful colors of nature through meeting live animals and then capturing them in drawings! We'll share 5 different colorful animals and then provide pastels and colored pencils for attendees to create inspired masterpieces. Click here to register
Library Playdate
Ages 1–5
Friday, August 15 | drop-in 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.
LEGO Free Play
Grades 1–4
Wednesday, August 20 | 3:30–4:45 PM
Let's spend the afternoon building! Create your own LEGO design or try one of our challenges! Click here to register
Chalk It Up!
Ages 3–12
Thursday, August 21 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Come add some color to the library! Sign up to decorate a dedicated space on the walkway on the Bedford Road side of the library with chalk. Team up with friends, family, or create your own work of art! Plus, play lawn games and enjoy snacks. At the end of the event each child will receive 1 ice cream ticket to celebrate! Click here to register
Library Playdate
Ages 1–5
Friday, August 22 | drop-in 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.