Storytimes with Miss Debbie (Sept 3 - Dec 18*)
- 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
*No Storytimes November 11, 26, and 27.
Pajama Time with Miss Debbie
Ages 2 and up
Tuesdays | 6:30–7:00 PM at the Main Library (Oct 7 - Dec 9*)
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.
Library Playdate
Ages 1–5
Friday, October 17 | 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.
Fall Family Festival!
All ages
Saturday, October 18 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Come celebrate Fall at the Library! Decorate your own foam pumpkin, play some jumbo games, and enjoy some fall treats! Fun for the whole family! Plus, join our costume party and dress up as a character from a book! Click here to register
Kids Chess Workshop
Grades K–1
Monday, October 20 | 3:45–4:45 PM
Learn how to play chess in a fun and stress-free environment. Gain all the basic skills necessary to play a chess game, like learning how to move the pieces, introduction to all the rules and even checkmating the opponent. Join us for interactive, chess-related activities and cartoons! Click here to register
Craft Crew - Cat Mummy
Grades 2–5
Thursday, October 23 | 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
Join Daphne for some crafting fun! This season the Craft Crew will be working with yarn. We will be making a: Cat Mummy (OCT 23), Yarn Feather (NOV 20), Winter Hat Ornament (DEC 11). All materials provided. Click here to register
Library Playdate
Ages 1–5
Friday, October 24 | 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.
Kids Chess Workshop
Grades 2–4
Monday, October 27 | 3:45–4:45 PM
In this chess workshop, kids will have the chance to further their knowledge of chess in a stress-free environment. They will get an introduction to basic chess strategies, chess notations, and puzzle/problem-solving skills, plus formal chess games! Click here to register
Legend of Sleepy Hollow STEM
Grades 3–6
Wednesday, October 29 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Halloween is coming, and what better time to learn about the legend of Sleepy Hollow followed by an Ichabod Crane STEM activity! Inspired by the headless horsemen, let's make a pumpkin mess! Click here to register
K-Pop Demon Hunters Craft Hour
Grades 2–5
Thursday, October 30 | 3:45–4:45 PM
Join us for all things K-Pop Demon Hunters! Make a picture card, work on a friendship bracelet, and try your hand at drawing Derpy! Plus Korean snacks and sing-a-long! Click here to register
Library Playdate
Ages 1–5
Friday, October 31 | 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.
Kids Chess Workshop
Grades K–1
Monday, November 3 | 3:45–4:45 PM
Learn how to play chess in a fun and stress-free environment. Gain all the basic skills necessary to play a chess game, like learning how to move the pieces, introduction to all the rules and even checkmating the opponent. Join us for interactive, chess-related activities and cartoons! Click here to register
Mysteries of the Octopus STEM
Grades K–2
Wednesday, November 5 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Let’s explore the unique physical characteristics and intelligence of an octopus! We will try 6 different STEM challenges to learn about octopi’s ability to adapt and survive on the sea floor. Click here to register
Art to Animation
Grades K–2
Thursday, November 6 | 3:45–4:45 PM
Join Westchester Children's Museum and learn about the evolution of art to animation, exploring the scientific principles and technology! Explore the making of early animation devices, like zoetropes and thaumatropes, using the phenomena of persistence of vision! Click here to register
Picture Book Art
Ages 2–3
Friday, November 7 | 10:30–11:15 AM
Children ages 2-3 and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Debbie for a story, songs, and a fun art project! Click here to register
Library Playdate
Ages 1–5
Friday, November 7 | 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.
Crafterday
Ages 1–5
Saturday, November 8 | drop-in 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of crafting in the Children's Room! We will have supplies for you and your family to make a do-it-yourself seasonal craft as well as related books to read while you make your special project. All materials provided.
Kids Chess Workshop
Grades 2–4
Monday, November 10 | 3:45–4:45 PM
In this chess workshop, kids will have the chance to further their knowledge of chess in a stress-free environment. They will get an introduction to basic chess strategies, chess notations, and puzzle/problem-solving skills, plus formal chess games! Click here to register
Library Playdate
Ages 1–5
Friday, November 14 | 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.
Meet the Animals with New Canaan Nature Center
Ages 3–10
Saturday, November 15 | 10:30–11:15 AM
How do animals know winter is on its way? Join New Canaan Nature Center as they bring live animals and artifacts, plus participatory activities and some role-playing, to learn how animals have adaptations to help them survive. Migration, hibernation/brumation, and staying active are only some of the ways animals survive the coldest season. Click here to register