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Storytimes and kids' library events near NEW MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY from the public library calendar.

NEW MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY

24 MAIN ST., NEW MILFORD, CT 06776

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10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Terrific Twos

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Memorial Hall

Thursday, 10:00 AM This group is for toddlers who turned two years old by September 1, 2025. Books, music, and playtime are the focus of this program. (45 mins.) Registration is required for all programs. Space is limited. Registration begins 6/8/2026.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Children's Garden Club

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Memorial Hall

Once again we are partnering with the Northwest Conservation District to offer the Garden Club program. This program is for children going into 1st - 5th grades. The topic covered today will be: Forest Products and Processes. Registration is required and will begin on June 8. Please stop in or call (860)355-1191, ext. 4217 to sign up.

11:00 AM to 11:45 AM

Washington, Lincoln, and Ludington

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"Washington, Lincoln, and Ludington" is an inspiring American history celebration that even the youngest audience member can enjoy. Students experience the childhood struggles and triumphs of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and ride along with patriot Sybil Ludington (the female Paul Revere) learn about George Washington's coat, Abraham Lincoln's book, and Sybil Ludington's horse interact with Washington and Lincoln as puppets Recommended for families with children K - 5th grade. Registration required. Sign-up starts on June 8, 2026. This is not a drop off program, and parents must remain with their children. All persons attending must register! (This included parents/guardians and children).

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Little Ones

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Children's Story Room

Monday, 10:00 AM This group is for babies who turned one year old by Sept. 1, 2025. We will hear stories, rhymes, dance with shakers and scarves, and share other fun early literacy activities. (30 mins.) Registration is required for all programs. Space is limited. Registration begins 6/8/2025

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

After Hours: LED Mini Golf

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Call 860-355-1191 x 4203 or come by the Teen Zone to sign up! Join One Up Games for an LED mini golf adventure for families with children in elementary school through high school. Teens are welcome to attend without a parent or guardian. Bring your best aim and see if you can outplay the messenger of the gods. Groups of 4 allowed! Time slots: 6:00/6:30/7:00/7:30/8:00

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Sense-sational Study

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Memorial Hall

This interactive program literally puts your senses to the test. Participants will learn more about their own 5 senses as they compare them to the senses of several other animals, including a couple of live examples! Presented by an environmental educator from White Memorial Conservation Center. This program is appropriate for families with children ages 4 - 11. Registration required. Registration begins June 8, 2026.

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Wednesday Storytime, Pre-K

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Children's Story Room

Wednesday, 10:00 AM This group is for preschoolers who are age three or older. We will hear stories and make a craft. (45 mins.) Registration is required for all programs. Space is limited. Registration begins June 8, 2026.

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Creative Chaos! (arts and crafts)

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Memorial Hall

Explore, create, and have fun with a wide variety of craft supplies and materials. Kids can make their own creations using paper crafts, stickers, washi tape, and more in this relaxed, low-key program designed to encourage creativity and imagination. For ages 4 - 11 Registration is required and will begin on June 8.

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Terrific Twos

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Memorial Hall

Thursday, 10:00 AM This group is for toddlers who turned two years old by September 1, 2025. Books, music, and playtime are the focus of this program. (45 mins.) Registration is required for all programs. Space is limited. Registration begins 6/8/2026.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Children's Garden Club

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Memorial Hall

Once again we are partnering with the Northwest Conservation District to offer the Garden Club program. This program is for children going into 1st - 5th grades. The topic covered today will be: Water and Microscopes Registration is required and will begin on June 8. Please stop in or call (860)355-1191, ext. 4217 to sign up.

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Summer Cinema for PreK-Early Elementary

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Memorial Hall

Let's have some fun viewing short films based on picture books! Registration is required and will begin on June 8.

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Little Ones

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Children's Story Room

Monday, 10:00 AM This group is for babies who turned one year old by September 1, 2025. We will hear stories, rhymes, dance with shakers and scarves, and share other fun early literacy activities. (30 mins.) Registration is required for all programs. Space is limited. Registration begins June 8, 2026.

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

WhaleMobile

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Memorial Hall

This program starts at 2:00 PM. We will sign up 20 kids per 30-minute session (with four sessions total -starting at approximately 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM, and 3:30 PM). Parents - know this experience is designed specifically for kids going into grades 1 - 6. Parents are welcome to peek inside, snap photos, and listen from outside the whale, but will not be able to go inside because we want to let the children experience this event and the space inside is limited. Registration is required and will begin on June 8. Please stop in or call (860)355-1191, ext. 4217 to sign up.

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Roll the Dice! Board Game Fun

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Memorial Hall

Fun, friends, and epic strategy await. Perfect for ages 4-11 Registration is required and will begin on June 8

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Wednesday Storytime, Pre-K

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Children's Story Room

Wednesday, 10:00 AM This group is for preschoolers who are age three or older. We will hear stories and make a craft. (45 mins.) Registration is required for all programs. Space is limited. Registration begins June 8, 2026.

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Riverside Reptiles - Reptiles and Amphibians

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Memorial Hall

2:00 PM Meet different species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world! From salamanders, frogs, and toads to turtles, snakes, lizards, and even a crocodilian, this program introduces participants to a variety of cold-blooded animals. Learn about their unique adaptations, survival strategies, what they eat, and how they interact with their environments. Along the way, we lightly touch on conservation topics and explain why protecting habitats helps reptiles, amphibians, and people alike. Recommended for kids ages 5 up. Registration required. To sign up, please stop by the Children's Desk, or call (860)355-1191, ext. 4217. Registration starts 6/8/2026.

2:45 PM to 3:15 PM

Reptiles and Amphibians (repeat of 2:00 PM program)

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Memorial Hall

2:45 PM This is a REPEAT of the 2:00 PM session Meet different species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world! From salamanders, frogs, and toads to turtles, snakes, lizards, and even a crocodilian, this program introduces participants to a variety of cold-blooded animals. Learn about their unique adaptations, survival strategies, what they eat, and how they interact with their environments. Along the way, we lightly touch on conservation topics and explain why protecting habitats helps reptiles, amphibians, and people alike. Recommended for kids ages 5 up. Registration required. To sign up, please stop by the Children's Desk, or call (860)355-1191, ext. 4217. Registration starts 6/8/2026.

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Terrific Twos

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Memorial Hall

Thursday, 10:00 AM This group is for toddlers who turned two years old by September 1, 2025. Books, music, and playtime are the focus of this program. (45 mins.) Registration is required for all programs. Space is limited. Registration begins 6/8/2026.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Children's Garden Club

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Memorial Hall

Once again we are partnering with the Northwest Conservation District to offer the Garden Club program. This program is for children going into 1st - 5th grades. The topic covered today will be: Soil Registration is required and will begin on June 8. Please stop in or call (860)355-1191, ext. 4217 to sign up.

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Little Ones

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Children's Story Room

Monday, 10:00 AM This group is for babies who are one year old by September 1, 2025. We will hear stories, rhymes, dance with shakers and scarves, and share other fun early literacy activities. (30 mins.) Registration is required for all programs. Space is limited. Registration begins June 8, 2026.

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Summer Cinema - The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

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Memorial Hall

Hoping to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob follows a mysterious, swashbuckling ghost pirate known as the Flying Dutchman on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the ocean. Run time ‏ : ‎ 96 minutes MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Registration required. Registration begins 6/8/2026.

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Wednesday Storytime, Pre-K

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Children's Story Room

Wednesday, 10:00 AM This group is for preschoolers who are age three or older. We will hear stories and make a craft. (45 mins.) Registration is required for all programs. Space is limited. Registration begins June 8, 2026.

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

BuildFest!  Build, Play, and Learn!

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Memorial Hall

Ignite your child's curiosity with our new STEM Builders program! Using Magna-Tiles, LEGO, gears, and more, we turn playtime into brain-building fun. Kids develop problem-solving and engineering skills through hands-on creation. For ages 4 - 11. Registration is required and will begin on June 8.

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Terrific Twos

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Memorial Hall

Thursday, 10:00 AM This group is for toddlers who turned two years old by September 1, 2025. Books, music, and playtime are the focus of this program. (45 mins.) Registration is required for all programs. Space is limited. Registration begins 6/8/2026.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Children's Garden Club

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Memorial Hall

Once again we are partnering with the Northwest Conservation District to offer the Garden Club program. This program is for children going into 1st - 5th grades. The topic covered today will be: Harvest Registration is required and will begin on June 8. Please stop in or call (860)355-1191, ext. 4217 to sign up.

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Summer Cinema for PreK-Early Elementary

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Memorial Hall

Let's have some fun viewing short films based on picture books! Registration is required and will begin on June 8.

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Roll the Dice! Board Game Fun

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Memorial Hall

Fun, friends, and epic strategy await. Perfect for ages 4-11 Registration is required and will begin on June 8

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Creative Chaos! (arts and crafts)

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Memorial Hall

Explore, create, and have fun with a wide variety of craft supplies and materials. Kids can make their own creations using paper crafts, stickers, washi tape, and more in this relaxed, low-key program designed to encourage creativity and imagination. For ages 4 - 11 Registration is required and will begin on June 8.

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Animal Tricksters

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Memorial Hall

Sneaky, sneaky! Over time, certain animals have evolved unique adaptations to trick their foes. Through the use of camouflage, warning colors, and downright cunning behaviors, these animals have found ways to survive in a competitive world. We’ll cover these various methods of trickery using native CT animals as examples. You’ll even get to meet a couple live ambassadors! For families with children ages 6 up. Presented by an environmental educator from White Memorial Conservation Center. Registration required. Registration begins June 8, 2026.

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Summer Cinema for PreK-Early Elementary

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Memorial Hall

Let's have some fun viewing short films based on picture books! Registration is required and will begin on June 8.