Storytimes near MINOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Hodge Memorial Library, 4 North Street, Roxbury, 06783

Special Edition Pop-up Pub hosted by the Roxbury Land Trust. Join your friends and neighbors for a festive evening of good drinks and good company. Beer, wine, and Mine Hill cocktails will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting the Roxbury Land Trust. Plenty of non-alcoholic options will be available too! All ages are welcome. The Friends’ Next Chapter Book Store will be open for browsing and book sales.

Hodge Memorial Library, 4 North Street, Roxbury, 06783

Book Donations accepted today at the Hodge Memorial Library (4 North St.) Items we love to have donated: New & gently used popular fiction and non-fiction Books for children Items we cannot accept for donation: Books in poor/unclean condition (ask yourself, would I read this in bed?) Encyclopedias Dictionaries Bibles Books with torn pages Old library books Books with underlining, writing or highlighting Textbooks Water (moldy) or rodent damaged Magazines Readers Digest condensed books Out of date “how to” books and manuals Video or cassette tapes

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Tri Town Event at Minor Memorial Library, Roxbury Dinos 2 U with Jurassic Classroom Saturday, July 11th at 11:00 am All ages. No registration is required. Examine and touch real fossils from dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures in this exciting program with Jurassic Classroom.  Questions? Please contact jkallay@minormemoriallibrary.org

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Summer Storytime Mondays 6/22 – 7/27 at 11:30 am Stories, songs, movement, and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd! Doors open at 11:15 am No registration required. Questions? jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Make It Mondays Grades K-5 Mondays 6/22 – 7/27 at 3:00 – 3:45  pm Kick off the week with Make It Monday! Join us for a relaxed, creative craft program where you can make a fun project and connect with others. No registration required. Questions? jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Questions about you computer, laptop, or smartphone? Stop in to chat with Bill Chin & John Irwin of Software Matters, Inc. Members of the group are also encouraged to share their tips & tricks with others so that we can learn from each other!   Every 3rd Wednesday @ 10am

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Nature Camp with CT State Park Naturalists Grades K-5 Wednesdays 7/1 – 7/20 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm 7/1 Plants • Explore CT native plants through activities and flower dissections. 7/8 Animals • Discover local ecosystems and native wildlife while exploring animal adaptations through skull and track matching. 7/15 Insects • Get a closer look at native insects and their important role in CT’s eco- system through microscope exploration and a catch-and-release activity. 7/22 Geology • Explore the geological history of CT, through maps and rock samples. 7/29 Nature’s Energy • Discover how energy flows through an ecosystems and have a chance to look at the sun! No registration required. Questions? jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Hodge Memorial Library, 4 North Street, Roxbury, 06783

Stop by the Hodge’s Next Chapter Book Store to peruse a wide selection of books for all ages and interests. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Roxbury Library.

Burnham Library, Bridgewater, 62 Main St. South, Bridgewater, CT, 06752, United States

Tri-Town Summer Event @ Burnham Library, Bridgewater Dinosaur Discovery with the Stamford Nature Center Saturday, July 18th at 11:00am Registration not required. Dig into the world of dinosaurs and their modern-day relatives. Discover what we think we know about the dinosaurs through observing real fossils. Meet some live lizards and discover that our feathered friends share some history with the T-Rex and other dinosaurs. Presented by Stamford Nature Center.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Summer Storytime Mondays 6/22 – 7/27 at 11:30 am Stories, songs, movement, and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd! Doors open at 11:15 am No registration required. Questions? jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Make It Mondays Grades K-5 Mondays 6/22 – 7/27 at 3:00 – 3:45  pm Kick off the week with Make It Monday! Join us for a relaxed, creative craft program where you can make a fun project and connect with others. No registration required. Questions? jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Nature Camp with CT State Park Naturalists Grades K-5 Wednesdays 7/1 – 7/20 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm 7/1 Plants • Explore CT native plants through activities and flower dissections. 7/8 Animals • Discover local ecosystems and native wildlife while exploring animal adaptations through skull and track matching. 7/15 Insects • Get a closer look at native insects and their important role in CT’s eco- system through microscope exploration and a catch-and-release activity. 7/22 Geology • Explore the geological history of CT, through maps and rock samples. 7/29 Nature’s Energy • Discover how energy flows through an ecosystems and have a chance to look at the sun! No registration required. Questions? jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

To mark America’s 250th Anniversary, illustrator, author and Advanced Cicerone Em Sauter will give an illustrated presentation and tasting discussing the role of beer and brewing in American history. Starting from the Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock (because they were out of beer!) to the modern craft brewery movement and the beers we love today, beer has been woven through the fabric of American history. Age 21+

Hodge Memorial Library, 4 North Street, Roxbury, 06783

Stop by the Hodge’s Next Chapter Book Store to peruse a wide selection of books for all ages and interests. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Roxbury Library.

Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington, CT, 06793, United States

Tri-Town Summer Event at Gunn Library, Washington Abrakidabra: The Read Set, Grow Summer Reading Magic Show Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 am A lively mix of comedy, magic, music and storytelling. This interactive, family friendly program inspires kids to read and grow their love of books all summer long. Registration required with Gunn Library HERE beginning 6/15

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Summer Storytime Mondays 6/22 – 7/27 at 11:30 am Stories, songs, movement, and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd! Doors open at 11:15 am No registration required. Questions? jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Make It Mondays Grades K-5 Mondays 6/22 – 7/27 at 3:00 – 3:45  pm Kick off the week with Make It Monday! Join us for a relaxed, creative craft program where you can make a fun project and connect with others. No registration required. Questions? jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Nature Camp with CT State Park Naturalists Grades K-5 Wednesdays 7/1 – 7/20 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm 7/1 Plants • Explore CT native plants through activities and flower dissections. 7/8 Animals • Discover local ecosystems and native wildlife while exploring animal adaptations through skull and track matching. 7/15 Insects • Get a closer look at native insects and their important role in CT’s eco- system through microscope exploration and a catch-and-release activity. 7/22 Geology • Explore the geological history of CT, through maps and rock samples. 7/29 Nature’s Energy • Discover how energy flows through an ecosystems and have a chance to look at the sun! No registration required. Questions? jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

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Today is the last day for summer readers to redeem their summer reading raffle tickets. Winners will be contacted the week of August 3rd by a member of the library staff.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States

Join us to celebrate the opening of “The Patio” in the library’s Contemplation Garden. Made possible with the generous personal donations from members of our Library Board of Directors, this beautifully renovated outdoor space is now open for all to enjoy. Refreshments will be served. Brief remarks at 6pm.   Click HERE to support the Patio project.

Pratt Pavilion, Bridgewater CT

Tri-Town Summer Finale at Bridgewater’s Pratt Pavilion Charlie and the Bubble Factory All summer readers are invited. Registration not required. Saturday, August 1st from 10:00-11:00 pm Let’s celebrate the end of the Tri Town summer reading! Join Charlie and the Bubble Factory for a fun, mesmerizing performance for all ages. Featuring colorful bubbles, unique tools, and handmade wands set to lively music.

Hodge Memorial Library, 4 North Street, Roxbury, 06783

Book Donations accepted today at the Hodge Memorial Library (4 North St.) Items we love to have donated: New & gently used popular fiction and non-fiction Books for children Items we cannot accept for donation: Books in poor/unclean condition (ask yourself, would I read this in bed?) Encyclopedias Dictionaries Bibles Books with torn pages Old library books Books with underlining, writing or highlighting Textbooks Water (moldy) or rodent damaged Magazines Readers Digest condensed books Out of date “how to” books and manuals Video or cassette tapes

Hodge Memorial Library, 4 North Street, Roxbury, 06783

Stop by the Hodge’s Next Chapter Book Store to peruse a wide selection of books for all ages and interests. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Roxbury Library.