Storytimes near Killingworth Library

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Join us every Thursday at the Killingworth Library from June 25th to August 27th! Children will listen to stories while they enjoy a picnic lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This program is most appropriate for children ages 5-10, but all children are welcome, especially to share in the free food. Transportation to the Killingworth Library is serviced by the River Valley Transit bus 645 or the Dial-a-Ride program, which can pick you up at your residence and transport you to the library. For more information on these options, visit estuarytransit.org. Lunches will be provided by the Killingworth Women’s Organization. No registration is necessary. If you have questions about the program, please call 203-984-3518. This program is brought to you through a partnership of the Killingworth Women’s Organization, the Killingworth Library, and Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries.

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Join us for Minecraft Club on Thursday evenings! This program is geared towards tweens ages 9 - 12. Meet new friends, explore, slay monsters, and build a beautiful base in our very own survival world! For this program, we will be playing on Minecraft Bedrock Edition, available on Windows, iOS, and Android. The library has a limited number of devices with Minecraft installed. If you can bring your own laptop or tablet with Minecraft, we would highly appreciate it; this will help more kids sign up for the program. If the program fills up and you want to join, please add your name to the waitlist. We will be checking the sign-ups to see how many players require library devices. Depending on how many we have available, we will pull in as many players from the waitlist as we can. You will need to sign up individually for each session you plan to attend. Please note that we will not meet on the third Thursdays of the month. Adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12.

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Children and their family members are invited to bring a beach blanket or a sit-in cardboard box "car" and enjoy a movie in the children's room - including a bag of Smartfood popcorn! This evening's movie is: The Cat in the Hat: Surprise, Little Guys! (running time: 60 minutes) Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

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This is an ongoing writing group for adults and seniors. We explore different genres, including short stories, personal essays, novels, memoirs, and poetry. The class is designed as a workshop, where attendees can share their work and receive feedback. Sharing is optional and we welcome shyness. This program is very popular, so please register in advance, even if you have attended in the past.

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Did you know dinosaurs are still alive today? Explore feathers, skulls, and bones to unearth the ancient adaptations of birds that connect them to their dinosaur ancestors. Meet a live bird ambassador, enjoy hands-on activities, and unearth the incredible story of how modern birds are living dinosaurs! This event is presented by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. The animals are sensitive to crowds, so we will have limited capacity; please sign up to reserve your spot.

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Please join us as Kaleb from Wilder Gardens speaks about using native plants to improve the health of our backyard ecosystems! They will be sharing knowledge from years of landscaping work, and discussing the true financial and ecological cost of having "perfect" yards. Topics to be discussed include invasive plants to look out for, and which native plants thrive in our area. This presentation will include a slide show and a Q&A session. Please register to save your seat!

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Calling all would-be princesses, flying dragons, adventurers, and woodland friends! If you have a taste for dressing up and make-believe, join our weekly summer drama program! Mrs. Nelson will read the group a story, and then we'll figure out how to turn it into a short play with actors, lines, and action! Fun props and costumes will be provided - you only need to bring your enthusiasm and imagination. Suitable for children ages 6 to 12. Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with any children under the age of 12. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

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Storytime for little ones with Mrs. Fig! We'll learn rhymes, wiggle, and move, and hear some stories to engage readers. Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12. Please register in advance, so we know how many friends to expect.

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Join us as we discuss this month's book selection (which will be posted here, once it's chosen). Extra copies of the title will be available at the circulation desk. The discussion is held in the library's meeting room. Newcomers always welcome!

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Come hang out in the AC with other tweens and teens, and do a cool craft! Today we'll tackle: 3D Paper Flowers! This will be a great time to make connections, talk about our summers, and share ideas for upcoming library programs. Suitable for grades 4 and up. Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12. Space and supplies are limited, so please register in advance.

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Please join us for the first session of our new monthly adult trivia program! Teams will be competing for the title of Trivia Master and a gift certificate to the library book sale. We will be playing Jeopardy-style with five categories, and new topics every month. We have a limit of six teams, with up to four players each. This calendar event has six sign-up slots, so please make sure only one player from each team submits a registration; the rest of the team members can just show up.

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Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners are invited to join us every Wednesday through July 29th to explore the world of science. We'll start each session with a story that ties in with our "Plant a Seed - READ" theme. Then we'll do a STEAM activity to broaden our tiny thinkers' learning! The theme for July 15th is: Tweet, tweet! Fruit and grain birdfeeders. Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12. Space and supplies are limited, so please register in advance. You must register for each session that you can attend.

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A library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Exploring nature and gardening will do the same and get us planting a seed and reading! The seed for today's program comes from a story Mrs. Fig has picked to share. Then we'll jump into the activity: Fairy Nature Wands! Suitable for grades K through 3. Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

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Join us every Thursday at the Killingworth Library from June 25th to August 27th! Children will listen to stories while they enjoy a picnic lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This program is most appropriate for children ages 5-10, but all children are welcome, especially to share in the free food. Transportation to the Killingworth Library is serviced by the River Valley Transit bus 645 or the Dial-a-Ride program, which can pick you up at your residence and transport you to the library. For more information on these options, visit estuarytransit.org. Lunches will be provided by the Killingworth Women’s Organization. No registration is necessary. If you have questions about the program, please call 203-984-3518. This program is brought to you through a partnership of the Killingworth Women’s Organization, the Killingworth Library, and Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries.

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Are you the next Rosie Revere, Engineer or just fascinated with taking apart everyday items (especially those you've never seen before)? Come disassemble donated items and foster a sense of curiosity and problem-solving with other tinker-ers! We'll provide the take-apart items, but *please bring your own safety goggles to the program*. Designed for ages 5-11. Please rememer that adults must remain on the premises with under the age of 12. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

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Join us as we discuss A Man Named Doll by Jonathan Ames. Extra copies of the title will be available at the circulation desk. The discussion is held in the library's meeting room. Newcomers always welcome!

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Tweens are invited to join us on Friday evenings to learn and play Magic: The Gathering! Magic is the world's most popular trading card game, and it's a great way to reinforce math, reading, and critical thinking skills, as well as face-to-face, screen-free play. We will be learning the game from the ground up, so all levels of experience are welcome, including absolute beginners. Participants will not be required to purchase anything or bring their own cards to play. Our materials have been generously donated by the MagiKids nonprofit, and participants will build decks that they get to take home and keep. This program is recommended for ages 9 .

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Here's your chance to learn needle felting from an expert! Carole Pleines is a local crafter who will be joining us to share her skills. You may have seen her work in our display case, or at a local fair. Each attendee will get a kit for their project that they'll be able to take home at the end of the session. Please note that there is a $10 materials fee for this program (cash only, please) to cover the cost of the kits. Be sure to register to save your place, as the presenter prefers to work with small groups and seats will be limited.

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Calling all would-be princesses, flying dragons, adventurers, and woodland friends! If you have a taste for dressing up and make-believe, join our weekly summer drama program! Mrs. Nelson will read the group a story, and then we'll figure out how to turn it into a short play with actors, lines, and action! Fun props and costumes will be provided - you only need to bring your enthusiasm and imagination. Suitable for children ages 6 to 12. Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with any children under the age of 12. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

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Storytime for little ones with Mrs. Fig! We'll learn rhymes, wiggle, and move, and hear some stories to engage readers. Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12. Please register in advance, so we know how many friends to expect.

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A library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Exploring nature and gardening will do the same and get us planting a seed and reading! The seed for today's program comes from a story Mrs. Fig has picked to share. Then we'll jump into the activity: Pollinator Stations! Suitable for grades K through 3. Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

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Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners are invited to join us every Wednesday through July 29th to explore the world of science. We'll start each session with a story that ties in with our "Plant a Seed - READ" theme. Then we'll do a STEAM activity to broaden our tiny thinkers' learning! The theme for July 22nd is: STEM-snack! Let's eat the parts of a plant. Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12. Space and supplies are limited, so please register in advance. You must register for each session that you can attend.

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Read & Eat attendees are invited to join the Furbearers of CT program, starting at 12:30pm. If you would like to attend that program, please be sure to register for it in advance! Join us every Thursday at the Killingworth Library from June 25th to August 13th! Children will listen to stories while they enjoy a picnic lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This program is most appropriate for children ages 5-10, but all children are welcome, especially to share in the free food. Transportation to the Killingworth Library is serviced by the River Valley Transit bus 645 or the Dial-a-Ride program, which can pick you up at your residence and transport you to the library. For more information on these options, visit estuarytransit.org. Lunches will be provided by the Killingworth Women’s Organization. No registration is necessary. If you have questions about the program, please call 203-984-3518. This program is brought to you through a partnership of the Killingworth Women’s Organization, the Killingworth Library, and Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries.

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For elementary-aged kids, here's a hands-on opportunity to learn about local wildlife! DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist Julie Shaw will be bringing pelts from multiple furbearing species and talking about their habitats, diets, and more. This program will be held on the library's lawn right after our Read and Eat group finishes their lunch. In case of inclement weather, we'll meet in the meeting room instead.

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A library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Exploring nature and gardening will do the same and get us planting a seed and reading! The seed for today's program comes from a story Mrs. Fig has picked to share. Then we'll jump into the activity: Mini Greenhouses! Suitable for grades K through 3. Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

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Join us for Minecraft Club on Thursday evenings! This program is geared towards tweens ages 9 - 12. Meet new friends, explore, slay monsters, and build a beautiful base in our very own survival world! For this program, we will be playing on Minecraft Bedrock Edition, available on Windows, iOS, and Android. The library has a limited number of devices with Minecraft installed. If you can bring your own laptop or tablet with Minecraft, we would highly appreciate it; this will help more kids sign up for the program. If the program fills up and you want to join, please add your name to the waitlist. We will be checking the sign-ups to see how many players require library devices. Depending on how many we have available, we will pull in as many players from the waitlist as we can. You will need to sign up individually for each session you plan to attend. Please note that we will not meet on the third Thursdays of the month. Adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12.

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Children and their family members are invited to bring a beach blanket or a sit-in cardboard box "car" and enjoy a movie in the children's room - including a bag of Smartfood popcorn! This evening's movie is: American Girl Lea to the Rescue (running time: 1 hour, 38 minutes) Please remember that adults must remain on the premises with children under the age of 12. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

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This is an ongoing writing group for adults and seniors. We explore different genres, including short stories, personal essays, novels, memoirs, and poetry. The class is designed as a workshop, where attendees can share their work and receive feedback. Sharing is optional and we welcome shyness. This program is very popular, so please register in advance, even if you have attended in the past.

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Here's your chance to learn paper quilling from a local expert! Please note that there is a $5 materials fee for this program. Be sure to register to save your place, as the presenter prefers to work with small groups and seats will be limited.

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All this week, sign up to test your wits and learn the mysteries of The Secret Garden in our second annual escape room! Of all the places to be trapped, the lush secret garden of Misselthwaite Manor may not be the worst... Still, it'll take a determined group to decode the puzzles hidden in the plant life around you and find the key to escape! This escape room is recommended for groups of up to 6 -- teens, adults, and family groups are all welcome. You will have one hour to complete the room once you start. Registration is free! A list of the available time slots can be viewed at this page. You can call the library at (860) 663-2000 to register for your chosen time slot. We'll need time to reset the room between groups, so please be timely: please arrive 10 minutes early so we can explain the rules before you start.