Storytimes near Waterford Public Library

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SECCS peer-to-peer math tutoring Shuntai Wang 860-300-9032

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We are getting a visit from the EnergizeCT Energy in Action Mobile Interactive Exhibit! Stop by the library parking lot anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 pm for an innovative mobile learning experience. Participants will learn how to make decisions that will not only manage energy, but will help the planet through hands on, interactive activities and experiments. All ages welcome, no registration required. Learn more about EnergizeCT here: https://energizect.com/

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The Library, in partnership with Waterford Senior Services, is offering a weekly Memory Café. The cafe is held at the Waterford Community Center at 24 Rope Ferry Road. The café offers a weekly opportunity for social engagement for anyone experiencing changes in their memory or thinking, accompanied by their care partners. Activities include sing-alongs, creative engagement, reading and conversation. Refreshments are provided. The program is free and open to the public, but as space is limited, registration through Waterford Senior Services is required. Please call 860-444-5839 to register. To learn more about the Memory Café movement, please visit the Dementia Friendly America website at https://dfamerica.org/what-is-memory-cafe/ Please reach out to Library Director Chris Johnson at 860-444-5869 or cjohnson@waterfordct.org with any questions.

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Scrabble Club meets every Friday from 11 to 12:30 p.m. This club is open to all ages and abilities, no registration required.

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The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson (2021) - A 2025 National Endowment for the Arts Big Reads Selection and Winner of the Minnesota Book Award A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakhóta family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most. Rosalie Iron Wing has grown up in the woods with her father, Ray, a former science teacher who tells her stories of plants, of the stars, of the origins of the Dakhóta people. Until, one morning, Ray doesn’t return from checking his traps. Told she has no family, Rosalie is sent to live with a foster family in nearby Mankato—where the reserved, bookish teenager meets rebellious Gaby Makespeace, in a friendship that transcends the damaged legacies they’ve inherited. Weaving together the voices of four indelible women, The Seed Keeper is a beautifully told story of reawakening, of remembering our original relationship to the seeds and, through them, to our ancestors. Multiple copies of this title will be available in the library for check out. Jill Adams, Waterford Public Library, will lead this discussion.

Our summer hours begin today and run through Saturday, September 5. Hours are 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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Bring your coffee and let's paint a flower! All supplies included. Registration is required. We welcome back Pam's Picassos!

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Edwin Corado 203-671-7533

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Get ready to read and get your wiggles out! Join Ms. Jenna at the library for some fun stories, songs, and dancing. Recommended for ages birth to five years old with a caregiver. No registration is required.

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SECCS peer-to-peer math tutoring Shuntai Wang 860-300-9032

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Step back in time and discover the stories that shaped our nation!📚 Join our Revolutionary Reads Book Club as we explore exciting tales of history, adventure, and the people who helped build America. Bring your favorite historical story to share with the group then enjoy themed activities and a craft as part of our America 250 Celebration. Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old. No registration required.

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Condo Assoc. Kathleen DeAngelis 860-303-1030

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Pat Doran 443-7054 Meets monthly; looking for new members

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Join our friends from New London Public School's Magnet Pathways department for an afternoon of STEAM fun and to learn about the various opportunities their program offers. Activities may include robotics and coding challenges, engineering design projects, visual arts experiences, creative media activities, and other interactive learning opportunities. Recommended for ages 6 to 12 years old, no registration required.

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Martin T. Olsen Jr. 860-271-5325

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Bi-monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Meeting is open to the public.

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Amy Woodruff 860-400-0840 x2109

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At this Teen Craft Night we will be creating beautiful flower arrangements! All materials provided. Recommended for ages 11 to 18 years old. Registration is required. Thank you to M&T Bank for helping to fund this program.

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Alexander Bok 484-373-9690

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Stop by the Children's Room anytime between 10:30 and 11:30 am to read to one of our favorite furry friends, Officer Hodges. No registration required, all ages welcome.

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Bring a bag lunch and join us for this four-part informational series on understanding dementia, rights, and end-of-life options. Presented by Annie R. Simpson, MD. June 11 - Explore cognitive impairments - delirium, and various forms of dementia. June 25th - Watch and discuss "Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter" a documentary film focused on a woman and her family as they navigate the quagmire of her cognitive decline. July 16th - Review ''The Patient Self-Determination Act," and consider patients' rights and provider rights. July 30th - Discuss treatment options when the illness/disease lacks an obtainable cure. Palliative medicine. Hospice medicine. Physician Aid in Dying. Registration is required.

Off-Site

The Library, in partnership with Waterford Senior Services, is offering a weekly Memory Café. The cafe is held at the Waterford Community Center at 24 Rope Ferry Road. The café offers a weekly opportunity for social engagement for anyone experiencing changes in their memory or thinking, accompanied by their care partners. Activities include sing-alongs, creative engagement, reading and conversation. Refreshments are provided. The program is free and open to the public, but as space is limited, registration through Waterford Senior Services is required. Please call 860-444-5839 to register. To learn more about the Memory Café movement, please visit the Dementia Friendly America website at https://dfamerica.org/what-is-memory-cafe/ Please reach out to Library Director Chris Johnson at 860-444-5869 or cjohnson@waterfordct.org with any questions.

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Stop by the library meeting room anytime between 10:30 and noon to play with some different toys and socialize with other parents and caregivers. Please note: this is not a structured storytime or program, just an informal space for free play. As with all of our programs, adults are responsible for their children. Recommended for ages birth to five years old, no registration required.

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Scrabble Club meets every Friday from 11 to 12:30 p.m. This club is open to all ages and abilities, no registration required.

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Olivia Dahl / Cadis Vate 860-772-4362

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We are excited to welcome another certified therapy dog to the library! Come practice your reading skills and give Scout a cuddle in the Children's Room anytime between 10:00 and 11:00 am. All ages are welcome, no registration required.

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Edwin Corado 203-671-7533

Meeting Room

Get ready to read and get your wiggles out! Join Ms. Jenna at the library for some fun stories, songs, and dancing. Recommended for ages birth to five years old with a caregiver. No registration is required.

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Flower fun for kids! 🌼✨ Join us as we turn simple materials into a colorful, blooming flower garden kids will enjoy making and taking home. Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration required.

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monthly meeting for condominium members Kim Tope Sound Real Estate Services 860-333-6535, x 104