Storytimes near Cheshire Public Library

Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level

Storytime fun for our littlest friends. We'll sing, read, bounce, rhyme and move while making new library friends! Registration required; please register only children in the target age range (siblings of other ages may attend as guests). Register for each storytime you wish to attend.

The Loft, Upper Level

Due to unforseen circumstances, this program has been postponed to Wednesday, July 22nd at 2:30pm. Please see this program listing to register. Make a plant you can't kill! Use a variety of beads to create your own hanging plant. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library.

The Loft, Upper Level

Bring your works in progress and supplies to this drop-in art program. No formal instruction will be provided, but informal critiquing for those who want it is encouraged. This is an opportunity to create in a collaborative environment with other artists. Table covers will be provided. There is a sink in the room for basic cleanup. Please leave turpentine at home and use turpenoid or another odorless solvent in its place. Open Studio welcomes all adult and teen artists, experienced or just practicing. Sessions are hosted by the Cheshire Art League.

The Loft, Upper Level

Join Stori Anne for a Dino-Tastic deep dive into drawing cartoon dinosaurs and volcanoes. Registration required. A limited waitlist is available in lieu of walk-ins. Cheshire Residents: Cheshire residents may register beginning on June 26th. Non-Residents: Non-residents may register starting on July 3rd. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library.

The Loft, Upper Level

Certified reading dog Titan loves stories and snuggles! Sign up for a time slot and read aloud to this excellent listener and very good boy. Bring your own book(s) or choose some from the library collection. Registration required.

The Loft, Upper Level

Certified reading dog Titan loves stories and snuggles! Sign up for a time slot and read aloud to this excellent listener and very good boy. Bring your own book(s) or choose some from the library collection. Registration required.

The Loft, Upper Level

Certified reading dog Titan loves stories and snuggles! Sign up for a time slot and read aloud to this excellent listener and very good boy. Bring your own book(s) or choose some from the library collection. Registration required.

The Loft, Upper Level

Certified reading dog Titan loves stories and snuggles! Sign up for a time slot and read aloud to this excellent listener and very good boy. Bring your own book(s) or choose some from the library collection Registration required.

The Library's version of a Book Box only better - it's free and curated just for you! Fill out the form at registration and we'll put together a Book Box and surprise you with a two great reads and some goodies. Bring back the books and the box (and keep all the other goodies) in order to be eligible to sign up for future Teen Book Boxes. Register for your Book Box by July 6th in order to participate in July's Teen Book Box. The pick-up window for this month's Teen Book Box is Monday, July 13th - Saturday, July 18th. Registration is required. This book box is for teen in grades 6-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library.

Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level

Local teacher and musician Terri Lachance will have you singing and moving in this interactive program for children ages birth to five and their grown ups. Children using communication systems are especially invited to attend. Registration required. A limited waitlist is available in lieu of walk-ins. Cheshire residents may register beginning on June 29. Non-residents may register beginning on July 6. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library.

Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level

Join us for an active program full of books, songs and rhymes as we Dig Deeper@ Your Library and celebrate the best time of the year -- Summer Reading! Registration required. Please register separately for each week you would like to attend. Registration opens at 10:00am on the Friday before the program. Register only children in the target age range; younger or older siblings are welcome to attend as guests. Sponsored by The Friends of the Cheshire Library.

The Loft, Upper Level

Join us for a monthly, fun, informal, & informative genealogy group. All Genealogists of all experience levels are welcome! Please feel free to bring your own computer but computers will be provided (please bring a flash drive to save work).

Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level

Puppets transform, a flying dinosaur soars overhead, and cardboard becomes a heartfelt adventure in this show featuring handcrafted puppets built with rods, strings and imagination! Sponsored by The Friends of the Cheshire Public Library.

Bartlem Park

Take a break from your playground outing or day at the pool and join us in under the pavilion at Bartlem Park for stories, songs and fun! Rain and/or heat index over 85F cancels. No registration required; sign up to be notified in case of cancellation.

The Loft, Upper Level

A monthly book group where you can meet new people, sip a warm drink, and have great discussions. This month we're reading The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal: "A novel of family, Midwestern values, hard work, fate and the secrets of making a world-class beer, from the bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest Two sisters, one farm. A family is split when their father leaves their shared inheritance entirely to Helen, his younger daughter. Despite baking award-winning pies at the local nursing home, her older sister, Edith, struggles to make what most people would call a living. So she can't help wondering what her life would have been like with even a portion of the farm money her sister kept for herself. With the proceeds from the farm, Helen builds one of the most successful light breweries in the country, and makes their company motto ubiquitous: "Drink lots. It's Blotz." Where Edith has a heart as big as Minnesota, Helen's is as rigid as a steel keg. Yet one day, Helen will find she needs some help herself, and she could find a potential savior close to home. . . if it's not too late. Meanwhile, Edith's granddaughter, Diana, grows up knowing that the real world requires a tougher constitution than her grandmother possesses. She earns a shot at learning the IPA business from the ground up--will that change their fortunes forever, and perhaps reunite her splintered family? Here we meet a cast of lovable, funny, quintessentially American characters eager to make their mark in a world that's often stacked against them. In this deeply affecting family saga, resolution can take generations, but when it finally comes, we're surprised, moved, and delighted." -From the publisher A limited number of print copies are available at the Information Desk on the lower level of the library. Please call 203-272-2245 x4 to reserve your copy. Downloadable eBook and eAudiobook versions may be available to Cheshire residents through Libby. Registration is required.

Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level

It's an extra special Pride edition of our Family STEAM program! This month we celebrate the science of color, light and vision with a station-based program where kids and parents can try different hands-on STEAM activities. Registration is required. A limited waitlist is available in lieu of walk-ins. Cheshire Residents: Cheshire residents may register starting on July 1st. Non-Residents: Non-residents may register starting on July 8th Sponsored by the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library.

Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level

Storytime fun for our littlest friends. We'll sing, read, bounce, rhyme and move while making new library friends! Registration required; please register only children in the target age range (siblings of other ages may attend as guests). Register for each storytime you wish to attend.

Do you like to read and talk about mysteries? Then join us for monthly book discussions, fresh perspectives, new authors and a friendly atmosphere! We meet virtually via Zoom. This month we will read Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Investigator "In this imaginative cozy mystery, the search for a missing maid leads Miss Caroline Bingley from Jane Austen's beloved Pride & Prejudice into murder and mayhem in the gritty underbelly of Regency London"-- Provided by publisher. Stop by the Adult Service one month before to pick up your copy or place your hold at https://tinyurl.com/bddzhma2 Please register online. A link will be sent an hour before the start time.

Children's Room

Team up with a teen volunteer and read together! Bring your own book or pick one out while you're here. For ages 3 to 8 with a caregiver. Please register. Teens who would like to volunteer can sign up on our Teen Volunteer Calendar.

The Loft, Upper Level

A monthly book group where you can meet new people, sip a warm drink, and have great discussions. This month we're reading The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal: "A novel of family, Midwestern values, hard work, fate and the secrets of making a world-class beer, from the bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest Two sisters, one farm. A family is split when their father leaves their shared inheritance entirely to Helen, his younger daughter. Despite baking award-winning pies at the local nursing home, her older sister, Edith, struggles to make what most people would call a living. So she can't help wondering what her life would have been like with even a portion of the farm money her sister kept for herself. With the proceeds from the farm, Helen builds one of the most successful light breweries in the country, and makes their company motto ubiquitous: "Drink lots. It's Blotz." Where Edith has a heart as big as Minnesota, Helen's is as rigid as a steel keg. Yet one day, Helen will find she needs some help herself, and she could find a potential savior close to home. . . if it's not too late. Meanwhile, Edith's granddaughter, Diana, grows up knowing that the real world requires a tougher constitution than her grandmother possesses. She earns a shot at learning the IPA business from the ground up--will that change their fortunes forever, and perhaps reunite her splintered family? Here we meet a cast of lovable, funny, quintessentially American characters eager to make their mark in a world that's often stacked against them. In this deeply affecting family saga, resolution can take generations, but when it finally comes, we're surprised, moved, and delighted." -From the publisher A limited number of print copies are available at the Information Desk on the lower level of the library. Please call 203-272-2245 x4 to reserve your copy. Downloadable eBook and eAudiobook versions may be available to Cheshire residents through Libby. Registration is required.

Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level

Join us for a tea party with a T. Rex twist! Enjoy (iced) tea and light snacks while having a roaring good time with crafts and activities. Please note allergens may be present. For children in Pre K through 2nd grade and their caregivers. Registration is required.

The Loft, Upper Level

Bring your works in progress and supplies to this drop-in art program. No formal instruction will be provided, but informal critiquing for those who want it is encouraged. This is an opportunity to create in a collaborative environment with other artists. Table covers will be provided. There is a sink in the room for basic cleanup. Please leave turpentine at home and use turpenoid or another odorless solvent in its place. Open Studio welcomes all adult and teen artists, experienced or just practicing. Sessions are hosted by the Cheshire Art League.

Cheshire Public Library (General)

Laser Tag on the Go transforms the library's stacks into a laser tag arena for one night only! Use the shelves for cover as you try to be the last one standing -- then take a break for pizza. Permission slip required. Register to receive the form by email two days before the event. Sponsored by The Friends of the Cheshire Public Library.

Bartlem Park

Join Stori Anne for a program all about digging deeper into the science of rockets as we take STEAM Lab to Bartlem Park and create recycled paper rockets that really fly! Rain and/or heat index over 85Fcancels, so please keep an eye on the weather and on your email on the day of the event! Registration required. A limited waitlist is available in lieu of walk-ins. Cheshire Residents: Cheshire residents may register beginning on July 6th. Non-Residents: Non-residents may register starting on July 13th Sponsored by the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library.

Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level

Cheshire High's champion robotics team, the MechaRAMs, present an evening of STEAM learning and fun. At each session, they will bring a hands-on activity that demonstrates a science or engineering concept. At the last session (August 3), they will bring and demonstrate their award-winning robot. Please register separately for each session you wish to attend. Sponsored by The Friends of the Cheshire Public Library and presented in partnership with the MechaRAMS.

Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level

Join us for an active program full of books, songs and rhymes as we Dig Deeper@ Your Library and celebrate the best time of the year -- Summer Reading! Registration required. Please register separately for each week you would like to attend. Registration opens at 10:00am on the Friday before the program. Register only children in the target age range; younger or older siblings are welcome to attend as guests. Sponsored by The Friends of the Cheshire Library.

Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level

Learn about layers of soil while making a delicious dirt snack! Eat after you craft or take it home to enjoy later. Please note allergens may be present. Registration is required. For children entering grades 3 through 6.

Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level

How did geological events of the past shape the landscape we see today? How has modern human interaction further changed the land? Join us for an overview of Connecticut geology featuring lots of sample rocks from around the state! Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library.

Bartlem Park

Take a break from your playground outing or day at the pool and join us in under the pavilion at Bartlem Park for stories, songs and fun! Rain and/or heat index over 85F cancels. No registration required; sign up to be notified in case of cancellation.

The Loft, Upper Level

Make a plant you can't kill! Use a variety of beads to create your own hanging plant. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library.