Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's Multigenerational book club for children and their grown ups to gather monthly on the Third Saturday and enjoy reading together. Join Youth Services Librarian, MG, down in the Story Room where we'll have a read aloud together and explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection.

This program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

April’s book is Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together, by Andrea Tsurmi

If you would like, borrow a copy before the program at the downstairs desk!

Make sure you sign up each month to be notified of any program changes!

JTL partners with Waldron's Studio 88 in Mansfield for One Hour Production! Join MG and Teresa Waldron, music and arts educator, the third Friday of the month for creativity and performance. We will read a story, act it out, set it to music, and perform it for our family and friends. Some instruments and art supplies provided; please bring your own if you have some experience using them. Actors, musicians, and stage crew of all experience levels welcome.

This program is designed for kindergarten - sixth grade. 3:30-4:30 is the workshop, please arrive on time at 3:30, and note that parents and guardians may relax in the library while their children work in the Community Room. Audience welcome to join right at 4:30. 

Here is your April clue: “Clip, clop! Clip, clop!”

Registration required, call the library (860) 642-7763 or stop in and ask at the Adult Circulation Desk.

No Read, Rock, & Rhyme this week.

All ages community poetry open mic in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Join us in the Community Room to listen to and read some poetry.

Sign up when you arrive, you may read/recite three poems or read/recite for 3 minutes. If time allows, we can read more. Original poetry is encouraged.

Everyone’s different; let’s be different together!

A monthly, meet-up group for multi-age neurodivergent, special needs, all-abilities children. Join Occupational Therapist Miss Shaleen for open-ended play and activities for the children, community building with the parents, caregivers, and siblings. Each month, we will explore fine and gross motor skills as well as sensory activities connected to a monthly theme.  

This All-Inclusive Playgroup meets the second Saturday of each month at 10 am.

Teens!
We’re doing this at 3pm so you can come before the Teen Gaming session!

Explore the first Choose Your Own Adventure ever written: The Cave of Time.

Gwen will read the story aloud, and you will make critical choices along the way that will lead you to different outcomes in the book.

This program is for ages 8-18, adult family & friends welcome too.

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.

Join MG and JTL's giant rabbit friend for music and movement and photo opportunities.

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.

Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.

2025-2026 Dates: 
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.

Multi-generational Cribbage Club.

Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.

Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's Multigenerational book club for children and their grown ups to gather monthly on the Third Saturday and enjoy reading together. Join Youth Services Librarian, MG, down in the Story Room where we'll have a read aloud together and explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection.

This program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

March’s book is Outside In, written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Cindy Derby

If you would like, borrow a copy before the program at the downstairs desk!

Make sure you sign up each month to be notified of any program changes!

JTL partners with Waldron's Studio 88 in Mansfield for One Hour Production! Join MG and Teresa Waldron, music and arts educator, the third Friday of the month for creativity and performance. We will read a story, act it out, set it to music, and perform it for our family and friends. Some instruments and art supplies provided; please bring your own if you have some experience using them. Actors, musicians, and stage crew of all experience levels welcome.

This program is designed for kindergarten - sixth grade. 3:30-4:30 is the workshop, please arrive on time at 3:30, and note that parents and guardians may relax in the library while their children work in the Community Room. Audience welcome to join right at 4:30. 

Here is your March clue: hoot hoot, seasons change!

Registration required, call the library (860) 642-7763 or stop in and ask at the Adult Circulation Desk.

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.

Everyone’s different; let’s be different together!

A monthly, meet-up group for multi-age neurodivergent, special needs, all-abilities children. Join Occupational Therapist Miss Shaleen for open-ended play and activities for the children, community building with the parents, caregivers, and siblings. Each month, we will explore fine and gross motor skills as well as sensory activities connected to a monthly theme.  

This All-Inclusive Playgroup meets the second Saturday of each month at 10 am.

Explore the first Choose Your Own Adventure ever written: The Cave of Time.

Gwen will read the story aloud, and you will make critical choices along the way that will lead you to different outcomes in the book.

This program is for families with children ages 8-18.

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.

February’s OHP! has been rescheduled to 2/27 at 3:30 pm.
Make sure you sign up each month to be notified of any program changes!

JTL partners with Waldron's Studio 88 in Mansfield for One Hour Production! Join MG and Teresa Waldron, music and arts educator, the third Friday of the month for creativity and performance. We will read a story, act it out, set it to music, and perform it for our family and friends. Some instruments and art supplies provided; please bring your own if you have some experience using them. Actors, musicians, and stage crew of all experience levels welcome.

This program is designed for kindergarten - sixth grade. 3:30-4:30 is the workshop, please arrive on time at 3:30, and note that parents and guardians may relax in the library while their children work in the Community Room. Audience welcome to join right at 4:30. 

February’s OHP! theme involves library mayhem!

Registration required, call the library (860) 642-7763 or stop in and ask at the Adult Circulation Desk.

Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.

2025-2026 Dates: 
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.

Multi-generational Cribbage Club.

Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.

NOW ON A SATURDAY AT 10AM

Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's Multigenerational book club for children and their grown ups to gather monthly on the Third Saturday and enjoy reading together. Join other families down in the Story Room where we'll have a read aloud together and explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection.

This program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

February's book is Ear Worm!, written by Jo Knowles and illustrated by Galia Bernstien

No Read, Rock, & Rhyme this week.

Join Shaleen for a Valentine’s Day activity…

Everyone’s different; let’s be different together!

A monthly, meet-up group for multi-age neurodivergent, special needs, all-abilities children. Join Occupational Therapist Miss Shaleen for open-ended play and activities for the children, community building with the parents, caregivers, and siblings. Each month, we will explore fine and gross motor skills as well as sensory activities connected to a monthly theme.  

This All-Inclusive Playgroup meets the second Saturday of each month at 10 am.

During today's Read, Rock & Rhyme, we will host special guest Little Bo Peep, also known as Heather Brunelle, JTL's artist of the month, Lebanon resident, and lover of sheep!  During the month of February you can also pick up a scavenger hunt upstairs to find hidden details in Heather's art.

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.

30 minutes of family yoga play, co-facilitated by Tina of Yoga Me Happy and Youth Services Librarian MG.

Free play following the yoga session.

No registration required.

Celebrate your library everyday, but especially today on the 15th Annual Take Your Child to the Library Day! 

All day (9:00 - 2:00) Drop by downstairs for free play, coloring & Valentine crafting, book browsing, and read aloud to our turtle, Marcel.

Family Yoga with Tina and MG 11:30 - 12:30 in the Community Room

• 30 minutes of family yoga play, co-facilitated by Tina of Yoga Me Happy and Youth Services Librarian MG. Free play following the yoga session. No registration required.

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.