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Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Mar
11

Read, Rock, and Rhyme

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.

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Time Travel with Dr. Gwen: Choose Your Own Adventure
Mar
13

Time Travel with Dr. Gwen: Choose Your Own Adventure

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.

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Second Saturday Playgroup with Shaleen
Mar
14

Second Saturday Playgroup with Shaleen

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.

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Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Mar
18

Read, Rock, and Rhyme

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.

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One Hour Production! *Registration Required
Mar
20

One Hour Production! *Registration Required

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.

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Picture Book Club
Mar
21

Picture Book Club

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!

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Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Mar
25

Read, Rock, and Rhyme

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.

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Story Hour with Jeannie
Mar
27

Story Hour with Jeannie

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.

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Story Hour with Jeannie
Apr
24

Story Hour with Jeannie

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.

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Story Hour with Jeannie
May
29

Story Hour with Jeannie

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.

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Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Mar
4

Read, Rock, and Rhyme

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.

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One Hour Production! *Registration Required
Feb
27

One Hour Production! *Registration Required

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.

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Story Hour with Jeannie
Feb
27

Story Hour with Jeannie

  • Families with Children, in the Story Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Feb
25

Read, Rock, and Rhyme

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.

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Picture Book Club
Feb
21

Picture Book Club

  • Children & Their Grown-Ups, Story Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Second Saturday Playgroup with Shaleen
Feb
14

Second Saturday Playgroup with Shaleen

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.

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Read, Rock, and Rhyme w/ Special Guest, Bo Peep
Feb
11

Read, Rock, and Rhyme w/ Special Guest, Bo Peep

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.

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Take Your Child To The Library Day, featuring Family Yoga at 11:30
Feb
7

Take Your Child To The Library Day, featuring Family Yoga at 11:30

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.

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Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Feb
4

Read, Rock, and Rhyme

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.

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One Hour Production! *Registration Required
Jan
30

One Hour Production! *Registration Required

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. 

January’s OHP! theme involves a mysterious egg and talking animals!

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

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Story Hour with Jeannie
Jan
30

Story Hour with Jeannie

  • Families with Children, in the Story Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Jan
28

Read, Rock, and Rhyme

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.

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Tree Talk: Story & Craft *Registration required
Jan
23

Tree Talk: Story & Craft *Registration required

Join Dr. Gwen and MG to learn about science and storytelling. We'll read a Native American folktale about winter evergreen trees and make a nature mobile.

This program designed for ages 8-14 (younger with help from a sibling or parent.)

(Siblings welcome to enjoy the Play Corner or Teen Room.)

Registration required, space is limited. Call 860-642-7763 to sign up.

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Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Jan
21

Read, Rock, and Rhyme

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.

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Picture Book Club
Jan
17

Picture Book Club

  • Children & Their Grown-Ups, Story Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 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.

January's book is Mix it up!, Written and illustrated by Herve Tullet

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One Hour Production! *Registration Required
Jan
16

One Hour Production! *Registration Required

We had to postpone December's program due to inclement weather, so we're making it up!!!!

JTL is excited to partner with Waldron's Studio 88 in Mansfield for a special monthly program: 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. Never played a drum before? Great, come and try it out! Always wanted to be a puppeteer? This is for you!

December’s OHP! theme involves WINTER & MICE!

This program is designed for kindergarten through sixth grade. 3:30-4:30 is the workshop. Families join to see what the kids created together right at 4:30. 

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

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Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Jan
14

Read, Rock, and Rhyme

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.

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Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Jan
7

Read, Rock, and Rhyme

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.

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Picture Book Club *New Day & Time
Dec
20

Picture Book Club *New Day & Time

  • Children & Their Grown-Ups, Story Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

NEW DAY & TIME! 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 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.

December's book is Pokko and the DrumWritten and illustrated by Matthew Forsythe

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Postponed to Jan. 16th: One Hour Production! *Registration Required
Dec
19

Postponed to Jan. 16th: One Hour Production! *Registration Required

JTL is excited to partner with Waldron's Studio 88 in Mansfield for a special monthly program: 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. Never played a drum before? Great, come and try it out! Always wanted to be a puppeteer? This is for you!

December’s OHP! theme involves WINTER & MICE!

This program is designed for kindergarten through sixth grade. 3:30-4:30 is the workshop. Families join to see what the kids created together right at 4:30. 

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

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Story Hour with Jeannie
Dec
19

Story Hour with Jeannie

  • Families with Children, in the Story Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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