Read, Rock, and Rhyme: Fall Session
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.
Fall Session
September 9, 16, 23, 30
No RR&R October 7 & 14
October 14, 21, 28
No RR&R November 11
One Hour Production! (Registration required)
JTL and Waldron's Studio 88 return for Season Two of One Hour Production!
Registration required, call the library (860) 642-7763 or stop in and ask at the Adult Circulation Desk.
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 community. Some instruments and art supplies provided; please bring your own if you have some experience using them. Actors, musicians, artists, and stage crew of all experience levels are welcome.
October’s theme involves quite time and nursery rhyme.
This program is designed for kindergarten - sixth grade.
3:30-4:30 is the workshop.
Families and community join to see what the kids created together right at 4:30.
Story Time Theater
Come one, come all, to see your favorite story books come to life on the third Friday of the month at JTL with our youth performers in One Hour Production!
Each month, the kids in OHP will bring a story from the page to the stage, and we want you to be our audience. Performance runtime varies, expect about 30 minutes, then choose your own books before the library closes.
Cribbage Club
Multi-generational Cribbage Club.
Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.
Read, Rock, and Rhyme: Fall Session
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.
Fall Session
September 9, 16, 23, 30
No RR&R October 7 & 14
October 14, 21, 28
No RR&R November 11
Story Hour with Jeannie (register)
Jeannie is here monthly on the last Friday with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy. This month, let’s get batty for bats!
*Registration now required, as space and supplies are limited.
Call or stop by the library to sign up.
Owl Prowl (register)
Guess whooo is coming to JTL! Join an educator from Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center to meet a live owl and discover what makes these remarkable birds so unique! Learn about our native owl species and explore the incredible adaptations that make them some of our fiercest nighttime hunters.
Registration required as space and materials are limited.
Call 860-642-7763 or stop by the adult circulation desk to sign up.
Reptile Nook
Stop by JTL to see our friends from The Reptile Nook downstairs and meet some fun creatures on Halloween morning.
Halloween costumes encouraged.
Read, Rock, and Rhyme: Fall Session
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.
Fall Session
September 9, 16, 23, 30
No RR&R October 7 & 14
October 14, 21, 28
No RR&R November 11
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.
Story Hour and Craft: Gratitude & Nature Art
Come and hear stories from Indigenous authors about gratitude for our natural world. Bring an item from nature with you (rocks, shells, etc) to contribute to our mixed media art project following the stories.
This is a multigenerational program, all are welcome.
Read, Rock, and Rhyme: Fall Session
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.
Fall Session
September 9, 16, 23, 30
No RR&R October 7 & 14
October 14, 21, 28
No RR&R November 11
Story Hour with Jeannie (register)
Jeannie is here monthly on the last Friday with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy.
*Registration now required, as space and supplies are limited.
Call or stop by the library to sign up.
One Hour Production! (Registration required)
JTL and Waldron's Studio 88 return for Season Two of One Hour Production!
Registration required, call the library (860) 642-7763 or stop in and ask at the Adult Circulation Desk.
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 community. Some instruments and art supplies provided; please bring your own if you have some experience using them. Actors, musicians, artists, and stage crew of all experience levels are welcome.
November’s theme involves a long journey and looking for an animal.
This program is designed for kindergarten - sixth grade.
3:30-4:30 is the workshop.
Families and community join to see what the kids created together right at 4:30.
Story Time Theater (audience)
Come one, come all, to see your favorite story books come to life on the third Friday of the month at JTL with our youth performers in One Hour Production!
Each month, the kids in OHP will bring a story from the page to the stage, and we want you to be our audience. Performance runtime varies, expect about 30 minutes, then choose your own books before the library closes.
Happy Marcel Day! Year 5
Reptile Nook turtles and tortoises visit to celebrate 5 years with our resident library turtle, Marcel.
Cribbage Club
Multi-generational Cribbage Club.
Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.
Read, Rock, and Rhyme: Fall Session
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.
Fall Session
September 9, 16, 23, 30
No RR&R October 7 & 14
October 14, 21, 28
No RR&R November 11
Seasonal Ukulele Ensemble after Winter Light Parade
Uke with Luke will perform in the Community Room directly following the Light Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting. Come listen or sing along.
We'll have a holiday craft for all ages too!
* No Read, Rock & Rhyme 10/14
Fall Dates for Read, Rock & Rhyme are as follows:
September 9, 16, 23, 30 / October 21, 28 / November 4, 18, & 25
No RR&R October 7 & 14
No RR&R November 11
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.
Tree Talk & Walk with Dr. Gwen
Join our very own library aide and paleobotanist, Dr. Gwen, to learn about tree identification and the science of autumn.
Bring your questions about trees, colorful leaf samples, binoculars and walking shoes as we will walk part of the Green (weather permitting).
This is a multigenerational program.
Touch-a-Truck: Fire Prevention Week
Come to the library to see our Volunteer Fire Department vehicles and people during Fire Prevention Week.
Learn about fire safety, ask questions, meet your local fire fighters and first responders dressed in their uniforms and with their vehicles.
* No Read, Rock & Rhyme: Fire Prevention Week instead!
Fall Dates for Read, Rock & Rhyme are as follows:
September 9, 16, 23, 30 / October 21, 28 / November 4, 18, & 25
No RR&R October 7 & 14
No RR&R November 11
Read, Rock, and Rhyme: Fall Session
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.
Fall Session
September 9, 16, 23, 30
No RR&R October 7 & 14
October 14, 21, 28
No RR&R November 11
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is here monthly on the last Friday with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy!
All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
Read, Rock, and Rhyme: Fall Session
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.
Fall Session
September 9, 16, 23, 30
No RR&R October 7 & 14
October 14, 21, 28
No RR&R November 11
Cribbage Club
Multi-generational Cribbage Club.
Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.
Cinderella Ballet Story Hour
Join us for a ballet story hour featuring variations from Cinderella. Dancers from Thread City Classical Dance will perform and teach some movements for us to do together. Wear comfortable clothing or dance attire.
Story Time Theater
Come one, come all, to see your favorite story books come to life on the third Friday of the month at JTL with our youth performers in One Hour Production!
Each month, the kids in OHP will bring a story from the page to the stage, and we want you to be our audience. Performance runtime varies, expect about 30 minutes, then choose your own books before the library closes.
One Hour Production! (Registration required)
JTL and Waldron's Studio 88 return for Season Two of One Hour Production!
Registration required, call the library (860) 642-7763 or stop in and ask at the Adult Circulation Desk.
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 community. Some instruments and art supplies provided; please bring your own if you have some experience using them. Actors, musicians, artists, and stage crew of all experience levels are welcome.
September's theme involves mischief and sailing away.
This program is designed for kindergarten - sixth grade.
3:30-4:30 is the workshop.
Families and community join to see what the kids created together right at 4:30.
Read, Rock, and Rhyme: Fall Session
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.
Fall Session
September 9, 16, 23, 30
No RR&R October 7
October 14, 21, 28
No RR&R November 4 and 11
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.
Read, Rock, and Rhyme: Fall Session
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.
Fall Session
September 9, 16, 23, 30
No RR&R October 7
October 14, 21, 28
No RR&R November 4 and 11
Last Day to Enter Summer Reading Raffle
Turn in your completed BINGO sheets and book reviews at the library today to be entered into our drawings!
Winners will be notified by phone call on Tuesday, September 8.
Today’s the last day to collect small prizes for Summer Reading BINGO as well.
Garden Bugs Story Hour
Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!
Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/24, 8/31)
No morning story hour on 8/17
Story Hour with Jeannie
Jeannie is here monthly on the last Friday with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy!
All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.
Cribbage Club
Multi-generational Cribbage Club.
Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Krista Gleen and Jen Jackson read on August 24.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
Garden Bugs Story Hour
Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!
Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/24, 8/31)
No morning story hour on 8/17
Back to School Farmers' Market w/ Ukulele Ensemble
Come say hello to friends from your library! Play with library toys, create sidewalk chalk art, and listen to our Ukulele Ensemble play beautiful tunes.
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Stephanie DeLucia reads on August 21.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Andy Gonzalez reads on August 19.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
* No Read, Rock & Rhyme until 9/9
While our weekly RR&R is paused, please come down to browse our beautiful collection in the children's department, enjoy the Play Corner, and say hi to MG and Marcel.
Weekly RR&R resumes after Labor Day.
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Heather Lyon and Katie Ruffo read on August 17.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
LES Teacher Read Aloud
Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.
Gretchen Brochu and Jessica Allaire read on August 14.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
Master Builders
Families, meet in the Community Room to socialize, build & play with various materials like LEGO, Keva planks, Magnetic tiles, Blocks, and more. Outdoor build & play available too, weather permitting.
Build and create from 3:30-4:45/Take apart and cleanup together at 4:45.
This is not a drop-off program. All children must be accompanied by a grown-up.
Master Builders Summer Dates:
June 26, July 10, August 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.
Summer Dates for Read, Rock & Rhyme are as follows:
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 5, 12
Chalk the Walk at 4 o'clock
Join Miss Jeannie to turn the sidewalk around the library into a giant coloring book.
Bring water, beach blankets or chairs, and a snack.