Summer on the Farm Story Hour
This summer story hour series with Miss Jeannie features a story and a craft centered on a different farm animal each week.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
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
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
Piano Lessons with Dr. Pri
Join Dr. Pri (piano faculty of the University of Hartford) for piano lessons here at the library!
All levels are welcome (Age 7+ up) * Parents/ guardian may need to accompany young students*
When registering please identify level:
Level 1 (1 year of lessons)
Level 2 (2 yrs of lessons) etc.
Must attend all five sessions.
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.
The Reptile Nook
Some of our favorite humans and reptiles are back at JTL for summer programs!
Join Master Herpetologist Jess and her friends for a lively time!
This time, you'll get to hang out with and learn all about Ollie the Indian Star Tortoise, Red the Uromastyx, and Delilah the Black Devil Boa. Come back again next week to meet different animals!
All About Opossums with Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue
Come and learn with Pam and Bill and their ambassador animals, Brandi and Brigitte, all about beloved backyard wildlife, the opossum!
Learn about wildlife rehabilitation and the role of rehabbers as well as information about opossums. You can pet the opossums, too!
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, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)
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.
Jan Gervais and Erin Pistel read on August 3.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
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
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.
April van Sambeck reads on August 5.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
The Reptile Nook
Some of our favorite humans and reptiles are back at JTL for summer programs!
Join Master Herpetologist Jess and her friends for a lively time!
This time, you'll get to hang out with and learn all about Ralphie the Bearded Dragon, Cherry the Russian Tortoise, and Peanut the Burmese Python.
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.
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, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)
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.
Jess Scorso and Lisa Gamache read on August 10.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
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.
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
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
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
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, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)
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 reads on August 17.
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.
Andy Gonzalez reads on August 19.
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.
Stephanie DeLucia reads on August 21.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
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.
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, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)
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 reads on August 24.
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room
Cribbage Club
Multi-generational Cribbage Club.
Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.
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.
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, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)
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.
Piano Lessons with Dr. Pri
Join Dr. Pri (piano faculty of the University of Hartford) for piano lessons here at the library!
All levels are welcome (Age 7+ up) * Parents/ guardian may need to accompany young students*
When registering please identify level:
Level 1 (1 year of lessons)
Level 2 (2 yrs of lessons) etc.
Must attend all five sessions.
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
Fun and Games with Miss Jessie
Come hang out for fun and games with new Lebanon resident and Library programmer, Miss Jessie. Learn a classic board game and create your own copy to use over the summer.
This program is for ages 5-9 with caregivers, siblings welcome.
Summer on the Farm Story Hour
This summer story hour series with Miss Jeannie features a story and a craft centered on a different farm animal each week.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
Gilbert The Party Pig
Pigs visit JTL!
Join Gilbert the Party Pig and friends for an interactive presentation about pig behavior, intelligence, and care.
See a pig preview on their website, gilbertthepartypig.com
Story Time and Craft: Miss Rumphius
Story room.
Gwen will read aloud the picture book Miss Rumphius, by Barbara Cooney. We will discuss four important messages about creating our own meaningful path in life. Next there will be a related craft. Each child will color their own laminated sheet of a house by the sea & will landscape a front yard by their beach.
Ages 3-12 yr olds (who may want to help younger children)
Piano Lessons with Dr. Pri
Join Dr. Pri (piano faculty of the University of Hartford) for piano lessons here at the library!
All levels are welcome (Age 7+ up) * Parents/ guardian may need to accompany young students*
When registering please identify level:
Level 1 (1 year of lessons)
Level 2 (2 yrs of lessons) etc.
Must attend all five sessions.
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.
Fun and Games with Miss Jessie
Come hang out for fun and games with new Lebanon resident and Library programmer, Miss Jessie. Learn a classic board game and create your own copy to use over the summer. This week we will create our own games based on "Snakes and Ladders".
This program is for ages 5-9 with caregivers, siblings welcome.
Summer on the Farm Story Hour
This summer story hour series with Miss Jeannie features a story and a craft centered on a different farm animal each week.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
Snail Mail
Slow down and cool off with old fashioned letter writing. We'll provide art supplies, stationary, envelopes, and stamps for you to write a letter to a family member, friend, or even your future self.
Ages 6+.
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.
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
Teddy Bear Picnic & Sleepover
Join Jeannie for a special celebration-- a classic Teddy Bear Picnic!
Families, join us outside the library in the Pollinator Garden, bring your own picnic, blankets, and stuffed animal pals. We will also have a craft, sing the Teddy Bear Picnic song, and have a story.
Leave your stuffed animal overnight at JTL for their very own sleepover, and come to pick them up on Saturday morning.
Piano Lessons with Dr. Pri
Join Dr. Pri (piano faculty of the University of Hartford) for piano lessons here at the library!
Beginners through all levels are welcome (Age 7+ up) * Parents/ guardian may need to accompany young students*
When registering please identify level:
Level 1 (1 year of lessons)
Level 2 (2 yrs of lessons) etc.
Must attend all five sessions.
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
Fun and Games with Miss Jessie
Come hang out for fun and games with new Lebanon resident and Library programmer, Miss Jessie. Learn a classic board game and create your own copy to use over the summer.
This program is for ages 5-9 with caregivers, siblings welcome.
Summer on the Farm Story Hour
This summer story hour series with Miss Jeannie features a story and a craft centered on a different farm animal each week.
This program is geared towards ages 3-5.
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
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
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.
Cribbage Club
Multi-generational Cribbage Club.
Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.
Thread City Classical Dance Story Hour
Join us for a ballet story time!
Together we will read The Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream, dancers from Thread City Classical Dance will perform variations from the ballet, and teach some movements for us to do together.
Wear comfortable clothing or dance attire.
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.
**No R, R & R in June
While our weekly RR&R is paused in preparation for summer reading, please come down to browse our beautiful collection in the children's department, enjoy the Play Corner, and say hi to MG and Marcel.
Summer Dates for Read, Rock & Rhyme are as follows:
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 5, 12
Remember to arrive early Wednesday mornings to grab your Lowly Worm tickets at the upstairs desk, 1 ticket per person regardless of age.
Weekly RR&R resumes after Labor Day.
**No R, R & R in June
While our weekly RR&R is paused in preparation for summer reading, please come down to browse our beautiful collection in the children's department, enjoy the Play Corner, and say hi to MG and Marcel.
Summer Dates for Read, Rock & Rhyme are as follows:
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 5, 12
Remember to arrive early Wednesday mornings to grab your Lowly Worm tickets at the upstairs desk, 1 ticket per person regardless of age.
Weekly RR&R resumes after Labor Day.
Native Seed Bomb Workshop with TLGV
Join JTL and The Last Green Valley to make a take home native seed bomb to help support our native pollinators and add beautiful native flowers to your yard!
All supplies will be provided.
This is a family-friendly program for all ages.
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.
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.