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   Friday, March 31, 2023
2:00 PM -
First Chapter Friday
Event Location: Youtube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
S. Prattson
First Chapter Friday
Friday at 2 PM (video)
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Via YouTube 
Geared to all ages
 
Join SWPL staff members as they share the first chapter of a new or favorite book.  Like what you heard?  Stop by and grab a copy from the library.



   Saturday, April 1, 2023
10:00 AM -
NHS Storytime
Event Location: Children's Department
Contact: D. Newbury   860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info
Join us in the Children's Program Room for a storytime and a craft with students from the National Honor Society of South Windsor High School.  All ages are welcome and there is no registration. 


2:00 PM -
Lego Club
Event Location: Children's Department
Contact: D. Newbury   860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info
Plan, Build, Create!!!
Join us for Lego Club, in the Children's Program Room and wow us with your creativity! An adult caregiver MUST stay in the Children's Dept. for the duration of the program.
A volunteer will be present to help out.  Please leave your Lego creation with us to display. 



   Monday, April 3, 2023
10:00 AM -
Little Adventurers Indoors
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Little Adventurers 
Monday’s April 3,10. 17 at 10 AM (Indoors)
Monday’s  April 3,10. 17 0 at 2 PM (Zoom)
Geared to 3 – 5-year old’s
 
Join Miss Sarah for some preschool fun with stories, songs and activities

Adults will be required to stay with their child and masks are encouraged.  

A take away craft will be available after the event.  

Registration required. 

https://bit.ly/SWPLLAAprilVirtual2023
https://bit.ly/SWPLLAMarch23



2:00 PM -
Little Adventurers Virtual
Event Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Little Adventurers 
Monday’s April 3,10. 17 at 10 AM (Indoors)
Monday’s  April 3,10. 17 0 at 2 PM (Zoom)
Geared to 3 – 5-year old’s
 
Join Miss Sarah for some preschool fun with stories, songs and activities

Adults will be required to stay with their child and masks are encouraged.  

A take away craft will be available after the event.  

Registration required. 

https://bit.ly/SWPLLAAprilVirtual2023
https://bit.ly/SWPLLAMarch23



5:30 PM -
Mrs. Z's Marvelous Stories
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Preschool Storytimes
Evenings and weekends
March 6, 11, 14, and 23
In person
Geared to three - five-year old’s
 
Join different SWPL staff members as they share their favorite stories, songs, and activities.
 
Monday April 3 @ 5:30 PM Mrs. Z’s Marvelous Tales - https://bit.ly/SWPLMarvelousApril23
Saturday March 11 @ 11: 30 AM – Silly Stories - https://bit.ly/SWPLSillyStoriesApril23
Tuesday March 14 @ 5:30 PM Sleepytime Stories – https://bit.ly/SWPLSleepytimeApril23
Thursday March 23 @ 5:30 PM Funtastic Fables – https://bit.ly/SWPLaprFunFable23

 



   Tuesday, April 4, 2023
2:00 PM -
Little Explorers Instrument Edition
Event Location: Facebook & YouTube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Little Explorers Instrument Video & Craft Kit
Tuesday at 2 PM (video)
Tuesday at 10 AM (craft packet)
April 4
Via Facebook & YouTube & Craft Table
Geared to three - five-year old’s
 
Join Miss Sarah for a quick make your own musical instrument out of household items to use in the Little Explorers Seasons Edition storytimes for April.   Looking for the supplies, stop by the library after 10 AM to grab a prepackaged kit or call for curbside while supplies last.  



4:45 PM -
SuperStar Readers
Event Location: Zoom
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Superstar Readers
Tuesday April 4 at 4:45 PM (Zoom)
Thursday April 20 at 4:45 PM (Zoom)
Via Zoom
Geared to 1 - 3 Graders
 
Join Miss Sarah for a lively book discussion on the first book of an early chapter book series. A takeaway craft and sequels will be available for pickup after the meeting.  Meetings are every two weeks alternating between Tuesday and Thursday.  For the first meeting (Tuesday) we'll read Big Foot Little Foot by Ellen Potter.   For the second meeting (Thursday) we will read Aven Green, Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling.   
https://bit.ly/SWPLBigFoot



   Wednesday, April 5, 2023
6:30 PM -
Bookmarked
Event Location: Friends Room
Contact: Kate Noonan   860-644-1541
knoonan@libraryconnection.info
This month Bookmarked Book Club will be discussing The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner. All are welcome. The book can be picked up at Circulation. For more information on Bookmarked stop by the Reference Desk.


2:00 PM -
Once Upon a Wednesday
Event Location: Youtube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Once Upon a Wednesday
Wednesdays at 2 PM (video)
April 5, 12, 19, 26
Via YouTube 
Geared to all ages
 
Join SWPL staff members as they share some of their favorite picture books.   
 



3:30 PM -
Not Your Average Book Club
Event Location: Zoom
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Not Your Average Book Club
Wednesday at 3:30 PM
April 5 & 26
Via Zoom
Geared to 4-6 Graders
 
Join Miss Sarah for a lively book discussion.   This month we are reading No Vacancy by Tziporah Cohen for our first meeting.   For our second meeting we are reading Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea.    We'll pick a future read at the end of the meeting.   

https://bit.ly/SWPLNoVacancy


https://bit.ly/SWPLTerupt
 



   Thursday, April 6, 2023
10:00 AM -
April Family Stories
Event Location: Friend's Room and Children's Department
Contact: D. Newbury   860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info
Join us for stories, silly songs, crafts and parachute play on 04/06, 04/13 & 04/20.
Children of all ages and their caregiver welcome! Registration begins Mar. 27th at 10am @ http://bit.ly/SWPLaprfam



6:30 PM -
Movie Night: The Power of the Dog
Event Location: Friends Room
Contact: Audrey Breen   860-644-1541
abreen@libraryconnection.info
Join us watching The Power of the Dog the 2022 winner of the Best Director Oscar. The universally acclaimed modern Westerns stars  Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst and delves deeply into the characters. 


2:00 PM -
Animal Explorers
Event Location: Facebook & YouTube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Animal Explorers
Thursdays at 2 PM
April 6, 13, & 20
Via Facebook
Geared to three - five-year old’s
Craft Packets: April 6 at 10 AM via craft table
 
Join Miss Sarah for a short storytime exploring a new animal each week.   We'll read a silly story, a true story and sing a song.  Craft packets to supplement the program will be available at 10 AM April 6.



   Friday, April 7, 2023
2:00 PM -
First Chapter Friday
Event Location: Youtube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
First Chapter Friday
Friday at 2 PM (video)
April 7, 14, 21, 28
Via YouTube 
Geared to all ages
 
Join SWPL staff members as they share the first chapter of a new or favorite book.  Like what you heard?  Stop by and grab a copy from the library.  



   Saturday, April 8, 2023
10:00 AM -
Little Readers: Picture Book Club
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Little Readers: Picture Book Club
Saturday at 10 AM
April 8
In Person  
Geared to K – 1st Graders

Join Miss Sarah in a new book club to explore some of our favorite picture books. We'll be talking about the book and do a craft afterwards! This session we are reading 
Bunny's Book Club by  Annie Silvestro.
Register Online @ https://bit.ly/SWPLBunnysBookClub



11:30 AM -
Silly Stories
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Preschool Storytimes
Evenings and weekends
March 6, 11, 14, and 23
In person
Geared to three - five-year old’s
 
Join different SWPL staff members as they share their favorite stories, songs, and activities.
 
Monday April 3 @ 5:30 PM Mrs. Z’s Marvelous Tales - https://bit.ly/SWPLMarvelousApril23
Saturday March 11 @ 11: 30 AM – Silly Stories - https://bit.ly/SWPLSillyStoriesApril23
Tuesday March 14 @ 5:30 PM Sleepytime Stories – https://bit.ly/SWPLSleepytimeApril23
Thursday March 23 @ 5:30 PM Funtastic Fables – https://bit.ly/SWPLaprFunFable23

 



   Monday, April 10, 2023
2:00 PM -
Little Adventurers Virtual
Event Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Little Adventurers 
Monday’s April 3,10. 17 at 10 AM (Indoors)
Monday’s  April 3,10. 17 0 at 2 PM (Zoom)
Geared to 3 – 5-year old’s
 
Join Miss Sarah for some preschool fun with stories, songs and activities

Adults will be required to stay with their child and masks are encouraged.  

A take away craft will be available after the event.  

Registration required. 

https://bit.ly/SWPLLAAprilVirtual2023
https://bit.ly/SWPLLAMarch23



10:00 AM -
Little Adventurers Indoors
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Little Adventurers 
Monday’s April 3,10. 17 at 10 AM (Indoors)
Monday’s  April 3,10. 17 0 at 2 PM (Zoom)
Geared to 3 – 5-year old’s
 
Join Miss Sarah for some preschool fun with stories, songs and activities

Adults will be required to stay with their child and masks are encouraged.  

A take away craft will be available after the event.  

Registration required. 

https://bit.ly/SWPLLAAprilVirtual2023
https://bit.ly/SWPLLAMarch23



3:00 PM -
Dancin' With Hoops
Event Location: Friends Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Dancin" with Hoops.

Join Judi Jones aka ENERGIZER for a musical and interactive Hoop
Dancing (hula hooping) program. Dancin’ with Hoops blends creative movement, dance,
exercise and play. Hula hoops will be provided for use. All ages are welcomed to
participate. Following, Judi will entertain you with a high energy hula hoop performance.
https://bit.ly/SWPLHoopsApril23



   Tuesday, April 11, 2023
5:30 PM -
Sleepytime Stories
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Preschool Storytimes
Evenings and weekends
March 6, 11, 14, and 23
In person
Geared to three - five-year old’s
 
Join different SWPL staff members as they share their favorite stories, songs, and activities.
 
Monday April 3 @ 5:30 PM Mrs. Z’s Marvelous Tales - https://bit.ly/SWPLMarvelousApril23
Saturday March 11 @ 11: 30 AM – Silly Stories - https://bit.ly/SWPLSillyStoriesApril23
Tuesday March 14 @ 5:30 PM Sleepytime Stories – https://bit.ly/SWPLSleepytimeApril23
Thursday March 23 @ 5:30 PM Funtastic Fables – https://bit.ly/SWPLaprFunFable23

 



2:00 PM -
Little Explorers Seasons Edition
Event Location: Facebook & YouTube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Little Explorers Seasons Edition & Craft Packet
Tuesdays at 2 PM
April 11, 18, & 25
Via Facebook & YouTube and craft table
Geared to three - five-year old’s
Crafts for the month - 10 AM April 11 via craft table
 
This month Miss Sarah is exploring the seasons.   Join her Tuesdays at 2 PM for a different theme associated with the seasons of the year each week along with songs, books, and activities.  Videos go live on Tuesday but remain on the Facebook & YouTube pages for the week.    Craft packets to accompany the storytime will be available at the library for pickup or curbside.   The packet contains a craft for each storytime in the month of April.



   Wednesday, April 12, 2023
2:00 PM -
Once Upon a Wednesday
Event Location: Youtube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Once Upon a Wednesday
Wednesdays at 2 PM (video)
April 5, 12, 19, 26
Via YouTube 
Geared to all ages
 
Join SWPL staff members as they share some of their favorite picture books.   
 



2:00 PM -
Family Show & Tell
Event Location: Friends Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Family Show and Tell
Wednesday April 12
In person
All ages


Bring a family memento or something special to share with the world about your family or cultural.   We will debut our growing foreign language picture book collection and provide some cultural snacks.  Let's celebrate our uniqueness.


https://bit.ly/SWPLFamilyShowandTell



6:30 PM -
Family Feud: Teen Edition
Event Location: Children's Department
Contact: D. Newbury   860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info
Join us as two teams of six teens battle for prizes!
Register 04/03 at 10 am @
https://bit.ly/SWPLfeud



2:00 PM -
Family Show & Tell
Event Location: Friends Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Family Show and Tell
Wednesday April 12
In person
All ages


Bring a family memento or something special to share with the world about your family or cultural.   We will debut our growing foreign language picture book collection and provide some cultural snacks.  Let's celebrate our uniqueness.


https://bit.ly/SWPLFamilyShowandTell



   Thursday, April 13, 2023
10:00 AM -
April Family Stories
Event Location: Friend's Room and Children's Program Room
Contact: D. Newbury   860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info
Join us for stories, silly songs, crafts and parachute play on 04/06, 04/13 & 04/20.
Children of all ages and their caregiver welcome! Registration begins Mar. 27th at 10am @ http://bit.ly/SWPLaprfam



2:00 PM -
Animal Explorers
Event Location: Facebook & YouTube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Animal Explorers
Thursdays at 2 PM
April 6, 13, & 20
Via Facebook
Geared to three - five-year old’s
Craft Packets: April 6 at 10 AM via craft table
 
Join Miss Sarah for a short storytime exploring a new animal each week.   We'll read a silly story, a true story and sing a song.  Craft packets to supplement the program will be available at 10 AM April 6.



3:00 PM -
Crafternoon
Event Location: Children's Department
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Crafternoon
Thursday April 13
3 - 5 PM
In person
All ages


Stop by the children's department between 3 - 5 PM to make up to five different animal crafts.

 



   Friday, April 14, 2023
2:00 PM -
First Chapter Friday
Event Location: Youtube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
First Chapter Friday
Friday at 2 PM (video)
April 7, 14, 21, 28
Via YouTube 
Geared to all ages
 
Join SWPL staff members as they share the first chapter of a new or favorite book.  Like what you heard?  Stop by and grab a copy from the library.  



11:00 AM -
Interactive Movie: The Lion King
Event Location: Friends Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Interactive Movie Lion King
Friday April 15
11 AM
In person
All ages


Join us as we watch the The Lion King and interact along with it.  We'll have masks, snacks, and other cool props.


https://bit.ly/SWPLLionKing23



   Saturday, April 15, 2023
10:00 AM -
NHS Storytime
Event Location: Children's Department
Contact: D. Newbury   860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info
Join us in the Children's Program Room for a storytime and a craft with students from the National Honor Society of South Windsor High School.  All ages are welcome and there is no registration. 


5:30 AM -
Lego Club
Event Location: Children's Department
Contact: D. Newbury   860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info
Plan, Build, Create!!!
Join us for Lego Club, in the Children's Program Room and wow us with your creativity! An adult caregiver MUST stay in the Children's Dept. for the duration of the program.
A volunteer will be present to help out.  Please leave your Lego creation with us to display. 



   Monday, April 17, 2023
10:00 AM -
Little Adventurers Indoors
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Little Adventurers 
Monday’s April 3,10. 17 at 10 AM (Indoors)
Monday’s  April 3,10. 17 0 at 2 PM (Zoom)
Geared to 3 – 5-year old’s
 
Join Miss Sarah for some preschool fun with stories, songs and activities

Adults will be required to stay with their child and masks are encouraged.  

A take away craft will be available after the event.  

Registration required. 

https://bit.ly/SWPLLAAprilVirtual2023
https://bit.ly/SWPLLAMarch23



2:00 PM -
Little Adventurers Virtual
Event Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Little Adventurers 
Monday’s April 3,10. 17 at 10 AM (Indoors)
Monday’s  April 3,10. 17 0 at 2 PM (Zoom)
Geared to 3 – 5-year old’s
 
Join Miss Sarah for some preschool fun with stories, songs and activities

Adults will be required to stay with their child and masks are encouraged.  

A take away craft will be available after the event.  

Registration required. 

https://bit.ly/SWPLLAAprilVirtual2023
https://bit.ly/SWPLLAMarch23



   Tuesday, April 18, 2023
2:00 PM -
Cookin' the Books: Bubby's Brunch Cookbook
Event Location: Friends Room
Contact: Audrey Breen   860-644-1541
abreen@libraryconnection.info
Join us for a discussion of Bubby's Brunch Cookbook. Grab a book at Circulation and come ready to talk about it's quality. You can bring a treat from one of the recipes but it is not required! 


2:00 PM -
Little Explorers Seasons Edition
Event Location: Facebook & YouTube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Little Explorers Seasons Edition & Craft Packet
Tuesdays at 2 PM
April 11, 18, & 25
Via Facebook & YouTube and craft table
Geared to three - five-year old’s
Crafts for the month - 10 AM April 11 via craft table
 
This month Miss Sarah is exploring the seasons.   Join her Tuesdays at 2 PM for a different theme associated with the seasons of the year each week along with songs, books, and activities.  Videos go live on Tuesday but remain on the Facebook & YouTube pages for the week.    Craft packets to accompany the storytime will be available at the library for pickup or curbside.   The packet contains a craft for each storytime in the month of April.



2:00 PM -
Spring Bingo Bonanza
Event Location: Friends Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Winter Bingo Bonanza
Tuesday April 11

2 PM

In person
All ages


The SWPL bingo hall is open again!  Join us for an exciting afternoon of bingo where you can collect the tags you didn't get over the summer or a new book.  Be ready for crazy games like an X or L or the dreaded blackout!



https://bit.ly/SWPLSpringBingo23
 



   Wednesday, April 19, 2023
5:30 AM -
Teen Advisory Group
Event Location: Children's Department
Contact: D. Newbury   860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info
If you have volunteered at South Windsor Public Library, you are welcome to join our Teen Advisory Group called TAG.  We meet once a month on Wednesdays at 6:30pm.  Our next meeting is on 03/19/23.  Register at http://bit.ly/SWPLtag


2:00 PM -
Once Upon a Wednesday
Event Location: Youtube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Once Upon a Wednesday
Wednesdays at 2 PM (video)
April 5, 12, 19, 26
Via YouTube 
Geared to all ages
 
Join SWPL staff members as they share some of their favorite picture books.   
 



   Thursday, April 20, 2023
10:00 AM -
April Family Stories
Event Location: Friend's Room
Contact: D. Newbury   860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info
Join us for stories, silly songs, crafts and parachute play on 04/06, 04/13 & 04/20.
Children of all ages and their caregiver welcome! Registration begins Mar. 27th at 10am @ http://bit.ly/SWPLaprfam



6:30 PM -
C!C!C! Cross Stitch Tulip Magnets
Event Location: Friends Room
Contact: Audrey Breen   860-644-1541
abreen@libraryconnection.info
Join us to learn how to cross stitch and make a small tulip magnet! Our own Kate will be leading the class. She has been cross stitching for 30 years! Registration is required. Registration open April 1st at 1:00 Register at https://bit.ly/CCCTulips


5:30 PM -
Funtastic Fables
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Preschool Storytimes
Evenings and weekends
March 6, 11, 14, and 23
In person
Geared to three - five-year old’s
 
Join different SWPL staff members as they share their favorite stories, songs, and activities.
 
Monday April 3 @ 5:30 PM Mrs. Z’s Marvelous Tales - https://bit.ly/SWPLMarvelousApril23
Saturday March 11 @ 11: 30 AM – Silly Stories - https://bit.ly/SWPLSillyStoriesApril23
Tuesday March 14 @ 5:30 PM Sleepytime Stories – https://bit.ly/SWPLSleepytimeApril23
Thursday March 23 @ 5:30 PM Funtastic Fables – https://bit.ly/SWPLaprFunFable23

 



4:45 PM -
SuperStar Readers
Event Location: Zoom
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Superstar Readers
Tuesday April 4 at 4:45 PM (Zoom)
Thursday April 20 at 4:45 PM (Zoom)
Via Zoom
Geared to 1 - 3 Graders
 
Join Miss Sarah for a lively book discussion on the first book of an early chapter book series. A takeaway craft and sequels will be available for pickup after the meeting.  Meetings are every two weeks alternating between Tuesday and Thursday.  For the first meeting (Tuesday) we'll read Big Foot Little Foot by Ellen Potter.   For the second meeting (Thursday) we will read Aven Green, Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling.   
https://bit.ly/SWPLBigFoot



2:00 PM -
Animal Explorers
Event Location: Facebook & YouTube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Animal Explorers
Thursdays at 2 PM
April 6, 13, & 20
Via Facebook
Geared to three - five-year old’s
Craft Packets: April 6 at 10 AM via craft table
 
Join Miss Sarah for a short storytime exploring a new animal each week.   We'll read a silly story, a true story and sing a song.  Craft packets to supplement the program will be available at 10 AM April 6.



   Friday, April 21, 2023
2:00 PM -
First Chapter Friday
Event Location: Youtube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
First Chapter Friday
Friday at 2 PM (video)
April 7, 14, 21, 28
Via YouTube 
Geared to all ages
 
Join SWPL staff members as they share the first chapter of a new or favorite book.  Like what you heard?  Stop by and grab a copy from the library.  



   Saturday, April 22, 2023
10:00 AM -
Crafty Cooking with Chef Erica
Event Location: Friends Room
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Crafty Cooking with Chef Erica
Join Chef Erica from Chartwells/SWPS for a crafting adventure.  This month we will read a themed book and a mix up a snack.

Geared toward kids in grades K - 5.

This program meets April 22 @ 10 AM in the Friends program room.
 
Registration required

https://bit.ly/SWPLCraftyCookingApril23



   Tuesday, April 25, 2023
2:00 PM -
Little Explorers Seasons Edition
Event Location: Facebook & YouTube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Little Explorers Seasons Edition & Craft Packet
Tuesdays at 2 PM
April 11, 18, & 25
Via Facebook & YouTube and craft table
Geared to three - five-year old’s
Crafts for the month - 10 AM April 11 via craft table
 
This month Miss Sarah is exploring the seasons.   Join her Tuesdays at 2 PM for a different theme associated with the seasons of the year each week along with songs, books, and activities.  Videos go live on Tuesday but remain on the Facebook & YouTube pages for the week.    Craft packets to accompany the storytime will be available at the library for pickup or curbside.   The packet contains a craft for each storytime in the month of April.



   Wednesday, April 26, 2023
2:00 PM -
Once Upon a Wednesday
Event Location: Youtube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Once Upon a Wednesday
Wednesdays at 2 PM (video)
April 5, 12, 19, 26
Via YouTube 
Geared to all ages
 
Join SWPL staff members as they share some of their favorite picture books.   
 



3:30 PM -
Not Your Average Book Club
Event Location: Zoom
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Not Your Average Book Club
Wednesday at 3:30 PM
April 5 & 26
Via Zoom
Geared to 4-6 Graders
 
Join Miss Sarah for a lively book discussion.   This month we are reading No Vacancy by Tziporah Cohen for our first meeting.   For our second meeting we are reading Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea.    We'll pick a future read at the end of the meeting.   

https://bit.ly/SWPLNoVacancy


https://bit.ly/SWPLTerupt
 



   Friday, April 28, 2023
2:00 PM -
First Chapter Friday
Event Location: Youtube
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
First Chapter Friday
Friday at 2 PM (video)
April 7, 14, 21, 28
Via YouTube 
Geared to all ages
 
Join SWPL staff members as they share the first chapter of a new or favorite book.  Like what you heard?  Stop by and grab a copy from the library.  



   Saturday, April 29, 2023
5:00 PM -
Nutmeg Book Club
Event Location: Children's Department
Contact: S. Prattson   860-644-5404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info
Nutmeg Book Club
Saturday @ 5 PM
April 29
In person
Geared to 4-6 Graders
This is the last month to earn your ticket to our annual Nutmeg Release Party where we will debut the 2024 Nutmeg titles.   To earn your ticket you must fill out five reviews in the Intermediate or Teen category.

 
https://bit.ly/SWPLNutmegReviews2023



   Wednesday, September 27, 2023
7:00 PM -
Mohegan Culture! Drums! Dance! More!
Event Location: Friends Room
Contact: Audrey Breen   860-644-1541
abreen@libraryconnection.info
November is Indigenous Peoples Month! In anticipation David Eichelberg from the Mohegan Tribal Nation will present an overview of the Mohegan culture in the Friends Room at 7:00. Registration is required as space is limited. Register at  https://bit.ly/moheganpresentation or by calling (860)644-1541 or by emailing abreen@libraryconnection.info