Children’s Events | Tween Events
Children’s Events (Birth–Gr. 3)
Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)
Tuesdays, March 28 & April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m. in the Program Room
Drop-in event.
A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. See website or Facebook/Instagram for last-minute cancellations.
Click here to see our Wiggle Worms Songbook for an example of what to expect at Wiggle Worms!
Spring into Stories (Ages 3-5)
Fridays, April 4, 11, 18, & 24, 10:30 a.m. in the Program Room
Registration strongly suggested.
An early learning story, song, and craft time for children and their caregivers! (Songs, story time, and craft align with CT Early Learning and Development Standards)
Join Miss Nicole for a story time, followed by a related age-appropriate craft to promote gross and fine motor skill development!
Call (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com by the Wednesday prior to story time, please!
Pets and Caring Kids with the CT Humane Society (Gr. PreK-3)
Tuesday, April 11, 2 p.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
Pets are a ton of fun, but they can be a lot of work! Join the Connecticut Humane Society to learn what different types of pets need to be happy and healthy and how these needs compare with our own.
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Louie Listens (all ages)
Thursday, April 13, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
Sign up for a timeslot for your child to spend time with and read to Louie the Labrador, a local, licensed therapy dog!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com to check availability.
STEAM Saturdays (Gr. K-6)
Saturdays, April 15, 22, & 29 10:00 a.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library, select Saturdays!
April 15: Explore Anatomy: Model Robotic Hand
April 22: Explore Biology: DIY Chia Head
April 29: Explore Electricity: “Harry Potter” Inspired Lumos/Knox Wand
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Toilet Learning Parent Discussion
Wednesday, April 26 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
Registration required.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvf-murzsvGN35AOfP5Qi7ceReFjZ75kvV
Do you know how to spot the signs of readiness for toilet learning? Learn effective strategies that are easy to use at home to support your child’s needs.
An Early Childhood Specialist from 211 Child Care will be facilitating a discussion and providing resources for the families in our program.
Register on Zoom link or call (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com to sign up.
Tween Events (Gr. 4-8)
Tween Robotics (Gr. 4-8)
Saturday, April 8, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
Join instructors from the CT Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers to explore and expand your coding skills in this hands-on workshop.
Use Scratch to write code for mBot Neo Robots to make them move around the room!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Meet in the Middle: Paper Circuits (Gr. 6-8)
Wednesday, April 12, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
Meet in the middle of the month to learn something new!
Hang with your friends, make new friends, and learn a new game, skill, or hobby each month!
Featured Skill of the Month: Learn how to build a paper circuit while making a Minecraft-inspired paper torch!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Louie Listens (all ages)
Thursday, April 13, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
Sign up for a timeslot for your child to spend time with and read to Louie the Labrador, a local, licensed therapy dog!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com to check availability.
STEAM Saturdays (Gr. K-6)
Saturdays, April 15, 22, & 29 10:00 a.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library, select Saturdays!
April 15: Explore Anatomy: Model Robotic Hand
April 22: Explore Biology: DIY Chia Head
April 29: Explore Electricity: “Harry Potter” Inspired Lumos/Knox Wand
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Tween Time: Marvel Trivia (Gr. 4-8)
Friday, April 28, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
April 28 is National Superhero Day… do you think you know your Marvel facts? Challenge your friends to Marvel Trivia & see who can take home the “Infinity Gauntlet” certificate!
Can compete in up to teams of 4!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
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