Nutmeg Book Award 2009 Voting

Students in grades 4 to 6 invited to cast their vote

for their favorite 2009 Nutmeg Nominee.

Ballots and ballot box in the Children's Room

Children's Author Stephanie Spinner

will read her new book, an adaptation of The Nutcracker

Saturday, December 20

2 PM in the Lamb Room

For children ages 4 to 10 & their parents

A very special program for this time of year!

As Ms. Spinner reads her new book

students from the New England Academy of Dance

will perform scenes from her book.

Elm Street Books will have the book for sale and autographing.

For more information, call the Children's Room at 594-5002.

New National Children's Poet Laureate

MARY ANN HOBERMAN

Sunday, December 6 @ 2:30 PM in the Curtis Gallery

For Children ages 5 to 11 & their parents

The Llama Who Had No Pajamas

The Seven Silly Eaters

She will recite some of her poems with audience participation.

Elm Street Books will have her books for sale & autographing.

Call 594-5002 to register for this not-to-be missed program.

Bridgeport Sound Tigers

Forward Sean Bentivoglio & Mascot "Storm"
will visit the Children's Room

Thursday, November 6 - 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the Children's Program Room

An Exciting Program for Ages 6 to 13 & Their Parents

Sean will read two hockey stories, talk about his experience playing the game
and answer questions. Bring your camera as "Storm" will be available for great photo shots.

Children who pre-register will have the opportunity to sign up for a free ticket
to a hockey game at the Bridgeport Arena at Harbor Yard.

Call the Library to Pre-Register at 594-5002.

Monday, October 27

Preschool Halloween Craft Programs

Conducted by Members of the
Young Women's League of New Canaan

9:30 - 10:15 AM or 10:45-11:30 AM

in the Children's Program Room

Sunday, September 21

"Flute, Sweets and Tickletoons"

a delightful concert for children ages 3 to 7 & their parents

1:30 - 2:15 PM in the Curtis Gallery

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library's Children's Committee

No registration recessary.

Fall Storytime Registrations in the Children's Room

For Ages 3 to 8 begins on Wednesday, September 10 @ 9:30 AM

The child's library card must be presented at registration.

The child must be the correct age for the storytime class by 9/15.

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For Age 2 begins on Thursday, September 11 @ 9:30 AM

Parents or caregivers must present a copy of the child's birth
certificate and the child's library card at registration.

The child must be the correct age for the storytime class by 9/15.

Storytime grid is on the Children's website, click Programs.
Children's Room 594-5002

Thursday, July 31 ~ Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!

Come and celebrate with a viewing of the film of

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"

2:30 to 5:05 PM in the Lamb Room (152 minutes)

Free removable tattoos and stickers for all guests

Call 594-5002 for more information.

Friday, July 18 ~ "Edible Insects"
For children ages 6 to 10 and their parents
2:00 to 3:00 PM in the Lamb Room

In partnership with the New Canaan Nature Center
Presented by Lisa Monachelli

Monday, June 30 ~ "Music Man"

A family program

A preview performance presented by cast members from the
Summer Theatre of New Canaan.

6:30-7:15 PM in the Lamb Room

You are invited to come and enjoy one of America's best musicals
with your children. There will be a wonderful cast with stunning costumes singing "Seventy-Six Trombones", "Trouble", and "Goodnight, My Someone" and more.

Free and no registration required. For questions, call 594-5002.

Sunday, June 8 @ 1:30 pm Artist Michael Albert
will talk about his new book
An Artist's America in the Curtis Gallery.

Program is designed for children ages 5 to 11 & their parents.

Albert is a pop artist who has taken recycling to a higher plane.
Children and parents are inspired by his collage technique.
Elm Street Books will have his books for sale & autographing.

A collage workshop will follow in the Children's Program Room.
Registration is required for the workshop. Call 594-5002.

Everyone is Special

Saturday, May 31 ~ Family Concert

1:30-2:15 pm in the Lamb Room, on lower level of the Library

Presented by Award-winning Musicians
Patricia Shih & Stephen Fricker

For more information please call 594-5003 or 594-5002

Margie Gillis of the Haskins Laboratories

Thursday, May 22 at 7:30 PM

Ms. Gillis will present an informative talk for parents and educators titled

"When Kids Struggle to Read:

What We Need to Know About the Teaching of Reading."

in the Lamb Room (on the lower level of the Library)

Call 594-5002 or 594-5003 for more information.

Doggie Day at the Library

Sunday, April 27, 2008

1 PM in the Curtis Gallery

Meet Emma Jackson, author of A Home for Dixie

and Sean Bryan, author of The Juggling Pug
& Tom Murphy its illustrator

Call 594-5002 to register. Woof! Woof!

Saturday, April 19 ~ Children's Author Jane O'Connor

will present her new book Fancy Nancy Bonjour Butterfly

at 1:30 PM in the Lamb Room (lower level of the Library)

Call 594-5002 to register for this exciting program.

Thursday, March 20 ~ "1, 2, Buckle My Shoe"

For babies & toddlers up to age 2 & their moms

10 AM in the Children's Program Room

Tuesday, March 11
Preschool Spring Craft Workshops

Conducted by Members of the Young Women's League of New Canaan

9:30-10:15 AM or 10:45-11:30 AM in the Children's Program Room

Vacation Week Movie ~ "Ralph S. Mouse"

Based on the book by Beverly Cleary

Sat. February 23 - 1:30-2:15 PM in the Children's Program Room

(41 min.) Live Action & Dimensional Animation

* Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video

There are too many mice at the Mountain View Inn, so Ralph must leave. He persuades his friend Ryan to take him to school,
where the fun -and the danger - begins.

French Storytime

Saturday, January 19, 2008 for children ages 4 to 8 & their parents

1:30-2:15 PM in the Children's Program Room

Stories, songs and a puppet play

"Petit Chaperon Rouge/ Little Red Riding Hood"

Presented by Franc-O-Fun

Call Children's Room for more information (594-5002)

Yoga for 4 & 5 year-olds

Wednesday, January 16 from 1:30 to 2:15 PM

in the Children's Program Room

Presented by Yoga Instructor Jennifer Vettoretti

(Snow date: 1/17/08)

Call 594-5002 to register.