Title
Date
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description
Come, sign-up and receive prizes as we launch our Summer 2013 Reading program. Registration from 4:00-5:00pm and Animal Embassy from 5:00-6:00pm. Come and see live animals that dig into the surfaces of the earth.
SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Friday, June 21, 2013
Time
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Join us at 3:45 with the very talented Airborne Jugglers. Their performance marks the official start of our Summer Reading Club. Joe Murray and Susan Kirby are world class performers who have travelled the globe entertaining audiences for more than 20 years. "Highlights of their professional career include performances in Japan, Europe, The Bahamas, Aruba, and The Cayman Islands. Appearances at: The Kennedy Center, Los Angeles Olympics, Special Olympics World Games and entertaining U.S. Military Troops at home and abroad." Come enjoy the fun! Refreshments will be available.
Sign-up today and join the Summer Reading Club and start earning small prizes and chances for our grand prizes! Remember, the more you read, the better your chances at winning one of our grand prizes.
Our theme this year will be DIG INTO READING!
This show will take place outside, weather permitting. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Friday, June 21, 2013
Time
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
The Airborne Jugglers who performed at 3:45 will hold a half-hour workshop for registered participant! You, too, can learn how to juggle, how to balance a spinning plate on a pole. So, come join the fun! Space is limited to 30 so remember to sign up at the Library or call us at 203-622-6883 to reserve a spot. Registration begins on May 30th for this workshop which is appropriate for children in elementary school. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Description
Casey Carle's Bubblemania-Comedy with a Drip-is an eye-popping, belly-laughing, fun-filled bubble extravaganza! Join the Main Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff performance with raffle prizes and refreshments following the show! Don't forget to sign up for summer reading. Great show for family audiences. Doors open to the public at 1:45. No tickets required.
SummerReading2013
Location
Cole Auditorium
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Description
Traditional craft: Make a LIZARD with cardboard and colored thread. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Time
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description
Join Ms. Lauren and dig into science experiments. June 29 we will do experiments with air pressure and balloons. July 27 we will experiment with weather in a bottle. Ages 6-10
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 01, 2013
Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Description
Are you ready for summer...reading? Join us as we kick off the teen program and go "Beneath the Surface." Students entering grades 6-12 are invited to come and find out how you can read for prizes and chances to win a really cool grand prize. We will also have some pizza and watch "The Outsiders." Contact Teen Services Librarian for more information.
TeenSummerReading2013
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Drop-in Story Time in Bruce Park playground across from the Bruce Museum. Meet in the Gazebo. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held in Greenwich Library Children's Room (decision made by 9:30am).Families welcome. For information, please call the Children's Room 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 08, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Drop-in program designed for toddlers 12-24 months with a parent/caregiver. Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement and finger plays. A great way to introduce children to the wonderful world of books. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 08, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Running time:87 minutes. Rated PG.
SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 08, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Guided reading program to help students entering grades 6,7 & 8 complete their summer reading assignment.
Limited to 15. Registration required. SummerReading2013
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Create ships, gold coins, jewelry and dinosaurs from clay.Two sessions- next session meets Tuesday July 16th (ages 6 & up). SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
During two programs, we will travel back in time to the world of pre-historic man and learn about the world's first artists. The children will build an enormous cave and decorate it with their own original cave paintings and enjoy other fun activities. Registration will begin on June 17 for students who have completed grades K-2. For more information call the Children's Desk at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Children's Constellation Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Time
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Drop-in Story Time in Bruce Park playground across from the Bruce Museum. Meet in the Gazebo. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held in Greenwich Library Children's Room (decision made by 9:30am).Families welcome. For information, please call the Children's Room 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Guided reading program to help students entering grades 6,7 & 8 complete their summer reading assignment.
Limited to 15. Registration required. SummerReading2013
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Join us for a Spanish and English storytime. Toddlers and preschoolers sing songs, listen to stories and enjoy this bilingual program. No registration. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Children's Constellation Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description
Award-winning, traveling exhibition presented by instructors from the Archaeological Associates of Greenwich (AAG) enables students to handle authentic prehistoric tools while learning about the progress of humankind from 4 million to 5,000 years ago. Images and artifacts stress ancient peoples' adaptations to their changing environment. Space is limited to 15 participants. REQUIRED ON-LINE REGISTRATION begins Thursday June 27.
TeenSummerReading2013
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Learn how to prepare and plant a summer garden. All participants take home a plant. Part 1 of 2. All ages welcome. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description
Award-winning, traveling exhibition presented by instructors from the Archaeological Associates of Greenwich (AAG) enables students to handle authentic prehistoric tools while learning about the progress of humankind from 4 million to 5,000 years ago. Images and artifacts stress ancient peoples' adaptations to their changing environment. Space is limited to 15 participants. REQUIRED ON-LINE REGISTRATION begins Thursday June 27.
TeenSummerReading2013
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Time
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Description
Join Judy Berg and Miss Barbara for a fun summer evening of stories, followed by a related craft as we explore books that fit our theme of DIG INTO READING! Please sign up at the desk or call us at 203-622-6883 to reserve a spot. For pre-schoolers and children through 1st grade.SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Friday, July 12, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Children age 2-5 will enjoy singing, music and movement with musical instruments. Each program is limited to 20 children and their caregivers. Come early to sign-in at the Children's Desk. For more information, please call the Children's Room 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Join us in the Children's Room for songs and stories during Mother Goose Storytime. A monthly Saturday program for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. No registration, just drop-in and enjoy the fun! For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Create replicas of prehistoric cave paintings with a variety of modern materials. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description
A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he is forced to dig holes for some mysterious reason.
A film based on the novel of the same title by Louis Sachar.(PG,2003). SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 15, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Drop-in program designed for toddlers 12-24 months with a parent/caregiver. Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement and finger plays. A great way to introduce children to the wonderful world of books. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 15, 2013
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description
Bring-a-buddy and come learn about the ancient tradition of henna from professional henna artist Jamilah. You will receive a beautiful,professionally done design from Jamilah but you can also try the practice on yourself or your friend! This program is open to students entering grades 6-12. REQUIRED ON-LINE REGISTRATION begins Monday July 1. Please contact Teen Services Librarian Margaret Walsh for information.
TeenSummerReading2013
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 15, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Description
Join us for our fun Summer Reading Club drop-in Story/Craft sessions with Miss Alina as we explore related themes to DIG INTO READING. Today we will read about fairies, elves and gnomes! There will be a sign up sheet at the desk to determine how much material we need for our craft. This session is best for ages 2 1/2 -5. SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 15, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Guided reading program to help students entering grades 6,7 & 8 complete their summer reading assignment.
Limited to 15. Registration required. SummerReading2013
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 15, 2013
Time
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Description
We are delighted to welcome back Animal Embassy this summer for a program examining animals that dig into the surface of the Earth for a variety of reasons. We will meet an African Sulcata tortoise, a Hognose snake or Indian Sand boa, a Softshelled turtle, giant Cane toads, a ferret, a Mole salamander and more. Dig in with Animal Embassy! SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Part 2. Finishing the clay objects started in the first session (Ages 6 & up). SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
During two programs, we will travel back in time to the world of pre-historic man and learn about the world's first artists. The children will build an enormous cave and decorate it with their own original cave paintings and enjoy other fun activities. Registration will begin on June 17 for students who have completed grades K-2. For more information call the Children's Desk at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Children's Constellation Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Time
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Drop-in Story Time in Bruce Park playground across from the Bruce Museum. Meet in the Gazebo. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held in Greenwich Library Children's Room (decision made by 9:30am).Families welcome. For information, please call the Children's Room 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Join us for book discussion of How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell, fun activities and a snack. A program for children who have completed grades 2 and 3 and who are reading independently. Register and pick up a copy of the book in the Children's Room. For more information, please call 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Children's Constellation Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Guided reading program to help students entering grades 6,7 & 8 complete their summer reading assignment.
Limited to 15. Registration required. SummerReading2013
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Join us for a Spanish and English storytime. Toddlers and preschoolers sing songs, listen to stories and enjoy this bilingual program. No registration. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Children's Constellation Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Time
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Description
Join us for a DIG INTO READING project with our wonderful Miss Kathi and Barbara. Decorate your terra cotta pots with pizzazz and receive a plant to place in your completed planter! Be creative and take home a plant of your own. Ages 6 and up. Please sign up after July 4th for this program or call us at 203-622-6883 to reserve a spot. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Part 2. More planting and garden maintenance while learning ways to improve the soil. All participants take home a plant. All ages welcome. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description
Join us for pizza and out monthly book discussion for students entering grades 6,7 and 8. The title we will be discussing today is Michael Vey:the Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans. The start of an action-packed teen series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans, Michael Vey:the Prisoner of Cell 25 is about "a fourteen-year old who has Tourette's syndrome and special electric powers, finds there are others like him, and must rely on his powers to save himself and the others from a diabolical group seeking to control them." A 2014 Nutmeg Award nominee. You may register for the program and pick up a copy of the book at the 2nd floor reference desk. Please contact Teen Services Librarian Margaret Walsh for more information.
TeenSummerReading2013
Location
The Jewel
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description
Join us for pizza and a book discussion of The Candymakers by Wendy Mass. For students who have completed grades 4-6. Register and pick up a book at the Children's Room Desk or call 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Time
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Description
Listen to stories and create a fun craft.
Limited to ages 6 and under. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Friday, July 19, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Children age 2-5 will enjoy singing, music and movement with musical instruments. Each program is limited to 20 children and their caregivers. Come early to sign-in at the Children's Desk. For more information, please call the Children's Room 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Time
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Description
This high-energy program is performed by a Scienceteller (part Scientist and part Storyteller) to create a fun, unexpected, and unforgettable experience where science is presented through stories. It is with this synergy of science and storytelling that Sciencetellers engages the audience, by combining these seemingly different ideas and using the resulting reaction to educate and entertain! The Bugs of Blackwood tells the story of Benjamin the bug who is accidentally brought in from the garden to a house and his bug family sets out to rescue him! By using experiments with air pressure, water, chemicals, and much more; see if Benjamin's friends can save him before all hope is squashed!
SummerReading2013
Location
Cole Auditorium
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Description
After Lucas Nickle floods an ant colony with his watergun, he's magically shrunken down to insect size and sentenced to hard labor in the ruins. (PG, 2006). SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 22, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Drop-in program designed for toddlers 12-24 months with a parent/caregiver. Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement and finger plays. A great way to introduce children to the wonderful world of books. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 22, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Description
Discover the fascinating world of archeology with artist and educator Jeannine Madoff. Make a fossil! SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 22, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Description
Rated PG. 120 minutes
SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 22, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Description
We dig crafts! Stories, songs and craft program designed for 3,4,5 year olds with a parent/caregiver. Today's theme is the farm and tractors! Children make their own craft to take home. No registration required but space is limited. Please come early and sign in at the Children's Room desk. For information, call 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Children's Constellation Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 22, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Guided reading program to help students entering grades 6,7 & 8 complete their summer reading assignment.
Limited to 15. Registration required. SummerReading2013
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Time
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description
Calling all crafty kids to drop-in and make crafts to take home as part of the Summer Reading Program. Dig Into the Garden and make a golf-tee porcupine and root vegetable prints. Appropriate for children 5 and up. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Time
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Drop-in Story Time in Bruce Park playground across from the Bruce Museum. Meet in the Gazebo. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held in Greenwich Library Children's Room (decision made by 9:30am).Families welcome. For information, please call the Children's Room 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Guided reading program to help students entering grades 6,7 & 8 complete their summer reading assignment.
Limited to 15. Registration required. SummerReading2013
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Join us for a Spanish and English storytime. Toddlers and preschoolers sing songs, listen to stories and enjoy this bilingual program. No registration. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Children's Constellation Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Uncover the evidence in our crime lab. Learn about fingerprints and DNA. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Friday, July 26, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Children age 2-5 will enjoy singing, music and movement with musical instruments. Each program is limited to 20 children and their caregivers. Come early to sign-in at the Children's Desk. For more information, please call the Children's Room 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Decorate rocks using different techniques. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description
Join Ms. Lauren and dig into science experiments. Join Ms. Lauren and dig into science experiments. June 29 we will do experiments with air pressure and balloons. July 27 we will experiment with weather in a bottle. Ages 6-10 SummerReading2013
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Description
Come to a session that welcomes all ages and all levels. Master Rich teaches the basics as well as instructs the more advanced players in game strategies. Chess pieces are provided.
SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 29, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Drop-in program designed for toddlers 12-24 months with a parent/caregiver. Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement and finger plays. A great way to introduce children to the wonderful world of books. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 29, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Description
Join us for our fun Summer Reading Club drop-in Story/Craft sessions with Miss Alina as we explore related themes to DIG INTO READING. Today we will read about Construction Vehicles! There will be a sign up sheet at the desk to determine how much material we need for our craft. This session is best for ages 2 1/2 -5. SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Monday, July 29, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Guided reading program to help students entering grades 6,7 & 8 complete their summer reading assignment.
Limited to 15. Registration required. SummerReading2013
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Join Sukey Molloy & Friends for an hour of sing-along fun with songs to make you happy! Music and movement for ages one to six.
SummerReading2013
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Learn about identifying rocks, see how a volcano erupts, and open your own geode. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Time
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Drop-in Story Time in Bruce Park playground across from the Bruce Museum. Meet in the Gazebo. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held in Greenwich Library Children's Room (decision made by 9:30am).Families welcome. For information, please call the Children's Room 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Time
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description
Calling all crafty kids to drop-in and make crafts to take home as part of the Summer Reading Program. Dig into the past and make a hieroglyphics Cartouche necklace and your own fossil. Appropriate for children 5 and up. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Description
Archaeological Associates of Greenwich presents this fascinating overview of ancient Egypt stressing geography, the Nile's importance and the role of young people. They will talk about the Old Kingdom, the building of the Pyramids and the charming story of the boy King Pepy II; the Middle Kingdom with its Worried Kings and the New Kingdom with special emphasis on Queen Hatshepsut, Akhenaton and, of course, the boy King Tutankhamen and the finding of his tomb. For ages 11 and up.
TeenSummerReading2013
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Guided reading program to help students entering grades 6,7 & 8 complete their summer reading assignment.
Limited to 15. Registration required. SummerReading2013
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Join us for a Spanish and English storytime. Toddlers and preschoolers sing songs, listen to stories and enjoy this bilingual program. No registration. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Children's Constellation Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Time
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Description
Celebrate the Summer Reading Program with pizza and bingo. All ages welcome. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Friday, August 02, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Children age 2-5 will enjoy singing, music and movement with musical instruments. Each program is limited to 20 children and their caregivers. Come early to sign-in at the Children's Desk. For more information, please call the Children's Room 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Saturday, August 03, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Description
Decorate a clay flowerpot with paint and decoupage. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Saturday, August 03, 2013
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description
Part magic show, part workshop "The Secrets of Magic Revealed" is two programs in one! The first half is a magic show complete with tricks using everyday items found around the house, school or office. After the show something incredible happens! Now the audience gets to learn how to do the magic they just witnessed. At the end of the explanation, each audience member gets to take with them a detailed instruction sheet, explaining how everything is made and done. For ages 11 and up.
TeenSummerReading2013
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Saturday, August 03, 2013
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Description
Come to a session that welcomes all ages and all levels. Master Rich teaches the basics as well as instructs the more advanced players in game strategies. Chess pieces are provided.
SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Monday, August 05, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Drop-in program designed for toddlers 12-24 months with a parent/caregiver. Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement and finger plays. A great way to introduce children to the wonderful world of books. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Rear Children's Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Monday, August 05, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Description
Rated "G" Running time:69 minutes
SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Monday, August 05, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Description
We dig crafts! Stories, songs and craft program designed for 3,4,5 year olds with a parent/caregiver. Today's theme--Grasshoppers, crickets and bugs in the garden! Children make their own craft based on this summer's Dig into Reading theme. No registration required but space is limited. Please come early and sign in at the Children's Room desk. For information, call 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Location
Children's Constellation Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Monday, August 05, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Guided reading program to help students entering grades 6,7 & 8 complete their summer reading assignment.
Limited to 15. Registration required. SummerReading2013
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Time
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Drop-in Story Time in Bruce Park playground across from the Bruce Museum. Meet in the Gazebo. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held in Greenwich Library Children's Room (decision made by 9:30am).Families welcome. For information, please call the Children's Room 203-622-7940.
SummerReading2013
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Guided reading program to help students entering grades 6,7 & 8 complete their summer reading assignment.
Limited to 15. Registration required. SummerReading2013
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Thursday, August 08, 2013
Time
5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Description
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program; "Dig into Reading" with cake, balloons and music.
5:30pm Ballon Animals with Vanilla Swirl
7:00pm Rock Concert with Christian Lyman Quartet. SummerReading2013
Location
Community Room
Library
Byram Shubert Library
Title
Date
Thursday, August 08, 2013
Time
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Description
To celebrate the premiere of the "City of Bones" film based on Cassandra Clare's "Mortal Instruments" YA series, Greenwich Library's Student Leadership Council is throwing a party in the second floor Meeting Room! Students entering grades 6-12 are invited!
TeenSummerReading2013
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Description
With nothing more than a trunk full of props and his orange t-shirt, Jester Jim takes the stage and starts his show of comedy, juggling and beatboxing. Jim performers over 200 shows a year and wows audiences as he juggles clubs, balls, plungers and more! Bring the whole family for this fun show. Raffle and summer reading prizes, and refreshments follow. No tickets needed. Doors will open at 10:45am. Call 203-622-7940 for more information.
SummerReading2013
Location
Cole Auditorium
Library
Greenwich Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Time
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library: Cos Cob Library
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Join us for our summer drop-in sessions of Storytime with Miss Alina on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy songs, movements, finger plays and books every week outside on the lawn, weather permitting. All pre-schoolers are invited. In the event of extreme heat or rain, we will move inside. Please remember to bring hats, blankets and sunglasses.
SummerReading2013
Library
Cos Cob Library
Title
Date
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Description
Celebrate the end of summer reading at our film and finale party. Hang out with your friends, have some pizza and enjoy the movie you have selected (look for our poll over the summer). Find out who the lucky winner of our grand prize is! For more information contact Teen Services Librarian Margaret Walsh.
TeenSummerReading2013
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Greenwich Library