Greenwich Library Main Children's Room: Programs
- Story Time 2's & 3's
- Story Time for 3's, 4's & 5's
- Lapsit
- Wee Ones
- Story Crafts
- Once Upon a Book
- Junior Book Club
- School Reading Lists
- Recommended Booklists
- Children's Program Calendars
Please note that program schedules are subject to change from the times listed on this page. Be sure to check our online calendars for program availability.
Story Time 2's & 3's
Held in the Children's Room on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10-10:30 and 10:45-11:15 AM.
Specifically geared for children ages 2 and 3. Program includes stories, songs, movement and fingerplays.
No registration required, but classes may fill up quickly. Please arrive early.
Please sign in when you arrive in the Children's Room.
Pre-School Storytime
Held in the Children's Room on Thursdays 1:30 - 2 PM.
Specifically geared for 3-5 year old children.
Must be at least 3 years old.
Program includes stories, songs, movement and finger plays.
No registration required. Children may attend without an adult, but the adult must remain in the Children's Room.
Please sign in when you arrive in the Children's Room.
Lapsit
Pre-registered program. Ask in the Children's Room for details.
Registration will remain open until classes are full. Preference will be given to Greenwich Library cardholders.
Designed for infants up to 12 months, and a parent or caregiver.
Program includes nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and bouncing rhymes. Babies take home a folder filled with the words and songs so the fun can continue at home.
Wee Ones
Held in the Children's Room on Mondays 10-10:30am and 11-11:30am
Designed for toddlers 12-24 months.
Program includes simple stories, songs and finger plays.
No registration required, but classes may fill up quickly. Please arrive early. Please sign in when you arrive in the Children's Room
Story Crafts Program
Held in the Children’s Room on Monday afternoons at 1:30 pm
3, 4, 5 year olds
No registration required.
Please sign in when you arrive in the Children's Room.
Come early. Space is limited.
Once Upon a Book
Held in the Children's Room on Tuesday afternoons at 4:00 PM.
Storytime and crafts specifically geared for children who have completed Grades K, 1,or 2.
Pre-registration required. Please ask in the Children's Room for more information.
Junior Book Club
Held in the 2nd floor Meeting Room from 4:30-5:30 pm
Book discussion club specifically geared for children in Grades 3, 4 or 5.
Register for the program and pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Room Desk.
Please ask in the Children's Room for more information.
School Reading Lists
As they become available we will provide links to school reading lists for area schools:
Greenwich Public Schools
- High School--English Department
- High School--Media Center
- Middle School & Elementary School
- Elementary School -- A.L.P. (Advanced Learning Program)
Brunswick School
- Upper School
- Middle School
- Lower School: Booklet available in Children's Room
Greenwich Academy
Greenwich Country Day School
Stanwich School
- Booklet available in Children's Room
Recommended Booklists
A selection of book lists for kids and teens:
Award Winning Books
- The Caldecott Medal winners
- The Newbery Medal winners
- Notable Children's Books
- Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award
Other Recommended Books
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