REMIX STATION: ANIMAL HYBRIDS 
(ALL AGES) 

A GIANT event is coming to the Ansonia Library! Visit the Children’s Room from April 1st to April 30th to create your own Animal Hybrid character at the DIY Animal Hybrid Remix Station. Your designs will be submitted to be published by the GIANT Room in to the trading card deck. This self-directed activity allows you to work at your own pace, sharing drawings and ideas with friends and family. We can't wait to see what you make!

APRIL TAKE & MAKE KITS

Mark your calendars for April 1st, Peeps! Are these sugary marshmallow bunnies the ultimate spring delight or a sugary disaster? The debate rages on, but one thing's for sure—those cute little paper bunnies are a total crowd-pleaser! While supplies last

STORYTIME FOR THE LITTLES
(AGES 0-2)

Our Littles StoryTime features a delightful mix of music and movement, singing and finger plays, and (of course!) books. After the session, you have the option to "Stay and Play" and engage in various activities designed to enhance sensory skills, art, imaginative play, fine motor skills, and socialization. Register for the dates that work best for you.

STORYTIME FOR BIGS
(AGES 2-5) 

Big kids love to stay active! Our Bigs Storytimes feature a lively mix puppets, singing, dancing, and stories! We alternate "Stay & Play" and “Stay & Shake it Off” after Storytime this month but both options provide children with opportunities to strengthen sensory skills, unleash creativity, refine fine motor skills, and strengthen social interactions! Be sure to register for the dates that suit your schedule. Please note- Shake it Off is a seperate registration.

3RD ANNUAL UNICORN DAY
FAMILY EVENT!
(ALL AGES)

10:30 AM-12 PM: crafting activities, while supplies last (ages 3+)

11 AM-12 PM: Spirit the Unicorn visits for petting and pictures
(all ages)

Join us in celebrating the most magical creature to ever exist...unicorns! We will have a variety of crafts available, and then Spirit the Unicorn will visit for petting and pictures, and if you’re very lucky—unicorn kisses! No registration is needed- crafting stations will be available while supplies last.

SHAKE IT OFF!
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
(AGES 0-5)

Let's get up and groove with Judy Pancoast! She'll play instruments while we sing and dance together, shaking off all those wiggles with laughter! This class will immediately follow our Big Storytimes. Register for the dates that work best for you.

HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES & TOES YOGA
(AGES 5 AND UNDER)

Get ready to twist, stretch, and strike a pose while having a blast with fun stories and groovy tunes. Please note, there is one session this month. No yoga know-how? No problem! Just bring your smiles!

LEGO CLUB
(ALL AGES) 

Love LEGOS? Register for our LEGO Club and join the building bonanza where you’ll engineer something amazing based on the challenge we throw your way! What will your imagination create?!

SEED BOMBS
(AGES 6+)

Let’s get our hands dirty and whip up some seed bombs for Earth Week, sprinkling vibrant colors everywhere! What’s more fabulous than crafting wildflower seed bombs that’ll serve as a buffet for our buzzing buddies, the pollinators? Let’s bloom together!

STORYTIME FOR LITTLES
(0-24 MONTHS) 

Our Littles StoryTimes feature a delightful mix of music and movement, singing and fingerplays, and (of course!) books. After the session, you have the option to "Stay & Play" and engage in various activities designed to enhance sensory skills, art, imaginative play, fine motor skills, and socialization. Register for the dates that work best for you.

STORYTIME FOR BIGS
(AGES 2-5 YEARS) 

Big kids love to stay active! Our Bigs Storytimes feature a lively mix puppets, singing, dancing, and stories! We alternate "Stay & Play" and “Stay & Shake it Off” after Storytime this month but both options provide children with opportunities to strengthen sensory skills, unleash creativity, refine fine motor skills, and strengthen social interactions! Be sure to register for the dates that suit your schedule. Please note- Shake it Off is a seperate registration.

TOUCH-A-FIRETRUCK 
(ALL AGES) 

The Ansonia Fire Department will be visiting! Got a high schooler itching to join the ranks of the Junior Firefighter program? The fire chiefs will be there, ready to answer all your burning questions! Make new pals and lend a hand to your community—seriously, what could be better? Swing by and say hi (even if you don’t have a future junior firefighter in your household just yet) to the brave souls who volunteer to keep us safe and sound.

HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES & TOES YOGA 
(AGES 0-5 YEARS) 

Get ready to twist, stretch, and strike a pose while having a blast with fun stories and groovy tunes. You can sign up for one session or do both—your choice. No yoga know-how? No problem! Just bring your smiles! register for the dates that work best for you.

TWINKLE TALES: NIGHTTIME STORYTIME
(ALL AGES) 

We are shaking up storytime for Children’s Book Week! Connecticut children’s author, Janet Lawler will be visiting us for a special NightTime StoryTime and will be reading one of her many amazing books at this family event!

TWINKLE TALES: NIGHTTIME STORYTIME 
(ALL AGES) 

We are shaking up storytime for Children’s Book Week! Connecticut children’s author, Doe Boyle will be visiting us for a special NightTime StoryTime and will be reading one of her many amazing books at this family event!

SHAKE IT OFF! MUSIC & MOVEMENT (AGES 0-5)

Let's get up and groove with Judy Pancoast! She'll play instruments while we sing and dance together, shaking off all those wiggles with laughter! This class will immediately follow our Big Storytimes. Register for the dates that work best for you.

LLAMAZING LLAMA AT THE LIBRARY 
(ALL AGES) 

Just in time for Mother’s Day! We will reading Deborah Guarino’s book “Is Your Mama a Llama” and then we will get to spend time with Debbie from Country Quilt Llama Farm and learn all about... llamas! Mamas, Moms, Mommies, Mothers, Grannies, Nonnas, Aunties... all are welcome!
This event may be held outdoors, weather permitting

LEGO CLUB
(ALL AGES) 

Love LEGOs? Register for our LEGO Club and join the building bonanza where you’ll engineer something amazing based on the challenge we throw your way! What will your imagination create?

TIDES & TALES 

Your Barbies are invited to the library for a getaway with friends at the exclusive Tides & Tales Resort! Check-in on Monday, check-out on Thursday, and follow their fun throughout the week on social media!

PUPPET SHOW: JACK FRIDAY, FAIRY TALE INVESTIGATOR
(AGES 4-11) 

Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn't know where to find them but Jack Tuesday is the guy who can figure out why someone would try to hide them! On a chase through the city to the homes of three piggies and other popular tales, Jack Tuesday will track down the thief who has stolen the sheep and make sure that the thief lands in jail. An original story from Lionheart Puppets.

PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP
(AGES 6-11) 

Children will learn the basics of puppet construction using pre-designed patterns to create animal shadow puppets. They will also discover how to build a simple shadow screen with common household items and put on a puppet show with help from the experts at Lionheart Puppets. Space is limited.

CRASH COURSE COOKING:
SOFT PRETZELS
(AGES 13+)

Learn to make soft pretzels from scratch. We’ve got everything you need, from the ingredients to kitchen tools—all you need to bring is the courage to try something new!

GROSS,COOL, WEIRD SCIENCE
(AGES 5+)

We uncover incredible things like… real-world zombies, fish that can climb trees, a creature that can grow a whole new body out of its head, an animal that can come back to life after being frozen solid, a worm with more butts than any other animal, the world's most indestructible creature, and so much more!

JULIE THE READING THERAPY DOG
(ALL AGES) 

Julie is the ultimate listening champion, a snuggle-loving, gentle soul who adores cozy cuddle sessions while little ones read their hearts out! With her calm vibes, she transforms storytime into a confidence-boosting extravaganza for all those budding bookworms!