The Children's Room at The Ansonia Library
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
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PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
SUMMER READING 2024
We know it can be challenging to get inspired to read during the summer, so we created the Passport to Adventure to help motivate kids! In this passport, you will find a variety of fun and easy reading challenges that can earn prizes and raffle tickets, as well as a Summer Reading Tracker. The Reading Tracker is an easy way for your child to keep track of the DAYS they've read. When they visit the library have them bring their Passport to Adventure along and we will stamp their Reading Tracker and issue them 1 raffle ticket for every day they've read, and 1 Croc charm for every 7 days they've read. They can add the charms to the bracelet they will get when they first pick up the Passport to Adventure or decorate their Crocs with the charm. Our philosophy is...It's not what they read, it's THAT they read!
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Check out what the Ansonia Library has to offer this summer! Click on the program to register!
11
June
2024
DIY
COMIC BOOKS/GRAPHIC NOVELS
This class is for ages 11-14 interested in making comics, graphics, and cartoons. We'll play collaborative drawing games, learn the traditional rules of how to make comics, and then break all of those rules! This class will be offered multiple times this summer and children can take all classes to work on a long-term project or just a few classes to learn more about the art. All levels of experience and skill are welcome.
Tuesdays
June 11th & 18th 4:00-5:15pm
12
June
2024
MIND OVER MAT(TER) YOGA
Ages 5-9 will connect with their body, feelings, and thoughts through active moments and mindfulness while certified instructor Krista Boyer seamlessly blends music and movement, literacy, and interactive games. All levels of experience and skill are welcome!
Wednesday
June 12th 10-10:40am
13
June
2024
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
FOR BEGINNERS
This program series is designed for grades 9-12 and is broken up into 3 sessions throughout the summer and focuses on establishing the basic skills needed to play D&D. Session 1 is 2.5 hours long and has a presentation on the basics of how to play D&D. After, players are given a premade Level 1 character and will participate in mock battles to learn the mechanics of the game firsthand. Sessions 2 & 3 are mini-campaigns that may last up to 2.5-3 hours. Players will go on a small quest, learn their characters better, and level up.
Thursday
June 13th, June 27th & July 11th 4:30-7:00pm
15
June
2024
SPECIAL SATURDAY EVENT
3RD ANNUAL
I AM YOUR FATHER'S DAY
Jump in your TIE Fighter and travel to a galaxy not so far away to meet Boba Fett, a Mandalorian, Princess Leia, Rey, a Stormtrooper, an Imperial Officer and of course... Darth Vader! Not just for the kids...All are welcome to join us for this special Saturday before Father’s Day event! No registration required
Saturday
June 15th `11:00am-12:30pm
18
June
2024
WET & DRY ICE SCIENCE
What is this mysterious stuff that seems to be so cold it feels hot? Kids 6+ will learn and have fun (safely) with dry ice. Messy? You bet! Fun? Of course!!
Tuesday
June 18th 5:30pm-6:30pm
20
June
2024
POLYMER CLAY
FAIRY HOUSE
Ages 9-12 will design, customize, and sculpt a fairy house to take home. This is an art project full of creativity and customization and there is no restriction on where your imagination can take you!
Thursday
June 20th 12:00-2:30pm
20
June
2024
LEGO CLUB
We supply the LEGOS, you supply the imagination. Open ages 4-99.
(registration opens on JUNE 10th)
Thursday
June 20th 5:00-6:00pm
25
June
2024
FAMILY JAZZ CONCERT
The 45-minute jazz jam will include such classics as “The Saints Go Marching In,” “Tin Roof Blues,” and “That’s a Plenty,” and will feature NHSO Trumpeters Ken Tedeschi and Mike Flynn, Hornist Kyle Hoyt, Trombonist Scott Cranston, and Tubist Alex Friedman. The program includes a Second Line march and an interactive reading of the children’s book Trombone Shorty by performer and artist Issac Bloodworth. Perfect for ages 3-9
Tuesday
June 25th 5pm
27
June
2024
READ TO JULIE
All ages are invited to read to Julie, the Ansonia Library’s resident therapy dog! Register for a 10 minute time slot to sit with and read with our four-legged friend, Julie, a purebred listener who is gentle and will cuddle while you read.
Thursday
June 27th 5:30-6:30pm
28
June
2024
SUMMERTIME STORYTIME
Our SummerTime StoryTimes are designed for children 0-5 and include music and movement, singing and fingerplays, and a story. The option to "Stay and Play" with several sensory, art, imaginative play, and fine motor activities is offered.
Friday
June 28th 9:30-10:30am
8
July
2024
THE SCIENCE OF ICE CREAM
Kids 6+ will read about ice cream, make ice cream, and then eat ICE CREAM!
Monday
July 8th 1:00-2:00pm
9
July
2024
DIY COMIC BOOKS/GRAPHIC NOVELS
This class is for ages 11-14 interested in making comics, graphics, and cartoons. We'll play collaborative drawing games, learn the traditional rules of how to make comics, and then break all of those rules! This class will be offered multiple times this summer and children can take all classes to work on a long-term project or just a few classes to learn more about the art. All levels of experience and skill are welcome.
TUESDAY
July 9th 4:00-5:15pm
10
July
2024
Glow in the Dark Painting Party
Grades 9-12 are invited to create one of a kind glow in the dark artwork to take home, with the help of black lights and neon paints! All levels of experience and skill are welcome. Festival
Wednesday
July 10th 5:30-6:30pm
11
JULY
2024
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS FOR BEGINNERS
This program series is designed for grades 9-12 and is broken up into 3 sessions throughout the summer and focuses on establishing the basic skills needed to play D&D. Session 1 is 2.5 hours long and has a presentation on the basics of how to play D&D. After, players are given a premade Level 1 character and will participate in mock battles to learn the mechanics of the game firsthand. Sessions 2 & 3 are mini-campaigns that may last up to 2.5-3 hours. Players will go on a small quest, learn their characters better, and level up.
Thursday
July 11th 4:30-7:00
12
July
2024
SUMMERTIME STORYTIME
Our SummerTime StoryTimes are designed for children 0-5 and include music and movement, singing and fingerplays, and a story. The option to "Stay and Play" with several sensory, art, imaginative play, and fine motor activities is offered.
Friday
July 12th 9:30-10:30 am
12
July
2024
POTIONS PARTY SCIENCE PROGRAM
Kids 6+ will learn, have fun, and safely experiment with chemistry! Bubbling, color-changing pots of goo! This class is your chance to mix up some amazing (but NOT edible) potions. Learn some chemistry and physics of kitchen ingredients. Will it smell? Probably. Fun?? Of course!!
Friday
July 12th 12:00-1:00pm
15
July
2024
PreK Prep StoryTime
Children entering PreK for the first time are invited to this Pre-K Prep Storytime to talk about the ins and outs of all things Pre-K with School Readiness Director, Diana Brancato after storytime. Diana will answer your questions to help ease the transition into the first day of preschool.
Monday
July 15th 9:30-10:30am
16
July
2024
DIY COMIC BOOKS/GRAPHIC NOVELS
This class is for ages 11-14 interested in making comics, graphics, and cartoons. We'll play collaborative drawing games, learn the traditional rules of how to make comics, and then break all of those rules! This class will be offered multiple times this summer and children can take all classes to work on a long-term project or just a few classes to learn more about the art. All levels of experience and skill are welcome.
Tuesday
July 16th
17
July
2024
Creative Building That Engineers Fun
Ages 6-12 will enjoy this high energy creative building event that encourages imaginative play and collaboration, with the use of LEGOS and other engineering materials supplied by Buildwave. This program is great for kids who love to build and play with LEGOS!
Thursday
July 17th 2:00pm
18
July
2024
Lego Club
LEGO Club We supply the LEGOS, you supply the imagination! Open to ages 4-99
Thursday
July 18th 5:00-6:00pm
25
July
2024
Christmas in July
It’s 6 months until Christmas! Come celebrate all things winter in the middle of July during this fun, all ages family program! Festival
Thursday
July 25th 5:30-6:30pm
29
July
2024
The Poop Museum Poop
The Poop Museum Poop experts from The Poop Museum, who thinks poop is THE most interesting subject in the world and have studied it for years are coming to teach us the many fantastic, fabulous and fun facts about POOP! What animal has poop attack powers? Which one uses poop as protection? Who is the rainbow pooper? Let’s find out at this all ages family program being held at the Ansonia Armory.
Monday
July 29 1:00-2:00pm
30
July
2024
Mind Over Mat(ter) Yoga
Ages 5-9 will connect with their body, feelings and thoughts through active moments and mindfulness while certified instructor Krista Boyer seamlessly blends music and movement, literacy and interactive games. All levels of experience and skill are welcome. Festival
Tuesday
July 30th 10-10:45
1
August
2024
Alpaca StoryTime
Join us for this all ages NightTime StoryTime family program! Let’s read about alpacas and learn how they are different from llamas. Then, we will have the chance to meet an alpaca named Awinita!
Thursday
August 1 6:00-6:45pm
6
August
2024
DIY COMIC BOOKS/GRAPHIC NOVELS
This class is for ages 11-14 interested in making comics, graphics, and cartoons. We'll play collaborative drawing games, learn the traditional rules of how to make comics, and then break all of those rules! This class will be offered multiple times this summer and children can take all classes to work on a long-term project or just a few classes to learn more about the art. All levels of experience and skill are welcome.
Tuesday
August 6th, 4:00-5:15
9
August
2024
2nd Annual StoryTime on a Bus
This program is designed for children 2.5-5 years who might be riding the bus for the first time this school year and are nervous or who love the idea of riding a school bus. We will meet a school bus driver, read a bus themed story, and then take a ride around the block! Children can bring along a toy vehicle (buses welcome!) to wash at the car wash station.
Friday
August 9th 2024 9:30-10:30 am
20
August
2024
Mind Over Mat(ter) Yoga
Ages 5-9 will connect with their body, feelings and thoughts through active moments and mindfulness while certified instructor Krista Boyer seamlessly blends music and movement, literacy and interactive games. All levels of experience and skill are welcome.
Tuesday
August 20th 10-10:15 am
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