Kids

Kids' Events & Programs

Children's Calendar for Programs and Events

Special Programs

If You Give a Pig a Party

Children ages 3 and up are invited to this party on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30pm in the Activity Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Meet the famous pig from If You Give a Pig a Pancake and If You Give a Pig a Party. We’ll have crafts, games and surprises. Pigs love to pose, so bring your camera. This is a drop in program, and no registration is required.

Animals form the Audubon Center

Box turtle from the Audubon Center of Glastonbury All preschool aged children are invited to learn about different animal families at 10am on Wednesday, June 12 in the Activity Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The Connecticut Audubon Society from the Center at Glastonbury will bring a rabbit, a turtle and a dove and show us how to care for them.

This is a drop in program, and no registration is required.

Summer Reading starts June 17!

One Heart, One World with Playtivity

Children of all ages and abilities are invited to join us on Saturday, June 22 at 10am in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Playtivity’s program will have kids movin’ and groovin’, sharing instruments from around the world, and dancing too.

This is a drop in program, and no registration is required.

Ongoing Programs

1st Saturday Favorite Story and Craft Time

First Saturday of the month, 10:00am
Activity Room
Recommended age: 3-5 year olds
Drop-in
It’s Favorite Stories Saturday! On the first Saturday of every month, a Children’s Librarian will share her favorite stories with you! Drop by for stories and stay to make a craft together. The stories are selected for the 3-5 year old audience and their caregivers, but siblings are welcome. Get a great start on your 1st Saturday. See you soon. Back to Top↑

Baby Rhyme Time

Wednesdays, 1:30pm
Activity Room
Ages: birth-12 months and their grown-ups
Drop-in, No Registration

Looking for something to do with your infant or toddler? Come join us for Baby Rhyme Time, a program for babies one year and under and their caregivers. We’ll sing songs, learn rhymes,
finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. Back to Top↑

Summer Stories

Tuesdays, 10:00am
Hubbard Room, June 18 Activity Room
Ages: 3-6 years, their caregivers and siblings
Drop-in, No Registration

Come and hear fun new stories and beloved favorites Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 10am. Stay a bit longer and make a craft together. The stories are selected for the 3-6 year old audience and their caregivers, but siblings are welcome. The June 18 session will be held in the Activity Room and the remaining dates in the Hubbard Room. Back to Top↑