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Read to Bee the Therapy Dog

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required

Read to Bee

Bee, our favorite Therapy Dog, will join us on Monday afternoons for one-on-one reading sessions. Reading to animals can boost a child's confidence, motivation, vocabulary, and fluency. Each week we will offer three, 15-minute, one-on-one sessions with Bee in a quiet, calm, non-judgemental environment. After each session, readers will earn a new Brag Tag to proudly display on their backpack. Please specify which time slot you would like when registering; 4:00-4:15, 4:20-4:35, 4:40-4:55. 

 

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Children's Program Registration.

Please register all children that will attend, including siblings. Do not register adults. 

Registration required.

Crafternoons in the Hub

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafternoons in The Hub

Rising Kindergarten-4th graders may drop-in The Hub anytime between 3:30-5:00 for a fun afternoon of crafting. Each session will feature a new craft option and time for open-ended exploration with our arts and crafts supplies. 

 All children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Summer Reading Kick-off Party!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Summer Reading Program, Performance
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Performance
Event Details:
Drop-in for live music with The Engine Room and ice cream as we kick-off our 2023 Summer Reading program.  Learn about our summer programs and register for one of our summer reading programs. It's a Shore Thing!  Rain or shine.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

TED Talks: How Music Connects Us

10:30am - 11:30am
Educational, Community Conversations
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Community Conversations
Registration Required

TED Talks

Explore and discuss a different topic each month when we view a selection of curated TED Talks.

Event Details:
Celebrate World Music Day! In June we'll be joined by a local expert to explore "How Music Connects Us." This month, we'll also be joined by Musician Mike Corcoran who will share insights and feedback as a Local Expert. Guests are also invited ...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Hybrid program.

In-person and virtual participation are available for this program.

All-Ages Music Meetup: World Music Day

11:30am - 1:30pm
Music & Movement
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:
Drop-in for a special all-ages afternoon of making music together in celebration of World Music Day! Bring your own instrument, borrow one from the library, sing along, or just sit back and tap your feet. All levels of experience welcome. Event ma...

Splash Into Art

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us in The Hidek Hub for a monthly art series with artist/educator Kristin Cafferty. This month our young artists will use colored pencil techniques to create this colorful underwater world.  For children entering grades 2-6.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

All About Opossums

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Educational, Live Animal
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Live Animal
Registration Required
Event Details:
Backyard Wildlife – All About Opossums! Join us for an educational program with Pam and Bill Lefferts of Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue in Woodstock, CT. We will learn about wildlife rehabilitation, the role of rehabbers, ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

Registration required.

Tween Time~Summer Enrichment

12:30pm - 2:30pm
S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Rising 5th-8th graders are invited to join us in the Hidek Hub for a fun summer enrichment series. Each session will feature a local talent and a corresponding activity. Students will have free time to tinker, play, and explore our S.T.E.A.M. materia...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Tween Time~Summer Enrichment

12:30pm - 2:30pm
S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Rising 5th-8th graders are invited to join us in the Hidek Hub for a fun summer enrichment series. Each session will feature a local talent and a corresponding activity. Students will have free time to tinker, play, and explore our S.T.E.A.M. materia...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Library Closed: Independence Day

9:00am - 8:00pm
Branches:
The Henry Carter Hull Library
Description:
The library will be closed on Tuesday, 7/4 in observance of Independence Day. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline ...

Tween Time~Summer Enrichment

12:30pm - 2:30pm
S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Rising 5th-8th graders are invited to join us in the Hidek Hub for a fun summer enrichment series. Each session will feature a local talent and a corresponding activity. Students will have free time to tinker, play, and explore our S.T.E.A.M. materia...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Splash Into Art

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join artist/educator Kristin Cafferty for a fun art lesson. This month we will be making a fun and whimsical octopus using acrylic paints on a canvas. Please wear clothes that can get dirty.  For children entering grades 2-6.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

Registration required.

Tween Time~Summer Enrichment

12:30pm - 2:30pm
S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Rising 5th-8th graders are invited to join us in the Hidek Hub for a fun summer enrichment series. Each session will feature a local talent and a corresponding activity. Students will have free time to tinker, play, and explore our S.T.E.A.M. materia...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Tween Time~Summer Enrichment

12:30pm - 2:30pm
S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Rising 5th-8th graders are invited to join us in the Hidek Hub for a fun summer enrichment series. Each session will feature a local talent and a corresponding activity. Students will have free time to tinker, play, and explore our S.T.E.A.M. materia...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

The Secret Lives of Owls

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Educational, Live Animal
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Live Animal
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a live animal show with Horizon Wings, Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center. It seems that owls have always been surrounded by an air of mystery, probably because most are nocturnal and not easily spotted in the wild. This...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

Registration required.

Tween Time~Summer Enrichment

12:30pm - 2:30pm
S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Rising 5th-8th graders are invited to join us in the Hidek Hub for a fun summer enrichment series. Each session will feature a local talent and a corresponding activity. Students will have free time to tinker, play, and explore our S.T.E.A.M. materia...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Reptile Show w/ Meigs Point Nature Center

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Educational, Live Animal
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Live Animal
Registration Required
Event Details:
Meigs Point Nature Center will come to our library for a live reptile show that will introduce children to snakes and turtles in a very comfortable way. Nature Center staff will dispels myths and help children to understand and not fear these un...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

Registration required.

Tween Time Book Chat

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reading Group
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Reading Group
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Miss Coralie in The Hub for a discussion and activity based on the CT All Reads 2023 children's primary title selection Living with Viola by Rosena Fung. This graphic novel from a debut creator is an exploration of mental health, cultura...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

Registration required.

Book available - Register to request.

Books available at HCH Library. Please register to submit a request.

Tween Time~Summer Enrichment

12:30pm - 2:30pm
S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Rising 5th-8th graders are invited to join us in the Hidek Hub for a fun summer enrichment series. Each session will feature a local talent and a corresponding activity. Students will have free time to tinker, play, and explore our S.T.E.A.M. materia...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Tween Time~Summer Enrichment

12:30pm - 2:30pm
S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Rising 5th-8th graders are invited to join us in the Hidek Hub for a fun summer enrichment series. Each session will feature a local talent and a corresponding activity. Students will have free time to tinker, play, and explore our S.T.E.A.M. materia...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Splash Into Art

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join artist/educator Kristin Cafferty for a fun art lesson. This month we will create a 3D butterfly garden using zentangle sharpie techniques and colorful oil pastels.  Wear clothes that can get dirty.  For children entering grades 2...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

Registration required.

Library Closed: Labor Day

12:00pm - 8:00pm
Branches:
The Henry Carter Hull Library
Description:
The library will be closed on Monday, 9/4 in observance of Labor Day. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline ...