Starting on Oct 3, the Apponaug, Conimicut, and Norwood branch libraries be open 20 hours every week. Watch for the schedule here.
Columbus Day • Mon, Oct 10 — Closed
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Upcoming Events
Monday, October 03 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Toddler Storytime in the Large Meeting Room. For children ages 2 - 3 years and a caregiver. At this... Read More
Childrens Events
Monday, October 03
10:00am - 10:30am
Toddler Storytime in the Large Meeting Room. For children ages 2 - 3 years and a caregiver. At this storytime toddlers transition into a program with a little more structure than Baby Time. Enjoy songs, fingerplays and rhymes,... Read More
Monday, October 03
11:00am - 11:45am
Baby Storytime in the Large Meeting Room.
For children under 2 and a caregiver. At this storytime we sing songs, fingerplays and rhymes, share a story, and learn some simple sign language. Play and socialization time will follow... Read More
Wednesday, October 05
10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Storytime in the Large Meeting Room
For children ages 3-5 and a caregiver. At this storytime preschoolers enjoy songs, fingerplays, movement, and stories that are a little longer. No registration required,... Read More
Wednesday, October 05
10:30am - 11:15am
Rescheduled Date. Join us in the library garden for a visit with live Alpacas. Learn about what happens on an Alpaca farm. (Yes it is a no school day). Good weather permitting only. Please bring a blanket or a chair to sit outside.
Capacity: 50/50
Wednesday, October 05
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Grades 5-12
It's a NO SCHOOL Day! Join us for some BINGO fun. Small prizes too.
Please register beginning Sept 14.
This event is only for students in grades 5 through 12. Sorry no parents.
Capacity: 4/30
Thursday, October 06
3:30pm - 4:15pm
New after school weekly event for children in grades K-3 by themselves.
Thursdays at 3:30 till 4:15pm
Join us in the children's program room upstairs for stories, movement and fun after school.
Wednesday, October 12
10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Storytime in the Large Meeting Room
For children ages 3-5 and a caregiver. At this storytime preschoolers enjoy songs, fingerplays, movement, and stories that are a little longer. No registration required,... Read More
Wednesday, October 12
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids in grades, 4, 5, and 6 are invited to the library for a book chat, activities, and snack on Wednesday, October 12th from 6:30-7:15 p.m.
After registering online, stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up a copy of ... Read More
Capacity: 6/12
Thursday, October 13
3:30pm - 4:15pm
New after school weekly event for children in grades K-3 by themselves.
Thursdays at 3:30 till 4:15pm
Join us in the children's program room upstairs for stories, movement and fun after school.
Saturday, October 15
10:00am - 10:45am
Saturday Morning Sensory Play. Designed for families with children ages 4 to 8, especially welcoming those children on the spectrum. Drop in to the Large Meeting room anytime between 10:00am and 10:45am for sensory play. Go at your own pace as... Read More
Capacity: 5/40
Monday, October 17
10:00am - 10:30am
Toddler Storytime in the Large Meeting Room. For children ages 2 - 3 years and a caregiver. At this storytime toddlers transition into a program with a little more structure than Baby Time. Enjoy songs, fingerplays and rhymes,... Read More
Monday, October 17
11:00am - 11:45am
Baby Storytime in the Large Meeting Room.
For children under 2 and a caregiver. At this storytime we sing songs, fingerplays and rhymes, share a story, and learn some simple sign language. Play and socialization time will follow... Read More
Wednesday, October 19
10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Storytime in the Large Meeting Room
For children ages 3-5 and a caregiver. At this storytime preschoolers enjoy songs, fingerplays, movement, and stories that are a little longer. No registration required,... Read More
Thursday, October 20
3:30pm - 4:15pm
New after school weekly event for children in grades K-3 by themselves.
Thursdays at 3:30 till 4:15pm
Join us in the children's program room upstairs for stories, movement and fun after school.
Monday, October 24
10:00am - 10:30am
Toddler Storytime in the Large Meeting Room. For children ages 2 - 3 years and a caregiver. At this storytime toddlers transition into a program with a little more structure than Baby Time. Enjoy songs, fingerplays and rhymes,... Read More
Monday, October 24
11:00am - 11:45am
Baby Storytime in the Large Meeting Room.
For children under 2 and a caregiver. At this storytime we sing songs, fingerplays and rhymes, share a story, and learn some simple sign language. Play and socialization time will follow... Read More
Tuesday, October 25
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids in grades 2 & 3 are invited to join us for a book chat on October 25th from 6:30 to 7:15. After registering online stop by the Children's Desk to pick up the book The Magnificent Makers: How to Test a Friendship by... Read More
Capacity: 7/12
Wednesday, October 26
10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Storytime in the Large Meeting Room
For children ages 3-5 and a caregiver. At this storytime preschoolers enjoy songs, fingerplays, movement, and stories that are a little longer. No registration required,... Read More
Thursday, October 27
3:30pm - 4:15pm
New after school weekly event for children in grades K-3 by themselves.
Thursdays at 3:30 till 4:15pm
Join us in the children's program room upstairs for stories, movement and fun after school.
Friday, October 28
3:15pm - 4:15pm
For kids ages 5 and up. Drop by to play with our large collections of LEGOS. Dig through our bins of Legos and let your imagination build what it wants! All creations will be dismantaled and put back in the bins so be sure to take a picture before... Read More
Capacity: 4/20
Saturday, October 29
10:00am - 4:00pm
Drop in to the Children's Library between 10:00am-4pm to find the hidden Halloween pictures. Find them all and get a cute sweet prize.
Halloween crafting will be on the back counter.
Saturday, October 29
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Please join us as Actor Jonathan Safford reads aloud and takes us on a Halloween Adventure.
Recommended for families with children ages 3-7. Costumes are encouraged. Please register to attend.
Capacity: 15/30
Monday, October 31
10:00am - 10:30am
Toddler Storytime in the Large Meeting Room. For children ages 2 - 3 years and a caregiver. At this storytime toddlers transition into a program with a little more structure than Baby Time. Enjoy songs, fingerplays and rhymes,... Read More
Monday, October 31
11:00am - 11:45am
Baby Storytime in the Large Meeting Room.
For children under 2 and a caregiver. At this storytime we sing songs, fingerplays and rhymes, share a story, and learn some simple sign language. Play and socialization time will follow... Read More
Wednesday, November 02
10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Storytime in the Large Meeting Room
For children ages 3-5 and a caregiver. At this storytime preschoolers enjoy songs, fingerplays, movement, and stories that are a little longer. No registration required,... Read More
Thursday, November 03
3:30pm - 4:15pm
New after school weekly event for children in grades K-3 by themselves.
Thursdays at 3:30 till 4:15pm
Join us in the children's program room upstairs for stories, movement and fun after school.
Monday, November 14
10:00am - 10:30am
Toddler Storytime in the Large Meeting Room. For children ages 2 - 3 years and a caregiver. At this storytime toddlers transition into a program with a little more structure than Baby Time. Enjoy songs, fingerplays and rhymes,... Read More
Monday, November 14
11:00am - 11:45am
Baby Storytime in the Large Meeting Room.
For children under 2 and a caregiver. At this storytime we sing songs, fingerplays and rhymes, share a story, and learn some simple sign language. Play and socialization time will follow... Read More
Wednesday, November 16
10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Storytime in the Large Meeting Room
For children ages 3-5 and a caregiver. At this storytime preschoolers enjoy songs, fingerplays, movement, and stories that are a little longer. No registration required,... Read More
Thursday, November 17
3:30pm - 4:15pm
New after school weekly event for children in grades K-3 by themselves.
Thursdays at 3:30 till 4:15pm
Join us in the children's program room upstairs for stories, movement and fun after school.