A very long time ago, the native people of the northeastern part of our country shared their sweet tree know-how with the newcomers from Europe....
Celebrate Read Across America at the Museum! Enjoy a reading of The Gold Bowl, written by Connecticut author Valerie Bolling. Hear about all the fun a little...
Maple Sugaring & Pancake Breakfast with all the fixings, pure local maple syrup, maple sugaring and Native American demonstrations, live animals, kids’ crafts. Family Friendly!...
Join us for our annual maple sugaring and pancake breakfast. All-You-Can-Eat pancakes with our own maple syrup. Watch the syrup process from start to finish....
Join us for a fun and interactive story time at the bookstore, featuring the new picture book, Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever. Everyone's favorite grump, Jim...
Did you know that the children’s book The Story of Ferdinand features drawings by Connecticut illustrator Robert Lawson? Or that this book served as inspiration for a...
Celebrate National ASL Day at the Museum! Families will uncover the history of the American School for the Deaf, learn simple ASL signs, and learn...
Enjoy Free First Weekend at the CHS! Free First Sunday includes admission to the Museum galleries all day. Please note, the Waterman Research Center is...
Join the museum for a special family story time. Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf, families can cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story,...
Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things! Come...
Kindergarten-8th 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...
A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers! Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature...
