The 500+ Best Connecticut Summer Reading Events

Since when has summer reading gotten…cool!?!?!?! Parties…prizes…comedy shows…BMX biking…cooking classes… I mean, the list just goes on and on. The Hartford Stage even came up with a whole SUMMER CAMP dedicated to bringing summer reading to life. We’ve seen libraries offering JEDI TRAINING. Seriously- where was this when we were kids?

Looking for some fun programs to do with your kids? We’ve got you covered with over 500 (562 at last count!) fun library and summer reading events! We’ll keep updating as more come out, so check back often!

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Hartford County

Hartford Stage: Summer Bookends

Cost: $350
In this full day drop off program, kids ages 5-8 explore summer reading books through acting, musical theatre, creative movement and arts and crafts. Meets August 7-11.

East Hartford Library Summer Reading Program:

Cost: Free
Just a small sampling of things participants will enjoy:

June 7: Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Mondays starting June 12: Sensory Play
June 14: Pokemon Party
June 27: Hokey Pokey Party
July 8: Lego Play Day
July 14: Make a Puppet in the Makerspace
July 18: Shadow Puppetry Workshop
August 9: Family Art Night

New Britain Public Library Summer Reading Program:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 26: Cupcake Wars
June 28: Summer Bash
June 29: Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics

West Hartford Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 21: Pirate & Princess Party (NWL)
June 23: Ice Cream Social (BC)
June 26: Painting Party (FX)
June 28: Stuffy Sleepover (FX)
July 8: Bookwyrm Fest 2023

Simsbury Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 19: Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff Party
June 21: Puppy Party!
June 27: Bring the Hoopla Party
June 28: Llama Llama At the Library
June 29: Sand Table
June 30: Outdoor Sand Table

Windsor Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

Mondays all Summer: Paint Outside the Lines
June 24: Summer Reading Kickoff Party
July 8: Princesses and Pirates Picnic
July 11-18: Shark Week
July 26: National Pet Photo Themed Parade
July 31: Harry Potter Birthday Celebration: The Secret Lives of Owls
August 16: Talent Show

Farmington Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 21: SUMMER READING KICKOFF
June 22: BUBBLE EXPLORATION WITH IMAGINENATION
June 27: MOVERS AND GROOVERS DANCE PARTY
June 30: STORY TIME AT THE HILL-STEAD MUSEUM, FARMINGTON
July 5: WATER ABSORPTION WITH IMAGINENATION MUSEUM
July 12: WACKY WEDNESDAYS – MIKE BENT’S ABRAKIDABRA SHOW!
July 17: BUBBLE DAY!
July 26: INTERACTIVE FINDING NEMO!

Bristol Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 21: Summer Magic Show
June 22: Be Kind with Pete the Cat
June 26: Jukebox Jamboree
June 27: Art of Code
June 28: How Do Dinosaurs Dance?
June 29: Punny Peeps Author Visit
June 30: Paws and Pages with the CT Humane Society
July 11: Spectacular Summer MAGIC SHOW!
July 13: Miss Jolie presents TWO “Bubbly Beats” Shows! AND Robot Adventure Society–SUMMER 2023!
July 20: Award-Winning Musician ROGER TINCKNELL visits the Library!
August 1: Hands On History–Connecticut TOYS!
August 11: Nappy’s Puppets presents “Father Goose Tales”!

Bloomfield Library

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 1: Comic Author/Illustrator Nathan Hale Comes to Boomfield

Avon Free Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 2: Teen Games Unplugged: Superfight!
Wednesdays all Summer: Open Art Studio

Plainville Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 28: Jester Jim (Juggling, Beatboxing, Comedy all in one!)
Fridays all summer: Picture Books and Popsicles

Newington Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 16: Summer Reading 2023 Kickoff – Find Your Voice!
June 20: Gross But Cool Science
June 26: Teen Lotus Lanterns
June 27: Hooked on Llamas
July 3: Grab & Go Bubble Tea for Teens
July 11: Catch the Hatch! Baby Chicke @ the Library
July 21: Teen Indoor Laser Tag
July 24: Connecticut Wildlife
July 25: Kids Paint Class
July 29: Foam Party – Outdoors
August 7: Jeepers Creepers! Creepy Creatures
August 9: Li’l Chefs
August 10: Teen Makedo Giant Windball Challenge
August 16: Traveling Touch Tank
August 19: Kids Craft Fair
August 23: Crime Lab for Kids

Enfield Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 17: Vehicle Day (Come see lots of cars, trucks, and more fun vehicles at the library!)
June 28: Summer Reading Kickoff

Glastonbury’s Welles Turner Memorial Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 29: Teen Zen Gardens
July 13: Rainbow Pasta Making Class for Teens
August 10: Teen Paint Night

Rocky Hill’s Cora J Belden Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

Thursdays in June: Outdoor Teddy Bear Picnic
June 8: Fifth Annual STEM Night
June 16: Build a Roller Coaster
June 17: Mermaid Ball & Casey’s BubbleMania: Effervescent Entertainment!
June 20: Sounds of Nature
June 27: Touch a truck with Public Works
June 28: Unicorn Jars
July 5: Ping Pong Pickup Science Challenge
July 12: Live Bird Presentation: Principles of flight
August 2: Shark Party
August 9: Frosted Lemonade Craft

Granby Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

Thursdays in June: Nightfall Stories and Stretch
June 23: Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Richmond Library, Marlborough:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 21: Summer Reading Kickoff featuring musical puppet show by Tom Knight
June 27: Birds of Prey for Long Days and Nights
July 3: Coding Concepts
July 6: Yoga Pajama Storytime
July 20: Children’s Concert by the Lake
July 29: Kid’s Vendor Fair
Wednesdays in August: Invent it!
Thursdays in August: Build it!

Southington Library

Cost: Varies depending on Event
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

Mondays June through August: Make it Monday special crafts
June 19: Bluey Bash
June 20: Llama Storytime & Meet-n-Greet
June 30: Sharpie T Shirt Tie Dye
Wednesdays: Movie Lunch Bunch
Fridays: Free Spin Prize Fridays

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Tolland and Windham County:

Stafford Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 24: Summer Reading Kickoff Fair with bounce house, face painting, henna, giant lawn games, snacks and more!
Wednesdays and Fridays all summer long: Storytime!
July 14: Ariel and Moana visit the library
July 29: Reptile Show
August 8: Toto the Tornado Kitten

Vernon’s Rockville Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

Thursdays in June: Teen Unplugged Game Night
June 19: Playdate @ the Library
June 24: Rockin’ and Reading with Pete the Cat and Al deCant
June 29: Make Your Own Paper Robot

Ellington’s Hall Memorial Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 17: Read-to-the-Dogs
June 20: CHESS NINJAS
July 12: SIDEWALK CHALK DRAWING
July 14: Lego Club Challenges – Color Builds
July 20: Tiny Food Explorers & Older Kid Food Explorers
August 4: Lego Club Challenges – Paper Cup Builds

Mansfield Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 24: Summer Kick-Off Party!

Somers Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 20: Children’s Music Concert with Mr. Loftus
June 21: Cartooning: Let’s Draw Pets with Rick Stromoski
June 27: Circle K Petting Farm
June 28: Harold and the Purple Crayon Party
June 29: Strawberry Mousse Cups with Food Explorers
July 6: I Want to Go Green with the Kellogg Environmental Center
July 13: Tune in Together with Renee Coro
July 18: Magnificent Monster Circus Puppet Show
July 19: Kid’s Bingo
July 20: The Lorax with the Kellogg Environmental Center
July 25: Rainbow Pasta with Food Explorers
July 26: LEGO Family Fun Night
August 10: Interactive Animal Show with Curious Creatures

Coventry Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 14: Summer Reading Kickoff and Ice Cream Social
Check the Teen Center for a summer store!

Columbia Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 27: Drawing Club
June 30: Animal Adventures with a Zookeeper
July 5: DIY Puppets
July 6: Litter Awareness with author & educator Stacey Giaquinto.
July 7: Playful Engineers with Teaching Artist Jay Mankita!
July 12: Little Hands Art Workshop: Things that Go!
July 14: Meet Ariel & Moana!
July 19: Wooden Peace Sign Art
July 21: Sounds of Nature: live animal program
July 28: Introduction to Theatre with the Playhouse Theatre Academy
August 2: Backyard Birdhouses
August 3: Hand Printed Tote Bags
August 4: Cartooning Workshop with Jason Deeble
August 10: Gross (but so cool!) Science
August 11: End of Summer Reading Party: Comedy Magic Show followed by FREE ICE CREAM TRUCK!

Willimantic Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 17: Summer Reading Kickoff
June 20: Edible Terrariums and Denison Pequotsepos: Life on the Forest Floor
June 21: Insect Storytime
June 22: Field Trip: CLiCK
June 23: Little Picassos
June 26: Jungle Escape Room
June 28: Field Trip: Sweet Acre Farm
June 29: Denison Pequotsepos: Endangered Species
June 30: Rainforest Stories & Mural

Killingly Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

Thursdays all summer: Family Games – Tabletop edition
June 24: Meet Princesses to Kick off Summer Reading: Little Mermaid and Moana the Wayfinder
June 27: Pumpernickel Puppets: Sir George and the Dragon and Family Bingo
July 6: Kodi’s Adventures (Ages 6-12)
Fridays in July: Relax with Watercolors
July 13: N.O.W. How It’s Made in Manufacturing
July 27: Discover Cursive and Calligraphy
August 10: Karaoke for Tweens
August 11: Ice Cream Social
August 15: Bwana Iguana

Pomfret Public Library

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 17: Xen’s Critters Summer Reading Kickoff
June 20: Nacho Average Snacks Story Time
June 24: Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
July 11: Buildwave
July 15: Taking Great Photos with your Smartphone
July 15: Padawan Training with Kessel Academy
July 18: PJ Storytime & Squishmallow Sleepover
July 25: CT Humane Society – Kind Kids
July 27: Cottagecore Journaling Party

Canterbury Public Library

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 22: Gnome Storytime
June 26: Mr Magic – Summer Reading Kickoff

Brooklyn Library:

Visit the library for storytime, crafts, and more! Schedule TBD.

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Middlesex and New London County:

Russell Library, Middletown

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

Mondays all summer: Play Pals at the Library
Tuesdays all summer: Storytime under the trees
June 14: Story and Swim at the Middletown Rec Center
June 15: Lego Night
June 22: Teen Screenprinting Event
June 23: Gardening Crafts
June 24: Teen tie-dye with pride
July 5: Sensory Shenanigans
July 15: Shark Week
July 26: Animal Demonstrations LIVE

Portland Public Library

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 14: Summer Reading Kickoff: BMX Champ Chris Poulos
Wednesdays all summer: Ocean Adventures (going into grades K-2)
June 22: Teen Program: Candy Sushi
June 26: Drumming Circle
June 28: Family Program: Touch Tanks from Mystic Aquarium
June 29: Teen Event: Sand and Seashell Mosaics
July 13: Teen Event: Pandemonium at the Poolside
July 20: Teen Event: DIY Cloud Lamps
July 28: Teen Event: Luau Lock-In

Acton Public Library, Old Saybrook

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 21: Summer Reading Kick-Off with ice cream, lawn games and more!
June 21: All Ages: 2nd Annual Make Music Day at Acton
June 29: 6:00 PM Family Night: Xen’s Critters
June 30: 10:30 AM Fun Friday: Sidewalk Chalk
July 5: Family Paint Night
July 6: Family Night: Animal Friends
Mondays July- August: Fairy Tale Dance Camp
July 11: Monsterland
July 13: Family Night: Hands on Drumming
July 14: Big Bubbles
July 19: Open Mic
July 20: Family Night: Pumpernickel Puppets
July 27: Family Night: Science Heroes
July 28: Fun Friday: Picture Book Putt Putt
August 2: Family Paint Night
August 3: Comic Mime Robert Rivest
August 10: Family Night: World Folktunes Singalong Show
August 11: Fun Friday: Kindness Rocks

Cromwell’s Cora J Belden Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 21: SUMMER READING KICK OFF CONCERT
June 22: UKULELE WITH JULIE STEPANEK
June 26: STORIES & ICE CREAM @ CBPL CHILDREN’S GARDEN (FREE ICE CREAM)
July 5: OPEN GARDEN HOURS and PAWS TO READ
July 6: KINDNESS KIDS
July 10: SPECIAL STORY TIME: MEET A POLICE OFFICER
July 12: FOOD EXPLORERS: RAINBOW PASTA
July 14: KIDS CRAFT: TIC-TAC-TOE TO-GO
July 17: INTRO TO 3D PRINTING FOR KIDS!
July 18: MINI CAKE DECORATING
July 20: ED POP MAGIC SHOW
July 24: SPECIAL STORY TIME: SILLY STORIES
July 31: FOOD EXPLORERs & VIRTUAL REALITY
August 1: BUG CUPCAKES
August 3: FAIRY TALE STEM: THE LITTLE MERMAID
August 9: ANIMAL EMBASSY: WORLD WILDLIFE
August 23: SUMMER READING WRAP-UP PARTY

Essex Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 10: Summer Reading Kickoff: Field Day to kick off the summer
Tuesday Mornings: Wiggle Worms Storytime
June 22: Stories and Stitches
June 28: Hindi Storyhour
July 13: Teen Paint Chip Poetry
July 18: Push the Button with us at Teen Game Night
July 20: Inside Government
July 22: Creative Dance with River Valley Dance
July 29: Make Your Own Dance with River Valley Dance
August 1: Learn to Sign on ZOOM

Westbook Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 6: Books and Barks with Nelson
June 15: Teen Craft and Game Night

East Hampton Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 23: Summer Reading Kick Off!
June 26: Find Your Voice with Professional Storyteller Mark Binder- ALL AGES
June 30: Archaeology in the Library
July 5: Tween Game Hour
July 10: STEMtastic- Candy Science: Grades 1-5
July 11: Art Explorers
July 14: Nintendo Switch Game Play: Grades 1-5
July 19: Kids Comic Creators: Hilo
Drop in, Saturdays in July: Junior Engineers
August 1: Jason Tardy: The Big Solo- ALL AGES, AT SEARS PARK PAVILLION
August 7: STEMtastic- Waterslides: Grades 1-5
August 18: Summer Reading Closing Party

Durham Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 20: Starry Safari & Stories by Starlight
July 3: Drop-in Patriotic Craft
July 10: Science Explorers
July 11: LEGO Robotics
July 14: Snakes Alive!
July 15: Kids Tag Sale
July 22: Toddler Art: Bubble Prints
August 2: Rockin’ & Reading with Al deCant & Pete the Cat
August 11: Little Mermaid Sing-a-long
August 16: Summer Reading Finale: Pop by for a Popsicle

Clinton’s Henry Carter Hull Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

Wednesdays all summer: Imagination Station
Fridays all summer: Stay & Play- Get messy and have fun!
June 14: Brick Painting for Teens
June 19: Messy Monday Process Art for Kids
June 21: All About Opossums and World Music Day
June 28: S.T.E.A.M Lab
July 1: Henna for Teens
July 5: LAN Party for Teens

Chester Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 21: Summer Kickoff & Ice Cream Social

Groton Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 16: STEM Grab & Go
June 27: Babies & Books
June 28: Summer Stories
June 28: TeenClub 306
June 29: Aquatic Arts & Crafts for Teens
July 1: Crafty Kids and Read with Dune
July 5: Learn & Play Playgroup
July 11: Magic the Gathering Club
July 14: Fun Friday – Chase’s Birthday

New London Library

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 15: TieDye Flowers
June 20: Juneteenth Crafts
June 23: Summer Reading Kick-Off Concert!
June 26: Children’s Author Visit – Amber Sawyer and TEEN SLIME NIGHT
June 27: Journal Making
July 3: T-Shirt Tie Dye for Teens
July 17: Stop Motion Workshop for Teens
July 19: Filmmaking for Teens

Norwich’s Otis Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 17: Drop-In Celebrate Summer Craft
June 26: Juggling Funny Stories!
June 28: Happy Harmonicas!
July 5: Mr. Magic
July 7: Dog Man Bingo Program
July 10: Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together
July 14: Dancin’ with Hoops
July 15: BUILD IT! CLINIC
July 19: SportsStacking Fun
July 22: Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center presents: Awesome Amphibians
July 24: Connecticut Humane Society presents: Kind Kids
July 26: “Find Your Voice” Music Show
July 31: Mystic Aquarium: Traveling Touch Tank
August 2: Mystic Museum of Art presents: Dog Days of Summer
August 4: Mystic Museum of Art presents: Mystical Mandalas
August 5: BUILD IT! CLINIC
August 12: Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center presents: Sounds of Nature
August 19: Good “Bad Guys” program

Waterford Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 3: Grab & Go Craft: Puppet Fish
June 5: Family Storytime & Drop in STEM Adventure: Activities with Paper
June 7: Toddler Art
June 17: Grab & Go Craft: Narwhal
June 21: Fire Safety Storytime
June 26: Summer Kickoff! Special presentation from our friends at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Raymond Library, Oakdale:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 24: Summer Reading Kickoff
June 29: Create your own journal
July 5: Disney Family Trivia
July 6 : Dancing Ribbon Wands
July 22: Henna Art with Jamilah Henna Creations
August 2: Marvel Family Trivia Night

Mystic and Noank Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 23: Juggling Funny Stories! performed by Chris Fascione
June 26: Pop Up Art Studio for Kids!
June 29: Family Yoga! and BAKING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS!
June 30: DJ Red Supreme
July 7: Justin Mazz Magic
July 10: Bookmaking for 6-9 year olds with the Mystic Museum of Art
July 11: Cool-ology presents Leonardo STEM Labs
July 14: Steve Elci & Friends:Music for Kids!
July 17: Fiber Art for 10-14 year olds with the Mystic Museum of Art
July 24: Something’s Fishy! Clay project for 6-9 year olds with the Mystic Museum of Art!
July 28: Chinese Acrobat Li Liu

Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 3: Sweets Storytime
June 7: Pride Storytime
June 10/17/24: Yoga Saturdays for Kids and Teens
June 21: Bubble Party – Goodbye School Year
June 28: Members of the Community: Fire Department
July 5: Dance Party
July 12: Members of the Community: Mel’s Downtown Creamery
July 19: Members of the Community: Champions Karate
July 26: Members of the Community: Corporal Scheel & K9 Skipper
August 2: Book Bingo
August 9: Carnival Finale

Old Lyme Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 16: Summer Fun Kickoff: Rainbow Pasta Workshop with Food Explorers.
June 20: Comedy Juggling with Bryson Lang
June 22: Writing and Doodling Club
June 27: Paws & Pages
July 18: Let’s Glow Crazy Disco Party!
July 25: Cuddly or Creepy? A Choose Your Own Animal Adventure with Xen’s Creatures
August 1: Buildwave: STEM Creativity Lab
August 15: Lawn Games at the Phoebe
August 31: Library Card Ticket to Ride Celebration at the Old Lyme Carousel

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New Haven County:

Oxford Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 15: Lego Challenge
June 17: Bring the Hoopla – A Hula Hoop Program and Reading Dog Buddies
June 22: STEM Challenge and Teen Trivia
June 24: Eric Carle Birthday Party
June 27: Pizza and Powerpoint Party

Milford Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 13: Build It! STEM Play
June 17: Put the Bear in Bear-dsley Zoo Summer Giveaway
June 21: Fairy Stories at Walnut Beach
June 27: Food Explorers: Fairy Tea Party
June 29: Bring the Hoopla: Find Your Voice!
July 10: Outdoor Stories and Songs

New Haven Free Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 5: Ladybug Release Festival!
June 6: Xen’s Critters and Farm Animal Friends – Summer Reading Kickoff at Wilson Library
June 7: STEAM Explorers! – Fairy Tale Fun!
June 7: Summer Reading Kickoff at Stetson Branch – Finding Your Voice
June 8: Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party: Living Dragons!
June 10: The Little Schoolhouse Multicultural Event
June 10: Summer Learning Challenge Kickoff – A fun-filled start to our reading program
June 14: STEAM Explorers – LEGOs
June 21: Make Music Day New Haven – Find Your Voice!
June 21: STEAM Explorers – Magic Bubble Painting
June 28: Author Visit! – Stacy Graham
June 28: STEAM Explorers! – Climb through Paper
July 15: Mural Drawing workshop with Victoria Martinez

Hamden Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 6: Confetti Soap Teen Craft
June 27: Children’s June Grab & Go Craft: Sun Decoration
June 29: Learn the Art of Henna
July 6: All about bubbles with the CT Water Authority
July 11: Cupcake Wars
July 20: Water Art with the CT Water Authority
July 24: Canvas Painting: Summer Art
July 31: Braided Yarn Keychains

East Haven Library’s Hagaman Memorial Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 22: Life-Sized Clue – Teen Event
June 24: Read to Samantha & Storytime
June 26: Mural Project – Find your Voice!
June 28: Playful Engineers: Chain Reactions & Creative Contraptions
June 29: Family Film Night! “Strange World”
July 5: Tasty Crafternoon with Miss Sue
July 26: Charlie Salerno’s Clam Diggers Dixie Band Concert!
August 3: Magic Show! Summer Reading Finale with our favorite magician – Ed Pop!

North Haven Memorial Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 17: Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival
June 28: I Love Axolotls!
June 29: Creation Station: Cork Boat!
June 29: Kids Who Code
All July: Pirate Scavenger Hunt
July 6: Creation Station: Teeny Tiny Treasure Box
July 6: OK, Chef!
July 11: Dice Quest
July 13: Dance Party
July 13: Library Science Squad
July 17: Picnic & Performance: Judy Pancoast
July 26: I Love Frogs!

West Haven Public Library

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 13: Candy Sushi
June 15: Tween Spa Day
June 21: Summer Read Kick Off
June 23: Ice Cream Social / Magic Show
July 1: DIY Wild Watermelon Salt Scrub and Sea Shell Necklace Sand Art
July 18: Pet Professions with the CT Humane Society

Wallingford Public Library

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 28: The Beardsley Zoo’s Life in the Wild
June 29: Teddy Bear Tea Party
Saturdays in July: Drop-In Gaming Saturdays
July 5: Maker Mornings: I Love Avocado!
July 6: Ice Cream in a Bag
July 12: Tiny Food Explorers
August 2: Writing Workshop Children’s

Meriden Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

July 14: Grand Opening Celebration- New Library
July 15: BringtheHoopla
July 15: Find Your Voice” Family Concert with Al deCant
July 18: Tinker Tuesdays
July 26: Minute to Win It
August 2: Talewise: Saving Earth Together
August 3: Miss Chantel’s Star Dance Academy: Dance Across the Pages
August 9: Blue Moon Raptors
August 19: Michele Urban: Find Your Dinosaur ROAR!

Branford’s Blackstone Library

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 12: 3D Printing Introduction for grades 5-12
June 28: SUMMER Family Take-N-Makes
July 13: Stuffed Animal Sleepover for all ages

Orange’s Case Memorial Library

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 17: Summer Reading Kickoff: The Power of a Story
June 19: Music Mondays with Al deCant
June 20: Summer STEAM: Circuit Quizzes
June 27: Summer STEAM: Penny Boats
July 11: Makerspace: Perler Beads
July 18: Earthquake Towers
July 25: Weather Science
July 27: Glass Photo Magnets

Madison’s Scranton Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 29: Summer Reading Kickoff: Find Your Voice!
June 30: Drop In Craft- Rainbow Bird
July 6: Pumpernickel Puppets: Bugsy and Friends!
July 11: Sew Your Own Donuts! For Tweens
July 13: Cool-ology: World Biomes Investigations
July 29: LEGOS, LEGOS, LEGOS

Beacon Falls Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 20: Living Dragons w/Riverside Reptiles
June 21: Crafternoon: Dinosaur Paintings
June 26: LEGOs in the Library
June 29: Summertime STEM: Kitchen Messology w/ Prof. Sepoc
July 7: Music and Movement w/Miss Maria
July 11: Movies & Munchies

Derby Public Library:

Cost: Free
Just a sampling of some of the things participants can enjoy:

June 17: Put the Bear in Bear-dsley Zoo! (Ages up to 11)
June 20: Create! STEAM Activity (Ages 10-14)
June 24: Summer Reading Challenge KICKOFF Event (All Ages)
June 29: CRAFT TIME: Patriotic Theme (All Ages)
July 14: Regional Water Authority Presents: The Rainstick (Ages 4-11)
July 18: Create! Children’s Tye Dye Shirt Making (Ages 7-14)
July 19: Kellogg Environmental Center presents: the FRIGHTENED FROG (All Ages)
July 22: Meet & Greet Author Event – S. Thompson & her book ‘Crystallized’ (Grades 4 & up)
July 25: Let’s Bubble Poppin’ Boogie! (kids’ music event)