APRIL 2019 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
SATURDAYS in APRIL
DROP-IN CRAFTS - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Children of all ages are invited to stop in and enjoy a craft.
SATURDAY, APR. 6th Register online 3/23
SATURDAY STORYTIME - 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Children of all ages can join kindergarten teacher, Ms. Hannan, for stories and fun!
WEDNESDAY, APR. 10th Register online 3/27
MUSIC with MS. MEL- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Children ages 2 - 5 are invited to join Ms. Mel for music and fun at the library!
MONDAYS APR. 22nd & 29th Register online 4/8
WEE ONES - 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Stories, music and movement with Ms. Janet. For children ages 12 –23 months.
TUESDAYS APR. 23rd & 30th Register online 4/9
TALES FOR TWOS - 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Stories, music and crafts with Ms. Janet. For children ages 24 - 35 months.
WEDNESDAY APR. 3rd & 24th Register online 3/20
MORE STORIES PLEASE - 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Children ages 3 - 5 may join Ms. JoAnn each Wednesday morning for stories and crafts.
THURSDAYS No registration required
DROP-IN STORYTIME/STAY AND PLAY - 10:30 a.m.
Storytime with Ms. JoAnn every Thursday in April unless school is delayed or closed. Stories, music and movement for all ages. No storytime 4/11.
TUESDAY, APR. 16th, Register online 4/2
FIRE and ICE – 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Children will be captivated by this spectacular science show! Be amazed when our “special paper” disappears in a flash! Learn how to help our Mad Science friend “Eggbert” home. See dry ice make metal scream. Volunteers will demonstrate what happens when there is too much carbon dioxide trapped in our bodies! We will clean up our act when a few volunteers are called up to take a dry ice shower...complete with soap and bubbles. All children participate in our last cool experiment as thhey exit through a cloud!
THURSDAY, APR. 18th Register online 4/4
HOOKED ON LLAMAS - 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
An entertaining as well as educating program designed specifically for children ages 3 & up. Debbie Labbe, owner of Country Quilt Llama Farm will let the children pet the llama, then they can settle down and sit in front of the llama as she reads the story “Is Your Mama a Llama?” For the older children Debbie reads “Llama” by Mary R. Dunn, which is filled with many informative facts. She has large photos to explain the many uses of llamas along with llama fiber products for the children to see and touch. At the end of the program there will be time for questions and answers and another chance to pet the llama!
APRIL 2019 ADULT PROGRAMS
FRIDAY NIGHT CRAFTING CLUB - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Bring your project to the library and take some time for yourself to work on your knitting, crocheting, quilting, scrapbooking or whatever interests you. Did you see something on Pinterest that you’d like to make? This is the perfect opportunity to bring your supplies and get to work.
NEEDLE FELTING - 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Learn the popular fiber arts craft of needle felting with Katie Stevenson. This program is funded by the Robert G. And Marguerite M. Derx Foundation.
THURSDAY, APR. 11th
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - 10:00 a.m.
Ever thought about volunteering at the Library? Come join this group the second Thursday of each month and find out what’s going on!
WEDNESDAY APR. 17th Register online 4/3
ESCAPE ROOM - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Using codes, ciphers, and experiments team members havr to figure out and complete activities to advance in the game. All solutions lead to a central set of puzzles/activities that the full team works on together to complete the game.
Must be at least 14 years of age to participate. This program is funded by the Robert G. and Marguerite M. Derx Foundation.
WEDNESDAY APR. 17th Register online 4/3
GENEALOGY - 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Karen Keeler will be available to assist you with your ancestry search.
FRIDAY, APR. 19th Register online 4/5
UKULELE WORKSHOP - 2:00 p.m.
Want to try an instrument that is easy and fun to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows you some of the fundamentals of ukulele playing. You’ll learn how to tune, strum, and read chords. After a short lesson, you’ll be able to play some fun and easy songs. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of hers. For ages 14 & up. This program is funded by the Robert G. and Marguerite M. Derx Foundation.
Hours: Mon. & Wed 10 - 8 Tues. Thurs. & Sat. 10 - 5, Fri. 1 - 8, Sun. 1 - 4 (Oct. –April).
Adult Library: 203-312-5679
Children’s Library: 203-312-5682
FAX: 203-312-5685
Home Page: http://www.newfairfieldlibrary.org