West Hartford Libraries

Children's Programs

Children's Calendar
Summer 2009

Registration begins June 22nd
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Special Summer Programs—Be Creative at your Library
for children entering grades 1–5 click for printable pdf
TO REGISTER please call the library location where you wish to attend: Noah Webster: 561-6980 Bishops Corner: 561-8213 Faxon: 561-8203
"Old Tales with a New Twist"—Listen to newfangled tales and be creative with your own!
	August 12 Bishops Corner Library August 19 Noah Webster Library August 26 Faxon Branch Library	2:30–3:15 11:00–11:45 2:30–3:15
Science Challenges with Ruff Ruffman!—Activities and games from the PBS kids show "Fetch"
	July 28 Bishops Corner Library August 4 Noah Webster Library August 25 Faxon Branch Library	2:30–3:15 11:00–11:45 2:30–3:15
Crafts from Many Cultures —Travel the world through exotic crafts
	August 5 Bishops Corner Library August 7 Noah Webster Library August 11 Faxon Branch Library	11:00–11:45 11:00–11:45 11:00–11:45
Creative Crafts
	August 6 Bishops Corner Library August 13 Noah Webster Library August 20 Faxon Branch Library	2:30–3:15 11:00–11:45 2:30–3:15
Lego Nation!
	July 30 Noah Webster Library August 3 Faxon Branch Library August 4 Bishops Corner Library	2:30–3:30 6:30–7:30 6:30–7:30

Noah Webster Library Special Programs
20 South Main Street —561-6980

Be Creative!—students entering grades 3-5
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:00–4:00pm
beginning, July 7th in the Storyroom

Drop-in for crafts, board games and Wii!—No registration required.

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REI's P.E.A.K. PROGRAM
Saturday, July 18, 2009    Library Meeting Room

         Children ages 8 and 9      11:00–12 noon
         Children ages 10 and 12    2:00–3:00 p.m.

Learn to make the outdoors fun and safe for you and the environment.
Our neighbors at REI have joined together with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor
Ethics to develop the PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) program.
Using a variety of games and activities, PEAK encourages minimal impact in wilderness
and natural areas and helps to ensure a positive and safe experience.

Registration is required, call 561-6980 from June 29th to register or for more info.

Comics for Kids for children ages 6–11
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:30–11:30 p.m. Libary Meeting Room

Cartooning workshop featuring Bob Weber.
Please bring a large drawing pad and 2 pencils.

Registration is required, call 561-6980 from July 27th to register or for more info.

Light One Little Candle Book Drive
Donate books that will be made available to the children of cancer patients.

Faxon Branch Special Programs
1073 New Britain Avenue —561-8203

Check back for more program listings. Stop in to enjoy our terrific kids area, books, toys, puzzles, media and more.

Bishops Corner Special Programs
15 Starkel Road —561-8210

Cook From the Book for Children Ages 9–12
Thursdays, 7:00–8:15 p.m.
Have you read the "Dish" series by Diane Muldrow? Join us in a fun book discussion, then we'll get cooking!

July 16 Book #1: Stirring It Up and we'll make Pesto Pitas
July 23 Book #5: Truth Without the Trimmings make Humble Hummus

Registration required please call the Bishops Branch 561-8213

Children's Reading Club: The Eco-Credibles

In honor of Earth Day, come in any time during April and sign up to become a member of our new reading club. When you read a “green” book, you will be ready to be a part of our green team and do activities about protecting and preserving our environment. Call 561-8213 for more information.