FAMILY CONCERT Series
Farmer Rick Band      
Saturday, March 13    2:30-3:30 p.m. 
Kids bring your parents to rock-out with the Farmer Rick Band. You'll enjoy original songs about the farm and traditional songs with an upbeat pop-rock sound. "Farmer Rick" is real
life farmer Rick Oulette, who owns and operates "Shaker Farm Market" in Enfield.

Free tickets for this performance will be available at the Children's Circulation Desk starting Saturday, February 20th.

The Something for Nothing Players
The Wonderful World of Oz      
Sunday, March 14    2-3:00 p.m. 
A musical theatre performance for children ages 6 and older and their parents.
You'll enjoy this clever, entertaining and fast paced dramatization based upon the timeless and exciting L. Frank Baum classic adventure story. Journey with young Dorothy, as she finds herself lost in the strange and magical land of Oz.

Sorry, program is full. No more tickets available.

Tune-in to LIFE
Family Dance Party      
Saturday, April 10    2:30-3:30 p.m. 

Enjoy entertainment provided by DJ Dale Griffith. Refreshments will be served.

Free tickets for this event will be available at the Children's Circulation Desk starting
Sat., March 27th. NOTE: attendance is limited—no one will be admitted without a ticket.

The West Hartford Public Library Children's Division is proud to participate in this special week of family activities sponsored by The Bridge Family Center

Funding for this event is provided by The Bridge Family Center, Inc.

Mother/Daughter
Make a Memory Tea
Ages 9-12
Thursday, April 22
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Room

Spend the afternoon with your Mom. Decorate a frame and take home a
keepsake photo. Refreshments will be served.
If your Mom can't attend bring your Grandmother, Aunt or a Special Person
in your life!

Registration Required. Register in the Teen Room or Call 561-6996

  Bishops Corner Special Programs
       15 Starkel Road —561-8213

Stories on the Spectrum
Saturdays, from  11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8, June 19

Join us for this drop in storytime for children on the autism spectrum. Children ages 3–8 and their families are welcome.

No registration is required. Please call 860 561-8213 if you would like more information.

FETCH! Club: Science Challenges with Ruff Ruffman

Thursday afternoons

Mar. 25   4–5:00 p.m.     
Apr. 22   3–4:00 p.m.

Join our FETCH! Club at the Bishops Corner library and work together to solve fun science challenges. The activities and games we'll be doing come from this popular PBS program.

The FETCH! Club is for children in grades 1–5 only. Call 860-561-8213 for more info.

Knit with Us     Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.     

Drop in and enjoy the company of friends as we share this terrifc craft. Everyone is
welcome—all ages and all skill levels. Instruction on a simple project will be provided.
Beginners please bring a skein of bulky yarn, needles will be available.

Registration
Suggested

Raising Readers     Thursdays 10:30 a.m.     
Featuring: Mother Goose on the Loose
For children ages 1-4 with a parent or caregiver. Drop in for social time followed by the award winning Mother Goose on the Loose program.

Mother Goose on the Loose early-literacy program combines music, movement, visual literacy, and language development to help children get ready to read. Even more important,it helps young children prepare for school by learning how to focus and concentrate, learning social skills, taking turns, learning how to express emotions and developing a love for learning that will ensure success throughout their school years.