Occ-u-Playgroup
Everyone’s different; let’s be different together.
A monthly meet-up group for multi-age neurodivergent, special needs, all-abilities children.
Join Occupational Therapist Miss Shaleen for open-ended play and activities for the children, community building with the parents, caregivers, and siblings. Each month, we will explore fine and gross motor skills as well as sensory activities connected to a monthly theme.
This all-inclusive playgroup meets the second Saturday of each month from 11 am until 12 pm.
Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Our tried and true story time program for the tiniest of library people! Join us in the Community Room to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement, finger plays and more. Open play is available at the end of the program in the Community Room or out in the Pollinator Garden (weather dependent).
RR&R is for children ages 0 - 2 years & their caregivers (siblings welcome).
Cribbage Club
Multi-generational Cribbage Club.
Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.
Pokémon Club
Monthly on the fourth Tuesday, come do all things Pokémon with us at the library!
Trade, battle, and play Pokémon-themed games.
A limited number of packs will be available to purchase on site for anyone getting started.
Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Our tried and true story time program for the tiniest of library people! Join us in the Community Room to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement, finger plays and more. Open play is available at the end of the program in the Community Room or out in the Pollinator Garden (weather dependent).
RR&R is for children ages 0 - 2 years & their caregivers (siblings welcome).
Bog Myrtle Book & Art Club
Join MG for a three-week series where she will read aloud Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp while listeners quietly craft. Together, we will discuss the book, celebrate the love of nature, and making art.
Bring your nature treasures (rocks, pine cones, shells, sticks) for show & tell, your knitting/crochet/handiwork/mending to work on while we read, and/or use our art supplies.
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Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp
Brief synopsis from Annick Press: From the acclaimed author of The Wolf Suit comes another weirdly hilarious, masterfully thought-provoking, and lushly painted early reader graphic novel.
Two sisters, one stubbornly cheerful (Beatrice) and one relentlessly grumpy (Magnolia), live in a drafty old house with a family of helpful spiders. When Beatrice is gifted magic yarn from a giant forest spider obsessed with sustainability named Bog Myrtle, she and the spiders set to work knitting up a perfectly warm sweater.
But greedy Magnolia sees only the opportunity for profit, and quickly converts the old house into a magic sweater factory. The exhausted spiders are driven to strike, and Bog Myrtle is not pleased . . .
April 25, May 2 & 9, 2025
Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Our tried and true story time program for the tiniest of library people! Join us in the Community Room to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement, finger plays and more. Open play is available at the end of the program in the Community Room or out in the Pollinator Garden (weather dependent).
RR&R is for children ages 0 - 2 years & their caregivers (siblings welcome).
Bog Myrtle Book & Art Club
Join MG for a three-week series where she will read aloud Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp while listeners quietly craft. Together, we will discuss the book, celebrate the love of nature, and making art.
Bring your nature treasures (rocks, pine cones, shells, sticks) for show & tell, your knitting/crochet/handiwork/mending to work on while we read, and/or use our art supplies.
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Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp
Brief synopsis from Annick Press: From the acclaimed author of The Wolf Suit comes another weirdly hilarious, masterfully thought-provoking, and lushly painted early reader graphic novel.
Two sisters, one stubbornly cheerful (Beatrice) and one relentlessly grumpy (Magnolia), live in a drafty old house with a family of helpful spiders. When Beatrice is gifted magic yarn from a giant forest spider obsessed with sustainability named Bog Myrtle, she and the spiders set to work knitting up a perfectly warm sweater.
But greedy Magnolia sees only the opportunity for profit, and quickly converts the old house into a magic sweater factory. The exhausted spiders are driven to strike, and Bog Myrtle is not pleased . . .
April 25, May 2 & 9, 2025
Read Around the World with Mrs. Burns
Mrs. Burns will be at the library on the first Saturday of each month.
Get ready to travel around the world one story at a time! We will explore nature, culture, folk tales, and all our beautiful world has to offer. All ages welcome.
Theater Series: “Creating on a Friday Afternoon!”
Join us for “Creating on a Friday Afternoon!”
Theater Games, The Art of Mime, Music, Improvisation for the Stage, and lots of fun creating! It’s a drop-in theater class!
No performance at the end. Just lots of opportunities to develop your imagination and to connect with friends!
Directed by Carol J. Macy.
Friday March 14th 3-4:30pm
March 21st No 3pm program, but come to a free show performed by homeschoolers @Lebanon Community Center at noon
Friday March 28th 3-4:30
Friday April 4th 3-4:30pm
Friday April 11th 3-4:30pm
Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Our tried and true story time program for the tiniest of library people! Join us in the Community Room to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement, finger plays and more. Open play is available at the end of the program in the Community Room or out in the Pollinator Garden (weather dependent).
RR&R is for children ages 0 - 2 years & their caregivers (siblings welcome).
Story Hour with Shaleen
Monthly morning story time with Shaleen Barrett, Occupational Therapist and Signing Time Certified Teacher. Join us for stories, felt board, songs, and best of all, PLAY!
Target audience is ages 3-6, siblings welcome.
Registration encouraged. Call the library to sign up. 860-642-7763
Read Around the World with Mrs. Burns
Mrs. Burns will be at the library on the first Saturday of each month.
Get ready to travel around the world one story at a time! We will explore nature, culture, folk tales, and all our beautiful world has to offer. All ages welcome.
Theater Series: “Creating on a Friday Afternoon!”
Join us for “Creating on a Friday Afternoon!”
Theater Games, The Art of Mime, Music, Improvisation for the Stage, and lots of fun creating! It’s a drop-in theater class!
No performance at the end. Just lots of opportunities to develop your imagination and to connect with friends!
Directed by Carol J. Macy.
Friday March 14th 3-4:30pm
March 21st No 3pm program, but come to a free show performed by homeschoolers @Lebanon Community Center at noon
Friday March 28th 3-4:30
Friday April 4th 3-4:30pm
Friday April 11th 3-4:30pm
Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Our tried and true story time program for the tiniest of library people! Join us in the Community Room to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement, finger plays and more. Open play is available at the end of the program in the Community Room or out in the Pollinator Garden (weather dependent).
RR&R is for children ages 0 - 2 years & their caregivers (siblings welcome).
Irish Dance with The Mulcahy Academy
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish Dance performance by the Mulcahy Academy dancers!
Fam Jam: Welcome, Spring!
Welcome all families to jam together! Youth Services Librarian MG and her spouse, Jaron (guitarist in local band, Room to Move), are excited to facilitate an all-ages sing along here at JTL!
Bring your voices and instruments to make joyful noise.
Fam Jam Song booklets available 3/22 for pick up if you'd like to practice ahead of time.
Theater Series: “Creating on a Friday Afternoon!”
Join us for “Creating on a Friday Afternoon!”
Theater Games, The Art of Mime, Music, Improvisation for the Stage, and lots of fun creating! It’s a drop-in theater class!
No performance at the end. Just lots of opportunities to develop your imagination and to connect with friends!
Directed by Carol J. Macy.
Friday March 14th 3-4:30pm
March 21st No 3pm program, but come to a free show performed by homeschoolers @Lebanon Community Center at noon
Friday March 28th 3-4:30
Friday April 4th 3-4:30pm
Friday April 11th 3-4:30pm
Little Voices Series: Sign Language for Babies & Toddlers
Registration required at Adult Circulation desk or call the library.
Introducing basic sign language to babies and toddlers can be a helpful way to jumpstart their communication development. Children who know how to ask for items they want, make choices, and express their basic needs even before developing verbal speech are at an advantage for acquiring strong language skills and reducing tricky behaviors. This four-class series offers parents and other caregivers an opportunity to experience the magic of communicating with their little ones at as young as 6 months old. Participants will learn ways to integrate meaningful growth opportunities into everyday routines and play activities, ensuring fun for kiddos and grown-ups alike!
Content will be:
Appropriate for children ages 6 months - 2 years, including those following typical development patterns and those with unique needs
Tailored for expectant parents, parents, guardians, grandparents, and other caregivers; applicable for daycare providers and early childhood professionals, too. Adults and children are encouraged to attend together to begin applying learned skills right away; however, adults are also welcome to come learn on their own.
Led by Elena Fader Hurlburt, an experienced speech-language pathologist and toddler-mom in the thick of real-life learning!
Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Our tried and true story time program for the tiniest of library people! Join us in the Community Room to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement, finger plays and more. Open play is available at the end of the program in the Community Room or out in the Pollinator Garden (weather dependent).
RR&R is for children ages 0 - 2 years & their caregivers (siblings welcome).
Pokémon Club
Monthly on the fourth Tuesday, come do all things Pokémon with us at the library!
Trade, battle, and play Pokémon-themed games.
A limited number of packs will be available to purchase on site for anyone getting started.
Cribbage Club
Multi-generational Cribbage Club.
Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.
Theater Performance: Scenes from an American Theater
This performance will be held across the street from the library, at the Lebanon Community Center.
Enjoy moments from the American Stage performed by the homeschool community. This performance is appropriate for audiences 8 years old through adults.
Be an audience member for free!
Please note, there was a typo in the email. This performance is on Friday, March 21st (not Tuesday).
Little Voices Series: Sign Language for Babies & Toddlers
Registration required at Adult Circulation desk or call the library.
Introducing basic sign language to babies and toddlers can be a helpful way to jumpstart their communication development. Children who know how to ask for items they want, make choices, and express their basic needs even before developing verbal speech are at an advantage for acquiring strong language skills and reducing tricky behaviors. This four-class series offers parents and other caregivers an opportunity to experience the magic of communicating with their little ones at as young as 6 months old. Participants will learn ways to integrate meaningful growth opportunities into everyday routines and play activities, ensuring fun for kiddos and grown-ups alike!
Content will be:
Appropriate for children ages 6 months - 2 years, including those following typical development patterns and those with unique needs
Tailored for expectant parents, parents, guardians, grandparents, and other caregivers; applicable for daycare providers and early childhood professionals, too. Adults and children are encouraged to attend together to begin applying learned skills right away; however, adults are also welcome to come learn on their own.
Led by Elena Fader Hurlburt, an experienced speech-language pathologist and toddler-mom in the thick of real-life learning!
Seasonal Story & Craft
Join community member and Friend of the Library, Miss Jeannie, for a story and St. Patrick's Day craft. Wear clothes to get messy and meet downstairs in the Story Room first, then create artwork by Marcel.
Theater Series: “Creating on a Friday Afternoon!”
Join us for “Creating on a Friday Afternoon!”
Theater Games, The Art of Mime, Music, Improvisation for the Stage, and lots of fun creating! It’s a drop-in theater class!
No performance at the end. Just lots of opportunities to develop your imagination and to connect with friends!
Directed by Carol J. Macy.
Friday March 14th 3-4:30pm
March 21st No 3pm program, but come to a free show performed by homeschoolers @Lebanon Community Center at noon
Friday March 28th 3-4:30
Friday April 4th 3-4:30pm
Friday April 11th 3-4:30pm
Little Voices Series: Sign Language for Babies & Toddlers
Registration required at Adult Circulation desk or call the library.
Introducing basic sign language to babies and toddlers can be a helpful way to jumpstart their communication development. Children who know how to ask for items they want, make choices, and express their basic needs even before developing verbal speech are at an advantage for acquiring strong language skills and reducing tricky behaviors. This four-class series offers parents and other caregivers an opportunity to experience the magic of communicating with their little ones at as young as 6 months old. Participants will learn ways to integrate meaningful growth opportunities into everyday routines and play activities, ensuring fun for kiddos and grown-ups alike!
Content will be:
Appropriate for children ages 6 months - 2 years, including those following typical development patterns and those with unique needs
Tailored for expectant parents, parents, guardians, grandparents, and other caregivers; applicable for daycare providers and early childhood professionals, too. Adults and children are encouraged to attend together to begin applying learned skills right away; however, adults are also welcome to come learn on their own.
Led by Elena Fader Hurlburt, an experienced speech-language pathologist and toddler-mom in the thick of real-life learning!
Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Our tried and true story time program for the tiniest of library people! Join us in the Community Room to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement, finger plays and more. Open play is available at the end of the program in the Community Room or out in the Pollinator Garden (weather dependent).
RR&R is for children ages 0 - 2 years & their caregivers (siblings welcome).
Occ-u-Playgroup
Everyone’s different; let’s be different together.
A monthly meet-up group for multi-age neurodivergent, special needs, all-abilities children.
Join Occupational Therapist Miss Shaleen for open-ended play and activities for the children, community building with the parents, caregivers, and siblings. Each month, we will explore fine and gross motor skills as well as sensory activities connected to a monthly theme.
This all-inclusive playgroup meets the second Saturday of each month at 11 am.
Read & Talk with Tech
Everyone can enjoy books and build communication skills, it’s just a matter of getting creative and being open to innovative possibilities! Join us to read stories, explore technology, and have fun with old and new friends. This activity will be designed to engage children of all ages and abilities, and will be led by a speech-language pathologist who will share tips and insights along the way.
Please note: Our monthly Occ-u-Playgroup will meet directly after this if you'd like to attend both programs!
Lionheart Puppetry Workshop
The Lionheart Puppet Company will be conducting a shadow puppet workshop for children ages 6-10. Shadow puppetry is believed to be the earliest form of puppetry and allows children the opportunity to explore the uses of light and shadow.
Utilizing a series of pre-designed puppet patterns, the children will learn the basics of puppet jointing and construction ultimately creating their own animal shadow puppet.
Following this, the children will then learn the elements of puppet performance as they are lead through a series of exercises moving the puppets across a shadow screen. Students will even learn how to build a simple shadow screen of their own using common items found around the home.
Call to register; space is limited.
Lionheart Puppet Show
A new tailor promises that he can help the Emperor distinguish which of his knights are foolish and which are noble and true. Will poor Sir Humphrey make the cut? And if he does, can he stop a local thief from stealing the Emperor's riches before it's too late?
Based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson, The Emperor's New Clothes shows children that honesty is the best policy.
This show is suitable for ages 4-11.
Little Voices Series: Sign Language for Babies & Toddlers
Registration required at Adult Circulation desk or call the library.
Introducing basic sign language to babies and toddlers can be a helpful way to jumpstart their communication development. Children who know how to ask for items they want, make choices, and express their basic needs even before developing verbal speech are at an advantage for acquiring strong language skills and reducing tricky behaviors. This four-class series offers parents and other caregivers an opportunity to experience the magic of communicating with their little ones at as young as 6 months old. Participants will learn ways to integrate meaningful growth opportunities into everyday routines and play activities, ensuring fun for kiddos and grown-ups alike!
Content will be:
Appropriate for children ages 6 months - 2 years, including those following typical development patterns and those with unique needs
Tailored for expectant parents, parents, guardians, grandparents, and other caregivers; applicable for daycare providers and early childhood professionals, too. Adults and children are encouraged to attend together to begin applying learned skills right away; however, adults are also welcome to come learn on their own.
Led by Elena Fader Hurlburt, an experienced speech-language pathologist and toddler-mom in the thick of real-life learning!
Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Our tried and true story time program for the tiniest of library people! Join us in the Community Room to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement, finger plays and more. Open play is available at the end of the program in the Community Room or out in the Pollinator Garden (weather dependent).
RR&R is for children ages 0 - 2 years & their caregivers (siblings welcome).
Story Hour with Shaleen
Monthly morning story time with Shaleen Barrett, Occupational Therapist and Signing Time Certified Teacher. Join us for stories, felt board, songs, and best of all, PLAY!
Target audience is ages 3-6, siblings welcome.
Registration encouraged. Call the library to sign up. 860-642-7763
Read Around the World with Mrs. Burns
Mrs. Burns will be at the library on the first Saturday of each month.
Get ready to travel around the world one story at a time! We will explore nature, culture, folk tales, and all our beautiful world has to offer. All ages welcome.
Creative Art Meetup
Families, meet in the Community Room every Friday in February to socialize, create artwork with various materials and methods, including but not limited to: paint, clay, cardboard, big paper, found objects. Dress for mess and indoor/outdoor art exploration.
Create from 3-4:45 / Clean up together at 4:45.
This is not a drop-off program. All children must be accompanied by a grown-up.
Read, Rock, and Rhyme
Our tried and true story time program for the tiniest of library people! Join us in the Community Room to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement, finger plays and more. Open play is available at the end of the program in the Community Room or out in the Pollinator Garden (weather dependent).
RR&R is for children ages 0 - 2 years & their caregivers (siblings welcome).