LES Teacher Read Alouds
Join the wonderful teachers from Lebanon Elementary School outside the library, in the Pollinator Garden for summer read alouds.
This week's reader: Melissa Orlando
Rain or excessive heat will bring us inside the library to the Community Room.
4-H Earth Agent Kit #3 Available for Pickup
This summer, UConn 4-H has developed 5 unique activity kits focused on the theme “Earth Agents” in support of the 2024 iRead theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat.” Youth will explore physical and biological sciences while developing problem solving skills and learning about conservation efforts. Each activity has a tutorial video featuring Mr. Marc, which you can access on the UConn Extension YouTube channel or on the UConn 4-H website.
Pick up UConn 4-H Earth Agents Activity Kit #3: Nature Scavenger Hunt & “Bug Hut” Build
Investigate the environment around you as you complete a fun, outdoor scavenger hunt. You will take what you have collected from your adventure and build a miniature nature house and habitat.
Neighborhood of Make-Believe
Hi, Neighbor! Join MG for a special summer program series where we will explore the most important work of childhood: play.
We'll dive into the world of Mister Rogers Neighborhood through viewing clips from his acclaimed television series and activities on the same theme.
This program is for children ages 4-6 and their caregivers.
Space is limited, registration required.
Register for this program:
Swim and Gym
Mondays 12:00-1:00pm
July 15, 22, 29 | August 5, 12
Meet us at the Lebanon Community Pool to move our bodies with Miss Shaleen and then cool off! All children are required to have caregivers present during the program.
LES Teacher Read Alouds
Join the wonderful teachers from Lebanon Elementary School outside the library, in the Pollinator Garden for summer read alouds.
This week's reader: Jessica Scorso, Principal
Rain or excessive heat will bring us inside the library to the Community Room or Story Room.
4-H Earth Agent Kit #4 Available for Pickup
This summer, UConn 4-H has developed 5 unique activity kits focused on the theme “Earth Agents” in support of the 2024 iRead theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat.” Youth will explore physical and biological sciences while developing problem solving skills and learning about conservation efforts. Each activity has a tutorial video featuring Mr. Marc, which you can access on the UConn Extension YouTube channel or on the UConn 4-H website.
Pick up UConn 4-H Earth Agents Activity Kit #4: Bee Bots
Explore why bees are so important in nature from the flowers we see to the food we eat. Make your own bee robot to discover the world of the pollinator.
Neighborhood of Make-Believe
Hi, Neighbor! Join MG for a special summer program series where we will explore the most important work of childhood: play.
We'll dive into the world of Mister Rogers Neighborhood through viewing clips from his acclaimed television series and activities on the same theme.
This program is for children ages 4-6 and their caregivers.
Space is limited, registration required.
Register for this program:
Flower Arranging with Pam Grey
Join Pam Grey from Winter Bee Garden for a hands-on workshop to learn all about building a bouquet and arranging flowers. You will be able to make your own bouquet with flowers Pam will provide to take home!
Registration required. Limited to 10 people.
You can register at the Adult Services desk or call the library at 860-642-7763.
Swim and Gym
Mondays 12:00-1:00pm
July 15, 22, 29 | August 5, 12
Meet us at the Lebanon Community Pool to move our bodies with Miss Shaleen and then cool off! All children are required to have caregivers present during the program.
Honeybee Tea
Sip some tea and honey made possible by our pollinator friends, the honeybees.
Registration required.
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to register for this event:
LES Teacher Read Alouds
Join the wonderful teachers from Lebanon Elementary School outside the library, in the Pollinator Garden for summer read alouds.
This week's reader: Krista Copeland
Rain or excessive heat will bring us inside the library to the Community Room.
4-H Earth Agent Kit #5 Available for Pickup
This summer, UConn 4-H has developed 5 unique activity kits focused on the theme “Earth Agents” in support of the 2024 iRead theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat.” Youth will explore physical and biological sciences while developing problem solving skills and learning about conservation efforts. Each activity has a tutorial video featuring Mr. Marc, which you can access on the UConn Extension YouTube channel or on the UConn 4-H website.
Pick up UConn 4-H Earth Agents Activity Kit #5: Food Web Board Game
Explore food chains and ecological communities as you become a game engineer, designing your very own environmentally themed board game.
Neighborhood of Make-Believe
Hi, Neighbor! Join MG for a special summer program series where we will explore the most important work of childhood: play.
We'll dive into the world of Mister Rogers Neighborhood through viewing clips from his acclaimed television series and activities on the same theme.
This program is for children ages 4-6 and their caregivers.
Space is limited, registration required.
Register for this program:
LES Teacher Read Alouds
Join the wonderful teachers from Lebanon Elementary School outside the library, in the Pollinator Garden for summer read alouds.
This week's reader: Leah Marouski
Rain or excessive heat will bring us inside the library to the Story Room.
Swim and Gym
Mondays 12:00-1:00pm
July 15, 22, 29 | August 5, 12
Meet us at the Lebanon Community Pool to move our bodies with Miss Shaleen and then cool off! All children are required to have caregivers present during the program.
LES Teacher Read Alouds
Join the wonderful teachers from Lebanon Elementary School outside the library, in the Pollinator Garden for summer read alouds.
This week's reader: Lisa Gamache
Rain or excessive heat will bring us inside the library to the Story Room.
Ferncroft Rescue Opossums
Story Time with Opossums
Join Pam and Bill Lefferts and their opossum ambassadors! Pam will read From Pouch to Couch, a story about opossums, and talk about backyard wildlife. Then you will get to meet and greet a pair of their rescued opossums!
Neighborhood of Make-Believe
Hi, Neighbor! Join MG for a special summer program series where we will explore the most important work of childhood: play.
We'll dive into the world of Mister Rogers Neighborhood through viewing clips from his acclaimed television series and activities on the same theme.
This program is for children ages 4-6 and their caregivers.
Space is limited, registration required.
Register for this program:
Swim and Gym
Mondays 12:00-1:00pm
July 15, 22, 29 | August 5, 12
Meet us at the Lebanon Community Pool to move our bodies with Miss Shaleen and then cool off! All children are required to have caregivers present during the program.
LES Teacher Read Alouds
Join the wonderful teachers from Lebanon Elementary School outside the library, in the Pollinator Garden for summer read alouds.
This week's reader: Heather Lyon
Rain or excessive heat will bring us inside the library to the Community Room or Story Room.
Neighborhood of Make-Believe
Hi, Neighbor! Join MG for a special summer program series where we will explore the most important work of childhood: play.
We'll dive into the world of Mister Rogers Neighborhood through viewing clips from his acclaimed television series and activities on the same theme.
This program is for children ages 4-6 and their caregivers.
Space is limited, registration required.
Register for this program:
LES Teacher Read Alouds
Join the wonderful teachers from Lebanon Elementary School outside the library, in the Pollinator Garden for summer read alouds.
This week's reader: Jennifer Loura
Rain or excessive heat will bring us inside the library to the Story Room.
Last Day of Summer Reading
Last day to submit your tickets for the Summer Reading raffle!
Kids, bring your completed Ways to Read tracking sheet, a.k.a. “golden ticket” to the library before the library closes on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Adults, this is the last day to submit tickets for the Summer Reading raffle.
Winners will be contacted directly. You do not need to be present to win!
Swim and Gym
Mondays 12:00-1:00pm
July 15, 22, 29 | August 5, 12
Meet us at the Lebanon Community Pool to move our bodies with Miss Shaleen and then cool off! All children are required to have caregivers present during the program.
Pizza Workshop
Join us for a fun, hands-on pizza making workshop with Matt Yanarella! This class will demonstrate how to make pizza dough, add your ingredients, and cook your pizza in an outdoor oven.
This program is for adults and is limited to 20 participants.
Registration is required. Please call 860-642-7763 to sign up.
Neighborhood of Make-Believe
Hi, Neighbor! Join MG for a special summer program series where we will explore the most important work of childhood: play.
We'll dive into the world of Mister Rogers Neighborhood through viewing clips from his acclaimed television series and activities on the same theme.
This program is for children ages 4-6 and their caregivers.
Space is limited, registration required.
Register for this program:
4-H Earth Agent Kit #2 Available for Pickup
This summer, UConn 4-H has developed 5 unique activity kits focused on the theme “Earth Agents” in support of the 2024 iRead theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat.” Youth will explore physical and biological sciences while developing problem solving skills and learning about conservation efforts. Each activity has a tutorial video featuring Mr. Marc, which you can access on the UConn Extension YouTube channel or on the UConn 4-H website.
Pick up UConn 4-H Earth Agents Activity Kit #2: Create Your Own Compost
Master the art of composting as you learn how organic matter decomposes. Explore how animal and insect agents help to break down waste and return nutrients to the earth.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Sheryl Faye presents Laura Ingalls Wilder, the writer role model whose words bring to life the pioneer times during which she grew up.
LES Teacher Read Alouds
Join the wonderful teachers from Lebanon Elementary School outside the library, in the Pollinator Garden for summer read alouds.
This week's reader: April van Sambeck
Rain or excessive heat will bring us inside the library to the Story Room.
4-H Earth Agent Kit #1 Available for Pickup
This summer, UConn 4-H has developed 5 unique activity kits focused on the theme “Earth Agents” in support of the 2024 iRead theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat.” Youth will explore physical and biological sciences while developing problem solving skills and learning about conservation efforts. Each activity has a tutorial video featuring Mr. Marc, which you can access on the UConn Extension YouTube channel or on the UConn 4-H website.
Pick up UConn 4-H Earth Agents Activity Kit #1: Pizza Box Solar Oven
Learn about solar energy while making your very own solar powered oven to heat up a delicious snack!
Music in the Pollinator Garden
Join us for a multi-generational program featuring Maya Rogers Sherman and Tyler Sherman as they play music in our pollinator garden.
Bring your own chair or blanket and a picnic dinner to come together as a community and celebrate summer reading.
Rain will bring us inside to our community room.
LES Teacher Read Alouds
Join the wonderful teachers from Lebanon Elementary School outside the library, in the Pollinator Garden for summer read alouds.
This week's reader: Christine Johnson
Rain or excessive heat will bring us inside the library to the Story Room.
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Kick off our summer reading program at Jonathan Trumbull Library with Bob Bloom! Drum along with Bob as he launches cool beats to legendary songs.