Wednesday Workshops
Each Wednesday in July we have invited special presenters to the library to host unique workshops for children entering grades K-5.
Garden Journals and Nature Art
July 10 from 4-5pm
Nurture your child's love for nature and creativity in this expressive workshop. Using the library's Pollinator's Garden and a garden map, each participant will learn the art of nature journaling by documenting their observations with drawings and reflections.
Led by Jessica M. Colón, a bilingual educator and the Founder and President of For the People and Kids, Inc. Previously, she was an Educator at The New York Botanical Garden's Edible Academy and was Museum Educator at the Bronx Children's Museum and Morris Jumel Mansion Museum.
Magical Beasts and Where to Find Them
July 17 from 4-5pm
Magical creatures will make a visit to our library, such as a dragon, snake, or even possibly an owl! Participants will meet some animals from common fairy tales (as well as ones whose adaptations seem like they are made up) and will be introduced to some of our favorite stories that they come from!
This workshop is presented in partnership with Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Check out a CulturePass from the library to visit the museum on your own!
Adventures in Storytelling
July 24 from 4-5pm
Master Puppeteer David Matthew Feldman will lead a workshop introducing children to the art of storytelling through puppetry. Using ping pong ball “puppets” (used by professionals-in-training), participants will transform one of their own hands into a character that can move, speak, and express emotions.
David Feldman is an Emmy-nominated writer and puppeteer. He has performed characters on Lazytown, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and created children's projects for PBS Kids, Pinna Audio and many others.
Reading Thursdays
Little Owls on Vacation
July 11 from 4-5pm
Children entering Grades K-2 are invited to come together at the library to participate in a read-aloud session and engage in hands-on arts and craft projects inspired by themes from the books.
Big Picture
July 18 from 4-5pm
Picture books are not only for little ones. Children in Grades 3-5 are invited to the library for a read-aloud and thoughtful discussion around complex topics and themes including identity, bias, and various social justice issues.
Battle of the Books Discussion
July 25 from 4-5pm
Are you considering participating in this year’s Battle of the Books? Or, do want to read something new and talk about it with friends? During this session we will talk about two of the BoB selections: The Swifts by Beth Lincoln and Mabuhay! by Zachery Sterling. Open to students entering Grades 4-7.
Saturday Craft Labs
Amigurumi and Pom Pom Friends
July 13 from 11am-12pm
Does your child love soft, cuddly creations? Older kids can use our materials to learn the Japanese craft of Amigurumi, a 3D crochet technique used to make adorable animals and other cute plushies. Younger children will be shown how to transform yarn pom poms into cute and fuzzy creatures of their own design.
Make a Zine!
July 27 from 11am-12pm
Arts and activism unite in this open-ended workshop where children will transform a single piece of 8.5 x 11in paper into a zine on a topic of their choice. We will talk about zines as a tool for sharing ideas and as a form of artistic expression. Participants will walk away with at least one mini-book created (and up to 5 copies to share with friends and family).