Fall Programs

2013 Children’s Flyer

The Farmington Library

6 Monteith Drive

Farmington, CT 06032

The Barney Library

71 Main Street

Farmington, CT 06032

Registration begins September 5, 2013

Please register at www.farmingtonlibraries.org

or call 860-673-6791

Part of the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.

Celebrate National Poinsettia Day Make a poinsettia napkin holder, using your cutting skills. Registration required. Wed. Dec. 11, 4:15-5:00 p.m.

for ages 7 and up Register Story Time Fun: Snow Stories and Winter Fun Celebration of snow and winter fun with stories

and winter craft. Register Monday, Dec. 16, 6:30-7:17 p.m. for ages 3and up. Registration required. Fun with Frosty Snowman stories,

craft and a movie. Register Wednesday, December 18, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Age 3 and up. Registration required. Krafty Kids Create a glass ornament to take home. ages 7+ Registration required.

Tuesday, December 17, 4:15 p.m. Register Let’s Celebrate Kwaanza @ The Barney Library Learn about Kwanzaa, light the Kinara candles, make a craft and

enjoy a snack. Registration required. Register Thursday, December 19, 2-2:45 p.m. Polar Express Pajama Time Wear your pajamas, bring a lunch and enjoy cocoa & cookies. Watch The Polar

Express movie. Registration required. Register Monday, December 23 at 12:00 p.m.

Lunch Bunch @ The Barney Library Enjoy your lunch while watching Walt Disney’s 101 Dalmations. Thursday, December 26, 11:30- 1 p.m. No registration required.

Lego Bridges Use your imagination and our

Legos to build great bridges!

Thursday, December 26 from 2-4 p.m. Ages 7 and up. No registration required.

Winter Tales and Tunes for Tots Songs, finger plays stories and a short film will be presented. No registration required. Thursday, December 26, 6:30—7:15 p.m. Gingerbread Man Celebration Gingerbread stories and gingerbread man decorating Friday. December 27, 10:30 -11:15 a.m.

for ages 3 and up. Registration required. Register

Family Film Fun! Watch March of the Penguins, 80 minutes, Rated G, No registration required. Friday, December 27, 2 p.m. The Annual Barney Library New Year’s Eve Party Welcome 2014 with stories, a film, noisemakers, hats, and streamers. Monday, December 30, 11 a.m.-12 Noon.

Registration required. Register

Photo Booth Fun Tweens (ages 8 - 12) are invited to join us for an afternoon of photo booth fun. We'll have costumes, face paint, and wacky disguises on hand: just bring your dramatic flair! Monday, December 30, 2-3 p.m.

Registration required. Register

Mitten Tales Stories and a craft focus on this winter accessory. For ages 3 and up. Monday, December 30, from 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Registration required. Register

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Your New Baby – Learn about your baby, gain confidence and reduce stress during this exiting and scary time with The Parent and Child Center of Bristol Hospital. Prenatal and new parents welcome. Registration required. Register Thursday: 9/12 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wonderful Ones - A fun filled half-hour for child and adult featuring books, fingerplays and lots of music and movement. For 12-24 months. No registration required, please only attend one class per week. Mondays at 9:30 a.m.: 9/16, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 Thursdays at 10:45 a.m.: 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 Harvest Moon Pajama Storytime – Celebrate Fall with autumn tales. Ages 2 1/2 and up. Registration required. Register Mondays: 9/16: Classic Tales 11/4: “Beary” Special Night Register From 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tots and Tunes at Night – Children ages 0-3 and their caregivers dance, move, read and play together. No registration required. Tuesdays: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 at 6:30 p.m.

Terrific Twos on Tuesdays – Children and caregivers enjoy books, music, puppets and a film. For 2-year-olds and a caregiver. Registration required. Register Tuesdays: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 from 10:45-11:15 a.m. 2 1/2 – 3 – This program features caregiver and child participation featuring books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, film and fun! For ages 2/12 – 3 year. Registration required. Register Tuesdays: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Mother Goose on the Loose @ The Barney Library– Rhymes and fun while learning to play, learn, and socialize. Caregiver and child participate together. Tuesdays : 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 from 9:30—10:15 a.m. Terrific Twos on Wednesdays – This program features caregiver and child reading books together and enjoying music, puppets and an occasional movie. For age 2. Registration required. Register Wednesdays: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 from 10:30-11 a.m.

Thrilling Threes – For the child alone. Threes enjoy books, songs, film and a craft. For age 3. Registration required. Register Wednesdays: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 from 10:15-10:45 a.m.

End of the Year Programs Hannukah Preschool Storytime @ The Barney Library Celebrate Hannukah with stories, songs, crafts, and a snack.Tuesday, November 26, 10:30 a.m., for ages 2 ½ and up

Registration required. Register Daddy and Me Sat. Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. ages 0-3 and Dad Music, finger plays, playtime and socialization. No registration required. Trim –a-Tree Join us as we celebrate the season with singers, crafts and a visit with Santa. No registration required. For all ages Wednesday, Dec. 4, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Tots and Tunes on Tuesday Night Tues. Dec.3, 10, 17, 6:30-7:00 p.m. ages 0-3 and caregiver Music, movement, play and socialization No registration required. Knifty Knitters Wed. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. for ages 7 and up. Bring size ten needles and make a gift for holiday

giving. Registration required. Register Fireside Stories Thursday, December 5 and 19, 6:30 p.m. Winter stories by the cozy fireplace. No registration required. For all ages

Tots and Tunes on Friday Morning Fri. Dec.6, Dec.13, Dec. 20, 9:30-10:15 and 10:30-11:15 a.m. For ages 0-3 and caregiver. Music, movement, play and socialization. No registration required. Winter Wonderful Ones Mon. 12/16, 10:30 a.m. 12-24 month and caregiver Holiday music and fun.

Registration required. Register Winter Bite Size Science: The Science of Snow Explore the science of snow. Wed, Dec. 4, 2-2:45 p.m. for

ages 4-6 Registration required. Register The Annual Barney Library Ornament Making Workshop Make your own tree decorations, enjoy holiday music and talk to Santa.

Registration required. Register Thursday, December 5, 3:45 p.m. Reindeer Magic Join us for stories about magical reindeer and all

their friends. Registration required. Register Tuesday, December 10, 10:00-10:45 a.m. Ages 4-5. Frosty Fun! Cool stories, games and crafts chase the chills away. Wed. Dec. 11-10-10:45 a.m.

Registration required. Register

Threes and Me – For the child who is not

quite ready to transition to a program

alone, this program is the same as Thrilling

Threes, only the child is accompanied by a

caregiver. For age 3.

Registration required. Register

Weds.: 9/18, 9/25,10/2,10/9,10/16,10/23, 10/30,

11/6, 11/13, 11/20 from 11-11:30 a.m.

Musical Me @ The Barney Library –

Musical nursery rhymes, finger plays and

action songs to get our littlest tykes moving

and singing. Ages 0-3, accompanied by a

caregiver. No registration required.

Thursdays: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24,

10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 at 9:30 a.m.

Tots and Tunes - Music, movement, play

and socialization for ages birth-3 years and

a caregiver. No registration required.

Fridays: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 from 9:30-10:15am, & again from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Story Time Fun – Stories, music, a movie

and a theme-related craft for ages 3 and up.

Registration is required. Register

Mondays from 6:30-7:15 p.m.:

9/23: Apple Time

10/21: Cluck and Moo!

Who Lives on a Farm

Daddy and Me – Toddler and Dad

have fun together. Ages 0-3 years.

No registration required.

Saturdays: 10/5, 11/2, 12/7

from 10:30-11 a.m.

Nurturing Touch – This infant massage

class presented by The Parent and Child

Center of Bristol Hospital will help make

your baby happier, calmer, and more easily

soothed. Registration required. Register

Thursday: 10/10 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Baby Rhyme Time—Clap, sing, bounce,

and rock with your baby. Ages birth—1

year. Registration required. Register

Thursdays: 10/17, 10/24,10/31, 11/7,

11/14, 11/21 at 9:30 a.m.

Tots and Tunes Halloween Party –

Celebrate Halloween with music, a

parade and a treat. Be sure to wear your

costume! Ages birth-3 years.

No registration required.

Friday: 10/25 from 9:30-10:15 a.m., &

again from 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Ages 5+

Chess Club – Students in Grades K-6 are

invited to learn the game of chess with

Coach Alexander Lumelsky. Lesson and

practice play will be a part of each

session. Registration required. Register

Wednesdays : 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 , 10/9, 10/16,

10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20

from 6:45—8:15 p.m.

Fire Prevention Facts & Fun – Be a part

of Fire Prevention week and come to a

special storytime to learn how to be safe.

Ages 5 and up. Registration required. Register

Thursday: 10/10 at 2 p.m.

Zentangles and Drummer Hoff – The art

of doodling and the creative process are

explored with a book / movie, and by

making a Zentangle Boom shape. For

kids 6 and up, this involves understanding

with your eyes and ears.

Registration required. Register

Wednesday: 10/23 at 4:15 p.m.

Kevin Henkes Storytime – Come hear the wonderful stories of Kevin Henkes. Ages 3+ and up. Registration is required. Register Friday: 11/15 at 2:00 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Knifty Knitters for ages 7 and up. Bring size ten needles and make something wonderful. Registration required. Register Wed. September 18 & 25, October 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 13 & 20 5:30-6:30 p.m.

iPad Claymation Film Making Club @ The Barney Library Ages 8 and up are invited to a series of programs which will combine iPads, film and stop motion claymation Apps. Register Tuesdays: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 From 3:45—4:45 p.m.

Life Sized Candyland – Tweens are invited

to join us for a delicious life-sized version

of Candyland! Players will walk through

the game board, meeting characters

along the way. Ages 8-12.

Registration required. Register

Monday: 11/11 at 2 p.m.

Sleep Issues with Infants and Toddlers – The Parent and Child Center of Bristol Hospital is here to save the day! This class will discuss how to establish healthy bedtime routines, and how to lov-ingly help your child learn to sleep through the night. Parents of infants and toddlers welcome. Registration required. Register Thursday: 11/14 from 9:30-11 a.m. Preparing Healthy, Toddler Friendly Snacks and Meals – Learn new ideas for preparing simple, budget friendly healthy food that your picky eater will love. Registration required. Register Thursday: 12/5 from 9:30-11 a.m.

3-5 Years Old

Bite-size Thinking – Time for traditional thinking. Enjoy children’s stories and fingerplays sing and play traditional songs and thinking games. Watch a movie and make a coordinating craft. For children ages 3-5. Registration required. Register Mondays: 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, at 2 p.m. Make it and Take it – Read art themed stories about the creative/problem-solving process. Definitions of art elements and principles and media techniques are also explored. For children ages 3-5. Registration required. Register Mondays: 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, at 10:45 a.m.

Bite Size Arithmetic – Count to 100, play math games and read stories that involve numbers and patterns. Concepts explored include counting, shapes, more than, less than, and matching. For ages 4, 5, and 6. Registration required. Register Wednesdays: 9/11, 10/9, 10/16, 11/6 at 2 p.m. iPad Kids Time @ the Barney Library –

Each week we will try a new app and revisit

some favorites. Based on favorite PBS kids

apps. Ages 3+4 accompanied by a caregiver.

Registration required. Register

Mondays: 9/16, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28,

11/4, 11/18 at 2 p.m.

Fabulous Fours and Fives – Four and Five year olds are invited to a program of stories, music, craft and films. Ages 4-5. Registration required. Register Tuesdays: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19 from 9:30 -10:15 a.m. Bite Size Science – Preschool children will be introduced to simple scientific concepts and fun experiments. For ages 4-6. Registration required. Register Wednesdays: 9/25, 10/2, 10/30, 11/13 at 2 p.m. 5,4,3 Read to Me – Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Registration required. Register Fridays: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15, 11/22 from 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Where the Wild Things Are Celebration – Wear a costume, and roar at this 50 year celebration of Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are. Stories, crafts, games, films and fun! Ages 3 and up. Registration required. Monday: 9/30 at 2 p.m. Register Reading ROBOTS – Fun storytime about robots with a movie and a craft. Ages 3 and up. Registration required. Register Friday: 9/20 at 2 p.m. Monster Bash Halloween Party—Wear your costume and enjoy some spooky stories and a craft. Ages 4 and up. Registration required. Register Friday: 10/25 from 3—4 p.m. Boo Who? Spooky Storytime – Halloween stories, craft and treat. Ages 4 and up. Registration required. Register Monday: 10/28 from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Monster Mash – Stories about your favorite monsters, a Halloween craft and a Halloween film get everyone in the spirit! Ages 4-5. Registration required. Register Tuesday: 10/29 from 2:15-3 p.m. Alpha OOPs an Alphabet Halloween – Preschoolers dress up paper letters for Halloween and enjoy a spooky story or two. Ages 4 and up. Registration required. Register Thursday, 10/31 at 10:30 a.m.

Spooky Boos Halloween Party @ The Barney Library– Come for spooky stories and songs, a costume parade, and a craft. Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Registration required. Register Thursday, 10/31 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Mermaids and Ducks – Local authors Molly Wilson and Patricia Smith will read their books, answer questions, and join us for a snack and craft. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. Registration required. Register Tuesday, 11/5 at 11 a.m. Preschool Showcase – Preschool centers will present displays and parents will have the opportunity to meet informally with directors and teachers to learn about the programs offered. No registration required. Wednesday, 11/6 from 6:30-8 p.m. Time to Sleep – Learn about hibernation and bears getting ready for winter. Ages 4 and up. Registration required. Register Monday: 11/11 from 2-2:45 p.m. Let’s Talk Turkey – Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece after listening to holiday stories. Ages 4-5. Registration required. Register Wednesday: 11/27from 10-10:45 a.m. Thanksgiving Preschool Storytime @ Barney Library – The child and caregiver will read a story, watch a short film and make a Thanksgiving craft. Ages 2 ½ and up. Registration is required. Monday, 11/25 at 10:30 am Register