Children's Programs
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the library will not be holding any in-person programs.
You can contact us for further information at 203-574-8213 or bronsonkids@waterburyct.org.
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Summer Reading Club
June 4 - August 14
Come Imagine Your Story at Home with us!
Children from birth to age 14 (Grade 8) are invited to register at READSquared.
For more information, visit our Summer Reading page.
If you have questions, please email bronsonkids@waterburyct.org or call 203-575-8213
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45th Annual Poetry Contest
Grades K-8 SUBMISSIONS CLOSED.The Silas Bronson Library's Youth Services Division is deeply grateful for the continued support of the community for the 45th Annual Poetry Contest. Submissions are closed, and judging is in progress.
Please stay tuned for more information. Judging is in progress, results are anticipated soon.
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YouTube Story Time
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Read with me, Mr. C
YouTube
Our very own Mr. C has been hard at work preparing storytimes for you to enjoy at home when you can't get to the library! Favorites like Strega Nona by Tomie DePaola are ready to be enjoyed anytime! The videos are available on Mr. C's YouTube channel.
Don't forget to subscribe to the channel - Mr. C updates regularly.
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Weekly Programs
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Imagine Your Story Hour
Wednesdays, 11 am Starts June 24
Zoom Program
Join us for an online story time every Wednesday morning, starting June 24.
Click on the date(s) below to register for this program. You will receive an email with the information needed to join the Zoom program.
June 24
July 1
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
Registration closes one hour before program start
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Kids' Coding Club Goes Digital
Fridays at 3 p.m.
Zoom Program
Join us on our Zoom platform as Ms. Anne guides young coders through the
basics of coding. New to coding? A little more experienced? Come join in
the fun.
Click on the date(s) below to register for this program. You will
receive an email with the information needed to join the Zoom program.
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 31
Registration closes one hour before program start.
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Imagine Your Kids' Typing Club
Thursdays at 3 p.m.
Zoom Program
Need to brush up on those typing skills before Fall? Never learned
in your school? Not to fret, kids from very young to eighth grade are welcome
to join our typing club.
Click on the date(s) below to register for this program. You will
receive an email with the information needed to join the Zoom program.
July 2
July 16
July 30
Registration closes one hour before program start
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Monthly Programs
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Bronson Bookworms
Last Tuesday of the Month
June 23, July 28, August 25, 4 p.m.
Zoom Program
Read the book, then talk about it with us on Zoom.
This month's book: Wonder - RJ Palacio
Didn't read Wonder? No problem! Join us and share what you have been reading!
Click here to register for this program.
You will receive an email with the information needed to join the Zoom program.
Registrations close 1 hour before program start
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Imagine Your Lego Creations
Last Monday of the Month
June 29, July 27, August 31, 11 a.m.
Zoom Program
Share your LEGO creations with the group on Zoom!
Click here to register for this program. You will receive an email with the information needed to join the Zoom program.
Registration closes one hour before program start
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June Programs
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Munch & Brunch with Mr. C
Monday, June 8, 11 am
Zoom Program
Join us for a 45-minute "Brunch & Munch" read along with Clivel "Mr. C" Charlton, head of the Children's Division at the Silas Bronson Library. The read along will be followed by a hands-on craft activity provided by Waterbury Bridge to Success Community Partnership and the Waterbury Sparkler team.
The first 25 participants will receive a free children's book.
Sign up on the Bridge to Success website or call 203-574-8213 for more information.
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July Programs
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Musical Readers: Percussion
Thursday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.
Zoom Program
The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra will bring the music to your home with a special performance combining music and storytime. Lee Caron will read Max Found Two Sticks and demonstrate percussion instruments.
Click here to register for this program. You will receive an email with the information needed to join the Zoom program.
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Musical Readers: Double Bass
Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.
Zoom Program
The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra will bring the music to your home with a special performance combining music and storytime. Ed Allman will read Jack and the Beanstalk and demonstrate the double bass.
Click here to register for this program. You will receive an email with the information needed to join the Zoom program.
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Storytime Plus!
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Children's Room
Children and caregivers will enjoy story time, listening and singing to music, marching and playing in a band, doing finger games, and creating a craft. For preschoolers age 5 and under. Groups must register three weeks in advance.
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Storytime Plus!
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Children's Room
Children and caregivers will enjoy story time, listening and singing to music, marching and playing in a band, doing finger games, and creating a craft. For preschoolers age 5 and under. Groups must register three weeks in advance.
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Storytime Plus!
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Children's Room
Children and caregivers will enjoy story time, listening and singing to music, marching and playing in a band, doing finger games, and creating a craft. For preschoolers age 5 and under. Groups must register three weeks in advance.
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