Children's Programs
While registration isn't required for most programs, we encourage all patrons to contact the Children and Youth Division librarians to ask questions or register for programs at 203-574-8213 or email bronsonkids@waterburyct.org.
Large groups are asked to register at least one week in advance.
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Weekly Programs
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Plant a Story, Read
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Children's Room
Drop by for a story about seeds, trees, or nature inspired characters.
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Kidzone Coding Club
Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.
Computer Classroom
Join us for Fiero Code's Summertime Competition while having fun learning how to code, or hone your skills to impress your friends and family in the Fall.
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Wonderful Wednesday Stories
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Children's Room
Come listen to wonderful stories that will transport you to far away places.
For ages 6 and under.
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Thursday Tales and Toons.
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Picture Book Room
Join us every Thursday for a different story, with music and a craft activity.
For ages 6 and under.
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June
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Grow a Story
Friday, June 5, 2:00 p.m.
Children's Room
Create your own mini book using Story Seed Cards.
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Craft Your Own Adventure
Fridays, June 5, 3:00 p.m.
Children's Room
Create a cool craft and take it hone with you when your done.
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Where in the Library is Silas the Cat?
Wednesday, June 11, all day
KidZone
Use clues provided by our librarians to find where Silas the Cat, our stuffed animal, is hiding. When you find him, take a photo to show the librarian and win a prize! For ages 2+
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Experience History with the American Girls
Wednesday, June 17, 2:30 p.m.
Children's Room
In June experience history with Melody. Learn about what life was like for a girl growing up during important times in U.S. history.
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Plant a Seed of Magic, Read
Thursday, June 18, 4:00 p.m.
Children's Room
Cyril the Sorcerer launches our summer reading program with a magic show about the magic we can all do by picking up a book or planting a garden.
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Ice Cream Man
Thursday June 18, 5:00 p.m.
Children's Room
Get ready for Juneteenth with a celebration story and craft. Ice Cream Man tells the inspiring story of Augustus Jackson, an African American innovator who transformed ice cream into a treat accessible to all. You already know about George Washington Carver and the peanuts. Come learn about Augustus Jackson and the Ice Cream that we love today!
A special craft to follow. For ages 3-12
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Stuffy Sleepover
Thursday, June 25, 5:00 p.m.
Children's Room
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a story, then leave the stuffy here for a night of adventure! What will your stuffed animal do during their night at the library? We'll take photos of their adventures for you to keep and give you a certificate of their experience. Your stuffy will be ready to go home on Friday, June 26. Sponsored by State Education Resource Center.
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Tree Full of Wonder
Tuesday, June 30, 4:00 p.m.
Children's Room
Celebrate this summer's theme, Plant a Seed, Read, with the Housatonic Valley Association! Come and enjoy a reading of Tree Full of Wonder followed by a seed planting exercise. For ages 3-12.
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