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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library : Children's Department Newsletter April 2023

Schools and Libraries

March 29, 2023

From: Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

Super Duper Sticker Swap!

Tuesday April 11th @ 2:00 PM

Grades K+

Registration begins 4/4

Bring stickers, swap stickers, and discover new stickers at our Super Duper Sticker Swap! All participants will receive their own blank sticker book to collect stickers.

Register for the Super Duper Sticker Swap

Rock Painting

Wednesday April 12th @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Grades 2+

Registration begins 4/5

Members of Rocking Berlin will be on hand to help you create your own beautiful painted rocks! Bring your own rock to paint if you would like.

Crafternoon:

Beaded Wind Chime

Wednesday April 13th @ 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Grades 1+

No registration

School Break? Let's craft! Create a wind chime unique to you to hang in your garden, on the front porch, or in your room!

Located in the Library Meeting Room from April 10th - 29th

Join us for an Exhibit Reception & Poetry Reading on

Wednesday, April 19th @ 6:30 PM

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Sniffles & Sneezes Storytime

Monday April 3rd @ 10:30 AM

Ages 2-5

Registration begins 3/27

The Central Connecticut Health District is visiting the library for a special storytime about germs and keeping healthy! Each participating child will receive a free book.

Register for Sniffles & Sneezes Storytime

Wiggles & Giggles

Tuesday April 4th, 18th, & 25th @ 10:30 AM

Ages Birth - 23 months

No registration

Join us for a storytime that focuses on developing pre-literacy skills with nursery rhymes, songs, bounces, and books!

Little Waddlers

Wednesday April 5th, 19th, & 26th @ 10:30 AM

Ages 2-3

No registration

This program is designed for 2-and 3-year-old children with a parent/caregiver. We will read stories, sing songs, and learn fingerplays to encourage a love of books and early language development.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Friday April 21st & 28th @ 10:30 AM

Ages Birth - 5

No registration

Join us for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles! Caregivers must be present.

Family Jammie Storytime

Thursday April 27th @ 6:00 PM

All ages

No registration

Come dressed in your favorite jammies (and slippers) for sleepy songs and stories! Bring a stuffed friend to cuddle with and a blanket or towel to sit on while you enjoy storytime!

Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club

Tuesday April 4th @ 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Grades 4 - 6

Registration begins 3/7

Join us in reading and discussing When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson. Register for your Nutmeg Kit for pick-up in the Children's Department. Snacks will be provided!

Look forward to a new year of

Nutmeg Nominees to read & vote on this summer!

Register for Books & Bites

Drop-In: Pencils & Pieces

Thursday April 6th & 20th @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Grades 4+

No registration

Join us for a night of fun board games and creative sketching using our wide selection of games and How-to-Draw books!

STEAM Series: Slime!

Wednesday April 26th @ 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Grades K - 3

Registration begins 4/19

Gooey gloop and gunky glop! Explore the world of STEAM at the library! With the help of their grownups, children will make SLIME by mixing several basic ingredients. Smocks will be provided.

Register for STEAM Series: Slime