Portland Library

There are still spaces available in the following storytime programs. Call the library at 860-342-6770 or visit our website at www.portlandlibraryct.org to register.

Story Garden (ages 3-5)
Children are invited to have share some of Miss Lauren’s favorite stories, songs, and games every week.
Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
October 5, 19, 26 (no program on October 12).

Family Story Time
Come out and enjoy a variety of Language and Art Enrichment activities for your family to share together. This program is open to all families with children in grades pre-K through 2nd grade. Younger siblings are always welcome. Family story time is held every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.
October 7, 14, 21, 28.
Fairy Tale FixesFairy tales with a twist!

• What if Rapunzel had a pulley so she didn’t always have to let down her hair?
• What if Jack had a parachute to escape the angry giant?
• What if the Billy Goats had a raft so they didn’t have to meet the troll on the bridge?

Each week, we will introduce a new fairy tale. After hearing the traditional version of the story, children in grades K-2 will use some basic craft supplies and our knowledge of science to help our favorite characters find a happier ending.
Registration is required.
Session dates: Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
October 1, 15, 29


“Rip the Page” Graphic Novels Workshops
If you have discovered the wide, wonderful, world of Graphic Novels…then this program is for you! (If you haven’t, DO IT NOW)! Children in grades 3-5 will get up close and personal with a variety of newly released graphic novels as we explore what makes them so AWESOME! In addition to reading, gushing, and discussing the latest of the greatest in GN releases, we will work on our own creations during our monthly meetings. Through cartooning and writing exercises, we will attempt the ultimate goal of creating our own graphic novel storylines and characters. Registration is required.
Session dates: Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
October 8 and November 5.
Hands-On Drumming, Wednesday, October 28th 6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
During this interactive family program best suited to ages 4 and up, we will explore world cultures through participatory drumming, dance with rhythms and stories from around the globe. Craig Norton from Hands-On Drumming will be here to lead the workshop and will bring all of the drums and inspiration. No experience necessary!
Registration is required.

Experience Fauxtography! You too can become a fauxtographer and we will show you how! This three-session program is for kids in grades 5 and up.
Monday, October 19th
from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The Set-Up!
All of our Fauxto photos will be based on lines from our favorite books. So read, read, read and come ready to share some ideas. Booklists will be available if you need some inspiration.

Monday, November 23rd
from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Learn How to Take the Shots!
Professional photographer and enthusiast Craig
Norton will lead us through the basics of setting up a shot and teaching us some tricks to get the effects
we crave.

Monday, December 14th
from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The Photo Shoot!
Using our newfound photography skills and our book-inspired themes, it is time to shoot some Fauxto
photos! Bring your device (phone iPod, camera) and let’s get artsy!

Registration is required.

Digital Photography Workshop
Monday, November 23rd
from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join Craig Norton, professional photographer and author of ‘Rock The Shot!’ for a fun, inspirational workshop to learn techniques for taking great pictures with any device. We’ll discuss different types of cameras, modes & settings and what makes interesting pictures. Participants will go on a composition scavenger hunt. Learn more about the teacher: www.craignorton.com.
Registration is required.

Museum Passes: Book a trip today! List of Museums, etc.
Looking for something to do? Book a pass at the Portland Library for one of over 20 museums and zoos. Patrons (18 and over) may check out the passes; the passes allow for a set number of people to attend the museum for a reduced rate or free admission.

Printable Museum Passes Now Available at the Portland Library!
Portland Library now offers more convenience to its popular museum pass service. Fifteen of its 20 passes are now printable passes. When you reserve a pass online, a printable pass may be generated at that point. You take the printable pass to the participating museum or zoo for entrance or to receive a discount. The printable pass does not need to be returned to the Portland Library.

The remaining passes will be checked out using the standard procedures. These nonprintable passes must be returned by midnight of the reservation day (the day of your visit to the museum) since other patrons may be waiting to use the pass the next day.

Printable passes: Children’s Museum/Roaring Brook Nature Center, Connecticut’s Old State House, Connecticut River Museum, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Florence Griswold Museum, Imagine Nation Children’s Museum, Lutz Children’s Museum, Mark Twain House, Mystic Seaport, New Britain Museum of American Art, New England Air Museum, New Haven Museum, Peabody Museum of Natural History, Roger Williams Park Zoo, and Wadsworth Atheneum

Nonprintable passes: Beardsley Zoo, KidCity Children’s Museum, Maritime Aquarium & Imax, Mystic Aquarium, and No Child Left Inside/State Parks & Forests’ Day Pass

Coupon: Connecticut Science Center
Reserve passes at online or request that staff reserve the pass for you at the Library’s Information Desk. Instructions are given on the web page.

The Friends of the Portland Library supports the museum pass service.
Please contact the Portland Library at 860-342-6770 for additional information.