Name: 6 Week Summer Music Session begins!
Start: 2026-06-29T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Allegro Performing Arts Academy

Allegro Performing Arts Academy

*Children's Chorus for students ages 6-12                                                                                *Musical Theater Workshop for 5-7 year olds   "Go Fish!"                   *Musical Theater Workshop for 8-13 year olds   "Bebop with Aesop"                                          *Piano Classes for students ages 5-7                                                                     *Individual Piano &amp; Voice Instruction for ages 8 through adults                                                        Call 203 458-1929 or Email Allegropaacademy@gmail.com

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6 Week Summer Music Session begins!

*Children's Chorus for students ages 6-12                                                                               ...

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Join us this summer for Storytime Tuesdays — a special morning program designed for young learners and their families.
Each Tuesday in July and August, children will enjoy a themed story reading followed by a vintage trolley ride along our historic Branford Electric Railway. The experience blends early literacy, imagination, and transportation history in a setting unlike any other.
<h3>Program Times</h3>
Storytimes are offered at: 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Each session lasts approximately one hour. Please arrive a few minutes early, as programs begin promptly. Designed with young children’s schedules in mind, morning sessions conclude in time for lunch and afternoon naps.
<h3>What’s Included</h3>
• Live story reading • Scenic trolley ride • Light snack and drink • A take-home copy of the featured book for each child
<h3>Admission</h3>
$10 per child Adults attend free.
Space is limited to maintain a comfortable, engaging experience for families.
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<h3>2026 Theme: Innovation &amp; Ingenuity</h3>
This year’s Storytime series connects with our museum-wide theme celebrating innovation, engineering, creativity, and how transportation shaped daily life. Weekly book selections explore science, problem-solving, nature, invention, and community — helping children discover how ideas move the world forward.

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The Shore Line Trolley Museum is pleased to offer a sensory-friendly trolley experience designed for individuals and families who benefit from a quieter, lower-stimulation environment.
This specially scheduled departure provides:
<ul><li>Limited attendance</li><li>Reduced ambient noise</li><li>Minimal waiting time</li><li>A calm, supportive atmosphere</li></ul>
Departure Time
Tuesdays in July and August 12:00 PM departure
Advance reservations are required. Attendance is intentionally limited to maintain a comfortable experience. Caregivers attend at no charge.
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What to Expect
From arrival at the Visitor Center through the trolley ride itself, our goal is to create a welcoming and predictable environment.
Families are encouraged to review our visitor information in advance so they may prepare for the experience with confidence.

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Learn about gardening, pollinators, and more during our Grow Your Garden program this summer at the Hagaman Library!
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July 14th - Create a mini-terrarium in a mason jar!
July 21st - Library Beautification Day! Help us improve and expand our library’s garden!
July 28th - Craft items that help support our local pollinators!

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This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by Connecticut State Library.

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