Community Corner
Several Upcoming North Haven Library Programs
There are several program upcoming next week and in May.
From the North Haven Public Library:
TODDLER TIME (4 week series) - Mondays, April 22, 29, May 6 & 13 @ 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-3 - Come play and learn! Parent/Caregivers and toddlers interact with books, learn fingerplays, and enjoy music. After class, enjoy some time to play with your little ones and get to know one another. Registration is required.
KRAFTY KIDS - Monday, April 22 @ 6:00 p.m. OR Saturday, April 27 @ 2:30 p.m.
Ages 3-6 - Choose between Monday evening OR Saturday afternoon. Join us for stories from awesome authors, songs, and a craft to go! Registration is required.
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HOMESCHOOLERS’ BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, April 24 @ 2:30 p.m.
Ages 7-12 - Are you a homeschooling parent? Take your kids on a field trip for fun to the North Haven Library. We will discuss a book (read in advance), play games, and make a related craft. This activity is a great way to broaden your children’s learning experience. Please ask at the desk for April’s book choice. Registration is required.
PASSOVER STORYTIME AND SONGS FOR ALL - Thursday, April 25 @ 4:00 p.m.
Ages 3-7 - Join PJ Library educator Stacey Battat for an engaging story, some songs, and dances celebrating Passover.
PJ Library is a national Jewish family non-profit engagement program. Learn more: www.pjlibrary.org.
Registration is required.
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PARACHUTE PLAYTIME - Friday, April 26 @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-6 - Get some energy out by shakin’ our parachute. Enjoy classic songs like Wheels on the Bus and Old MacDonald and dance to new favorites! This loosely structured, gross-motor activity class is for children ages 2-6 with an adult. Registration is required.
SENSORY PLAYTIME - Saturday, April 27 @ 10:30 a.m.
Ages 4-14 - Enjoy free time using your senses! For children ages 4-14 on the Autism spectrum or for those who enjoy sensory play. Hands-on sensory stations, rice or water play, bubbles, & special sensory toys will be set up for your tactile & visual delight! Quinnipiac University Occupational Therapy students will be here to assist. Registration is required.
SPECTACULAR SCIENCE– Tuesday, April 30 @ 7:00 p.m. Ages 6-10 - Are you curious? This class offers the opportunity to explore simple science themes through the eyes of a scientist. This class features a child-friendly experiment through which the children will make simple predictions and test their ideas. * Please inform us of any known allergies your child has due to the variety of materials used in this program. Registration is required.
FULL OF JOY YOGA (6 week series)
Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 & May 1 @ 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5 - Classes with Lani Rosen of Full of Joy Yoga combine music, games, and stories to give all the benefits of yoga. Join your child as you both stretch and relax.
Registration is required.
PARACHUTE PLAYTIME - Thursday, May 2 @ 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-6 - Get some energy out by shakin’ our parachute. Enjoy classic songs like Wheels on the Bus and Old MacDonald and dance to new favorites! This loosely structured, gross-motor activity class is for children ages 2-6 with an adult.
Registration is required.
SENSE-SATIONAL STORYTIME
Saturday, May 4@ 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-6 - Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and simple craft with your little one. Sense-sational Storytime is a program geared specifically for children with special needs or who are on the Autism spectrum. Registration is required.
LEGO™ CLUB - Saturday, May 4 @ 2:30 p.m.
Ages 4-12 - Drop by the library and create with LEGO™! We provide the LEGOs™ and you provide the imagination!
No registration required.
POKÉMON CLUB - Monday, May 6 @ 3:45 p.m.
Ages 6-12 - Do you have what it takes to be a Pokémon Master? Play Pokémon with your peers and make new friends! Be sure to bring your own cards. No registration required.
BABY RHYME TIME - Tuesday, May 7 @ 10:30 a.m.
Ages 0-24 mos - This program brings caregivers and babies together to nurture bonds and increase the caregivers’ awareness of the child’s development. Our primary focus is the healthy development of infants ages 0-24 months old with an emphasis on language enrichment and pre-literacy skills. No registration is required.
KIDS ROCK! - Wednesday, May 8 @ 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6mos-5yr - Join Coach Joe for a playful 30-minute session of music, movement, songs, and stories. Registration is required.
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT - Friday, May 10 @ 3:00 p.m.
Ages 2-6 – Join us to hear some stories and make a mother’s day craft for a special someone in your life. Registration is required.
CRAFTS GALORE W/ MISS LENORE - Tuesday, May 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
Ages 6-10 - Get your craft on! Learn about an artist and create a craft inspired by their art style.
Registration is required.
EVENING KIDS ROCK! - Thursday, May 16 @ 5:45 p.m.
Ages 6mos-5yr - Join Coach Joe for a playful 30-minute session of music, movement, songs, and stories. Registration is required.
POKÉMON CLUB - Saturday, May 18 @ 2:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12 - Do you have what it takes to be a Pokémon Master? Play Pokémon with your peers and make new friends! Be sure to bring your own cards. No registration is required.
TUTU TUESDAY - Tuesday, May 21 @ 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6 mos-3½ yrs - Time for too-too much fun on Tuesday at the library. If you and your child have a tutu or bow tie, wear it while enjoying music, dancing, story, and playtime.
Registration is required.
HOMESCHOOLERS’ BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, May 22 @ 2:30 p.m.
Ages 7-12 - Are you a homeschooling parent? Take your kids on a field trip for fun to the North Haven Library. We will discuss a book (read in advance), play games, and make a related craft. This activity is a great way to broaden your children’s learning experience. Please ask at the desk for May’s book choice. Registration is required.
LEGO™ CLUB - Tuesday, May 28 @ 6:30 p.m.
Ages 4-12 - Drop by the library and create with LEGO™! We provide the LEGOs™ and you provide the imagination! No registration is required.
EVENING PARACHUTE PLAYTIME - Wednesday, May 29 @ 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2-6 with adult - Get some energy out by shakin’ our parachute. Enjoy classic songs like Wheels on the Bus and Old MacDonald and dance to new favorites! This loosely structured, gross-motor activity class is for children ages 2-6 with an adult. Registration is required.
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