Spring fling and book fairs are upon us! Do you have kids who love books? Or do you wish they did? Head over to the local Friend’s of the Library Book Fairs and have your kids pick out their very own books. Something about having the freedom to choose and keep these books is magical for engagement. The fun part is their arms can be full and you’ll still only pay a few dollars while supporting your local library.

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Monday 05/01/23

• Storytime Adventures at Brookfield Library. Ages 2-5. 10:00-10:45. Register

• Wiggle Storytime at Bethel Library ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00 Register.

• Lapsit Storytime at New Fairfield Library. Ages 0-2. 11:00-11:30. Register

• Music Monday with Principal Al at C.H. Booth Library. Ages 2+. 11:00-11:45. Register

• Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here

• Baby and Me at Bethel Library for under 1s. 1:00-1:30 Register

• Teen Video Games at Bethel Library. Grades 6-12. 4:00-5:00. Register

• Family Storytime in Portuguese at Danbury Library. 18-36 months. 4:30-5:00. Register

• MTL Teen Chess Club at Mark Twain Library. Grades 5-12. Register

• Scrabble Club at Ridgefield Library. 6:00-7:00. Grades 3-12. Register

• PJ Storytime at Bethel Library ages 3-7. 6:30-7:00PM. Wear your pjs and bring a stuffy! Register.

Tuesday 05/02/23

• Storytime Adventures at Brookfield Library. Ages 2-5. 10:00-10:45. Register here

• Cuddle Storytime at Bethel Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00 AM. Register.

• Mother Goose Storytime at Ridgefield Library. 12-24 months. 10:30-11:00. Register here

• Alphabet Celebrations at Danbury Library. Ages 3-5. 11:30-12:15. Register

• Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here

• Home School Art at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. 1:30-3:00. Ages 3-18. More info here

• Storytime at New Pond Farm. 11:15 or 1:30. Register here

• Ready, Set, Read! At Bethel Library. Ages 3-5. 2:00-2:30PM. Work your way through 1,000 books before kindergarten! Register

• Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 3:00-5:00. Register

• Glowforge Speaker at Bethel Library. Grades 6-12. 3:30-4:30. Register

• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Art Class at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. Ages 4-16. 4:30-5:30. Register

• Pokémon Players Club at Ridgefield Library. Two sessions for grades 3-8. 4:30-6:30. Register here

• Speedcubing Club at Danbury Library. 5:30-6:30. For ages 10 and up. Register here

• Intro to TinkerCad: 3D Design & Print Workshop at Danbury Library. Ages 12-18. 6:00-7:00. Register

Wednesday 05/03/23

• Fun and Friends at Brookfield Library. All ages. 10:00-11:00. Register here

• Family Storytime at Mark Twain Library. Birth-5. 10:30-11:10. Register

• Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00AM Register

• Preschool Storytime at Ridgefield Library. 10:30-11:15. Register here

• Wee Readers Storytime at New Fairfield Library. 11:00-11:30. Register

• Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here

• Art Explorers with Ms. Nora at C.H. Booth Library. Ages 3-6. 2:00-2:45. More info here

• Crafty Storytime at Bethel Public Library ages 3-5. 2:00-2:30 PM . Register

• Learn to Paint Nature! At Danbury Library. Grades 2-5. 4:00-5:00. Register

• Learn As We Go Crochet at C.H. Booth Library. Ages 7-18/ 4:30-5:30. Register

• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Art Class at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. Ages 4-16. 4:30-5:30. Register

• Children’s Day at Ridgefield Library. Grades K-2. 4:30-5:30. Register

• Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 6:00-8:00. Register

• Children’s Design at Bethel Library. Grades 3-5.6:00-7:00. Register

Thursday 05/04/23

• Mother Goose Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00. Register

• Terrific Twos at Ridgefield Library. Ages 0-2. 10:30-11:15. Register

• Baby and Me Sign Language at Danbury Library. Ages 6 months-3 years. 11:00-11:30. Register

• Baby and Me Playtime at Ridgefield Library. Ages 0-2. 11:30-12:00. Register

• Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here

• Nature Explorers at New Pond Farm Ages 3-5. 1:00-2:30. Register

• 3 & 4 Year Old Storytime at Mark Twain Library. 1:30-2:15. Register here

• Teen Room at New Fairfield Library. 2:30-4:30. 12-18. Register

• Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 3:00-5:00. Register

• Asian Stories and Art at Danbury Library. Ages 8-11. 4:00-5:00. Register

• Chess Club at Danbury Library for ages 10+. 4:00-6:00. Register here

• Chess Club at Brookfield Library for all ages. 4:30-5:30. Register

• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Art Class at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. Ages 4-16. 4:30-5:30. Register

• Pokémon Players, Jr at Ridgefield Library. Grades K-2. 4:30-5:30. Register

• Team STEAM at Ridgefield Library. Grades K-5. 4:30-5:30. Register

• Sensory Painting at Danbury Library. Ages 8+ 5:00-6:00. Register here

• Edison Music at Bethel Library. Grades 3-5. 6:00-7:00. Register

• May the Fourth Be With You at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. Ages 4+. 6:30-8:00. Register

• Exploration Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 3-7. 6:30-7:00. Explore arts and sciences! Register

Friday 05/05/23

• Take and Make all day at Ridgefield Library. Info

• Friends of the Library Children’s Book Sale at Ridgefield Library. 10:00-7:00. Info

• Shake, Rattle and Read Storytime at Brookfield Library. 10:00-10:45 and 11:00-11:45 (two sessions) 6-24 months. Register here

• Farm School Down on the Farm at Flander’s Nature Center. 10:00-2:00. Kids learn about baby farm animals close up! Register and Info

• Piglets Playgroup at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. Ages 0-5. 10:00-11:30. Register

• Drop in art at 2 Blue Hens Art Room. For all ages! 10:00-4:00 pay by the hour. Info

• Family Storytime at Bethel Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00. Register

• Big Picture at Ridgefield Library. All ages. Watch short films and read related story. 11:00-11:30. Register here

• Toe Tapping Tots at New Fairfield Library. Ages 2-5. 11:00-11:30. Register

• Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here

• Preschool Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 3-5. 2:00-2:30. Register

• Open Skating at Danbury Ice Arena. 2:00-3:30. Tickets

• Teen Space at Ridgefield Library. Snacks, board games, video games, crafts and more. 2:00-5:30 PM. No registration required, pop in event.

• Teen Volunteer Drop in at Bethel Library. 3:00-5:00. Register

• 3D&D: Dungeons & Dragons RPG Meetup and Making at Danbury Library. 3:00-5:00. 13-19. Register here

• PJ Storytime and Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Ridgefield Library. Ages K-5. 6:00-6:45. Register

• Open Skating at Danbury Ice Arena. 6:15-7:45. Tickets

• Crack the Code and Escape the YMCA at the Regional YMCA of Western CT. Ages 7-14. This is a drop off event. 6:30-8:30. Register

Saturday 05/06/23

• Downtown Spring Stroll in Ridgefield. 10:00-4:00. Info

• Early Childhood Community Resource Fair at Rogers Park Middle School. 10:00-1:00. Info

• Friends of the Library Children’s Book Sale at Ridgefield Library. 9:00-5:00. Info

• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Art Classes at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. Ages 4-16. 9:30-10:30. Register

• Farm School Down on the Farm at Flander’s Nature Center. 10:00-2:00. Kids learn about baby farm animals close up! Register and Info

• Brookfield Builders- Space Challenge at Brookfield Library. 10:00-11:00. All ages. Register

• Frog Frolic at Redding Community Center. 10:00-4:00. Info

• Make a Zine at C.H. Booth Library. Ages 7-18. 10:00-11:15. Register

• Toddler Storytime at Bethel Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00. Register

• Kitten Shower at Bethel Toy Room. 11:00-2:00. Info

• Build with Dominos at C.H. Booth Library. Ages 5-9. 11:00-12:00. Register

• Read to Roar at Ridgefield Library. Grades K-5. 11:30-12:30. Register

• Mod Podge Comic Frames at C.H. Booth Library. Ages 7+ 11:30-12:30. Register

• Mommy and Me Tea aboard the Essex Steam Train. 12:00-1:30. Register

• Drop in Crafts at Bethel Library. For all ages. 12:00-4:30. Info

• Alien Storytime at Brookfield Library. Ages prek-8. 1:00-1:45. Register

• Saturday Game Day at C.H. Booth Library. 1:00-4:00. Open to call Info

• Public Skating at Danbury Ice Arena 2:00-3:30. Tickets

• Science Explorers and STEAM at Brookfield Library. 3:00-4:00. Register

• Movie Night: The Greatest Showman at New Fairfield Library. 7:00-9:00. Register

Sunday 05/07/23

• Friends of the Library Children’s Book Sale at Ridgefield Library. 10:00-5:00. Info

• Robotics Workshop: Make a Light-Up Origami Lotus Flower! At Mark Twain Library. Grades 4-5. 1:00-2:30

• Mommy and Me Tea at Newtown Community Center. 1:00-2:30. All ages. Register here

• Open Skate at Danbury Ice Arena. 2:00-3:15. Tickets

• Public Skating at Danbury Ice Arena 3:00-4:30. Tickets here

• Books and Bricks at Bethel Library. 2:00-3:00. Grades 1-5. Register

• Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 2:30. More info here

Looking Ahead…

Don’t miss out on these special events which will probably fill up in advance.

• 05/10 Mother’s Day Craft at New Pond Farm. Grades 2-4. 4:00-5:00. Register here

• 05/11, 05/18, 06/01, 06/ 08 06/15 Nature Explorers at New Pond Farm is almost sold out Register here

• 05/13 STEAM at New Pond Farm. Grades 1-4. 10:30-11:30. Register here

• 05/13, 06/10 Junior Staff: Animal Caretaker at New Pond Farm. April is already waitlist only. For middle and high schoolers. 12:30-1:30. Register here

• 05/13 Tween Night at 2 Blue Hens. 6:30-8:00. Ages 9-12. Register here

• 05/13 Hooked on Llamas at C.H. Booth Library. Ages 3-10. 2:00-3:00. Register

• 05/21 The Big ALL OVER Scavenger Hunt at Harrybrooke Park in New Milford. 12:00. Info

• 06/04 Pets in the Park at Pettibone Park in New Milford.

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