Children

Location & Contact

Welles-Turner
Memorial Library

2407 Main Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033

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Children

860-652-7719
860-652-7719
860-652-7720
860-652-7718


Hours

Mon, Tue, & Thu 9 am - 9 pm
Wed 12 pm - 9 pm
Fri & Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Sun 1 pm - 5 pm

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Clubs & Other Programs

**These programs are not being offered at this time. Please visit the Calendar for listing of other off-site and virtual programs for children.**

For four-year olds

Mother and Child Counting-copyright Monart Design/Fotolia.comCount Me In and Count Me In, Too – Registration Required
Yes, Kids + Books + Math do equal FUN! in each of these three-week math-based programs. Children are introduced to a variety of mathematical concepts through specially selected children’s books that connect math with children’s everyday experiences. In addition to a story or two, hands-on activities and group participation will enhance the learning experience.

 

For Kindergarteners and First Graders

Cookie with BiteAfter School Snacks – Registration Required
Even school-age children love to listen to stories, so add milk and cookies for a fun transition from school to home. This monthly program encourages children to explore stories through crafts, science, games or other fun activities.


For Second and Third Graders

Series-ous Fun – Registration Required

Children in a Row-copyrighted image/Fotolia.comSeries-ous Fun is a lively discussion group for students in 2nd and 3rd grade who like to read and talk about books. Students are encouraged to read at least one book in a pre-determined series and participate in a variety of fun series-related activities. A new series is selected each month.

 

For students in grades 4-6

Nugmeg LogoNutmeg Club
Kids in grades 4-6 are invited to join the Nutmeg Club. Members are encouraged to read all ten of the nominees and participate in monthly book discussions and related activities based on the books. Throughout the year, we schedule child-only and parent-child book discussions where you can share your thoughts on the nominees. For parents who attend the parent-child discussions, parents are expected to have read the book and to participate in the discussions.

For more Nutmeg information, click here.

 

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

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