2021 Children's Summer Reading - Waterford Public Library - Waterford CT
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Wednesday, July 7, 10-10:30 am
Waterford Public Library Online 4-H Farm Tales: Flower Farm - Build a
monster flower using an umbrella from your house
and supplies in your 4-H Activity Kit to learn about
the parts of a flower. Registration required for those
2021 Children’s Summer Reading ages 6-11 years old through our Calendar of Events
on our website. Once registered, please stop by the
library to pick up your kit containing materials and
instructions you will need to participate in the
Facebook Live program.
Saturday, July 10, 9-1:00 pm
Grab & Go Craft: Turtle - Drop in anytime during
the next two weeks to pick up supplies to make a
turtle craft at home.
Monday, July 12, 12:30-1:00 pm
Outdoor Storytime: Join us for an all ages in-person
family outdoor storytime on the side lawn next to
the library. Register through our Calendar of Events
on our website. Please bring a blanket to sit on and
follow current Library and CDC guidelines. Rob Brule,
our Waterford First Selectman, will join us as a
special guest reader!
Thursday, July 15, 9:45-10:45 am
Tortoise and the Hare: Slow and steady wins the
race! Meet a box turtle and a bunny who make their
Join a Summer Reading Program! home at DPNC and learn about the adaptations of these
very different animals. Does the popular fable The
Babies and Toddlers (0-4 years old) Tortoise and the Hare tell the truth about how these
animals live? This outdoor in-person program is
Children’s (5-11 years old) recommended for families with kids of all ages. Rain
Teen (11-18 years old) date: Thursday, July 22nd. Register through our Calendar
of Events on our website.
On-going registration begins Saturday, June 12th and the Wednesday, July 21, 10-10:30 am
program ends Saturday, August 21st. Register in person at Online 4-H Farm Tales: Bee Farming - Build a BeeBot
the Waterford Public Library or online through the library’s with a toothbrush and a vibrating motor to pollinate the
plants on your farm. Registration required for those ages
website: 6-11 years old through our Calendar of Events on our
website. Once registered, please stop by the library to
Children’s Services
pick up your kit containing materials and instructions you
49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06385 will need to participate in the Facebook Live program.
Thursday, August 5, 6-7:00 pm
Saturday, July 24, 9-1:00 pm Outdoor African and World Storytelling: Renowned
Grab & Go Craft: Unicorn - Drop in anytime during the storyteller and accomplished jazz vocalist, Eshu Bumpus,
next two weeks to pick up supplies to make a unicorn captivates his audience by telling a variety of African,
craft at home. African-American and World folktales leavened with
music, humor and mystery. Join us for a chance to watch
this master of physical characterization in action as he
Saturday, July 24, 11-11:45 am
performs these memorable stories. Waterford Public
Online Unicorns – Break the Cage: Join us online for a
Library al Fresco is presented thanks to generous funding
wild adventure about two kids who visit the city zoo and
from the Chelsea Groton Foundation. Rain date:
discover all sorts of incredible animals, including a horse
Thursday, August 12th.
who knows in its heart that it’s truly a unicorn! The fun
animated story is interwoven with fascinating science
concept segments about life sciences and animals.
Registration not required and families with kids of all Saturday, August 7, 9-1:00 pm
ages are welcome! Zoom meeting link: available on our Grab & Go Craft: Kite - Drop in anytime during the next
Calendar of Events on our website. two weeks to pick up supplies to make a kite craft at
home. Check our Facebook page
(@waterfordpubliclibrary) for a step-by-step
Monday, July 26, 12:30-1:00 pm video tutorial on how to make your craft.
Outdoor Storytime: Join us for an all ages in-person
family outdoor storytime on the side lawn next to the
library. Registration is required and space is
Monday, August 9, 12:30-1:00 pm
limited. Please bring a blanket to sit on and follow
Outdoor Storytime: Join us for an all ages in-person
current Library and CDC guidelines.
family outdoor storytime on the side lawn next to the
library. Registration is required and space is
Saturday, July 31, 10:30-11:15 am limited. Please bring a blanket to sit on and follow
Outdoor Alpaca Storytime: Denise Curran from Stone current Library and CDC guidelines.
Bridge Farm will join us with two of her alpacas for a
special family storytime on the side lawn next to the
library! Listen to a story, learn more about these
animals with tails, and have a chance to ask questions.
Registration is required and space is limited. Register Saturday, August 14, 9-1:00 pm
through our Calendar of Events on our website. Please Free Comic Book Day: On the 20th Anniversary of Free
bring a blanket to sit on and follow current Library and Comic Book Day, kids and teens are welcome to drop in
CDC guidelines. while supplies lasts to pick up a free comic book!
Wednesday, August 4, 10-10:30 am
Online 4-H Farm Tales: Hog Farms - Learn Iris Folding Saturday, August 14, 10-4:00 pm and
and Origami to make some fun paper pigs! You can Sunday, August 15, 10-4:00 pm
make greeting cards and ornaments with these crafting Outdoor Art in Waterford: Bring the past, present and
techniques. Registration required for those ages 6-11 future together as we collaborate with the Waterford
years old through our Calendar of Events on our Historical Society to bring families and kids of all ages
website. Once registered, please stop by the library to historical crafts at the annual Art in Waterford
pick up your kit containing materials and instructions weekend. Stop by the library table to pick up a fun craft
you will need to participate in the Facebook Live and information about the library! This event is held on
program. the Jordan Green in Waterford.
Tuesday, August 17, 10-10:40 am Online Songs that Count: Add to the World! Do your kids love to count? Do they love to read books? Do they love making original hip-hop beats? Add To The World! engages children with a fun, high-energy performance that includes exciting hands-on music, movement and counting activities. The performance will include books, music technology, and visuals about counting, addition and subtraction. The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children ages 2-10 years old, including children on the Autism Spectrum, and a great time for parents and caregivers too! Registration not required. Please use this Meeting ID: 852 3263 4547 to access this Zoom meeting. Wednesday, August 18, 10-10:30 am Online 4-H Farm Tales: Fish Farms - Using LED lightbulbs and watch batteries, we will put a bright spin on the art of Koinobori Carp Windsocks. Registration required for those ages 6-11 years old through our Calendar of Events on our website: www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org. Once registered, please stop by the library to pick up your kit containing materials and instructions you will need to participate in the Facebook Live program. Saturday, August 21, 9-1:00 pm Grab & Go Craft: Lion - Drop in anytime during the next two weeks to pick up supplies to make a lion puppet craft at home. Check our Facebook page (@waterfordpubliclibrary) for a step-by-step
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