Children’s Programming
Fairy House Building at the Awen Center
Autumn leaves are falling and our local forests are overflowing with tiny treasures perfect for creating whimsical fairy houses! Fairy houses are magical little structures where fairies and woodland creatures can live and play. They are a wonderful way to bring the magic of nature to your lawn, garden, or woods! You are invited to […]
Fairy House Building at the Awen Center – Oct. 5
Autumn leaves are falling and our local forests are overflowing with tiny treasures perfect for creating whimsical fairy houses! Fairy houses are magical little structures where fairies and woodland creatures can live and play. They are a wonderful way to bring the magic of nature to your lawn, garden, or woods! You are invited to […]
S’morey Time – Sept. 21
Join us on the last official day of summer for this special “S’morey Time” event! Children of all ages will enjoy stories around the “campfire”, campout-themed crafts, campout songs, and yummy “S’mores Indoors” treats! Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 the event is FREE and OPEN TO ALL!
Kamishibai (Paper Theater) Storytelling
Join guest storyteller Janet Wenner for timeless folktales told in the Kamishibai style on Saturday, August 17 at 11:30 a.m.! Kamishibai, or paper theater, is a traditional form of Japanese street theater and storytelling. Popular during the Great Depression and through to the development of television, Kamishibai stories were performed by a narrator who traveled […]
Didgeridoo Down Under Show: Adventure Down Under – July 26, 2024
Adventure Down Under! Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under, where we’ll hear otherworldly sounds from the didgeridoo, we’ll explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback, we’ll learn about amazing creatures like kangaroo and koalas … and much more! The DDU Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, […]
Get Eclipse Ready at Stamford Library!
Join us at Stamford Library on Friday, April 5, and Get Eclipse Ready during 2 special program sessions! Learn all about why eclipses happen and how to view the upcoming eclipse safely! Each session will include age-appropriate hands-on activities like modeling why solar eclipses happen, leaning what to expect during the eclipse and learning how […]
Get Eclipse Ready at Stamford Library!
Join us at Stamford Library on Friday, April 5, and Get Eclipse Ready during 2 special program sessions! Learn all about why eclipses happen and how to view the upcoming eclipse safely! Each session will include age-appropriate hands-on activities like modeling why solar eclipses happen, leaning what to expect during the eclipse and learning how […]
Kamishibai Paper Theater Storytelling Program
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year and help welcome the Year of the Dragon during the next Kamishibai Storytelling Program on Saturday, February 10 at 11:30 a.m. at Stamford Library! Kamishibai, or paper theater, is a traditional form of Japanese street theater and storytelling. Popular during the Great Depression and through to the development of […]
Christmas at Stamford Library
Join us for Christmas at Stamford Library on Friday, Dec. 8! Starting at 3 p.m., there will be stories with Mrs. Claus, ornament making, letters to Santa and lots of cookies and cocoa! At 5 p.m. we will bundle up to sing Christmas carols along Stamford’s Main Street!