Children's
The boys & girls of Trumbull laughed with delight at all the new programs that await them at Trumbull Library Children’s Service. Please join us June through August.
Tara Brophy Saturday June 26 11:30am
Straight from the magical castle, by her majesty the Queen’s Royal Decree comes entertainer extra-ordinaire! Explore with our super-heroine in the garden of delights at this theatre/sing-along event. Ages 3 up. Drop In.– July 1 at 1:30
Ages 8 to 11 years
Teams will attempt to construct coverings from the materials provided that will protect a raw egg from breaking when dropped from various heights of a ladder. Register on-line. Beginning June 14th.
Living Dragons - July 7 at 2 pm.
The staff at Riverside Reptiles aims to help their audience appreciate a variety of lizards in ALL sizes.
Ages 5 up. Register online. Beginning June 14th– July 8 at 1pm
Whether your pet is a Puss-in-Boots or something more exotic, Dr. Kahn from Trumbull Animal Hospital will give you some helpful hints. Learn how he cares for pets and enjoy meeting a special visitor. Ages 4 up. Register online. Beginning June 14th- July 15 at 2:30pm Scientists from High Touch/High Tech will take an up-close and
hands-on look at a tornado. Watch as we make weather indoors!
Age 6 up. Register online. Beginning June 28th- Saturday at 11:30am.
Creative body movement is introduced through magical fairy tales and classic children’s stories. Age 3 up.
July 24 or July 31 or August 7 Register for each session separately, 2 weeks prior.
Magical Moments with Ronald McDonald – July 26 at 11:30am
This lovable clown is visiting his favorite place-the library—and is bringing along a bag of tricks to amaze you. (Bring your camera for a photo op). Age 4 up. Drop In.
Three Little Pigs’ Friends Farmer Minor and Datu – August 4 at 3:00pm Come meet a real farmer and a pot belly pig that likes to read. Bring your camera and steal a kiss with Datu! Age 3 up. Register online. Beginning July 19th
– August 18 at 11am.
Meet children’s author and illustrator Nancy Elizabeth Wallace and learn how her book, ROCKS ROCKS ROCKS, was created. Ages 5 up. Register online. Beginning August 4th–August 14 at 12:30
The library’s fairy-tale summer culminates with Michael Graham of the Spring Valley Puppet Theater, a production to be enjoyed by all. Don’t miss these fabulous puppets! Drop In.
August 21 at 11:30am. presented as a community service by New York Life Insurance Company staff. (Geared for adults, children may accompany) Register online. Beginning July 31st.
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| Fairytale Friends for Ages 2 - 3 | Hear ye, all princesses and princes! The tales are classic; the take-home craft is fun. Please come.
Child must meet age requirement & attend with caregiver. |
Tuesday 10:00am |
| Fairytales with a Twist for Ages 4 & up | Enjoy the fairytales you know told in a different way. The craft will highlight the story too. Child must meet age requirement & attends independently. Register on-line. Beginning June 12th |
Tuesday 11:00am |
| Daddy & Me | A special storytime for children aged 2 1/2 - 6 with Dad, Grand-Dad, or other male caregivers. Drop in. |
1st Saturday of the month at 10:30am 6/5, 7/3 & 8/7 |
Just drop-in to these songfests for little ones. Clap, dance & sing to guitar favorites. Drop In. |
Friday 11:00am
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Homework Helpers
SIRS Discoverer is an award-winning general reference resource for young researchers
that makes learning fun and intuitive. SIRS Discoverer helps students in grades 1-9 develop their research, writing, language and computer skills. Students can do research, read stories, learn about important people, places and events, find fun projects to do and much more. The database includes carefully selected full-text articles and images from more than 1,600 domestic and international newspapers, magazines, online sources and government documents. Trumbull Residents login here with your library card barcode to use from home.
eLIBRARY
This is a very user-friendly general reference tool -- the perfect resource for your reference
needs. Research is made easy -- no matter the user's age or skill level. Find the answers
you need from more than 2,000 full-text magazines, newspapers, books, and transcripts, plus thousands of maps, pictures, web links, and audio/video files.
The subscription to eLIBRARY is paid for by your Trumbull Library System
***To connect from home you will need to type 86-45156 in the username box
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What Else Will I Find at the Library?
- Picture Books
- Easy Readers
- Adventure Books
- Favorite Series
- Mysteries
- Non-fiction
- Music CDs
- Internet Access
- Art Exhibits
- Videos and DVD's
- Computer game
Award Winners!
Caldecott Medal
Coretta Scott King Award
Newbery Medal
Nutmeg Award
Links for Children and Adult Caregivers
- Trumbull Library Systems Unattended Children Policy Click here here to view pdf
Trumbull Library, 33 Quality Street Trumbull, CT 06611 (203) 452-5197
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