Children's
Special Events
| Ages 6-10 Tuesday’s at 4:30 PM June 17, June 24, and July 1 |
Little Spatulas-Become a cooking star in your family kitchen as you learn some yummy basic recipes and cooking techniques. Kitchen space is limited. Register for all three sessions. Registration will begin on Monday, June 9th. |
| Ages 6-10 Saturday at 11:00 am June 28, or July 19 |
Coin Collecting (John Mauro)-Learn some history behind the penny, where money is made and how to start your own collection. Participants will receive a Whitman blue folder and a roll of pennies. ($1 charge at door in exchange for rolls of pennies) Please register the for just one session. Registration will begin one week prior to event. |
Saturday, July 12 10:30 AM Drop In. Ages 3 and Up
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Summer Reading Kick-off Event Farmer Rick and his band perform with upbeat pop/rock sound. This is one rock and roll show for kids that parents can enjoy too! Plus Farmer Rick is a real farmer-at the Shaker Farm Market in Enfield, CT. The band has been featured at the National Mall and Walt Disney World. A portion of the proceeds from their concert goes to autism research. |
| Tuesday, July 22 at 3:30 PM Ages 4 and Up Drop In | Magical Ronald McDonald 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) |
Wednesdays at 10:00AM |
Sign Language 101 with Allison Bouffard Learn about the benefits of this form of early communication. These short classes will lay the foundation for a wonderful dialogue between you and your little one. Participants will receive a signing dictionary plus tips & techniques. Trumbull residents only. Space is limited. Register for three week session. Registration will begin on Monday, July 14th. |
Wednesday July 23 at 11:00 am. Drop In. |
Mother Goose (Maddie Riselle) Before there was rap, there was rhyme. This special visitor will present her nursery favorites. They are destined to become your favorites too. Join us! |
Tuesday, July 29 at 3:30 PM |
Sparky’s Puppets (Sparky Davis) |
Summer Storytime Schedule
We will not be having regular storytime during the month of May due to library visits for all of the 1st grade classes in the Trumbull School System. Storytimes will begin again in the week of June 21st.
Ages 6 Months to 3 Years Mandi B. Cook-Fridays at 11:00 am- July 11, July 25, August 8 |
Sing Alongs-Just drop-in to these songfests for little ones. Clap, dance & sing to guitar favorites. |
| Storytime for 2's and 3’s
Tuesdays at 9:30AM- June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Caregivers and young one have a storytime/craft session just for them. Child must meet age requirement. Either child or caregiver must be a Trumbull resident. Register for each session separately, a week before that session |
Storytime for Age 4’s & 5’s Tuesdays at 1:00PM- June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Our Librarians have selected some exciting new picture books for you to enjoy. To top off your library visit, take home a special craft you've made yourself. Either the child or the caregiver must be a Trumbull resident. Register a week before each session. |
Storytime with Craft Mondays at 5:00PM – June 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 |
The crafts are great, the stories fun. What better way to spend part of your summer day! Child or caregiver must be Trumbull resident. Register separately one week before each session |
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
and the word bigchalk in the password box.***
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 DVDs
- Computer game
Award Winners!
Caldecott MedalCoretta Scott King Award
Newbery Medal
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
Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library 1718 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611, (203) 452-5196
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