Children's Programs
These programs are developed by library staff to entertain and educate. No registration is required unless specified. Please call the children's department for further information at 203-574-8212.
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42nd Annual Poetry Contest
Open to all children in Grades 1 - 8 who live in or attend school in Waterbury.
Last year, 463 students participated, submitting original poems matching the theme for each grade level.
The last day to submit your poem is April 17. Winners will be contacted by phone in May.
Download Registration Form
Download Rules and Themes
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Weekly Programs
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Bronson Library Homework Help
Monday-Friday, 4- 5 p.m.
Children's Room
Need help on an assignment? You can get it here!
For students in Grades 4-8.
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Storytime Plus
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Children's Room
Children and caregivers will enjoy story time, listening and singing to music, marching and playing in a band, doing finger games, and creating a craft.
For preschoolers age 5 and under.
Groups must register three weeks in advance.
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Babies & Books
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Picture Book Room
Enjoy lullabies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, bounces, and sign language.
Best with one child per adult.
For children age 24 months and under.
No registration required.
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Coding Club for Kids
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Computer Classroom
Children of all ages are welcome to join
in this club activity. Come learn what
coding is and how to do it.
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Mother Goose
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Auditorium
Nursery rhymes, visual and audio technology are used in this modern Mother Goose program.
For children age 4 and under.
Groups must register three weeks in advance.
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Jammie Jams
Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Children's Room
"Pajama" story time for ages 3-7. Bring your favorite teddy bear, wear your PJs, and jam with music, songs and stories!
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Super Saturdays
Saturdays, 1-3 p.m.
Children's Room
Crafts, games, coloring, and more!
For ages 4 and up.
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May
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Saturday Morning Movie: Space Jam
Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.
Children's Room
In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan. Rated PG.
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Daddy Daughter Hair Factory
Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Children's Room
Join us for a free hands-on class to learn the skills you need when styling your daughter's hair. Moms are invited too!
Pre-registration required.
Call 203-574-8213 to R.S.V.P
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Let's Go LEGO!
Monday, May 22, 6 - 7 p.m.
Children's Room
If you love to build with Legos, then Let's Go LEGO! is for you. Let’s Go LEGO! is designed to encourage hands-on and mind-on creativity. Working with blocks and Legos helps with critical thinking. Each month the Lego club will have a theme to inspire building; participants, however, are free to build whatever they like. Legos will be provided.
Let's Go LEGO! is held on the last Monday of every month.
Admission is free
For Grade 1 – Grade 5
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Bronson Bookworms
Wednesday, May 31, 6 p.m.
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Tweens! Nurture your love of reading and meet new friends. We’ll read a different book each month.
May's book: Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.
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