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Visit the SBL Calendar of Events.   Calendar of Events ( All Library Events - Children's & Adults )

 

Children's Programs 

While registration isn't required for most programs, we encourage all patrons to contact the Children and Youth Division librarians to ask questions or register for programs at 203-574-8213 or email bronsonkids@waterburyct.org.

Large groups are asked to register at least one week in advance.


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| Weekly Programs | September Programs | October Programs | November Programs |

 

Weekly Programs

 Illustration of a girl in a purple shirt and blue shorts jumping.

Little Movers Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.                 
Picture Book Room

Join us for a story time with music, dance, nursery rhymes, and fables.  For ages 2 - 4.

 

          

 

 Illustration of a boy laying on a blanket in the grass reading a book.

Wonderful Wednesday Stories
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
Picture Book Room

Come listen to wonderful stories that will transport you to far away places. For ages 2-5.                      

 

 "Let's Get Coding" logo, colorful design symbolizing the Kidzone Coding Club aimed at teaching kids programming skills.

Kidzone Coding Club
Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Have fun learning to code with one of our librarians.

For ages 6-11. Younger children may need adult assistance.

 

 

 Illustration of a girl dancing and singing into a fork pretending it is a microphone.

Jamming with Ms. Jenny
Thursdays, 5:00 p.m.
Picture Book Room

Wear your PJs and your dancing shoes if you choose. We’ll have stories, music, and jamming for kids ages 3-5.

 


September

 

Logo for Puerto Rican Day. 

Puerto Rican Festival
Saturday, September 6, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Children’s Room

While the Puerto Rican Festival is happening in Library Park, we’ll be hosting fun family activities inspired by Puerto Rico inside the library. We’ll have story times, coloring pages, games, and more!

 

 CT's 2025 kid governor Keudy Martinez wearing a off-white suite with a blue and red sash that says "Connecticut".

Meet Our Kid Governor!
Thursday, September 11, 5:30 p.m.
Children’s Room

Come meet Connecticut’s 2025 Kid Governor, Keudy Martinez, who is from Waterbury! Keudy’s platform is Speaking Up for Safe & Happy Schools. Keudy will be joined by Cabinet Member Dominic DeVincentis.

 

 Silas the Cat sat in front of a book shelf.

Where in the Library is Silas the Cat?
Wednesdays, September 17,  all day
KidZone

Use clues provided by our librarians to find where Silas the Cat, our stuffed animal, is hiding. When you find him, take a photo to show the librarian and win a prize! For ages 2+

 

 


October

 

 The movie Poster for Dogman.

Saturday Morning Movie
Saturday, October 4, 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Room

Bring the kids to the library to watch Dogman (rated PG).

 

A orange and a yellow leaf representing Autumn themed crafts. 

Harvest Craft Day
Thursday, October 9, 3:00 p.m.
Children’s Room

Create construction-paper pumpkins, acorns, leaves, and other autumn-themed shapes to decorate our “tree” in the Children’s Room.

 

 Silas the Cat sat in front of a book shelf.

Where in the Library is Silas the Cat?
Wednesdays,  October 15,  all day
KidZone

Use clues provided by our librarians to find where Silas the Cat, our stuffed animal, is hiding. When you find him, take a photo to show the librarian and win a prize! For ages 2+

 

 


November

 

 The movie poster for Lilo and Stitch. Lilo if hugging and holding up Stitch.

Saturday Morning Movie
Saturday, November 1, 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Room

Bring the kids to the library to watch the new Lilo & Stitch movie (rated PG).

 

 A girl holding a ballot slip and a red crayon about to vote.

Election Day Book Ballot
Tuesday, November 4, all day
Children’s Room

Cast your vote for your favorite “ABC” author, book, and character! For ages 3-12.

 

 Silas the Cat sat in front of a book shelf.

Where in the Library is Silas the Cat?
Wednesdays,  November 19, all day
KidZone

Use clues provided by our librarians to find where Silas the Cat, our stuffed animal, is hiding. When you find him, take a photo to show the librarian and win a prize! For ages 2+

 

 

 Fun ABC clipart illustrating letters, suitable for a story time event focused on letters and sounds for kids ages 2-7.

P-A-N (Phonics, Alphabet, Numbers)
Saturday, November 22, 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Room

Join us for an engaging story time, where we explore about letters, numbers and the sounds they make. The session features a craft inspired by the letter of the day. For ages 2-7.

 


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