For more information please call the library at 860-668-3896. All programs are free.
Summer Reading Program
for Kids Age 3 – Grade 4
Whether you are a seasoned reader or like to be read to, we have a summer reading program for you. Reach for the Stars is our theme this year. The kids’ program lasts seven weeks and is intended for age 3 to grade 4. Each week that you read, hand in a list of your books and get a prize. No time like the present to get started! Summer reading ends on August 6th.
(By the way – the books you read this summer can be counted for the library as well as the Spaulding and McAlister summer reading programs.)
for Tweens and Teens
Grades 5-12
The Summer Reading Program for tweens and teens will run seven weeks and is in progress. Each week that you read, fill out a free raffle ticket about what you are reading. You’ll get a prize when you hand in your raffle ticket—and then on the Friday of each week, we will pick the winners. There will be two winners each week! The prizes will be a $25 gift card to Rave Cinemas, Game Stop, Barnes & Noble or Target. You can’t win if you don’t participate! Summer reading ends on August 5th.
Story Time and a Craft: Fly Me To The Moon
Wednesday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3 – 5
Board a rocket ship and fly to the moon with Miss Wendy during this 45-minute imaginary space flight. Registration is required.
Animals with Creature Teachers
Saturday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Family Program
Meet a gray fox, a wallaby, a kinkajou, a skunk, a kookaburra and an African bullfrog during this hour long program where children get up-close and personal with live creatures. Registration is required.This program will be held at Second Baptist Church in Suffield.
Yoga for Kids
Tuesdays, July 12, 19, 26 and Aug 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2—5 with Adult
Wear comfy clothes and get ready for a lively, playful and healthful morning with Lisa Katz. Classes run 45 minutes. Come join in the fun. Registration is required.
Star Lab
Thursday, July 14 at 6 p.m.
Children grades 3 & up
Star Lab’s portable planetarium will bring the wonders of outer space to KML! While awed by the stars, learn how different cultures view the constellations and the science behind them. Registration is required. This program will be held at Second Baptist Church.
Generational Tie Dye
Wednesday, July 20 at 1:30 p.m.
Kids ages 7 – 10 with a parent
Bring any washed cotton item into the library and tie dye. KML staff will be on hand to teach you a few techniques. Registration will be by time slot.
Generational Tie Dye
Wednesday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m
Grades 5 – 12
Bring any washed cotton item into the library and tie dye. KML staff will be on hand to teach you a few techniques. Registration will be by time slot.
Puppet Show with Pumpernickel Puppets
Saturday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Families and children ages 3 & up
The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Lion and the Mouse are presented by a cast of colorful puppet characters during this 40-minute presentation filled with audience participation and a whole lot of fun. Registration is required. The program will be held at Second Baptist Church.
We have Play-Group on Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon! Want to meet other parents and kids? New to town? Want to get out of the heat and into some AC? Come to Play-Group, offered to caregivers and children, Friday mornings any time between 10 a.m. and noon. No age restrictions, no registration required — just drop in.
Join us for Baby Rhyme Time, infants to age 2. We will run it on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. This program is in progress! Join us for books, songs, rhymes and fun! No registration required, just drop in.
Practice Reading – To A Dog!
Practice your reading with a dog from Allan’s Angels Certified Therapy Dog Team on Saturday, July 16 and August 20 between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Working on your reading? Feeling a bit shy about reading? Want to show off your skills? Think it sounds like fun? Come read to a certified dog (you can bring a book or pick one out here). All dogs have been trained, tested and certified for therapy work. Individual reading sessions last 15 minutes and are at 10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Come read to a furry friend! Registration in progress. To read more about Allan’s Angels Certified Therapy Dog Team, check out the Bolton Vet website at: http://www.boltonvet.com/?page_id=121.