A host of new programs for children from birth through those in Grade 5 is being offered at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library in the New Year. All the programs are free and open to the public. The Library is located at 2 Library Lane, off Lyme Street. Winter hours at the Library are Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information on any of the programs described below, call 860-434-1684 or visit www.oldlyme.lioninc.org.
Toddler Time
Come to the Library for stories, songs, and a themed craft
The Library will host a Toddler Time story hour every Monday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. starting Jan. 6, 2014. Two to five-year-olds will delight in listening to stories, singing songs, and making a themed craft. All this free fun takes place in the Community Room. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes. No need to register – just drop in. (No class Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 20, 2014 or Presidents’ Day, Feb. 17, 2014).
Baby Time at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
Introduce your baby to the library and meet new people
The Library will host a Baby Time story hour every Thursday from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Children ages birth through age two are welcome at this weekly story time. Activities include: sharing books, singing songs and finger plays, playtime and exploration, and an optional simple craft. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes. No need to register – just drop in.
CrAfter School: Edible Snowpeople
Come to the Library and choose your craft
The Library will host an Edible Snowpeople craft activity on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Using marshmallows, candy-coated chocolate pieces, chocolate chips, and licorice, we will create some delicious winter treats. All materials will be provided. Registration is required for material planning purposes. This activity is best suited for kids in grades 3-5, but all are welcome.
Teddy Bear Story Time
Kids from two to five years of age can enjoy bedtime stories and songs at this special story time series
The Library will hold a Teddy Bear Story Time on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 from 6:15-7 p.m. Little ones 2-5 years of age can dress in their jammies and bring their teddy bear along for this special evening story time! Enjoy bedtime stories, soothing songs, rhymes and fingerplays as we get ready for bed. All are welcome to join us at this free, fun event. Registration is strongly encouraged. Register online at www.oldlyme.lioninc.org under the “Children’s Program” tab or call the Library 860-434-1684.
Builders’ Adventure Club
Come to the Community Room and build a creation of your choosing out of stackable bricks
The Library offers a Builders’ Adventure Club on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Builders unite! Come to the Community Room to play, imagine, and create using our stash of stackable bricks. You can stick to our theme for the month (TBA) or design a model you choose yourself. After we have finished, we will take your creations and put them on display in the Children’s Room. Children in grades K-5 are welcome. We will provide all materials.
Snowflake Mania
Take some snow home with you with Snowflake Mania
The Library will offer a drop-in winter craft on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Little ones will delight in constructing their own beautiful snowflakes out of tinfoil and construction paper. Older kids can grab a pair of scissors and cut out unique and elaborate designs from printed patterns. Bring a friend and come hang out.
Grades 3-5 Book Discussion Group
Stop by the Community Room and chat about your favorite books
The Library will hold a book discussion group for children in grades 3-5 on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Make new friends and share your love of reading at our new book discussion group especially for children in grades 3-5. This group will meet in the Community Room. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required for planning purposes. Register online at www.oldlyme.lioninc.org under the “Children’s Program” tab or call the Library 860-434-1684.