Beacon Falls Public Library

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!! Get ready to create! This event occurs on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of most months. WHO: Children ages K and UpWHEN: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 PMWHERE: Beacon Falls Public Library This is a great opportunity for children to: develop fine-motor skills, play collaboratively, practice problem solving, and have FUN! This event is made possible from contributions by Friends of the Beacon Falls Library, and the Leeper, Monti, Kmetz, and Clemens families.

The Beacon Falls Public Library hosts a Book Discussion Group on the second Thursday of each month. This month's selection is the nonfiction title by Bill O’Reilly called Killing Jesus. Please contact the library to pick up a copy of the book to read before the next discussion which will be held on Thursday, August 14th at 7:00 PM.

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!!   Get ready to create! This event occurs on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of most months.   WHO: Children ages K and UpWHEN: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 PMWHERE: Beacon Falls Public Library   This is a great opportunity for children to:   develop fine-motor skills, play collaboratively, practice problem solving, and have FUN!   This event is made possible from contributions by Friends of the Beacon Falls Library, and the Leeper, Monti, Kmetz, and Clemens families.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BRUNCH at the Beacon Falls Public Library   Tuesday, September 2nd Drop-in between 9 - 11 AM   Join other parents who are sad (or happy) that school is now in session.   Have a cup of coffee/tea and a snack at the library!   Refreshments provided by library staff and the Friends of Beacon Falls Library.

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!!   Get ready to create! This event occurs on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of most months.   WHO: Children ages K and UpWHEN: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 PMWHERE: Beacon Falls Public Library   This is a great opportunity for children to:  develop fine-motor skills, play collaboratively, practice problem solving, and have FUN!   This event is made possible from contributions by Friends of the Beacon Falls Library, and the Leeper, Monti, Kmetz, and Clemens families.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN?Get individual attention while learning a new skill! Work with one of the librarianson your choice of topics. Appointments are available onSaturday morning, September 6that either 10:00  or 11:00Use the drop down menu at the top of the screen to select your date before registering. Possibilities include (but are not limited to): How to Download Books/AudiobooksUsing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint)Using Windows 8Using FacebookUsing "Cloud" ComputingUsing the Library’s Databases (JobNow, Magill Medical Guide, iConn…

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN?Get individual attention while learning a new skill! Work with one of the librarianson your choice of topics. Appointments are available onTuesday evening, September 9that either 5:30 PM or 6:30 PMUse the drop down menu at the top of the screen to select your date before registering. Possibilities include (but are not limited to): How to Download Books/AudiobooksUsing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint)Using Windows 8Using FacebookUsing "Cloud" ComputingUsing the Library’s Databases (JobNow, Magill Medical…

The Beacon Falls Public Library hosts a Book Discussion Group on the second Thursday of each month.    This month's selection is "Story of a Beautiful Girl" by Rachel Simon    Please contact the library to pick up a copy of the book to read before the next discussion which will be held on  Thursday, September 11th at 7:00 PM.

Jewelry Workshop with Elaine Klabonski WHO: Adults and High School Age Students WHEN: Thursday, October 16th at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Beacon Falls Public Library Work with Elaine Klabonski (Art Teacher and resident of Beacon Falls) to create an lllusion Necklace. The cost of the workshop is $15.00 (includes materials and instruction). Registration is required. Please stop in or call the library to register: 203-729-1441.

Does your child need help with reading fluency? Does your child love dogs? Schedule a 20 minute session for your school-aged child to read to Charo, a "Therapy Dogs International" certified "Tail Waggin' Tutor" to build their fluency in an unstructured positive way. WHEN: Tuesday, December 16th at either 6:10, 6:30, 6:50 or 7:10 PM WHERE: Beacon Falls Public Library Sign up by selecting the time you can attend from the drop down menu above. Please call the library to…

Does your child need help with reading fluency? Does your child love dogs?  Schedule a 20 minute session for your school-aged child to read to Charo, a "Therapy Dogs International" certified "Tail Waggin' Tutor" to build their fluency in an unstructured positive way.  WHEN: Tuesday, January 20th at either 6:10, 6:30, 6:50 or 7:10 PM WHERE: Beacon Falls Public Library  Sign up by selecting the time you can attend from the drop down menu above. Please call the library to…

At 9:45 two groups of children who have been practicing their readers theater scripts since December will present their work in the Town Hall Assembly Room. Come see the fruit of their labors in "GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS" & "THREE WISHES" Stop in anytime from 10-12:30 and your child can pick out a craft to do in the Children's Room! Choices galore! THREE LIBRARIANS will be on the scene from 9-1 @ YOUR LIBRARY!

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!!    Bring your imagination and get ready to create!   WHO: Children ages K and up WHEN: Wednesday, February 18th from 3:30- 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Beacon Falls Public Library   This is a great opportunity for children to:    develop fine-motor skills, play collaboratively, practice problem solving, and have FUN!

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN? Get individual attention while learning a new skill! Work with a librarian on your choice of topics. Appointments are available on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays at 1:30 PM during the month of March. Patrons are limited to TWO appointments each month. Possibilities include (but are not limited to): How to Download Books/Audiobooks Using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) Using Windows 8 Using Facebook Using "Cloud" Computing Using the Library’s Databases (JobNow, Magill Medical…

OPEN CALL FOR ACTORS (and actresses) To Perform Readers Theater (at the library) Who? Students entering Grade 3 and above and interested adults READERS THEATER is the performance of a script with or without costumes. Actors have the script available to them at all times. Tuesdays in July (starting 7/7) at 6:30 PM OR Fridays in July (starting 7/10) at 2:30 PM We will have 2 groups participating! Choose the time that is most convenient! There will be 30 minute practices…

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BRUNCH at the Beacon Falls Public Library  Monday, August 31st Drop-in between 8:30 - 9:30 AM  Join other parents who are sad (or happy) that school is now in session.  Have a cup of coffee/tea and a snack at the library!  Refreshments provided by library staff and the Friends of Beacon Falls Library.

Work together with a partner to build and bring a robot to life! Create a robot and then complete missions using SENSORS and the EV3 programming software. Make your robot do exactly what you want it to do! This program, co-sponsored by the Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation Commission, is an exciting addition to our programming line-up! WHEN: Thursdays from 3:30 PM - 5:00               (NO CLASS on 10/20) WHERE: Town Hall Assembly Room Library…

Children will get the opportunity to make their own flower string art. Children Grades 2 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and registration is required.

Make your own mosaic birdbath topper.  $10 Materials fee due by 4/2.

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!! Bring your imagination and get ready to create!

Children are invited to use their creativity to make their own 3D Flower Art masterpiece. (Library staff can pick up Grade 3 and over students at Laurel Ledge with appropriate permissions given.) Children Grades 2 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. If your child will be a pickup please call the library to let them know.

Children will have the opportunity to design their own mother’s day card. (Library staff can pick up Grade 3 and over students at Laurel Ledge with appropriate permissions given.)  Children grades 2 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

Make your own welcome mat.  $10 Materials fee due at time of registration.  Space is limited.

Children are invited to use their creativity to make their own Stained Glass Art. (Library staff can pick up Grade 3 and over students at Laurel Ledge with appropriate permissions given.) Children Grades 2 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. If your child will be a pickup please call the library to let them know.

Children are welcome to drop in between 10:00 am and Noon to color an astronaut to decorate the library for this year's summer reading.

Make your own watermelon string art.  $10 Materials fee due at time of registration. Please drop off payment to the library during regular hours or in the drop box after hours, with a note with your name and for what craft.

Come to the Beacon Falls Public Library on Saturday, June 22nd from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM to look for a book on monkeys. Find a card like the one shown and peel it to reveal your prize. It could be a free child's birthday party, family membership, discounts to the Zoo gift shop, plush monkey, ice cream or carousel rides! Then go to Beardsley Zoo to see their newest habitat: Black-handed Spider Monkeys!

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!! Bring your imagination and get ready to create!

Stop in between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM for an afternoon of creativity.

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!! Bring your imagination and get ready to create!

Children are welcome to register to make their own canvas space art.

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!! Bring your imagination and get ready to create!

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!! Bring your imagination and get ready to create!

Drop in the library between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to decorate your own sun catchers.

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!! Bring your imagination and get ready to create!

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!! Bring your imagination and get ready to create!

LEGOS in the LIBRARY!!! Bring your imagination and get ready to create!

Drop in and decorate your new notebooks and binders for the upcoming school year! Use our collection of washi tape, Japanese stickers and paint markers, or design and print your own color decals. For students entering grades 6-12. Please bring your own notebooks and binders, and we will provide the decorating supplies. Registration not required, but appreciated. Contact Kerri at [email protected] for more information.  

Join in on some gross, slimy and sometimes smelly experiments! From eyeball slime to an erupting mad scientist's lab, we'll learn about the human body, chemical reactions and just what it is that makes feet stink. Space is limited, so registration is required (one RSVP per family). This Family STEM activity is appropriate for all ages, but smaller children will need assistance from an adult or older sibling. Weather permitting, we will hold the event outside for easier clean up.…

Let's build some cool things together! From designing a boat that will float, to competing to build the tallest tower and strongest bridge, we will talk about the basics of engineering while having some hands-on fun! Space is limited to 6 families, so please RSVP early! These activities are appropriate for all ages, but smaller children will need the help of a parent or older sibling (13 years or older). Contact Kerri at [email protected] for more information.