Beacon Falls Town Hall Assembly Room

Enjoy an evening of historical stories of bravery, foolishness, love, and a touch of the supernatural. Audiences will travel back in time to meet a heroine of the American Revolution, see the Ghost Ship of New Haven, and laugh at the antics of a town’s battle against a bunch of bullfrogs. Storyteller, Monica Peterson has entertained at the JFK Presidential Library, The Children's Museum of the Arts in Manhattan, New Britain Museum of American Art, Connecticut DEEP Great Park Pursuit,…

WHOOO....wants to learn about owls? Facts about these nocturnal birds of prey with strong talons, acute hearing and keen eyesight will amaze you! Dissect an owl pellet to discover what they eat. Learn where they live and characteristics that make them different from other bird groups. Registration is required. Please contact Kerri at [email protected] with any questions. Students below grade 3 must have an adult present. Laurel Ledge pick-up is available for grades 3-5 (please provide the school with a…

$3/materials fee Space is limited, registration is required.

Explore and Create Mosaic Art. Students below grade 3 must have an adult present. Laurel Ledge pick-up is available for students grade 3-5 (please send a note to the school and an email to Kerri at [email protected] to let us know if we will be picking up your child). Registration is required.

Learn to make your own truffles, and indulge in some rich and satisfying chocolate. Watch a demonstration by Maria Brandriff, chocolatier, on how to make your own festive truffles, and then get a chance to taste the delicious chocolate treats. Space is limited, registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-chocolate-truffle-demonstration-tasting-adult-ya-tickets-80494239437

Handcraft some special ornaments to bring home! Ornament-making stations will be set up appropriate to each age group. Participants will make at least three ornaments to bring home. Students below grade 3 will need an adult present. School pick-up is available for students in grades 3-5 (with a note to the school and email to Miss Kerri at [email protected]). Middle and High School students may take the bus after school to the library with a note. Please RSVP so that…

Watch a recently released children's movie. Children under grade 3 require an adult present. Contact the library for the title. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movies-munchies-abominable-rated-pg-tickets-83678886803

Jason Scappaticci presents a night of history regarding the Lusitania. On May 7, 1915, less than a year after World War I (1914-18) erupted across Europe, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the RMS Lusitania, a British ocean liner en route from New York to Liverpool, England. Of the more than 1,900 passengers and crew members on board, more than 1,100 perished, including more than 120 Americans. Nearly two years would pass before the United States formally entered World War…

Supplies and Instruction from Richard DiCarlo provided. Space is limited, registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watercolor-class-adult-ya-3materials-fee-tickets-82662282111

Create a Northern Lights scene using oil pastels. Children under grade 3 require an adult present. School pick-up is available for grades 3-5 (with a note to the school and an email to Miss Kerri at [email protected]). Registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-exploration-gr-k-up-tickets-83226160687

Share some stories and rhymes with us, learn about traditions, and share some specially prepared treats! We will also be making a fun dragon puppet craft! RSVP for this story time is appreciated- we want to ensure we have enough treats and crafts prepared. Contact Miss Kerri at [email protected] for more information.

Sydney Sherman, Paranormal Author and Medium, will teach you how to do use your senses to connect with your loved ones. In this popular workshop, you will be given step-by-step instructions and demonstrations for each sense. Ms. Sherman will give a detailed explanation of how each sense works, how it can be tricked, how to use it effectively and how to encourage a spiritual interaction with your loved one. This library program is approximately two hours in length with Q&A.…

Paint a spring-themed wooden sign. $20/materials fee due at the time of registration. Space is limited, registration is required. Sample pictures of designs will be posted on Facebook as soon as they are available. Please email Kerri at [email protected] with your choice of stencil by 1/24. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wood-sign-painting-craft-20materials-fee-tickets-88538991507

A Centennial Tribute to the Suffragettes. For centuries, women have allowed themselves to be squeezed, twisted, and squished to conform to desired shapes. The history of underwear reveals a lot about women’s changing roles in society – how we perceive ourselves, and how we’re viewed by others. The 1910s saw an end to the hourglass figure with a tiny waist. Women were finally able to breathe and move more freely. Did the demise of tightlacing help women gain the right…

July 6th, 6:30PM, Town Hall Assembly Room Felicia Ortner, a Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist (MWC) and a bear enthusiast, will provide education and facts about bears and help dispel myths and common misunderstandings. Accumulated data supports the black bear is seldom aggressive toward humans. Felicia has been studying about bears for over 30 years. In the mid 1990’s Felicia turned her passion for learning about bears into a passion for teaching about them. She created an education program called The…

Thursday, August 5th, 6:30-8:00pm Town Hall Assembly Room Work together to solve a murder mystery before the time runs out! Refreshments will be provided, served in a designated area. RSVP required for this teen program. Email Kerri at [email protected] with any questions. Register on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teen-hunt-a-killer-night-ya-end-of-summer-reading-party-tickets-164009720489

Ready to solve another mystery? Work together to uncover the murderer. Registration is required for this teen program. Email Kerri at [email protected] with any questions. Refreshments will be served in a designated area. Register now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hunt-a-killer-night-the-sequel-teen-program-tickets-166927959019

Tue, October 12, 2021 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Insects of Connecticut are our specialty! Through scavenger hunts and educational games, students will become familiar with insect anatomy and the function of each body part. They will compare insect anatomy with their own as they learn to respect these fascinating critters! Registration is required for this in-person program. After school pickup is available for grades 3-5 (please email Miss Kerri at [email protected] if your child will be a pickup). Register…

Monday Mornings, 9:30 AM Session I: 10/18-11/29 Join us for a first session of Children's Yoga- follow along with a special story yoga program on Monday Mornings. Registration required- sign up for all sessions or just a few. Mats will be provided. Email Kerri at [email protected] for more information. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monday-morning-yoga-children-prek-and-up-tickets-190447893777

Thu, October 21, 2021 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM, Town Hall Assembly Room Join us for a recently released to DVD children's movie and snacks. Registration appreciated so we can ensure we have enough snacks! Any food allergies that we should be aware of? Let Miss Kerri know at [email protected] Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movies-munchies-prek-through-gr-5-tickets-172761403007

Monday Mornings, 9:30 AM Session I: 10/18-11/29 Join us for a first session of Children's Yoga- follow along with a special story yoga program on Monday Mornings. Registration required- sign up for all sessions or just a few. Mats will be provided. Email Kerri at [email protected] for more information. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monday-morning-yoga-children-prek-and-up-tickets-190447893777

Monday Mornings, 9:30 AM Session I: 10/18-11/29 Join us for a first session of Children's Yoga- follow along with a special story yoga program on Monday Mornings. Registration required- sign up for all sessions or just a few. Mats will be provided. Email Kerri at [email protected] for more information. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monday-morning-yoga-children-prek-and-up-tickets-190447893777

Monday Mornings, 9:30 AM Session I: 10/18-11/29 Join us for a first session of Children's Yoga- follow along with a special story yoga program on Monday Mornings. Registration required- sign up for all sessions or just a few. Mats will be provided. Email Kerri at [email protected] for more information. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monday-morning-yoga-children-prek-and-up-tickets-190447893777

Monday Mornings, 9:30 AM Session I: 10/18-11/29 Join us for a first session of Children's Yoga- follow along with a special story yoga program on Monday Mornings. Registration required- sign up for all sessions or just a few. Mats will be provided. Email Kerri at [email protected] for more information. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monday-morning-yoga-children-prek-and-up-tickets-190447893777

Monday Mornings, 9:30 AM Session I: 10/18-11/29 Join us for a first session of Children's Yoga- follow along with a special story yoga program on Monday Mornings. Registration required- sign up for all sessions or just a few. Mats will be provided. Email Kerri at Kvar[email protected] for more information. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monday-morning-yoga-children-prek-and-up-tickets-190447893777

Wed, November 24, 2021 10:30 AM, Town Hall Assembly Room Join us for Books, Songs, Snack and a Craft. RSVP appreciated to ensure we have enough snacks and crafts. Email Miss Kerri at [email protected] with any allergies. RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-story-time-tickets-205642952607  

Monday Mornings, 9:30 AM Session I: 10/18-11/29 Join us for a first session of Children's Yoga- follow along with a special story yoga program on Monday Mornings. Registration required- sign up for all sessions or just a few. Mats will be provided. Email Kerri at [email protected] for more information. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monday-morning-yoga-children-prek-and-up-tickets-190447893777

Tue, May 3, 2022 @ 3:15 PM Town Hall Assembly Room Stations will be set up to make cards and gifts for someone special. Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-exploration-mothers-day-cards-gifts-prek-5th-grade-tickets-325953324167 After school pickup is available for grades 3-5. Please email Miss Kerri at [email protected] by April 30th if your child will be a pick-up.

HHMI Tangled Bank Studios has launched a national effort to highlight the crucial role pollinators play in our local habitats. In this documentary, follow acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn, who, locked down by coronavirus, turns his lenses on the surprising and spectacular bees living in his own urban garden in Bristol, England. This film will enlighten viewers about the diversity of bees and the mini dramas being played out in their own backyards. Also collect native wildflower seed packets, and…

Watch a recently released to DVD Children's Movie and enjoy a snack! RSVP is appreciated. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movies-munchies-childrens-tickets-360447447017 Please let us know about any food allergies. Contact the Library at 203-729-1441 for the movie title.

Watch a recently released to DVD Children’s Movie and enjoy a snack! RSVP is appreciated: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movies-munchies-childrens-tickets-360457326567 Please let us know about any food allergies. Contact the Library at 203-729-1441 for the movie title.