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OUT OF THIS WORLD ART SHOW
for all ages

Turn your recyclables (cereal boxes, yogurt containers, plastic items, etc.) into a space-themed project using paint, glue, foil or any other suitable products.  Make a spaceship, alien, space city, mobile, space car, robot or other space-related creation!

Have fun and show off your talents!



SUPER NOVA STORYTIMES for ages 3 months-5 years begin July 1st.  No registration required.


BINGO FOR KIDS begins Tuesday, June 25 - August 6 from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM in the StoryCorner.  For kids ages 5-10.  No registration required.  


SUMMER BLASTOFF STAR PARTY

Wednesday, June 26, 2013    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Library Plaza (Jr. Dept. if raining)    For families with preschoolers - age 10

Dress up like a movie star and come to our "Star Party".  Dance with the New York based Funkijam Band, make a star wand and play out-of-this-world games with our cosmic teen volunteers.  Bring the whole family!  Hot dogs and beverages will be prepared and sold by Chez Lenard. 


THE MAGIC OF THE PLANETS

Friday, June 28, 2013    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM    StoryCorner    For ages 3-10

The planets are having a party and all are invited!  Magician Debbie O'Carroll will introduce the planets in an out of this world magic show. Registration is required.


NAPPY'S PUPPETS

Thursday, July 2, 2013    11:00 AM - NOON    StoryCorner  For ages 2+

How many of these songs do you know:  Little Bunny Foo-Foo? Five Little Ducks? The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly? Five Little Monkeys Jumpin’ on the Bed?
Jim Napolitano has gathered together the greatest sing-a-long songs of all time! Join in the fun as Nappy’s Puppets presents some of the silliest songs around.
Registration is required. 

ISLAND MUSIC WITH CONROY WARREN

Friday, July 5, 2013    11:00 AM - NOON    Farioly Program Room    For ages 3-10

Have fun as Conroy plays his Caribbean style music while kids play games and dance. Registration is required.


DINOSAURS ROCK

Thursday, July 11, 2013    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Farioly Program Room     Ages 4-11

See, touch, and learn about these museum quality fossils, dinosaur artifacts, minerals and meteorites that Dinosaurs Rock will bring to the Danbury Library. Then go on a fossil dig and see what you can find!  Registration is required.


CREATURE TEACHER - ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD

Friday, July 12, 2013    11:00 AM - NOON    Farioly Program Room    For ages 4+

Sign up to see some of the most fascinating creatures you have ever seen. Guaranteed to please!  Registration is required. 

MOON CRAZY

Tuesday, July 16, 2013    11:00 AM - NOON    Farioly Program Room    For ages 3-10

Put your ideas into action in this workshop.  Using a variety of materials you can make your very own fantasy house for fairies, hobbits or whatever you choose.    Registration begins Monday, July 9.   Please arrive by 12:50 pm as we will not hold your space - even with a reservation.

OPEN CRAFT DAY:  ASTRONAUT BOOK

Wednesday, July 17, 2013    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Jr. Department   For all ages

COSMIC CRAFTS WITH KATIE:  MAKE A SPACE DIORAMA

Thursday, July 18, 2013    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    StoryCorner    For grades 1-3

Registration is required


JESTER JIM

Friday, July 19, 2013    11:00 AM - NOON    Farioly Program Room    For ages 3-10

With nothing more than a trunk full of props, Jester Jim will have you cracking up in your seat. Juggling, balancing and beatboxing, this show is packed with fun and excitement!  Registration is required.


 GO FOR THE STARS WITH ROBO ROBOT 

Wednesday, July 24, 2013   4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Farioly Program Room    For ages 5+

Lift-off to learning with this hands-on multimedia space program presentation. Meet "Robo, the Friendly Robot," who talks, moves and interacts with the audience. Learn about living in space and much much more.  Registration is required.  Registration begins July 12.


COSMIC CRAFTS WITH KATIE: UFO CRAFT

Thursday, July 25, 2013    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    StoryCorner    For grades K-1

Registration is required.


 BUGS OF BLACKWOOD by the Sciencetellers

 Friday, July 26, 2013    11:00 AM - NOON    StoryCorner    For grades 1-5

Join us as we learn about the science of matter by telling the tale of The Bugs of Blackwood. By using experiments with fire, gas, air pressure, water, chemicals, and much more we'll see if Benjamin’s friends can save him before all hope is squashed!   Registration is required.  Registration begins July 12.


COSMIC CRAFTS WITH KATIE: MAKE A DUCT TAPE SPACE SHIP

Thursday, August 1, 2013    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    StoryCorner    For grades 3-5


PUPPET SHOW:  SPINNING STRAW INTO GOLD

Friday, August 2, 2013    11:00 AM - NOON    Farioly Program Room    For ages 4-11

This story is told with hand puppets that speak directly to the audience, asking their advice on how to turn straw into gold!  Registration required.


OPEN CRAFT DAY: FLYING SAUCERS

 Wednesday, August 7, 2013    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Junior Department    For all ages


Register online here by clicking on the program name or call 203-797-4528. If you cannot attend a program, please cancel as soon as possible either online or by calling 203-797-4528. Thank you for your consideration.