Apr
19
9:30 AM09:30
Waddling Ones
Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement, finger plays, open play time and art. Ages 12-24 months Drop-in
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Apr
22
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
Apr
26
3:45 PM15:45
Builders Club
Using Legos® and Keva Planks® see what you can build in an hour. Your only limit is your imagination. All Ages (Drop-in)
Apr
29
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
May
2
6:30 PM18:30
PJ Storytime
Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for stories, a craft and music on the lawn. Ages 3-7 Drop-in
May
6
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
May
10
6:30 PM18:30
Family Bingo Night
Bring the whole family for fun, free Bingo! Front lobby doors open at 6:00 pm. Drop-in
May
11
11:30 AM11:30
Picnic Day
Bring your own picnic lunch to the library’s front lawn. At 12:15 Ed Popielarczyk will perform his hilarious magic show. Balloon sculptures by Ed will be available for kids ages 3 an up beginning at 11:30. Drop-in
If the weather is rainy the magic show will will be inside.
May
13
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
May
14
6:30 PM18:30
Evening Rhyme Time
Enjoy nursery rhymes, fingerplays and songs for children ages birth to 24 months. Drop-in
May
17
9:30 AM09:30
Waddling Ones
Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement, finger plays, open play time and art. Ages 12-24 months Drop-in
May
20
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
May
22
2:30 PM14:30
Dogman Party
Registration begins May 13th.
Join us as we celebrate the Dogman book series by Dav Pilkey. Games, art, and more. Ages 7 and up.
May
24
3:45 PM15:45
Builders Club
Using Duplos® Legos® and Keva Planks® see what you can build in an hour. Your only limit is your imagination. All-ages (Drop-in)
May
25
9:00 AM09:00
May
27
9:00 AM09:00
Jun
3
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00
Adult and Child Paint Along
Registration begins May 28th
With guidance from Miss Sandy you will create a masterpiece. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 7 and up.
Jun
10
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
Jun
11
6:30 PM18:30
Evening Rhyme Time
Enjoy nursery rhymes, fingerplays and songs for children ages birth to 24 months. Drop-in
Jun
15
10:00 AM10:00
Vehicle Day
There will be vehicles of all shapes and sizes for kids to explore in the library's back parking lot. Bring the whole family. All ages, Drop-in
Jun
17
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
Jun
21
9:30 AM09:30
Waddling Ones
Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement, finger plays, open play time and art. Ages 12-24 months Drop-in
Jun
24
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
Jun
26
9:00 AM09:00
Summer Reading Kick-off
Free ticket for the magic show available June 17.
Summer Reading sign-ups begin at 9:00 am at Central Library. Meet Hartford Athletics mascot Dillon and receive a discount coupon for an upcoming game. At 10:00 am join magician Matt Matthews for a magical adventure ages 4 and up. You can also sign up at the Pearl Street Library beginning at 10:00 am.
Jul
3
6:00 PM18:00
First Wednesdays Open Mic
Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is sponsoring First Wednesdays Open Mic at the Enfield Public Library.
First Wednesdays are about creating a welcoming and supportive performance space for artists of all ages and levels. Come express your talents whether it be music, poetry, rap, or spoken word with a receptive group. Facilitated by Enfield musician Kevin Crane.
A variety of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, drums, violins, mandolins, and keyboards are available to be checked out at the library for a three week loan.
The purpose of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission shall be to plan, produce, coordinate, or otherwise provide assistance to sponsors of events or activities and to encourage participation therein, which promote or develop the artistic, historic, cultural and heritage resources of and within the community of Enfield.
Jul
4
9:00 AM09:00
Aug
31
9:00 AM09:00
Sep
2
9:00 AM09:00
Oct
14
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
11
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
27
5:00 PM17:00
Nov
28
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
24
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
25
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
31
9:00 AM09:00
Apr
15
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
Apr
12
2:00 PM14:00
Blanket Bingo
Bring your own blanket and play bingo on the front lawn of the library and win prizes. Fun for the whole family! Drop-in
Apr
11
10:00 AM10:00
CZR Reptiles
Free tickets available here
Families are invited to learn about fascinating reptiles up close and personal! CZR reptiles will be bringing a variety of reptiles to the library, including snakes, lizards, a giant tortoise and a baby alligator! Ages 4 and up
Apr
9
2:00 PM14:00
Powerful Potions
Free tickets available here.
Make powerful potions using common ingredients. Be amazed by the magic of science, and take home some of the magic. Ages 7 and up.
Apr
8
1:30 PM13:30
Movie Matinee
Watch a movie on the big screen, title to be announced, rated PG Free popcorn will be served. Drop-in
Apr
8
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
Apr
4
6:30 PM18:30
PJ Storytime
Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for stories, a craft and music. Ages 3-7 Drop-in
Apr
1
10:30 AM10:30
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills. Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)
Mar
30
9:00 AM09:00
Mar
29
9:00 AM09:00
Mar
4
to Mar 9
Storytime Registration
Sign your child up for storytime. There are storytimes for children ages 2-5.
Mar
2
10:00 AM10:00
RoboRhythm
A program of Smith College Robotics Outreach Initiative & Enfield Public Library
Have you ever wondered how robots can create music? Come find out at RoboRhythm! Our event will focus on blending robotics and music so middle school aged students can learn how robotics can be connected to creative fields. You will gain a new understanding of circuits and the engineering process as you engage with LEGO MINDSTORMS and the Makey Makey to create a symphony of music. We look forward to hearing what you create! Ages 12-14
Mar
1
6:30 PM18:30
Family Movie Night
Join us for a family friendly movie, rated PG. Free popcorn. Front lobby door opens at 6:00 pm. Drop-in
Feb
21
6:00 PM18:00
Drum Circle
Asnuntuck Community College Professor Carol LaLiberte will lead an all-ages Drum Circle. Drums will be provided or bring your own. The library has many musical instruments available to be checked out including bongos, djembe, bodhran, and steelpan drums. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary.
Feb
19
9:00 AM09:00
Feb
3
10:00 AM10:00
Mechanical Linkages
Free tickets available here.
Children will explore mechanical linkages and build examples from ordinary materials. Becoming familiar with different types of those linkages strengthens a foundational understanding of mechanical process engineering and design. Ages 5 and up.
Jan
27
10:00 AM10:00
National Puzzle Day Swap
Drop off a new or gently used puzzle between January 8th and 26th to receive a ticket to redeem during the swap. Come back on the 27th and pick out a new-to-you puzzle! This is an all ages event all levels of puzzle are welcome to be swapped. Drop-in
Jan
15
9:00 AM09:00
Jan
13
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Builders' Club
A special Saturday edition of our classic Builders’ Club. See what you can build in an hour with LEGO® bricks, Keva Planks ® and Roominates ®. All ages Drop-in
Jan
1
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
30
11:00 AM11:00
Noon Years Eve
Free tickets available here.
Come count down to the Noon Year with us! Join us for an hour long celebration as we count down to twelve o'clock noon. All ages.
Dec
28
2:00 PM14:00
Cure for the Common Show
Free tickets available here.
Bryson Lang will present a family show which mixes comedy, audience participation, ball spinning, flying sombreros, ball bouncing, huge rings and more. Ages 4 and up.
Dec
26
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
25
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
23
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
14
6:30 PM18:30
Festival of Trees
Join us for the opening reception of our gallery of handmade trees. Enjoy a musical performance while you browse the trees. This event is sponsored by the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission and the Enfield Public Library. Drop-in
Dec
6
2:30 PM14:30
Holiday Card Making
Create holiday cards to send to someone special. Ages 5 and up Drop-in
Nov
10
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00
Find Your Roar
Find your dinosaur roar as you stomp, chomp, dance and sing along to Michele Urban’s silly Dino-Songs! Ages 2 and up. (Drop-in)
Nov
7
1:00 PM13:00
Movie Matinee
Watch Elemental rated PG on the big screen. Free popcorn will be served. Drop-in
