Cuddles & Smiles Baby Group
Ages birth – 9 mos. with Caregivers
Fridays, June 28 - August 16 @ 10:30 am
(no class July 19)

Music, finger play, and a book for wee ones. Make new friends with other caregivers and their infants.

Registration required. You may register ONLINE, in person or by calling 860.673.3331.

Reading Buddies for children entering
grades K-3 and 8-12
Tuesdays, June 26 - August 13 @ 3:30-4:00 pm

Match-ups between a K-3 grader and a 7-12 grader provide everyone a special partner to read away the summer with! 

Rhythm & Rhyme Story Time
Ages 9 mos. – 35 mos. with Caregivers
Wednesdays, June 26 - August 14 @ 10:30 am
(no class July 17)

Songs, nursery rhymes, rhythm exploration, reading, and parachute play with Miss Laurie. Free play afterwards.

Registration required. You may register ONLINE, in person or by calling 860.673.3331.

Storytime Picnic
All ages welcome
Thursdays, June 27-August 22 @ 11:30 am
(not held July 4 or July 18)

Bring your lunch and enjoy a drop-in story time with Miss Laurie. Outdoors whenever possible!

Chess Lessons and Game Playing
Tuesdays, April 23 -May 28 @ 4:00-5:30 pm
Grades 2-12

Join us on Tuesday afternoons for a six-week introduction to the game of chess. Kids will learn openings, tactics, midgame planning and endgame basics, as well as practice play with their fellow players to improve their skills. Workshop to be led by Chessmaster Alex Lumelsky.

Space limited to 24 students. Registration required. You may register ONLINE, in person or by calling 860.673.3331.

Ask Dr. Marc!
Wednesday, May 22 @ 10:30 am
Caregivers and children

Come meet Marc Ramirez, M.D., a pediatrician at the Grove Hill Clinic in New Britain. Register with topics or questions you would like him to address.  This will be a casual conversation, so bring your children along if you like! Toys available. 

Registration required. You may register ONLINE, in person or by calling 860.673.3331.

Walk Around and See... @ 10:30 am
Thurs, May 23, Wed, May 29,
Fri, June 7 and Mon June 10

Join Miss Laurie for a walk around the grounds looking high and low. See what there is to see, and then come inside to read about it! All ages welcome - please dress for the weather.

Children’s Book Sale Under the Tent
Saturday, June 1 @ 12:00-4:00 pm
All ages welcome!

Are You at Risk for an ACL Injury?
Tuesday, June 11 @ 5:30 pm

Children, teen, and adult athletes welcome!
Meet with Physical Therapy Dr. Maryann Mancini to discuss your risk of ACL injury and learn some techniques for preventing it!

Walk Around and See...
Thurs. June 7 and Mon. June 10 @ 10:30 am

Join Miss Laurie for a walk around the grounds looking high and low. See what there is to see, and then come inside to read about it! All ages welcome - please dress for the weather.

Summer Reading Kickoff - Full Details Coming Soon!
Tuesday, June 18 @ 6:30 pm
All families welcome!

Dig into reading with dogs! The Marvelous Mutts will thrill you in a spectacular show featuring the finest shelter-dog athletes. The evening also includes a BBQ and booths about Dog Wellness and Adoption.

Zoo on the Go
Tuesday, June 25 @ 6:30 pm
Family Fun Night!

Take advantage of a rare opportunity to see live animals from the Forest Park Zoo. Meet animals that dig—up close and personal! Learn all about these creatures as they charm guests of all ages.

Summer Science
Entering grades 3-5
Wednesdays,  June 26-August 14 @1:00 pm
(not held on July 17).

We will explore the world of science, often outdoors or getting messy, so dress down! Every week is another adventure.

Registration required as space is limited. You may register ONLINE, in person or by calling 860.673.3331.

Craft Corner
All ages are welcome, but children over 3 preferred. June 25 - August 16, Mon - Fri @10:30-12:00pm
and Mon - Thurs 4:00-5:00pm