We’re ramping up our online storytime programs and book clubs this month, and looking forward to a virtual visit from our favorite humorist, Joyce Saltman. Reading and laughing, what could be better?
Earn community service hours by submitting a photo, video, or other content that may be added to CPL’s social media pages! Each submission will be awarded 2 community service hours. November’s challenges include:
- Art: Create fall-inspired art.
- Writing: Write a story, poem, or essay, about being thankful.
- Food: Make a dish using pumpkin or apples as an ingredient.
- Reading: Read a book about voting, elections, or running for office.
- More Reading: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by reading a book about our nation’s first people.
- Even More Reading: It’s also Picture Book Month- read a picture book you’ve never read before and review it for our families.
Submit HERE for the Art, Writing, and Food Challenges. Submit a 300 word book review HERE for the Reading Challenges.
Comics Club – Pick up New Kid this month!
Comics Club will be held on Thursday, December 17 at 4pm. Starting November 2, copies of New Kid by Jerry Craft and the program supplies are available for pickup at the children’s information desk during open hours. Want to know what the book is about? Watch the book trailer here! For children in grades 3-5, register for the December meeting here.
In December, we are going to do something different- we will each read a book of our choice (all different books) and then share the stories with each other. Books will be provided and are yours to keep! Books are available for pick up at the Children’s Desk. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing during pickup. We’ll meet on Zoom to discuss our books on December 16. For grades 6-12.
Take + Make: Paper Helicopters
Make something at your own pace with Take + Make kits! With this kit, you’ll make your very own paper helicopter. For grades k-6. We have a limited number of materials so please register to pick up your kit at the library on Nov. 2 or 3.
Baby Playgroup on Zoom
Tuesdays, November 3 -17, 2020, 10:00 – 10:30am
For babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers, this program provides an opportunity to strengthen your connection with your child and enriches your baby’s cognitive development through joyful movement and social experiences. We will meets five times beginning October 20, you only need to register once to attend all five classes. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link on the morning of each program.
Tuesdays, 11:00am – 12:00pm
This introductory meditation class is geared towards helping you through these anxious and challenging times. You will learn various meditation techniques that you will practice in session and guidance to perform meditation on your own. Presenter Tia Mandrozos will explain the purpose of meditation and interact with the participants to provide the help needed and to address specific concerns. Please register via the Event Calendar for each session you wish to attend.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, November 4 & 18, 2020, 10:00 – 10:30am
A virtual storytime for preschoolers to learn through talking, singing, reading, writing,and playing! Best for children ages 3-5, younger and older siblings are also welcome. This program meets four times: October 21 & 28 and November 4 & 18, (there will be no storytime on November 11). Register once to attend all four sessions. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link on the morning of each program.
Kids Cook Dinner: Guacamole Grilled Cheese with Baked Fries
Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 4:00 – 5:00pm
Spend some quality time with your children in the kitchen while encouraging them to try new foods! An instructor from Food Explorers will show kids 7-14 how to prepare a delicious meal for the whole family! Registration is required, and the ingredients needed for this program can be found on the Event Calendar listing.
Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, November 5-19, 2020, 10:00 – 10:30am
A virtual storytime for toddlers and their caregivers, with interactive songs, stories, and other fun activities. Best for children ages 1-3. Younger and older siblings are welcome. This program meets five beginning October 22, you only need to register once to attend all sessions. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link one hour before the beginning of each program.
Make something at your own pace with Take + Make STEM kits! With this STEM-based kit, learn all about polymers by making your own stress ball and completing two other fun experiments for kids in grades 1-6! We have a limited number of materials so please register to pick up your kit at the library on Nov. 9 or 12. Please be advised this kit contains latex.
Adult Take + Make: DIY Folded Book Turkey
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Do you enjoy the Cheshire Public Library book turkey? Have you wanted to make one yourself but didn’t know where to start? Now is your chance to make a Do It Yourself Folded Turkey book. On November 10 from 10-4PM, pick up the pre-reserved materials you will need at the library. When convenient watch the video and make your turkey book. Registration required to reserve supplies. (You will also need: an Exacto knife or other sharp cutting tool, a ruler, a hot glue gun and glue, and some tape.)
Monday, November 16, 2020, 2:00 – 3:30pm
Is the pandemic getting you down? Join us for a little dose of positive thinking, with a double dose of humor. In this timely session, Joyce will attempt to lighten our loads with some positive re-framing of the present corona virus pandemic and lots of crazy jokes that have been produced by the creative minds of some obviously desperate individuals! Please register online to receive a link on November 16 to join the program.
Take + Make: Thankful Tree
Populate a tree with leaves of things that make you thankful in this simple craft for kids of all ages. We have a limited number of materials so please register to pick up your kit at the library on Nov. 16 or 17.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Our new teen book club! For our first book we’ll be talking about Alice by Heart by Steven Sater. A young girl takes refuge in a London Tube station during WWII and confronts grief, loss, and first love with the help of her favorite book, Alice in Wonderland, in this debut novel from Tony Award-winning playwright Steven Sater. Books will be provided (pick up a copy starting October 1 in the Children’s Room) and are yours to keep! Please register online, registered participants will receive a Zoom link on the day of the program. Didn’t read the book? Join us anyway and hear what others thought of it!
Monday, November 23, 2020, 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Put on your pajamas and fuzzy slippers and tune in for a fun-filled evening of stories, songs, and adventures! Best for ages 2-5. Registration is required for this virtual event. Registered participants will receive a link to the Zoom meeting 1 hour prior to the event start time.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Join us in playing the roles of wizards and faculty for this virtual magic-themed murder mystery game. Your character sheet will be emailed to you about a week before the program so you can become familiar with the wizard you are playing, and the link to this event itself will be emailed to you an hour before start time to join this Zoom Virtual program. For grades 6-12, registration required.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 12:00 – 1:30pm
Want to engage in great discussions about books? Meet new people? Join us for an adult monthly book club program called Books Over Coffee. We will meet over Zoom.. This month’s book is The Darwin Affair by Tim Mason. Please register in advance, registered participants will receive a Zoom meeting link on the day of the program.
Monday, November 30, 2020, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Join noted floral designer and Cheshire resident Sylvia Nichols virtually in her design workroom as she prepares to “dress up” her home for the holidays. This fun fast-paced program will be filled with easy, affordable, practical ideas. Sylvia uses her personal holiday keepsakes, which will inspire your own creativity. As always, she will entertain you with lively anecdotes and offer her reassurance that you too, can create beautiful holiday arrangements. No stress! It’s fun! Please register online for this virtual program. We will email you an hour before the program begins with a link to join the Zoom meeting.
Outside Book Groups
Friday, November 20, 2020,11:00am – 12:30pm
Do you love to read? And love art? Let’s discuss! Join us for a monthly book club discussion on the third Friday of each month from 11am to 12:30pm in a Zoom Virtual meeting. This month’s discussion is on A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline. Please register for this program online.
Thursday, December 3, 2020, 2:00 – 3:30pm
Do you like to read and talk about mysteries? Then join us for monthly book discussions, fresh perspectives, new authors and a friendly atmosphere! We are meeting virtually via Zoom. This month’s discussion is on Fer-de-Lance by Rex Stout. Please register for this program online, registered participants will receive a Zoom link on the day of the program.
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