Winter Break Family Fun at East Hartford Public Library
December 2023
Posted on: November 14, 2023 - 3:56pm
Join us at the library for winter break family fun, with activities for all ages. Library programs are open to the public and free of charge. Register where noted on the library's online events calendar.
Pokemon Trading Card Kids Event
Tuesday, December 26, 2 - 4 PM, Raymond Library
Calling all young Pokemon card collectors! Have duplicate cards you want to trade? Looking for a special card? Bring your cards to trade with other collectors. Best suited for ages 8 years and older. Drop in.
Wickham Program: Teen Movie, The Little Mermaid
Tuesday, December 26, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Wickham Library
Join your friends for an evening at the movies! Come watch actress Halle Bailey in the live-action “The Little Mermaid”(PG). A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. Register for a reminder.
Walkabout Puppets
Wednesday, December 27, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Raymond LIbrary
Stop by the Raymond Library to meet a puppet! Puppets will delight and entertain children one-on-one as they journey through the library. For all ages. Drop in.
Family Bingo for Books
Wednesday, December 27, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Raymond Library
What better way to spend a Wednesday afternoon then playing a good old-fashioned game of Bingo? Round up your family, friends, and neighbors and join us at this free event with lots of prizes and loads of fun. Bring your own snacks. All families are welcome to join in the festivities! Please register.
Drum Circle with Infinity Music Therapy Services
Wednesday, December 27, 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Raymond Library
Come make noise at the library! Infinity Music Therapy Services will lead families in drumming and rhythm activities in a drum circle. Drum circles are an excellent way to build community and family bonds. Families will be encouraged to play the drums, actively listen, express themselves, and more! Best suited for families of all ages and abilities. Registration required.
Family Karaoke
Thursday, December 28, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Raymond Library
Love to sing? Love to dress up? Come have fun singing karaoke like a Masked Singer! All families are welcome to join in the fun! Please register.
Makerspace Program: Confetti Candles
Thursday, December 28, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Raymond Library
Light up the new year with these colorful and festive candles! We will use a various Makerspace supplies to design taper candles for your home. For teens and adults. Registration required.
Makerspace Program: Big Reveal Watercolor Painting
Thursday, December 28, 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Raymond Library
Explore using watercolor with this guided paint night in the Makerspace! For all ages. Registration required.
Wickham Program: Let it Go! Let it Go!-Frozen Interactive Family Movie
Friday, December 29, 10:30 AM, Wickham Library
Are you a fan of Elsa, Anna, Sven, and Olaf? Come watch the movie and participate with props provided by the library. Use hand motions to make a snowman, participate in a paper snowball fight while, singing, clapping, and cheering throughout the movie! Bring your own snacks. Best suited for ages 3 years and older with an adult. Registration required.
Puppetry Skill Share with Rolande
Friday, December 29, 2:30 – 3:30 PM, Raymond Library
Patrons of all ages will have the opportunity of learning about puppets under the tutelage of librarian/puppeteer Rolande Duprey. Drop in.
Raymond Library is located at 840 Main Street. Wickham Library is located at 656 Burnside Avenue. A complete calendar of events can be found on the library's website: www.easthartfordct.gov/library