February/March Virtual Programs

The East Hartford Public Library is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of virtual programs for the months of February and March. Enjoy our offerings from the comfort and safety of your own home!

 

Register for library programs by clicking the registration link listed for each program, or view our complete calendar of events. Library programs are free of charge and open to residents of all towns.

 

Wednesdays, 9:30—10:15 AM

Join us for fun with stories, games, fingerplays, music, and more! Have a scarf or something to soft to wave and a shaker or something that makes noise handy to use. Best suited for ages 2-6 years old. Click on each individual date to register: February 3, February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31

 

Monday, February 1 – Friday, February 4

Join us for activities all week to learn more about what East Hartford Public Library offers you and your family.

 

What do you love about the library or East Hartford? Is there someone special that you want to know how much you care? Stop by the Walk-Up window to pick up hearts to decorate the windows of the library. Decorate your heart with someone or something that you love. Drop off your hearts and we'll hang them in our windows for everyone to see. We love you, East Hartford! 

 

          Tuesday, February 2, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Love scavenger hunts? Miss show and tell or share? Play along with us as we give you something to find at home and then invite you to share it with us! Categories will be broad so that lots of items can be found. Best for families with children in kindergarten and above. Register here. 

 

          Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 – 7:00 PM

Bedtime a struggle? Tired of reading the same books every night? Join us in your jammies to listen to bedtime stories that will send everyone off to bed with sweet dreams. Best suited for families with children ages 2-8 years old. Register here. 

 

          Wednesday, February 3, 3:30-4:30pm

Want to make cards and decorations? Sign up to get a kit to make something to celebrate. You'll have enough supplies to make a few! Join us on Zoom to learn how to put everything together. Best suited for kids in grades 1-5. We'll send an email when the kits are ready for pickup. Register here. 

 

Tuesday, February 9, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Do you have a toddler at home? It's time to start thinking about preschool for the 2021-2022 school year. Application deadlines are drawing near! Join us for live online presentations from area preschools and daycare centers, including CREC and magnet schools, to learn more about their programs. Get information on curriculum, location, costs, and how to access application materials. Visit our website for an up-to-date list of area schools and centers that will be represented. Register here. 

 

Tuesday, February 16, 3:00—4:00 PM

Join us on Zoom to learn how to put everything together. Best suited for kids in grades 1-5. We'll send an email when the kits are ready for pickup. Register here. 

 

Thursday, February 25, 3:30—4:30 PM

Tired of feeling surrounded by grey? Learn about American artist and author Faith Ringgold and how she used bright colors and collage to share her world, then make some bright art of your own. Sign up to get a collage kit, then join us on Zoom for some inspiration. Best suited for kids in grades 1-5. Register here. 

 

Wednesday, March 3, 3:30—4:30 PM

Love Mo Willems' books about Elephant and Piggie? Join us for a celebration of friendship and fun! Sign up to get a party kit and then join us on Zoom for the fun! Best suited for ages 4-8 years old. We'll send an email when the kits are ready for pickup. Register here. 

 

Wednesday, March 17, 3:30—4:30 PM

Watching the winter birds out your window? Decorate the inside of your house with paper birds and birdhouses. You'll have enough supplies to make a few! Join us on Zoom to learn how to put everything together. Best suited for kids in grades 1-5. We'll send an email when the kits are ready for pickup. Register here. 

 

Thursday, March 25, 3:30 PM—4:30 PM

So much time stuck inside can make it hard to feel creative! Learn about American artist Ruth Asawa and how her sculpture was inspired the everyday things all around her, then make some upcycled art of your own. Sign up to get a project kit, then join us on Zoom for some inspiration. Best suited for kids in grades 1-5. Register here. 

 

Tuesday, February 2, 7:15—7:45 PM

Tuesday, March 2, 7:15—7:45pm

Join the library’s Teen Advisory Board. We’re looking for new members to speak up and share ideas on what they want in their library! For grades 8 – 12. Register for the Zoom link: February 2, March 2

 

Tuesday, February 23, 7:15—7:45 PM

Join us each month for chance to learn more about careers. Want to know more about veterinary medicine? Meet Amanda Ackley, a passionate veterinary technician with a degree in psychology and biology who has been working in the field for over 30 years. Amanda currently works at Vet for Pet and with Protectors of Animal, both located in East Hartford. Sign up for the Zoom link to get your questions answered in real-time. Register here. 

 

Wednesday, February 10, 3:30 – 4:15 PM

Join us as we decorate Valentine’s Day cards and cookies! Pick up supplies from the library in advance. If you want to do the craft with us and catch up with your friends we will host an optional Zoom meeting. You will receive an email when kits are ready to be picked up! Grades 6-12. Register here. 

 

Wednesday February 24, 3:30 –4:15 PM

Want to brighten up your year? Join us as we make beautiful suncatchers to hang up on your windows. Pick up supplies from the library in advance. If you want to do the craft with us and catch up with your friends we will host an optional Zoom meeting. You will receive an email when kits are ready to be picked up! Grades 6-12. Register here. 

 

Wednesday, March 10, 3:30 –4:15 PM

Need some fresh ingredients for pizza night? Join us to make your very own windowsill pizza gardens! Pick up supplies from the library in advance. If you want plant your garden with us and catch up with your friends we will host an optional Zoom meeting. You will receive an email when kits are ready to be picked up! Grades 6-12. Register here.  

  

Wednesday March 24, 3:30—4:15 PM

Can you eat a cookie without using your hands? What about making art without looking at the paper? This week we challenge you to complete wacky tasks all in under a minute! Pick up supplies from the library in advance. If you want to do the event with us and catch up with your friends we will host an optional Zoom meeting. You will receive an email when kits are ready to be picked up! Grades 6-12. Register here. 

 

Wednesday, February 3 @ 6:30 PM

Celebrate Galentine's Day with us over Zoom! Pick up a kit of supplies to create a one-of-a-kind friendship zine to mail to a gal pal. We will guide you step-by-step to make your handmade book and offer inspiration to draw, write, paint, and collage. For teens and adults. Register here. 

 

Thursday, February 4, 4:00 PM

Thursday, March 4, 4:00 PM

Join us on Zoom each month to create a cross stitch greeting card. Register in advance for a kit with supplies. No experience necessary. For teens and adults. Click on each date to register: February 4, March 4

 

Thursday, February 4, 6:30 PM

Celebrate Black History Month with this spotlight on a local artist! Georges Annan Kingsley, Ivory Coast artist and author, was born in Ghana and educated in the Ivory Coast and in Paris, France, and now resides in Hartford. Georges has worked as an art teacher and community organizer and is the Outreach Specialist at the East Hartford Public Library. Georges will discuss his life and work as a precursor to an exhibit of his work at the library (originally scheduled for January 2021, postponed until the library is fully open to the public). Best suited for teens and adults. Registration is required: register here.

 

Thursday, February 11, 5:00 –7:00 PM

Paint your own cat or dog wooden desk decoration! Drop in anytime between 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Paint will be provided along with the wood cat or dog cutout. You will receive an e-mail when kits are ready to be picked up. Sign up at least 72 hours before the event, please. Register here. 

 

Thursday, February 18, 5:00 –7:00 PM

Join our Makerspace staff to create fun creature designs with Tinkercad that will be 3D printed and yours to keep! Registration required. All ages. Register here. 

 

Wednesday, February 24, 6:30 PM

Make a no-sew fleece pillow for your pet! Register in advance for a supply kit, and we'll help you to create a pillow over Zoom. No sewing experience necessary. Please provide your own scissors. For teens and adults. Register here. 

 

Thursday, March 11, 5:00—7:00 PM

This month’s unique canvas will be a slice of wood. Create a design you can hang on a wall or stand on a table. Paint will be provided along with a slice of wood. You will receive an e-mail when kits are ready to be picked up. For all ages. Register here. 

 

Saturday, March 13, 10:30 AM

Learn the basics of Canva, an online platform which allows you to create images for your website, social media, and flyers. No experience is necessary to create professional-looking promotional materials for your community organization or small business. For teens and adults. Register here. 

 

Tuesday, March 16, 6:30 PM

Calling all Harry Potter superfans! Join us for an evening of family trivia fun. Show off your knowledge of the books and movies with other fans. For all ages. Participants will need a separate device to submit answers to the trivia questions through the Kahoot! app or website. Register here. 

 

Thursday, March 18, 5:00—7:00 PM

Join our makerspace staff to create dragon and unicorn designs with Tinkercad that will be 3D printed and yours to keep! Registration required. For all ages. Register here. 

 

To view more virtual program offerings from the Town of East Hartford, check out options from Parks & Recreation, the Senior Center, and Youth Services. We are working together to bring high-quality virtual options for residents of all ages.

 

The East Hartford Public Library is located at 840 Main St., East Hartford. For current information about our hours and services, please visit our website: www.easthartfordct.gov/library or “like” us on Facebook.