Virtual Program lineup: Week of June 15
Posted on: June 11, 2020 - 10:26am
East Hartford, CT - The East Hartford Public Library is excited to announce the launch of virtual interactive programming for all ages.
Our summer programs will begin the week of June 15. Visit our digital calendar to see each week's lineup. Programs will be posted one week in advance. Registration is required. Program links will be sent out via e-mail to registered participants the day before each program.
Lineup for week of June 15:
click on program titles to go directly to calendar listings
June 16, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fun crafts, games and more! Bring your own snacks and enjoy catching up your friends and library staff through Zoom. We will teach you how to make cool crafts from home or test your trivia skills. Check the calendar each week to see what we have planned! Grades 6-12. This week we are doing a Summer Check In! We will play a quick game, give you book ideas, and chat about the Summer Reading Program. Come prepared to tell us what you’ve binge watched during your time at home!
Wednesday, June 17, 10:00 - 10:45 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 3:00 PM, 45 minutes
Adam Harris from Harris in Wonderland will introduce his menagerie of reptiles! Fun for the whole family. Please register.
Thursday, June 18, 10:30 AM
Create an art journal to document your summer! Using supplies from around the house, we will provide inspiration to find your personal journaling style. Suggested (but not required) materials to gather prior to this program: a notebook or blank pages, glue, scissors, tape, old magazines, markers, colored pencils, crayons, paint. Use whatever supplies you have on hand! For adults (and teens ages 12+).
Thursday, June 18, 6:30 PM
No required reading. No pressure. Join us for an hour-long sharing and discussion of what you're currently reading during the time of quarantine. E-book, audio book, hard copy; romance, historical fiction, biography, sci-fi, non-fiction, fantasy, whatever! Be prepared to share the title of the book, what drew you to the book, and what you most like about it in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Who knows? You may discover your new favorite book here from the suggestions of others. Suitable for adults.
Saturday, June 20, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Our therapy dogs are back! Children may sign up for an online session to read to a certified therapy dog. Our furry friends and their humans are members of Healers with Halos Therapy Dogs, sponsored by Bolton Veterinary Hospital. Make sure to have a book or two to read during the session. If you need books, families can call the library to arrange curbside pickup of books.