Color by Design: Faux Tie Dye and Crepe-Paper Collage Mini Lanterns
Artful Science Mondays for kids 5 & up (60 minutes)
Color by Design: Faux Tie Dye and Crepe-Paper Collage Mini Lanterns
Tech Tuesdays for kids 8 & up (SPACE VERY LIMITED)
Scratch 2.0, 90 minutes
Learn basic coding & animation through software developed by MIT in order to create your very own video game.
August 12
Photoshop Elements, 60 minutes
Snap a lot of pictures? Learn ways to apply special effects to turn the typical photo into a fun work of art.
Wednesdays are for the Birds (+ kids 4 & up), 60 minutes
August 6
Flight by the New Canaan Nature Center
Flight by the New Canaan Nature Center Learn the science behind one of the most incredible achievements by any animal on Earth—flight! Perform experiments to illustrate the forces necessary to overcome the pull of gravity. We’ll also examine bird and bat artifacts, plus a real live bird to see how nature flies. By creating paper airplanes, students will have a chance to display their understanding of lift & how this force is created.
August 13
Birds and Their Homes by the New Canaan Nature Center
Birds create homes in all sorts of places. Students will examine a variety of unique nests that various birds have created. We’ll also explore other places birds call home such as old trees & holes in the ground. After examining nests, students will discover some unique “treasures” & see some eggs up close plus a visit from a live bird of prey.
Science in the Garden on Thursdays @ The Potting Shed for kids 4 & up
August 7
Food Science Fun: Nutrition in the Garden
Fruits, vegetables, grains—oh my! What we eat plays a large role in how we develop & grow. It also influences your health, energy levels & attitudes. With Rowayton Gardeners’ own nutritionist Bridget Bennett, kids prepare hands-on, fresh, fun snacks. We promise kids will give healthy foods a chance, & find out all the amazing things these foods do for our bodies.
August 14
Taste the Harvest: Pick then Make!
Gardening isn’t just about the planting & weeding...it is also about the eating! It's time to reap the rewards from the Potting Shed garden. When kids harvest & help prepare the food they gather from the garden, 9 out of 10 Potting Shed experts find that they just can’t resist gobbling it up. See what is in season & get ready to create the freshest snacks ever.
Friday Movie Matinees - Popcorn and Lemonade Provided
 Disneynature: Wings of Life, 120 minutes, Rated G A documentary that delves into the fascinating and awe-inspiring realm of flowers and their pollinators. |
 Legends of the Guardians: Owls of Ga'hoole, 98 minutes, Rated PG When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace. |
FIZZ, BOOM, - READ! Summer Reading and Summer Fun @ the Rowayton Library
Register by coming into the library
- Read-to-Me Club is for children who enjoy books best when they are read aloud. Each time you have 10 books read to you, come into the library to pick out a prize. (4 prize limit)
- Kids Summer Reading Club is for children who are reading on their own. Each time you read 5 age appropriate books, come into the library to pick out a prize. (4 prize limit)
- Teens and Adult Reading Club Teens are adults are encourage to read often this summer. For each book completed and logged, your name will be entered into a weekly raffle. The winners will be announced each Friday.
Tuesday Storytimes @ 4:15 p.m. for kids 3 & up (Location: Pinkney Park)
August 12
Enjoy stories by former Rowayton resident Crockett Johnson
Pajama Storytimes on Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. in the Library Courtyard
Beginning July 9 through August 27
Children ages 3 & up plus a caregiver are invited to come to the library in their pajamas to listen to stories, sing songs and shake out any sillies before bedtime.
Children ages 3 & up plus a caregiver are invited to come to the library in their pajamas to listen to stories, sing songs and shake out any sillies before bedtime.
Music & Movement for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers with Deirdre Murtha
 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Pre-walkers & their caregivers are welcome to have fun with bouncy rhythms, gentle stories & fun songs. |
 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Children independently walking up to age 5 are invited to sing, dance, play instruments & move to the beat! |
Thursdays with Fairy Yarn Mothers @ 3 to 4 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Boys and girls age 8 & up (or who have completed 2nd grade) are invited to learn knitting. If you are currently working on a project, bring it along. If you are a beginner, we will supply you with the necessary equipment and get you started. A large quantity of donated yarn is available to share.
Tech Help, Wednesday, June 25 – 6 to 7 p.m.
Come to the library— we can help.
Local Author Lisa Grant to Discuss Her Book about Norwalk, Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
The area has been famous for its pottery, oystering, and hat manufacturing. Over time, this community has endured disasters; it was burned during the American Revolution, and the flood of 1955 wiped out much of the Wall Street area as well as several bridges on the Norwalk River. Norwalk shares vintage images from the mid-1800s through the 1960s, highlighting memorable sites such as Old MacDonald’s Farm and the Melton Automobile Museum.
The revitalization of Norwalk’s downtown areas proves it is possible to respect the past and those that came before through the renewal of historical architecture.
Artful Science Mondays for kids 5 & up (60 minutes)
Color Science: Tornado in a Bottle, DIY Lava Jar & Dancing Rainbows
July 14
Zentangle and Leaf Doodling: Art Adventures with Patterns
July 21
Big Box Car Build
July 28
Oobleck Slime, Electrostatic Magic and Balloon Pets
August 4
Construction Fun: Marshmallow Catapults and DIY CD Case Labyrinths
August 11
Color by Design: Faux Tie Dye and Crepe-Paper Collage Mini Lanterns
Tech Tuesdays for kids 8 & up (SPACE VERY LIMITED)
LEGO Digital Design, 60 minutes
Create a digital masterpiece with LEGO shapes.
July 15
Minecraft, 90 minutes
Minecraft is a game about breaking & placing blocks. Players work together to create unique structures.
July 22
Minecraft, 90 minutes
Minecraft is a game about breaking & placing blocks. Players work together to create unique structures.
July 29
Scratch 2.0, 90 minutes
Learn basic coding & animation through software developed by MIT in order to create your very own video game.
August 5
Scratch 2.0, 90 minutes
Learn basic coding & animation through software developed by MIT in order to create your very own video game.
August 12
Photoshop Elements, 60 minutes
Snap a lot of pictures? Learn ways to apply special effects to turn the typical photo into a fun work of art.
Wednesdays are for the Birds (+ kids 4 & up), 60 minutes
July 9
Owl Investigation by the New Canaan Nature Center
Owls are super mysterious nocturnal creatures. We’ll discuss their adaptations by showcasing two live owls and comparing & contrasting them. Working in pairs of detectives, we’ll dissect owl pellets filled with fur, feathers & bones as we see what the owls had for dinner.
July 16
Bird Beaks by the New Canaan Nature Center
Birds come in a variety of shapes & sizes, so do their beaks. Introduced to the different types of beaks birds have through a hands-on look at bird artifacts & a visit from a live bird of prey, participants will then try out the Bird Beak Lab where they will perform experiments about which beak is best suited for eating berries or nuts or insects or fish.
July 23
Farm Creek Bird Walk
Join expert birders, Sean & Brendan Murtha—a father/son team from Norwalk—as they introduce kids to birding basics. They will discuss birds you are likely to see everyday as well as ones that swoop in temporarily as they migrate. End with an informative walk at Farm Creek Preserve.
July 30
A Bevy of Bird Books and Avian Craft
Discover the many recent books about birds. Find out fun facts & laugh at silly stories. Come ready to peck at some tasty treats and make your own bird craft to take home.
August 6
Flight by the New Canaan Nature Center
Flight by the New Canaan Nature Center Learn the science behind one of the most incredible achievements by any animal on Earth—flight! Perform experiments to illustrate the forces necessary to overcome the pull of gravity. We’ll also examine bird and bat artifacts, plus a real live bird to see how nature flies. By creating paper airplanes, students will have a chance to display their understanding of lift & how this force is created.
August 13
Birds and Their Homes by the New Canaan Nature Center
Birds create homes in all sorts of places. Students will examine a variety of unique nests that various birds have created. We’ll also explore other places birds call home such as old trees & holes in the ground. After examining nests, students will discover some unique “treasures” & see some eggs up close plus a visit from a live bird of prey.
Science in the Garden on Thursdays @ The Potting Shed for kids 4 & up
July 10
Citizen Scientist Meets Insect Artist
Participate in scientific discovery from your own backyard. Learn how to gather data on bees, birds & butterflies & aid real scientific studies. Then, take your insect inspiration to the next level & learn how to draw life-like insect art with Rowayton Gardeners’ own resident artist, Lynn Massey.
July 17
Anybuggy Want to Have Fun with Insects?
Earthplace of Westport will be visiting to guide us through hands-on activities to demonstrate the physical structure of insects, explore adaptations & life cycles, & learn how insects interact with people. Students will meet & interact with live insects & other invertebrates.
July 24
Soil Science from Wriggly Worms to the Chemistry of Composting
Soil is the new dirt! Organic gardening guru, Nick Mancini, will reveal the magic world under your feet. Learn what makes healthy soil, how composting gives soil a boost & the creatures within. Then, we will tackle the ins & outs of vermiculture & build a worm box with everybody’s favorite invertebrate, the Red Wriggler.
July 31
Farm Creek Field Trip: Natives vs. Invasives
Our very own Norwalk Land Trust team will take everyone over to the Farm Creek Preserve. Kids will learn about the importance of open space, the estuary ecosystem, & the leafy battle between natives & invasives in our own backyards.
August 7
Food Science Fun: Nutrition in the Garden
Fruits, vegetables, grains—oh my! What we eat plays a large role in how we develop & grow. It also influences your health, energy levels & attitudes. With Rowayton Gardeners’ own nutritionist Bridget Bennett, kids prepare hands-on, fresh, fun snacks. We promise kids will give healthy foods a chance, & find out all the amazing things these foods do for our bodies.
August 14
Taste the Harvest: Pick then Make!
Gardening isn’t just about the planting & weeding...it is also about the eating! It's time to reap the rewards from the Potting Shed garden. When kids harvest & help prepare the food they gather from the garden, 9 out of 10 Potting Shed experts find that they just can’t resist gobbling it up. See what is in season & get ready to create the freshest snacks ever.
Friday Movie Matinees - Popcorn and Lemonade Provided
 How to Train Your Dragon, 98 minutes, Rated PG A Viking boy who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed. |
.jpg) Iron Giant, 86 minutes, Rated PG A boy makes friends with an innocent, alien giant robot that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy. |
 LEGO MOVIE, 100 minutes, Rated PG Everything is awesome! Or not - see how a regular guy becomes "Special." |
 Hugo, 126 minutes, Rated PG Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. |
Disneynature: Wings of Life, 120 minutes, Rated G A documentary that delves into the fascinating and awe-inspiring realm of flowers and their pollinators. |
Legends of the Guardians: Owls of Ga'hoole, 98 minutes, Rated PG When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace. |
FIZZ, BOOM, - READ! Summer Reading and Summer Fun @ the Rowayton Library
Register by coming into the library
- Read-to-Me Club is for children who enjoy books best when they are read aloud. Each time you have 10 books read to you, come into the library to pick out a prize. (4 prize limit)
- Kids Summer Reading Club is for children who are reading on their own. Each time you read 5 age appropriate books, come into the library to pick out a prize. (4 prize limit)
- Teens and Adult Reading Club Teens are adults are encourage to read often this summer. For each book completed and logged, your name will be entered into a weekly raffle. The winners will be announced each Friday.
Tuesday Storytimes @ 4:15 p.m. for kids 3 & up (Location: PInkney Park)
July 8
Come listen to stories by Maurice Sendak
August 12
Enjoy stories by former Rowayton resident Crockett Johnson
Pajama Storytimes on Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. in the Library Courtyard
Beginning July 9 through August 27
Children ages 3 & up plus a caregiver are invited to come to the library in their pajamas to listen to stories, sing songs and shake out any sillies before bedtime.
Children ages 3 & up plus a caregiver are invited to come to the library in their pajamas to listen to stories, sing songs and shake out any sillies before bedtime.
Music & Movement for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers with Deirdre Murtha
9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Pre-walkers & their caregivers are welcome to have fun with bouncy rhythms, gentle stories & fun songs. |
10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Children independently walking up to age 5 are invited to sing, dance, play instruments & move to the beat! |
Thursdays with Fairy Yarn Mothers @ 3 to 4 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Boys and girls age 8 & up (or who have completed 2nd grade) are invited to learn knitting. If you are currently working on a project, bring it along. If you are a beginner, we will supply you with the necessary equipment and get you started. A large quantity of donated yarn is available to share.
Storytime, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 5 and under.
Children Summer Reading Begins @ the Rowayton Library, Monday, June 16 through Friday, August 22
- Pre-readers can become part of the Read-to-Me Club. For every 10 books read, get rewarded with a fun prize. (4 prize limit)
- Readers in elementary school are invited to join the Kids' Summer Reading Club. Each time you complete 5 age-appropriate books, come pick out a cooll prize. (4 prize limit)
Summer reading prizes include:
- Test Tube Touchable Bubbles
- Pinwheel Pens
- Sea Creature Crayons
- Brainy Erasers
- Glow in the Dark Bouncy Eye-Balls
- Fizz Boom Read Magnetic Picture Frames
Teen and Adult Summer Reading Begins @ the Rowayton Library, Monday, June 16 through Friday, August 22
For each book you read this summer, your name will be entered for a weekly drawing of fun prizes.
Stay tuned to find out more. May your summer reading Spark a Reaction!
Tech Help, Wednesday, June 25 – 6 to 7 p.m.
Come to the library— we can help.
Local Author Lisa Grant to Discuss Her Book about Norwalk, Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
The area has been famous for its pottery, oystering, and hat manufacturing. Over time, this community has endured disasters; it was burned during the American Revolution, and the flood of 1955 wiped out much of the Wall Street area as well as several bridges on the Norwalk River. Norwalk shares vintage images from the mid-1800s through the 1960s, highlighting memorable sites such as Old MacDonald’s Farm and the Melton Automobile Museum.
The revitalization of Norwalk’s downtown areas proves it is possible to respect the past and those that came before through the renewal of historical architecture.
Storytime, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 5 and under.
Father’s Day Craft, Wednesday, June 11 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
For children 4 and up.
Space is limited to 20.
Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.
Tech Help, Wednesdays, June 11, 18 and 25 – 6 to 7 p.m.
Come to the library— we can help.
Fairy Yarn Mothers – Knitting for Kids, Thursday, June 12 – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
No need to bring equipment—all materials will be provided.
For ages 8 and up.
Music and Creative Movement for Pre-Walkers, Friday, June 13 – 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.
This program is specifically designed for lots of caregiver/child interaction including bouncy rhythms and simple major motor movements for the very young.
Music and Creative Movement for Walkers up to 4 years old, Friday, June 13 – 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Children Summer Reading Begins @ the Rowayton Library, Monday, June 16 through Friday, August 22
- Pre-readers can become part of the Read-to-Me Club. For every 10 books read, get rewarded with a fun prize. (4 prize limit)
- Readers in elementary school are invited to join the Kids' Summer Reading Club. Each time you complete 5 age-appropriate books, come pick out a cooll prize. (4 prize limit)
Summer reading prizes include:
- Test Tube Touchable Bubbles
- Pinwheel Pens
- Sea Creature Crayons
- Brainy Erasers
- Glow in the Dark Bouncy Eye-Balls
- Fizz Boom Read Magnetic Picture Frames
Teen and Adult Summer Reading Begins @ the Rowayton Library, Monday, June 16 through Friday, August 22
For each book you read this summer, your name will be entered for a weekly drawing of fun prizes.
Stay tuned to find out more. May your summer reading Spark a Reaction!
Local Author Lisa Grant to Discuss Her Book about Norwalk, Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
The area has been famous for its pottery, oystering, and hat manufacturing. Over time, this community has endured disasters; it was burned during the American Revolution, and the flood of 1955 wiped out much of the Wall Street area as well as several bridges on the Norwalk River. Norwalk shares vintage images from the mid-1800s through the 1960s, highlighting memorable sites such as Old MacDonald’s Farm and the Melton Automobile Museum.
The revitalization of Norwalk’s downtown areas proves it is possible to respect the past and those that came before through the renewal of historical architecture.
Storytime, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 5 and under.
Stories in the Library Courtyard featuring the books of Ruth Krauss, Tuesday, June 10 at 4:15 p.m.
Be ready to decorate a colorful bug to take home.
For ages 4 to 8.
Please register at 203.838-5038.
Client Relationship Mastery: Client Retention Practices for Today’s Competitive Business Landscape, Co-sponsored by SCORE of Norwalk, Tuesday, June 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
- Why some sales professionals constantly repeat the initial sales cycle, having to replace clients in their pipeline instead of adding to it.
- Key steps you can follow to ensure your clients will want to remain with you for the long term.
- Tangible tips you can implement immediately to build strong client relationships and be seen as your client's "go-to" partner, not another vendor on the bench waiting to get in the game.
- The science behind buyer behavior and why certain sales and business practices are more effective.
Father’s Day Craft, Wednesday, June 11 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
For children 4 and up.
Space is limited to 20.
Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.
Tech Help, Wednesdays, June 11, 18 and 25 – 6 to 7 p.m.
Come to the library— we can help.
Fairy Yarn Mothers – Knitting for Kids, Thursday, June 12 – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
No need to bring equipment—all materials will be provided.
For ages 8 and up.
Music and Creative Movement for Pre-Walkers, Friday, June 13 – 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.
This program is specifically designed for lots of caregiver/child interaction including bouncy rhythms and simple major motor movements for the very young.
Music and Creative Movement for Walkers up to 4 years old, Friday, June 13 – 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
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