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The End of the Road
Celebrate the end of the One Book, One City program. Music by Tom Hanford, who will be playing old English folk songs that fit in quite nicely with The Hobbit. We will announce the prize winners for the ‘Reading The Hobbit’ contest. For all ages. Sponsored by the Valley Community Foundation. At the Branch on [...]
Once Upon a Saturday
At the Plumb on May 12th at 10AM. A new inclusive story time for area children of all ages with special needs plus their caregivers; siblings and family members are always welcome. Ms. Maura shares stories, hands-on props, music, bubbles and more! Registration is required and begins 2 weeks before each session.
Special Ladies
Celebrate the special women in our lives with stories plus crafts, and activities to show how much we love and appreciate these truly special ladies; ages 3 and up, with caregivers at the Plum on May 10th at 6PM. Registration required and begins April 26.
Shelton Reading Circle
This book discussion group is sponsored by the Shelton Historical Society and will meet at the Branch on May 8th at 7PM. The group was founded in 1894 and met in members’ homes to actually read novels aloud while doing charity work for community causes. Ellen Kolesk is the facilitator, and can be reached at: [...]
Family Book Discussion
Adults will be together for a stimulating and in depth discussion of The Hobbit, while younger family members will hear the short version and discuss the story and types of characters. Sponsored by the Valley Community Foundation. At the Branch on Saturday, May 5th, from 11:00AM-12:00PM.
Meet Smaug
At the Branch on Saturday, May 5th from 10:15AM-11:00AM. Families may come and see the infamous dragon, Smaug – close up and personal! Yes, Smaug does bear an uncanny resemblance to Peaches, but don’t let that fool you! Sponsored by the Valley Community Foundation.
Plumb Spring Book Sale
Set up: May 1, 12:00PM-8:00PM & May 2, 10:00AM-8:00PM Friends of the Shelton Libraries move and display the stock for their spring book sale. Helpers are welcome and will be trained on the spot! First Night: May 3, 6:00PM-8:00PM Admission $5 per person over 12; great selection, excellent prices, discounts to Friends members. Book Sale: [...]
Early Childhood Fair
At the Plumb on April 28th from 9:00AM-1:00PM. Area childcare centers and care givers visit the library with agencies focused on early childhood. Free fair for families of preschool children features information, giveaways and prizes – look for Shelton School Readiness Council, TEAM, and other groups supporting young families.
Branch Open House
Celebrate our local libraries by visiting this open event: free samples from local restaurants, Be a Hobbit – use our props and have your picture taken, Tales of Adventure – storytime for kids featuring dwarves, elves, wizards trolls and dragons, activity sheets to fill our or take home for kids, and more… For all ages. [...]
Poetry & Pizza
Tween/Teen Poets – looking for a supportive environment to develop poetry and share your work? This workshop focuses 11-to-18 year-old writers of all levels on creating and revising poems with the aim of publication or merely satisfaction in improving their work. The emphasis is on sharing and critiquing participants' poems but will offer instruction on poetic [...]
