Culinary kids are welcome to join Ms. Maura as she teaches how to “fool” our friends and family by making a “basket of chicken nuggets, french fries, and ketchup”! Instead baking of the traditional recipe ingredients of bread crumbs, chicken, potatoes, and tomatoes… we will instead use confectionary items! He, hee, hee! The library will provide the recipes, directions, and ingredients too.

This is a hands-on food program. Caregivers will assist their child during this program.

The Huntington Branch is launching a new book club for adults called Cooking the Books! Running from September 2024 to May 2025, this book club will alternate food based presentations/activities and book discussions on titles that relate to food in some way. Book club members will also get to show off their culinary skills by making and sharing something they’ve made at the book discussion meetings! Meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of the month from 5:15^pm – 6:15^pm.

By registering for this book club you are committing to 9 months of monthly meetings; 5 months will be activities/presentations, and 4 months will be book discussions with an associated food swap, on an alternating schedule. Book club members get priority registration for the 5 activity/presentation programs.

Children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement, and centers.

Each child must be registered individually with the name of the caregiver provided.

Imagine, design and construct using provided library materials and construction vehicles during this hands-on program that encourages building play specifically for our older preschoolers.

Caregivers must remain with their children and are encouraged to play along too!

Taylor Swift Cross-Stitch with Kate Noonan

Adult patrons can join us at the Huntington Branch Library for a Taylor Swift cross-stitch workshop! Presenter Kate Noonan will provide patrons with the materials and instructions to create their own Taylor Swift-inspired cross-stitch craft.

Our youngest readers and their caregivers too are welcome to join Plumb’s Miss Maura for reading, rhymes, and rhythms too! Specially geared toward our youngest library friends. Caregivers will participate alongside their child during this program.

Join us at a unique library story time specifically geared toward preschoolers! We will focus on stories, songs and early literacy skills too! Caregivers must remain with their child for program duration.

Imagine, design and construct using provided library materials and construction vehicles during this hands-on program that encourages building play specifically for our older preschoolers.

Caregivers must remain with their children and are encouraged to play along too!

Young toddlers are welcome to join Miss Maura first for book then to play with library provided toys and enjoy playing with some new friends too!

Caregivers must remain with their child for program duration.

Children are welcome to register for this hands-on program that fosters creativity, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. All Play-Doh and tools will be provided.

Tulips, daisies, and carnations! Join Ms. Maura as she teaches you how to make beautiful unscented Spring flowers from colorful felt, buttons, and some pipe cleaners too! Directions and flower making supplies will be provided.

Caregivers will be expected to assist child with this program.

Open Ended Art

Children ages 5-12 years old can use their imaginations to create, craft, and have fun using library provided materials to make their own special project.

Children are welcome to bring their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to the Huntington Branch Library for a “check-up” by staff from the Naugatuck Valley Health District. Each child will have a 10 minute appointment where they can bring their stuffed animals, for a “check-up” and learn about health and wellness in a friendly environment. The Teddy Bear Clinic is designed to help children understand basic health concepts while engaging in hands-on activities with their stuffed animals.

In addition to the “check-ups”, there will be craft stations set up. At the end of their appointment, children and their caregivers are welcome to stay and make some special crafts.