Kids

Winter Storytimes | Saturday Afternoon Programs | Scholastic BookFlix | Email Notification | Family Passes | Fun Links

Welcome to the Junior Library!

For more information on programs, to confirm times or register, please call us at 860-868-2310 or email us. If you're not familiar with offerings in the junior library, check out the tour.

Patron Info lets you log in with your ID number and last name, to view your library status: books out, due dates, fines, holds, etc.

Winter Storytime Programs

Bundle up your precious little ones and join the fun at the Gunn Junior Library with Winter Story Hours. School age children are invited to Story Craft, held after school, which this winter will feature books by beloved author/illustrator Jan Brett. Children may take the bus from Washington Primary School to the library with a note given to the school in advance. Programs will be cancelled if Region 12 schools are closed or dismissed early. Registration is recommended to ensure adequate supplies.

• Two's Time — Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m.
  February 3 through March 30
  This program includes music, games, crafts and, of course, books. For toddlers and their parent/caregiver.

• 3 & 4 Year-Old Book Buddies — Friday afternoons at 1:30 p.m.
  February 3 through March 30
  Preschoolers and their parent/caregiver are welcome to join the fun with music, games, crafts and, of course, books.

• Kindergarten/First Grade — Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
  January 31 through April 3.
  The series will also offer a snack, crafts and activities, as well as the books.

• Second/Third Grade — Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
  February 2 through April 5
  The series will also offer a snack, crafts and activities, as well as the books.

Saturday Afternoon Programs

Saturday afternoon programs at 1:00 will help cheer your family in the long, dark days of winter. Our new series starts in February on "Take a Child to the Library Day"!

• February 4: Get sparkly with our Snowflake Workshop. Discover the many ways you can make a snowflake by attending this fun and creative event.

• February 11: Make original Valentine cards for special friends.

• February 18: Delight feathered friends by creating a birdseed heart to hang outdoors.

• February 25: Travel back in time with a visit to medieval life. Make a catapult or a princess hat or perhaps participate in a joust!

Programs are free and open to the public. Registration is requested to ensure adequate supplies, which are provided. Please call 860-868-2310 or email gunnjr@biblio.org.

Scholastic BookFlix

Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource for children from preschool to 3rd grade which pairs award-winning classic fiction video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. This interactive site includes not only great books but lots of games, educational activities and additional links for children to explore.

For home access, go to Scholastic BookFlix Online and enter your 14-digit library card number.

Email Notification Service

Would you like to be notified by email about upcoming events, Saturday programs and storytimes being held in the Junior Library? We have an email list to inform parents and caregivers of upcoming events by email. If you would like to be included, please contact the library either by email, phone or in person in the Junior Library.

Family Passes

Are you looking for something fun to do? The Junior Library has "Family Passes" to the following local museums and nature centers. Passes may be checked out for three days.

• Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport
  This pass will allow 2 adults and 4 children free admission to Connecticut's only zoo for one day. Limited to use by one family per day. Two passes are available.

• Connecticut Science Center in Hartford
  Discount coupons good for 20% off general admission for up to 4 people.

• CT State Parks & Forests Day Pass
  Covers parking costs and/or entrance fees at all parks and forests where there is an established charge.

• Earthplace, the Nature Discovery Center in Westport
  Free passes for a family of four to Natureplace and the live animal hall and native plant courtyard.

• Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington
  General admission for a family of four, plus a 10% discount in the gift shop.

• Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk
  Discount Card for $2.00 off combination (Aquarium and Daytime IMAX) admission for up to 6 people. Two passes available.

• Mystic Aquarium in Mystic
  Discount admission for 2 adults and 2 children.

• Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford
  The ARTpass offers free general admission for up to two adults and two children (ages 6-17).

Fun & Educational Web Sites

If you have found a site you like, please e-mail us and we'll include it here.

• Ask Kids
• The Best Children's Books
• BillyBear4Kids
• B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
• Coolmath.com
• Enchanted Learning
• Exploratorium
• Fact Monster
• funschool.com
• How Stuff Works
• Internet Public Library
• Jump Start
• LibrarySpot
• Lil Fingers Storybooks
• Literacy Websites for Preschoolers
• Magic School Bus
• MightyBook
• NASA Kids
• Sprout
• Starfall.com
• TekMom's Resources for Students

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