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Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
Thursday, April 11
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Our youngest patrons and their caregivers will play and get to know other caregivers with same-age children. Together we will enjoy music and stories through singing, movement games, finger plays, nursery rhymes, and books. Older siblings are welcome to join us but the program will be geared toward babies and toddlers. March 7- April 11 REGISTRATION REQUIRED; space is limited Register once for the six-week session
2-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
Thursday, April 11
11:00 am - 11:30 am
During our 2s Story Time, children 24-36 months and their caregivers will learn and play together. Each week we will explore music and stories through songs, movement games, rhythm instruments, flannel boards, and books. Older and younger siblings are welcome to join us but the program will be aimed at 2-year-olds. REGISTRATION REQUIRED; space is limited Register once for the 6-week session.
3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
Thursday, April 11
1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
This is an energetic and interactive 40-minute program for independent 3-and-4 year-olds since they will attend story time without their caregiver. We will share books, music, movement, stories, and crafts. 3 & 4-Year-Old Winter Story Time meets once a week for 6 weeks. Please register if you intend for your child to attend most or all of the 6 sessions. Registering once automatically enrolls you for all the sessions. Photos & videos from this event may be posted on the Library's social media sites.
Fine Wine or Sour Grapes? Let’s Talk About Aging (In-person)
Thursday, April 11
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Registration Required Below Co-sponsored by Redding's Commission on Aging "Aging is an extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been," David Bowie Aging happens... so let’s talk about it! Join a new, informal discussion group as we talk, listen, learn — and figure out how to turn sour grapes into fine wine. The conversation will be facilitated by Redding residents Jean Rexford and Kathleen Brandt. The group will meet at the Library the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Potential topics will include maintaining relevancy, resiliency, dealing with ageism, acceptance and compassion. Spring Meeting Dates: March 28, April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23, June 13 and June 27. Our Facilitators Jean Rexford — Jean started the Connecticut Center for Patient Safety in 2005 to promote patient safety, improve the quality of health care and protect patient rights. Jean is a former member of the Connecticut Medical Examining Board and Redding's Commission on Aging. Kathleen Brandt — Kathleen is vice chairman of the Redding's Commission on Aging. After nearly two decades working as a registered nurse, she became an attorney in 1996, specializing in patient advocacy litigation.
Reading to Rover (Grades K-4)
Thursday, April 11
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Like to read? Come to the Mark Twain Library on Thursday April 11 from 3 to 4:30 pm to practice reading out loud to Gromit, a trained therapy dog. You do not have to be an expert reader to participate. Gromit likes to listen to all kinds of readers! You may bring your own book or you may read one of our many easy readers or early chapter books. No registration necessary.