Events

Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)

Thursday, January 23

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. Meets 9:30am on Thursday, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6 and Feb 13. REGISTRATION REQUIRED; space is limited Space is limited; please register only if you intend to attend most or all of the 6 sessions.

2-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)

Thursday, January 23

10:30 am - 11:00 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. Meets 10:30am on Thursday, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6 and Feb 13. Please register only if you intend to attend most or all of the 6 sessions. REGISTRATION REQUIRED; space is limited

3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)

Thursday, January 23

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 Story Time meets once a week for 6 weeks. Please register only if you intend for your child to attend most or all of the 6 sessions. Registering once automatically enrolls you for all 6 sessions. Meets 1:30pm Thursday, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6 and Feb 13. 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, January 23

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. Potential topics will include maintaining relevancy, resiliency, dealing with ageism, acceptance and compassion. 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. Winter Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23, February 13 & 27, March 13 & 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.

Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell (Virtual)

Thursday, January 23

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. For more information and to register click here.

DIY Bird Feeders

Thursday, January 23

4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Birds, birds, everywhere! You will be making your own bird feeders to bring home for your flying backyard friends to enjoy.  Registration is required. (5th grade+)

Wildlife Awareness 101: With Woodcock Nature Center (In-Person)

Thursday, January 23

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Registration Required Below Have you ever wondered if the fox in your backyard is dangerous? Is it a coyote or a wolf? What about the loud animal screaming you heard at night? Woodcock Nature Center is here to answer your questions with Animal Curator, Jennifer Bradshaw and Christine Peyreigne licensed wildlife rehabilitator and owner of Christine’s Critters in Weston. The team will educate the community on how to co-exist with wildlife, how to properly handle situations with injured wildlife and who to contact  for all wildlife and animal-related scenarios. Topics will also include wildlife rehab, common animals in Connecticut, and who/when to call for help. There will also be animal mounts, furs, and LIVE animals!