Batman and Batgirl are figments of people's imaginations, but on Wednesday, August 16 from 2-3 p.m., the library will host the Bat Lady, a real person who is a trained wildlife rehabilitator. In her program, Gerri Griswold, a.k.a. the Bat Lady, will teach kids on the importance of bats in ecology and show live bats in bat houses. The program is part of the Read, Recycle & Renew summer reading program sponsored by the Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Crafty days aheadMonday and Tuesday, August 14 and 15 are Drop-In Summer Craft days. Children of all ages can come in during library hours to make their own creations with a Native American theme. Supplies are free in the Children's Library. There is no charge and reservations are not required.
Additional drop-in craft days are during our Young Readers Round-up week on Thursday, August 31 from 10-3. The week is sponsored by the Young Readers group of the library, part of the Friends of the Library. There is no charge for the craft and registration is not required. For more information about joining Young Readers call 762-3950.
Party for summer readersThe official end of the Read, Recycle & Renew summer reading program takes place on Wednesday, August 16 from 3:15-4:30 with a fun celebration for the children. Balloons, games and refreshments are all planned for the party. Kids will be able to take home their colorful Earth emblems they created at the beginning of the summer that held their reading stickers as reminders of their proud achievements. There is no charge for the party. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
A parent's dream-an organized teenAn organized teen is the end game for a program the library is offering on Wednesday, August 16 from 4-5 p.m. Organizational Skills for Teens is for students going into grades 7-12. The program is designed to help kids learn how to change from a disorganized student to an organized one. The session includes developing systems that work for home and school such as creating checklists of materials needed and tips from other teens. Library staffer Whitney Walker, teen assistant and former middle school teacher, provides the expertise. The timing of the class is perfect to get any teen off to a good start right before the new school year begins. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Early evening story time for kidsThe library is holding another Sleepytime Story Time on Thursday, August 17 from 6-6:30 for children ages 3-5. This wildly successful story session provides a quiet time for children to relax in their jammies with their cuddlies and listen to bedtime stories before they go home and fall into dreamy nights. Additional Thursday dates are August 24, September 14 and 28. There are no charges for the programs. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Museum Pass ProgramAs the summer camps wind down, parents can take advantage of their children's free schedules and plan some day trips to some of Connecticut's best museums with the library's Museum Pass program sponsored by the Ridgefield Bank. Passes provide free or reduced admissions to ten facilities ranging from aquariums to zoos to art museums. The ten museums are the Bruce Museum, Dinosaur State Park, Discovery Museum and Planetarium, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Maritime Aquarium, Mark Twain House & Museum, Mystic Aquarium, New Britain Museum of American Art, Stepping Stones Museum for Children and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Passes may be reserved for up to one month in advance and are loaned out for three consecutive days. There is no charge for a pass unless it is brought back after the due date. Patrons are responsible for actual admission fees (if applicable) or any fees or charges beyond those included with the pass (e.g. parking, special exhibit admissions, etc.). For more information or to reserve a pass, call 762-3950.