March 2021
VIRTUAL: Budding Buddhas Kids Yoga (Ages 2-6)
Register online and receive a private zoom invite the day before the class. Experience the joy of yoga presented by Budding Buddhas. Miss Lindsay and Miss Sue will lead parents and children (age 2-6) in a 30-minute fun-filled class via Zoom that combines yoga poses, music, and mindfulness activities. The class concludes with "peacetime" (final relaxation). To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »Fiesta de los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime
Register online to receive the invite to the online program. Join us for a Spanish and English storytime live via Zoom! Toddlers and preschoolers sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy this bilingual program. To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Junior Book Club
Register to receive the join link and password. This program is for students in grades 4-6. The title we will be discussing today is The Nameless City by Faith Erin Hicks. In this story, Kaidu and Rat both live in the Nameless City but they come from different cultures. Kaidu is the privileged son of the current conquerors and Rat is a street-wise native of the city. Their unlikely friendship may be just what the fragile peace of the Nameless City needs to…
Find out more »Managing Government Benefits for Young Adults with Special Needs Entering the Workforce
Abilis is hosting a FREE zoom information session – This virtual webinar is designed to help parents, caregivers and young adults with special needs to learn to maintain their government benefits while having a job.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime with Ms. Ann
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Ms. Ann! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Friday Fun: Play Kahoot!
Registration is open Register for the join link. This program is for students in grades 4-5. Come have fun and play Kahoot! together. Do you love animals, sports, movies, or food? Find out fun facts about all of these things and more - we'll change it up each time and take votes for future topics. Hope to see you there! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Saturday Storytime!
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Greenwich Library! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Mad Science Presents: Spin, Boom, Pop!
Register for the join link and password. Join us for STEAM fun with Mad Science! Heads will spin over this Mad Crazy Chemistry Event! Canisters will be popping, trays will be spinning, and colorful concoctions! Witness a genie being unleashed into the world of booming potions! Audiences of all ages will be captivated by our grand finale giant elephant toothpaste explosion! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »Boys will Be Boys: Insights from the Science on Gender Differences
Dr. Joseph Demers, PhD Licensed Psychologist, Sasco River Center We have all heard the oft-quoted phrase of "Boys will be boys!" as we try to explain the charming or enraging characteristics of our boys. Dr. Demers will discuss what we know regarding developmental differences relating to brain development that gives insight into possible gender-based learning and behavioral characteristics. The Whitby Speakers Series is free and open to the public. All sessions are virtual and will begin at 7:00 PM. You…
Find out more »Maple Sugar Fest Sundays
Stamford Museum and Nature Center We’re celebrating the season by bundling all the fun and games of a mini-festival into a single admission price, three Sundays this winter! Join as they make their very own line of maple syrup from the 200+ mature maple trees found right in their 118-acre campus. They're one of only two official maple sugar producers in Fairfield County! Each Sunday they’ll open their site at 10am with added attractions, enhanced programming, and fun seasonal offerings, including…
Find out more »Spring it On – Sunday Supper
The Junior League of Greenwich invites you to join our Spring it On – Sunday Supper on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Proceeds from this dinner will support the JLG’s ongoing initiatives to support food insecurity programs including meals for teens and a community garden at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich. Order your meal by Thursday, March 4 at https://www.jlgreenwich.org/springsupper/.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime!
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Greenwich Children's Librarians! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Make it Monday (Grades K-2)
Register online for this virtual live event! Students in grades K-2 will learn new skills and create a unique craft each month. No experience necessary; all materials provided. Craft materials will be ready for pick up before each program. You will receive an email with the Zoom link and notification to pick up materials a week before the event. Space is limited - registration required. Please sign each child up individually to ensure we have enough supply kits for each…
Find out more »Coping with Dual Epidemics – Anxiety During the COVID-19 Crisis
Dr. Christopher M. Bogart, PhD Executive Director, Sasco River Center Dr. Chris Bogart will define what stress is and how it can lead to either stronger resilience or anxiety as children mature. Dr. Bogart will discuss current developmental theories for the increase in anxiety and will examine ways that the pandemic is increasing this challenge. Parents will leave the session with concrete ways to help their children and provide suggestions for further learning. The Whitby Speakers Series is free and open…
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Maritime Aquarium: Meet the Animals: Crabs & Lobsters! (Grades PreK-2)
Register for the join link and password. Meet the Maritime Aquarium Crabs & Lobsters! Nothing sparks an interest in nature and science and STEAM learning like an up-close meeting with live animals. Aquarium educators will show preschool to Grade 2 children the interesting and exciting lives of crabs & lobsters. Children will use their powers of observation and other early childhood science skills. To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Chess Club (Grades K-5)
Children grades K-5 are invited to our virtual chess club with Team DIG USA coaches in this 12-week series. This is open to beginners, those looking for new skills, and those looking to play the game. You will only need to sign up once for your child to be registered for the entire series (no matter what week you join us) and the zoom link is recurring for the weekly program. The series is hosted by Greenwich Library and presented…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime!
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Greenwich Children's Librarians! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Afternoon Story/Craft
Register to receive attendee join link and password. Join us for a story & craft program for children ages 2 1/2 and up. Enjoy some fun stories, songs, movement, and a craft as we explore a different theme each session. Call 203-622-6883 to find out the supplies needed for the craft or to schedule a time to pick-up a bag of the supplies on the morning of the program. Parents & caregivers, read more HERE and read more HERE about the countless benefits of storytimes for…
Find out more »IS ALL READING GOOD READING? A Virtual Parenting Workshop
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 7:30 - 8:30 pm on Zoom Free to anyone with the Zoom link Keating Quigley Educational Advisors invites you to Is all reading good reading? - a parenting workshop facilitated by Greenwich-based, Essay Coach and English Teacher, Anne Connerty. During this informal and interactive session, we will explore the best way to guide your child towards a positive relationship with reading. As a group, we will discuss how you can help your child look forward to their next read by: • ● Looking at…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Budding Buddhas Kids Yoga (Ages 2-6)
Register online and receive a private zoom invite the day before the class. Experience the joy of yoga presented by Budding Buddhas. Miss Lindsay and Miss Sue will lead parents and children (age 2-6) in a 30-minute fun-filled class via Zoom that combines yoga poses, music, and mindfulness activities. The class concludes with "peacetime" (final relaxation). To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »Fiesta de los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime
Register online to receive the invite to the online program. Join us for a Spanish and English storytime live via Zoom! Toddlers and preschoolers sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy this bilingual program. To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Author Talk: Meet Nick Bruel and Bad Kitty
Register for the join link and password. Join us for a virtual visit with Nick Bruel, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Bad Kitty series and many other books. Nick will share a Bad Kitty story, and show how he uses his cartooning talents to bring this mischievous character to life. Hope you'll join us for this special opportunity to meet with Nick! To get early access to all the Library's AuthorsLive events, sign up here for AuthorsLive email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime with Ms. Ann
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Ms. Ann! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – World Music with Anitra
Registration is open Register to receive attendee join link and password. We are delighted to welcome you to our children's concert with local resident and talented singer, Anitra Brooks. Anitra sings in 5 different languages and teaches the audience the refrains so they can sing parts of the songs along with her. This concert is geared toward preschoolers and early elementary school students but older children and adults are welcome. Parents and caregivers, read more HERE about how music for children can…
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Spring Stories and Craft with Nicole and Miguel
Register for the join link and password. Celebrate the start of the spring season with sunny and floral themed crafts! All supplies are available at no cost prior to the virtual program. Please arrange to pick up your craft supplies prior to Saturday, March 13 by calling 203-531-0426. Thanks to the Friends of Byram Shubert Library for funding all story/craft programs.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime!
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Greenwich Children's Librarians! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Chess Club (Grades K-5)
Children grades K-5 are invited to our virtual chess club with Team DIG USA coaches in this 12-week series. This is open to beginners, those looking for new skills, and those looking to play the game. You will only need to sign up once for your child to be registered for the entire series (no matter what week you join us) and the zoom link is recurring for the weekly program. The series is hosted by Greenwich Library and presented…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime!
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Greenwich Children's Librarians! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Afternoon Story/Craft
Register to receive attendee join link and password. Join us for a story & craft program for children ages 2 1/2 and up. Enjoy some fun stories, songs, movement, and a craft as we explore a different theme each session. Call 203-622-6883 to find out the supplies needed for the craft or to schedule a time to pick-up a bag of the supplies on the morning of the program. Parents & caregivers, read more HERE and read more HERE about the countless benefits of storytimes for…
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Readers’ Theater! (Grades 2-3)
Register for the join link and password. Readers' Theater for 2nd and 3rd Graders! Join us for a special storytime where YOU get to be the reader! We'll provide the scripts for popular stories and fairy tales so all you have to do is show up and read your part. You can use your best acting voice to bring these stories to life. Hope you'll join us for the fun! Scripts will be emailed to registrants one week before the…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Budding Buddhas Kids Yoga (Ages 2-6)
Register online and receive a private zoom invite the day before the class. Experience the joy of yoga presented by Budding Buddhas. Miss Lindsay and Miss Sue will lead parents and children (age 2-6) in a 30-minute fun-filled class via Zoom that combines yoga poses, music, and mindfulness activities. The class concludes with "peacetime" (final relaxation). To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »Fiesta de los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime
Register online to receive the invite to the online program. Join us for a Spanish and English storytime live via Zoom! Toddlers and preschoolers sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy this bilingual program. To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime with Ms. Ann
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Ms. Ann! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Friday Fun: Play Kahoot!
Registration is open Register for the join link. This program is for students in grades 4-5. Come have fun and play Kahoot! together. Do you love animals, sports, movies, or food? Find out fun facts about all of these things and more - we'll change it up each time and take votes for future topics. Hope to see you there! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Sing Along with Tom Weber
Registration is open Join us for music time with performer Tom Weber. Registration is required. You will receive the Zoom invitation link upon registering. Tom's high-energy performances are filled with interactive movement, props, singing, dancing, and lots of energetic fun! His repertoire includes original songs as well as traditional favorites. Tom’s music gets children moving, singing, feeling confident, and having fun! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Science Saturday (Grades K-2)
Register online for this live virtual program! Join Ms. Lauren for all types of hands-on science experiments! Open to children in grades K-2 To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »Virtual Art Workshop: Illustrations with Emily Curran – Spring
Teaching artist Emily Curran will conduct a virtual workshop for families about how to create your own illustrated story inspired by the exhibition Fun/ No Fun: Children’s Book Art by James Stevenson and Spring. Emily Curran is a freelance illustrator living in Asheville, North Carolina. She loves making comics and colorful illustrations using a variety of mediums such as gouache and colored pencils. Emily draws inspiration from daily life and landscape. Participants will receive a list of materials required for the…
Find out more »Spring Flowers: Watercolor Workshops with Dr. Louise Flax – Snow Drop
Student favorite Dr. Louise Flax is back with more beautiful watercolor flowers. This year Dr. Flax is celebrating spring with three watercolor workshops that look at some of the most lovely and delicate spring flowers. These workshops are for adult learners of all ability levels and require no previous experience with watercolors. Dr. Flax will walk students through the basics of using watercolors and the process of capturing the essence of each classes floral subject. The March class will focus on…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime!
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Greenwich Children's Librarians! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Food Explorers
Registration is open Register to receive the attendee join link and password. Space is limited. Grades 2-8. Families only need to register once. March 22, 2021 Join Food Explorers to make Zucchini Meatballs! These meatballs are meat-free, but still just as delicious and go perfectly with your favorite pasta and sauce. You’ll need the following ingredients: olive oil, garlic, 2 large zucchini’s, breadcrumbs, 1 egg, grated parmesan, and your choice of sauce. A cheese grater is required to shred the Zucchini. March 29, 2021…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Chess Club (Grades K-5)
Children grades K-5 are invited to our virtual chess club with Team DIG USA coaches in this 12-week series. This is open to beginners, those looking for new skills, and those looking to play the game. You will only need to sign up once for your child to be registered for the entire series (no matter what week you join us) and the zoom link is recurring for the weekly program. The series is hosted by Greenwich Library and presented…
Find out more »Kids and Money: Get an Early Start on Managing Finances
Register for the join link and password. Kids can never be too young to become financially literate! Kids will learn the basics about money like how to manage what they make, spending vs saving, and credit and debit with financial savvy Alfredo Catalano. Thanks go to the Friends of the Byram Shubert Library who financially support this program.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime!
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Greenwich Children's Librarians! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Afternoon Story/Craft
Register to receive attendee join link and password. Join us for a story & craft program for children ages 2 1/2 and up. Enjoy some fun stories, songs, movement, and a craft as we explore a different theme each session. Call 203-622-6883 to find out the supplies needed for the craft or to schedule a time to pick-up a bag of the supplies on the morning of the program. Parents & caregivers, read more HERE and read more HERE about the countless benefits of storytimes for…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Budding Buddhas Kids Yoga (Ages 2-6)
Register online and receive a private zoom invite the day before the class. Experience the joy of yoga presented by Budding Buddhas. Miss Lindsay and Miss Sue will lead parents and children (age 2-6) in a 30-minute fun-filled class via Zoom that combines yoga poses, music, and mindfulness activities. The class concludes with "peacetime" (final relaxation). To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »Fiesta de los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime
Register online to receive the invite to the online program. Join us for a Spanish and English storytime live via Zoom! Toddlers and preschoolers sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy this bilingual program. To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime with Ms. Ann
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Ms. Ann! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Kripalu Cooking for Kids with Chef Jeremy Rock Smith
Register to receive the join link and password. Kids, get in the kitchen, tie on an apron, and pull out your ingredients. It's time to cook! Chef Jeremy Rock Smith, his three children, and assistant Mary Hammerstein will lead families in cooking healthy kid-friendly food from scratch while addressing safe knife skills, mathematics (measurement and conversion), science (water, heat, chemistry, the food chain, plants, animals), vocabulary (the terms to understand when cooking), reading, and most importantly mindful cleaning. Smith graduated…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Saturday Storytime!
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Greenwich Library! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »Plunge for Elodie VIRTUAL PLUNGE
4-year-old Elodie Kubik from Greenwich was born with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Like all children with EB, Elodie is missing a critical protein that binds the layers of the skin together, making it extremely fragile and causing severe pain and wounds, both internal and external. Today, there are no treatments for this life-threatening disease. In short: every dollar truly matters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime!
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Greenwich Children's Librarians! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Food Explorers
Registration is open Register to receive the attendee join link and password. Space is limited. Grades 2-8. Families only need to register once. March 22, 2021 Join Food Explorers to make Zucchini Meatballs! These meatballs are meat-free, but still just as delicious and go perfectly with your favorite pasta and sauce. You’ll need the following ingredients: olive oil, garlic, 2 large zucchini’s, breadcrumbs, 1 egg, grated parmesan, and your choice of sauce. A cheese grater is required to shred the Zucchini. March 29, 2021…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Chess Club (Grades K-5)
Children grades K-5 are invited to our virtual chess club with Team DIG USA coaches in this 12-week series. This is open to beginners, those looking for new skills, and those looking to play the game. You will only need to sign up once for your child to be registered for the entire series (no matter what week you join us) and the zoom link is recurring for the weekly program. The series is hosted by Greenwich Library and presented…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Storytime!
Join us virtually for music, movement, puppets, and stories with Greenwich Children's Librarians! Toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) register for our live stories via Zoom. We will send you an email invite to storytime - we can't wait to see you! To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters.
Find out more »Perfect Pickled Red Onion Preserves at Greenwich Botanical Center Auditorium
Learn how to preserve pickled red onions-the quick pickle you will find yourself coming back to for every dish! From sandwiches, to wilted winter greens, braises and roasts, to salads and breakfast! Chef Julia Blandori will teach you how to make pickled red onions that will keep for weeks and bring bright tangy sweet acidity to everyone dish! Julia will even give each participant an already preserved jar for immediate use.
Find out more »VIRTUAL – Afternoon Story/Craft
Register to receive attendee join link and password. Join us for a story & craft program for children ages 2 1/2 and up. Enjoy some fun stories, songs, movement, and a craft as we explore a different theme each session. Call 203-622-6883 to find out the supplies needed for the craft or to schedule a time to pick-up a bag of the supplies on the morning of the program. Parents & caregivers, read more HERE and read more HERE about the countless benefits of storytimes for…
Find out more »May 2021
Smart but Scattered: Supporting Executive Skill Development in the Middle School Years
Dr. Peg Dawson, EdD Co-Author of "Smart but Scattered" Executive skills are critical to acquiring academic skills, but, more importantly, they are the skills students need to get things done. Some students seem to acquire them naturally, but many students struggle with them. Dr. Peg Dawson will describe how these skills develop throughout childhood, especially in middle school, and suggest strategies parents can use to help children acquire the critical skills they need to succeed. The Whitby Speakers Series is…
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